L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, Hotel in Washington D. C., United States
L'Enfant Plaza Hotel is a hotel in central Washington, D.C., located within the L'Enfant Plaza office and retail complex. It offers a heated outdoor pool covered by a glass dome, a fitness center, a restaurant, a pub, and a Starbucks on site.
The L'Enfant Plaza complex was built in the late 1960s in a modernist style, and the hotel opened in 1973 as part of that development. The name honors Pierre Charles L'Enfant, the planner who designed Washington's original street layout in the late 18th century.
The hotel sits in Washington's government district, close to federal offices and the National Mall, which gives the area a working, official feel. Many visitors come for conferences or professional events, and the hotel's common spaces reflect that with a calm, business-oriented tone.
A metro station sits directly inside the hotel building, making it easy to reach most parts of the city without stepping outside. Tour buses stop at the front entrance, and the hotel accepts pets for an additional fee.
Below the complex, an underground shopping mall connects directly to the metro station and is used mainly by local commuters on weekday mornings and evenings. Hotel guests can also access it without going outside, which makes it a handy option in any weather.
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