History Checks In Local Hotels Have Witnessed Important Political, Cultural Events by Anna Gawel They are Washington, D.C., institutions that have endured political scandal and espionage. They have seen the Civil War, the Civil Rights movement and everything in between, and have housed world leaders, virtually every U.S. president, and scores of cultural icons from Frank Sinatra and Elvis to Jean Harlow and Tom Cruise. What place has played such an important role in shaping the nationÌs history and holds so much fascinating history of its ownÛthe White House, Capitol Hill, the Supreme Court? No, try the Willard, the Watergate and the Mayflower, as well as countless other hotels in the Washington area....more... Directory of Washington Area Hotels Serving The Diplomatic Community

High-Tech Hotel From T1 Connections to Wireless Laptops, Hotels Catering to Business Visitors by Mark Hilpert The Washington areaís dot-com industry may have lost its shine in the past year, but demand for its technologies continues. Local hotels are no exception. From wireless Internet connections to videoconferencing to mini-bars that keep a running tab, some of Washingtonís most prestigious hotels are leaving behind the notion that technological amenities means hairdryers and coffeemakers....more... Not Your Fatherís Buffet Hotel Restaurants Moving From Standard Dishes to Creative Cuisine by Stephen Qualiana Restaurants in hotels go together like bacon and eggsóbut not if those bacon and eggs come from a buffet....more... Creating a Chandelier Occasion Washington Has No Shortage of Space to Rent for Special Events by Mark Hilpert Newcomers to Washington, D.C., are often struck by how social the city can be....more... Washington-Area Event Venues