By Sarah Albrecht
The Beacon Hotel is located seven miles from Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. The hotel has 199 rooms on nine floors and is conveniently situated on Embassy Row. Hotel amenities include an on-site restaurant, fitness center, pool, eight meeting rooms, business services, spa, complimentary newspapers, and complementary access to one of the city's best gyms. Room amenities include wireless Internet access (for a fee), air conditioning, refrigerator, iron, telephone, television, microwave oven and coffee maker.
Wows and Woes
The location of the Beacon hotel was excellent, being so close to the White House, Embassy Row, Dupont Circle and numerous downtown attractions.
However, Internet access costs $12 a day, and the hotel restaurant is quite pricey.
Insider Tips
Renting bicycles is a great way to see the capital and you will be able to see more in one day than you would walking.
Author's Most Memorable Moment
I loved going to the museums in Washington, D.C. I went to the Holocaust Museum. I was given a card naming a real person who was in a concentration camp when I entered. You can read all about that person's story, and find out whether they survived. I was so moved by what those poor souls had to go through. It was an unforgettable visit.
Bottom Line
The Beacon is a small comfortable hotel with friendly staff and is in a great location close to the White House and many other attractions.
About the Author:
Based in Houston, Texas, Sarah Albrecht has been writing articles since 1995. She writes for several websites such as eHow, Trails, and LIVESTRONG. She has contributed to local newspapers as well as her college newspaper. Albrecht holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and is working toward her master's degree in counseling psychology.
