A low-key stay that offers unique placement away from downtown, DC’s Quality Inn is a 2-star stay known for its warm staff and easy access to the United States National Arboretum. From business travelers looking for something simple to wind down in to out-of-towners looking for the convenience of a complimentary shuttle to Union Station, the hotel’s a great place to settle. Make sure you’re taken care of outside the immediate area, booking an easy shuttle drop-off for your arrival to Ronald Reagan Airport, or take matters into your own hands by getting a private sedan to see the world.
Make things easy to look forward to by having solid dinner plans, whether it’s something right outside your hotel or an exclusive reservation at the heart of Capitol City. Head west along New York Avenue for a slew of trendy eats, whether it’s the Vegetarian menu from Naked Lunch or the rooftop patio from Ivy City Smokehouse. Another solid nearby eatery is Zion West African Restaurant, home to small plates and powerful recipes perfect for flavor-lovers. If the times call for celebration, head to Rappahannock Oyster Bar on 5th Street, a not-too-far hangout offering daily happy hour within Union Station.
Stay close to all the going-ons around your hotel, whether it’s a solemn stroll through Mount Olivet Cemetery or a quaint walk across the Anacostia River for instant access to Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Centers, home to a boardwalk and a series of short trails perfectly complementing the nearby arboretum. Take a train into downtown at some point to see what lies outside the borders of your four walls, whether you’re heading to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for an important event or the iconic promenade that crosses the pristine lawns of the National Mall.
Quality Inn & Suites New York Avenue
1600 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002