Washington has some of the most historic hotels in the country. You can actually stay in rooms where presidents and royalty have slept, as well as famous rockers like U2 and the Rolling Stones. It is a city that has been putting out the red carpet for over 200 years, and many of its best hotels have both stories and traditions of their own. You could actually have a wonderful time just touring the city's best and oldest hotels (and you can, if you go to the Historic Hotels of America's website and request a tour of its D.C. properties).