• The White House is one of many attractions in Washington, D.C.The White House image by dwight9592 from Fotolia.com
  
  The White House is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world and is a popular attraction for Washington D.C. tourists. For those seeking to stay in a hotel nearby, there are a number of affordable options. These hotels not only allow guests to quickly reach the White House, but they are not far from many of the city's other attractions.
  
  

Fairfield Inn & Suites Washington, DC/New York Avenue

• The Fairfield Inn & Suites is near the White House and Chinatown.Dragon puppets celebrating the Chinese New Year holiday image by nextrecord from Fotolia.com
  
  The Fairfield Inn & Suites is approximately 20 minutes from the White House and many other attractions such as the National Arboretum and the U.S. Capitol. The hotel sits on New York Avenue/Route 50, which is a major thoroughfare connecting Washington D.C. to suburban Maryland and Baltimore. A free shuttle takes guests to and from historic Union Station. The shuttle also stops at the nearby Washington Convention Center, located in trendy Chinatown and near the Gallery Place/China Town metro stop. All 126 rooms and suites include free high speed Internet access and guests can connect their computers to 32-inch televisions in order to surf the Internet. Room rates start at $109 per night, as of October, 2010.
  
  

Residence Inn Washington, DC/Vermont Avenue

• The Residence Inn is not far from the U.S. Capitol.US Kapitol - Washington D.C. - USA image by Clemens Birkert from Fotolia.com
  
  Situated within 15 minutes of the White House, the Residence Inn Washington, D.C. is close to much of what downtown has to offer. These include the Smithsonian Museums, Chinatown, historic Georgetown and the culturally diverse Adams Morgan neighborhood. The hotel provides complimentary breakfast and also holds evening socials for guests. The hotel's 202 rooms and suites were renovated to reflect downtown's modern feel. All rooms are non-smoking, have high speed Internet and cable television. A special Long term Stay Program offers rates from $179 to $229 per night until December 31st, 2010.
  
  

Holiday Inn Washington, D.C./Bladensburg Road

• The Holiday Inn on Bladensburg Road is approximately 15 minutes away from the White House, the Langston Hughes Golf Course and the Foggy Bottom neighborhood. The Smithsonian's nine museums are also nearby. The hotel offers free breakfast and free high speed Internet. There is also a 24-hour fitness center and a heated indoor swimming pool among other facilities. All rooms include a large, 32-inch flat screen television, an MPR-compatible radio and a Nintendo Wii game console. Although pets are not allowed, all service animals are welcomed. Room rates begin at $183 per night, as of 2010.