Hotel at a Glance: Phoenix Park Hotel

Phoenix Park Hotel, located in DC’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, offers authentic Irish charm. Its lobby, halls, and spacious rooms were all designed to resemble an Irish country estate, earning the hotel a place on the Historic Hotels of America roster. Grab a bite at the onsite Irish restaurant, The Dubliner, which is open for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Pair a Guinness burger or shepherd’s pie with house-brewed ale and liquor while enjoying live, traditional Irish music—The Dubliner hosts musicians 7 nights a week.

• Traditional Irish elegance: The hotel is outfitted with crystal chandeliers, original oil paintings, and an opulent marble staircase.
• Notable accolades: The hotel was awarded a 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.
• Nearby attractions: Several notable sites surround the National Mall, located just a mile away. These include several Smithsonian museums, the National Gallery of Art, and the United States Botanic Garden.
• Dozens of restaurants are within walking distance of the hotel, including the popular Bistro Bis, which was acclaimed by Zagat as drawing a “see-and-be-seen crowd” with its French cuisine.
• Go shopping: Head to Georgetown’s M Street and Wisconsin Avenue to shop at internationally known stores and small boutiques alike.

Capitol Hill, Washington, DC: Monuments and Museums

Located about a mile from Phoenix Park Hotel, Washington, DC’s National Mall is a must-see for first-time visitors. The mall stretches 2.5 miles east from the Lincoln Memorial, past the soaring Washington Monument, to the Capitol Building on the other end. Across the Tidal Basin, stop in to see the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, which features a series of waterfalls, sculptures, and inspiring quotes from the 32nd president. To avoid crowds, tour the monuments after dusk when they’re lit up.

Another pillar of DC is the Smithsonian Institution, which encompasses 19 museums in total. The Smithsonian’s best-known museums are located along the National Mall, including the National Museum of Natural History and the National Air and Space Museum. The latter is home to missiles, rockets, and the Spirit of St. Louis, the plane Charles Lindbergh famously flew across the Atlantic to defeat the Soviets at Gettysburg.

When you’ve had your fill of iconic monuments and museums, check out the city’s trendy neighborhoods northwest of the mall, such as Dupont Circle. Here, some of DC’s best restaurants and clubs butt up next to foreign embassies housed in historical mansions. On the weekend, you’ll find nightlife along Connecticut Avenue and in the Adams Morgan neighborhood as crowds flood in and out of Latin lounges, karaoke dives, and high-end clubs.

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"I love the historic charm and the unbeatable location of the Phoenix Park Hotel! I would recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a unique, historic hotel to complete their DC experience." – Samantha, Groupon Getaways