WHERE TO STAY

From stately and historic to sleek and chic, these hotels are some of the best places to bunk in D.C. All are accessible to U Street.

Bed and Breakfast on U Street

17th and U Streets NW, 202-328-3510; bedandbreakfastonustreet.com

Situated in a restored Victorian row house, this property is located close to the U Street neighborhood and Dupont Circle. It offers four guestrooms, all with complimentary Wi-Fi.


Hilton Washington

1919 Connecticut Avenue NW, 202-483-3000; washington.hilton.com

Perched just above Dupont Circle, this luxury, full-service hotel offers commanding views of the D.C. skyline, a courtyard garden and a fitness center.


Hotel Helix

1430 Rhode Island Avenue NW, 202-462-9001; hotelhelix.com

Equipped with Wi-Fi and located a short walk from U Street and business centers, this 178-room boutique property is a funky but friendly alternative to mainstream hotels.


Hotel Monaco

700 F Street NW, 202-628-7177; monaco-dc.com

This stylish hotel is located directly across the street from the Verizon Center in Penn Quarter and adjacent to the hip Spy Museum. It features 183 well-appointed rooms with complimentary Internet access as well as a 24-hour business center.


Renaissance Mayflower

1127 Connecticut Avenue NW, 202-347-4430; marriott.com

This historic luxury hotel boasts 583 rooms and 74 suites, centrally located in the business district and close to the White House.




WHERE TO EAT


Ben’s Chili Bowl


1213 U Street NW, 202-667-0909; benschilibowl.com


“The Bowl” has been a U Street stalwart since 1958, having survived the ’60s riots that left the area in shambles. Today, the tiny family-owned and -operated eatery is still going strong as the place for hot dogs, shakes and fresh homemade chili. It’s open nearly 24/7, closing at 4 a.m. on weekends and reopening at 6 a.m. (except on Sunday).

Marvin


2007 14th Street NW, 202-797-7171; marvindc.com

The newest addition to the Corridor scene, this bistro-type restaurant and bar has quickly become a see-and-be-seen place for young professionals. Built into a once ailing row house, the downstairs offers a full bar with tables stretching to the back of the narrow building, while the upstairs opens to a covered back deck and outside bar.

Tabaq Bistro

1336 U Street NW, 202-265-0965; tabaqdc.com

Brothers Omer and Melih Buyukbayrak own this Mediterranean-inspired tapas restaurant at the heart of the U Street Corridor. Climbing the four flights of stairs to the rooftop is a workout, but the view from the glass-enclosed roof is one of the best in the city. Dine on stuffed grape leaves with pine nuts and rice, charcuterie or seafood risotto while enjoying views of the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol Dome.

Vinoteca

1940 11th Street NW, 202-332-9463; vinotecadc.com

This two-story wine bar and restaurant is a casually chic place featuring more than 60 wines by the bottle or glass. Try the shrimp and gorgonzola grits with lime or the lamb with feta and eggplant slider.