By Isabel Prontes
Mount St. Sepulchre is the name of a Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America is located in Washington, D.C. It was established a National Historic Site in 1991, and is a place of worship that many people visit on pilgrimages. There are daily tours given of the Franciscan Monastery, and it is a popular Washington, D.C. tourist attraction. For those planning to visit this historic landmark, there are many 5-star luxury hotels located nearby.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington, D.C.
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington, D.C. is a luxury hotel that epitomizes world-class elegance and splendor. It is just a 5-minute drive to the Franciscan Monastery, and a short walk to the Smithsonian Institute and Capitol Hill. The hotel consists of spacious guest rooms and suites, which all have a contemporary, Asian-inspired decor. Some of the hotel amenities include flat panel television, marble bathroom, heated indoor swimming pool, spa treatments, extensive exercise center, Zen relaxation rooms and three on-site gourmet restaurants.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington, D.C.
1330 Maryland Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 554-8588
www.mandarinoriental.com
Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C.
The Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. is an elegant luxury hotel that caters to business and leisure travelers alike. The hotel consists of 222 sophisticated guest rooms, 59 of them which are roomy guest suites. The accommodations come with picturesque views of the Ohio Canal and the Chesapeake Bay. Some of the complimentary amenities available at the hotel include concierge, lobby beverages (seasonal), muffins in the lobby every morning, shoe shine service, exercise center (including saunas, steam rooms and an aerobics room), morning newspaper and business center (with Internet, email and printer service).
Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C.
2800 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342-0444
www.fourseasons.com
Hotel Monaco
The Hotel Monaco is a boutique hotel located in downtown Washington, D.C. It is a Kimpton accommodation that is a short walk to attractions such as the National Mall. The entire building is constructed out of marble and the hotel has a classic appeal. The hotel consists of 183 spacious guest rooms, and are composed of amenities such as free wireless high-speed Internet access, CD player (5-disc), luxury toiletries, plush terry robes, security safe, Nintendo and DVD player. The hotel is pet-friendly.
Hotel Monaco
700 F St. NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 628-7177
www.monaco-dc.com
Fairmont Washington, D.C.
The Fairmont Washington, D.C. has a convenient location in the stylish West End section of the city. It is a brief drive to the Franciscan Monastery. The hotel has a warm, bright and comfortable atmosphere. There are 415 guest rooms in total, with 30 of them being roomy guest suites. The hotel offers 24-hour room service, a full service restaurant, a business center (with copy, Internet, fax, printer and shipping service), spa treatments and an exercise center.
Fairmont Washington, D.C.
2401 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 429-2400
www.fairmont.com
Hay-Adams
The Hay-Adams is a historic downtown Washington, D.C. accommodation that has a timeless and elegant flair. The hotel consists of 145 guest rooms, with 20 of them being suites. The guest rooms and suites are all equipped with conveniences and comforts such as Etro toiletries, makeup mirror, blow dryer, hypoallergenic pillows, goose down pillows and duvets, alarm clock, kid's board games, umbrella, free wireless high-speed Internet access and microfiber robes and slippers.
Hay-Adams
16th and H Sts. NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 638-6600
www.hayadams.com
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
