Jurys Normandy Inn sits on a private street in Washington's prestigious embassy district and close to trendy Dupont Circle and Georgetown. Guests can stroll by magnificent mansions that serve as embassies, including the must-see Thai and French embassies. What's more, former presidents, including Harding and Wilson, lived temporarily in the area. Recreational enthusiasts, joggers and strollers will enjoy the 1,800-acre Rock Creek Park and the private art galleries, independent bookstores, funky shops and cafes in Dupont Circle. The boutique hotel puts guests less than three miles from museums, monuments, government buildings, performance venues and other sights synonymous with Washington, especially if they hop one of the famous trolleys. Travelers are just six miles from Reagan National Airport and 27 miles from Dulles International Airport.

This Washington hotel is meant for relaxing. Guests can curl up with good books or play board games in the sunny parlor, where they also can sip tea and nosh cookies in the afternoons and sip wine and nosh cheese on Tuesday nights. An outdoor terrace offers little tables for snacking or reading complimentary newspapers, while the sunroom features plenty of space for entertaining guests or for families to play games.

Jurys Normandy Inn features 75 guestrooms with classic Colonial-style furnishings with European floral accents. Amenities include cable TVs, 24-hour sports and news channels, coffeemakers, refrigerators, high-speed Internet access, work desks and data ports.

Elegant but not stuffy, the hotel features Colonial decor and homey touches that make this place a perfect spot for couples with romance on their minds and families desiring a quiet retreat from the city center and boutique hotel accommodations.