Washington DC Area Monuments Hotel

Washington, DC is a city of monuments and memorials and the Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel offers a great starting point to tour all that the Capital City has to offer. The monuments and memorials honor the generals, politicians, poets and statesmen who helped shape our great nation. While most of the famous monuments and memorials are on the National Mall, you will find statues and plaques on many street corners around the city.  Because the city is filled with so many historic locations, the best way to see all the monuments is by taking a tour. Most of the monuments are open late in the evening and their illumination makes the visit a memorable event. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff will be happy to assist you in planning your tour of the city. While we can’t list all the great places to see, we have listed some of the major monuments that are a definite must-see when in Washington DC:

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
West Potomac Park near Lincoln Memorial on Ohio Drive, SW
This memorial is divided into four outdoor galleries, one for each of FDR's terms in office from 1933 to 1945. Several sculptures depict the 32nd President. Hours are 8a. m. to 11:45 p. m.

George Mason Memorial
900 Ohio Drive, in East Potomac Park, SW.
Monument to the author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which inspired Thomas Jefferson while drafting the Declaration of Independence. Mason persuaded our forefathers to include individual rights as a part of the Bill of Rights.

Iwo Jima Memorial
Marshall Drive, next to Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
This memorial, also known as the United States Marine Corps War Memorial, is dedicated to the marines who gave their lives during one of the most historic battles of World War II, the battle of Iwo Jima.

Jefferson Memorial
15th Street, SW
This dome-shaped rotunda honors the nation's third president. The 19-foot bronze statue of Jefferson is located on the Tidal Basin, surrounded by a grove of trees making it especially beautiful during Cherry Blossom season in the spring. Hours are 8 a. m. to midnight daily.

Korean War Veterans Memorial
Daniel French Drive and Independence Avenue, SW
Our nation honors those who were killed, captured, wounded or remain missing in action during the Korean War (1950 -1953). Nineteen figures represent every ethnic background. The statues are supported by a granite wall with 2,400 faces of land, sea and air support troops. A Pool of Remembrance lists the names of the lost Allied Forces. Hours are 8 a. m. to 11:45 p. m.

Lincoln Memorial
23rd Street between Constitution and Independence Avenues, NW
This memorial was dedicated in 1922 to honor President Abraham Lincoln. Thirty-eight Grecian columns surround a statue of Lincoln seated on a ten-foot high marble base. This impressive statue is surrounded by engraved readings of the Gettysburg address, his Second Inaugural address and murals by French painter Jules Guerin. Hours are 8 a. m. to midnight.

Get more details about all the memorials and monuments at the official website linked at the bottom of the page.

The Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel is ideal for overnight accommodations when exploring all the area attractions in Washington DC.  We offer 105 beautifully appointed suites with a selection of king or queen beds, fully equipped kitchens, high-speed Internet access and more.  Our Doubletree Guest Suites allow you to feel closer to home whether you are traveling for a few nights or longer.

Whenever you are in Washington DC, choose the Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel, a proud member of the Hilton® Family of Hotels.  All reservations booked on this site are eligible for the Hilton Family® Best Rate Guarantee and eligible for points and miles in the Hilton HHonors® program.