The River Inn in Washington, D.C., stands in the prestigious tree lined Foggy Bottom neighborhood, just six miles from Ronald Reagan National Airport. A Metro light rail station is two blocks from the hotel, and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Georgetown and Dupont Circle are within seven blocks of the property. Golfers are three miles from Hains Point, an 18 hole golf course overlooking the Potomac River.
Constructed in the 1950s as an apartment building, the nine story River Inn greets visitors with manicured bushes, small trees, white lights and a chic, minimalist lobby with videos of crew teams rowing on the Potomac River.
The onsite restaurant, Dish, is a local favorite and serves classic American comfort food complemented by a collection of Virginia wines.
A business center, meeting space and high speed Internet access are available for guests needing business services. The River Inn also offers tour assistance, an onsite fitness center, laundry facilities and dry cleaning services.
The River Inn boasts 126 suites with wall spanning windows overlooking the city or the Potomac River. Marble floors accent the fully equipped kitchens, and living areas feature sofa beds, six foot writing desks and black and white photographs of the nearby C&O Canal. Cream colored marble bathrooms provide plush bathrobes, designer toiletries, pedestal sinks and massaging showerheads.
Nature enthusiasts and visitors seeking outdoor recreation are five blocks from Rock Creek Park. The park is a 1,800 acre oasis of hiking, horseback riding and biking trails, a nature center and a range of other activities.