Right in the hub of historic Georgetown, the red- brick Latham Hotel puts guests close to Constitution Gardens, the Lincoln and Vietnam Veterans memorials, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and the mule-drawn boat rides along the 19th century C&o canal. this georgetown hotel is less than two miles from the city's monuments, museums, government buildings and other sights that draw hundreds of thousands of tourists annually from throughout the world. georgetown's shops feature everything from upscale brand names to funky boutiques with great pubs keeping the mix lively. the hotel also is close to dupont circle, another one of washington's trendy neighborhoods.

the latham's guests will stay just five miles from reagan national airport, but dulles and baltimore-washington international airports are longer hikes: 31 and 40 miles respectively.

set back off busy m street, the latham paints a picture of colonial elegance amid the area's historical architecture that dates back to the country's birth. from the get-a-load-of-this department, some guestrooms are located behind doors of a quaint façade that mimics georgetown's brick- lined streets and townhouses. in addition, when not seeing the sights or glad-handing lawmakers, guest can swim in the outdoor pool overlooking the canal, soak up rays on the sundeck, and dine on french fare and other culinary works of art at chef michael richard's highly acclaimed and jacket-requiring citronelle.

this georgetown hotel's 143 guestrooms feature antique-style armoires, down pillows and comforters, marble-topped desks, terrycloth robes, high-speed internet access, and more marble, marble everywhere.

definitely a high-toned place in a high-toned neighborhood, the latham hotel provides families, couples on romantic getaways, groups and business travelers that certain ambience that distinguishes trips to the nation's capital aside from all other vacations. nbsp;