The Westin Grand Washington DC stands close to Georgetown, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and trendy Dupont Circle's galleries, museums, ethnic restaurants, independent bookstores and Massachusetts Avenue embassies. In fact, guests are three miles or less from monuments, government buildings and other sights that brought them to the Nation's Capital. Outdoor lovers also are close to Rock Creek Park, nearly 1,800 acres of hiking, running, biking and horseback riding paths, tennis and other recreational opportunities. On the banks of the Potomac River close to the hotel, golfers will discover the 18-hole Hains Point course. The hotel is six miles from Reagan National Airport and 24 miles from Dulles International Airport.

At the Westin Grand Washington, lofty ceilings, large mirrors, and bowls of fruit for guests to nosh convey relaxed elegance. Perks include a lounge with a fireplace, fitness center, wireless Internet access, breakfasts in the M Street Grille and traditional American fare in the Café on M.

Hotel accommodations include 263 guestrooms with signature Westin Heavenly Beds - custom-designed, foot- thick, pillowtop mattresses with triple sheeting, down blankets, comforters, duvets and piles of pillows. The rooms also feature Westin's Heavenly Baths - dual showerheads with multiple spray options; extra shower room; velour, bathrobes; oversized Brazilian combed- cotton towels; and citrus-scented Molton Brown English toiletries. The rooms also include high-speed Internet access and large windows that overlook the city.

At this extremely kid- and Fido-friendly Washington hotel, children can hear pre-recorded stories on the hotel's "Story Line" and the hotel's complimentary Love That Dog program presents Fidos with special beds and bowls.

The Westin Grand Washington DC draws its share of corporate travelers, celebrities, families and couples attending the Kennedy Center or in town to make deals, gland-hand lawmakers or see the sights of the Nation's Capital, all close to this downtown Washington hotel.