The Baron Hotel Shuttles

On the west side of DC’s network-heavy Dupont Circle, The Baron Hotel is a modest but strategic option for those looking to stay close to the buzz. Basic rooms come with bedside lamps and window A/C units, as well as old wooden desks and tabletops. A business center is available for minimal needs, while a rustic brick-walled tavern offers local musical acts in an English pub atmosphere. Close access to the nearby Rock Creek Park Trails makes renting a nearby Citi Bike especially tempting, though the Dupont Circle Metro offers instant drop offs across town without hassle. Book a private lift for a bit more freedom, choosing between the simplicity of sedans, SUVs or vans for casual lifts to wherever, or consider a handful of meet-and-greet services such as stretched limousines, taxis and local personal drivers perfect for getting to busy locales like Ronald Reagan and Dulles International Airport without hassle.

Especially close to the area are a wide variety of nearby getaways that include vast modern art at The Phillips Collection as well as stylish Mexican in the colorful setting of Mission next door. Various other Dupont gems are located along its intersecting Connecticut Avenue, including traditional Greek at CAVA and Middle Eastern courtesy of Moby Dick House of Kabob. Other cool nearby landmarks include the National Geographic Museum’s constantly revolving exhibits that showcase the ever-changing landscape of photojournalism, while quiet urban greenery can be found through a sit-down at Stead Park, a busy green space lined with trendy neighborhood gastro pubs and restaurants. For even larger spaces, move south on Connecticut Avenue toward Farragut Square, afterward settling down with views of The White House from Lafayette Square - bring shoes for long walks across the connected National Mall as well, an especially good time to go being sunset due to DC’s infamous heat and humidity.