Because DC isn’t just for politicians, the L'Enfant Plaza Hotel lays out the welcome mat for pets and families. In addition to special packages for kids, the hotel also offers them for four-legged guests, and provides a special area in which to walk them. But the hotel caters to adult tastes, too. Its rooms, which offer diverse views of the city, are enhanced by thoughtful amenities, such as mini-TV/radios feather-top mattresses, and scales in each bathroom. In nice weather, guests head to the roof-top pool and sun deck. And convenience has not been sacrificed. A shopping complex and Metro station are located in the lower level of the building, and the hotel is only steps away from the Air and Space and Holocaust museums.

L'Enfant Plaza Hotel Amenities:

• 370 rooms. Pets accepted; fee. Check-in 3 pm, check-out noon. High-speed Internet access, wireless Internet access. Restaurant, bar. Fitness room, fitness classes available. Indoor pool, outdoor pool. Business center.