The first thing in mind while visiting a new city is a guest friendly accommodation. If on a trip to Washington, there is no shortage of guest friendly lodging options. Read on to find the names of a few such places.

1. Best Western Dulles Airport Inn is close to the airport and has all the basic amenities that you could be looking for. They have transportation facilities to take you to town and to top it off, they have declared to "Go Green".

2. Embassy Circle Guest House is a bed and breakfast accommodation. It has its ways of pleasing its guests by catering to their reasonable yet whimsical demands; be it arranging for a last minute party or coming back with unexpected guests. A highly recommended accommodation.

3. Best Western Capital Beltway is the place if you are looking for free breakfast, decent clean rooms and an indoor swimming pool. With available parking facility, this is a good choice for those who drive to the city.

4. Holiday Inn National Airport will be a good choice if you are in the city for a short spell. It is just 0.9 miles away from the airport and the hotel offers shuttle services for their guests. So, you save time and money. The standard of hospitality of this 3-star hotel is world class and you would feel fresh before you take your next flight.

These are some the few places which give you a value for your money while in Washington. Save up the cash for alternate entertainment. Some luxury options will be Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn Hotels & Suits, etc.

If you are planning to go on a trip to Washington DC on a limited budget, the one area where you can save money is lodging. Since hotel tariffs are lowest on weekends in the summer season you can plan your trip around this time of the year to save a few dollars. However, even at other times of the year, you can put up at budget hotels that abound in the city to manage your accommodation costs.

Washington DC Hotels

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Cheap Hotels in Washington DC

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There are a number of cheap hotels in Washington DC that offer quality services at affordable rates. You can put up in any on these hotels to enjoy a pleasant stay without having to worry about shelling a lot of money for lodging.

You can also browse the net to check out various Bread & Breakfasts and discount hotels in the city that are quite economical and offer a wide array of in room amenities and hotel facilities to ensure the comfort of their guests.

One of the best affordable lodging options in the city is Hotel Harrington. The rooms at this hotel are moderately priced and can be categorized into single bed, double bed and family rooms. The convenient location of this property at a short driving distance from the Capitol and the White House makes it the hotel of choice for tourists.

Braxton Hotel and Embassy Inn are also popular hotels in this category. You can either make online reservations at these hotels or directly call up the reservation desk at the hotel to book a room.

Hotel Embassy

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Harrington Hotel

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