It’s perhaps the only time bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Beltway below won’t stress you out, as you take in the city’s monuments and the planes taking off at National Airport. Opt for a spacious one-bedroom corner suite with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking D.C.’s monuments. It’s clear from the outset that this will be a pampered, high-end experience with five-star service. The hotel’s second-floor lobby overlooks a bustling ground-floor atrium and offers a VIP check-in lounge complete with Champagne and a buffet of snacks.