• Visit such attractions as the National Monument via the Metro in Washington, D.C.Lincoln Memorial - Washington DC image by Misha Tyukin from Fotolia.com
  
  Hotels near the Metro system are convenient accommodation options for travelers. The Metro system that runs throughout Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area gives local hotel guests an inexpensive mode of transport to some of D.C.'s most popular attractions. The Metro, which runs from 5 a.m. until late into the night, provides tourists the opportunity to visit places like the Smithsonian and the National Zoo.
  
  

Days Inn Pentagon

• The Days Inn Pentagon is located just outside Washington, D.C., in Arlington, Virginia. In addition to standard Days Inn features such as free cable, complimentary breakfast and free high-speed Internet, the Days Inn Pentagon has easy access to the Rosslyn Metro Station, making this affordable hotel a convenient option for those wishing to use public transportation to explore the area. The area has local attractions such as the Arlington Historical Museum and Arlington National Cemetery.
  
  

Embassy Suites

• Embassy Suites at the Chevy Chase Pavilion is located at the Friendship Heights station on the Metro's red line, which is a major artery into the heart of the city, according to the company's website. The upscale hotel chain gives guests amenities such as a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and evening manager's reception. This particular location has a 10-foot atrium within the hotel as well as in-room spa services. Embassy Suites at the Chevy Chase Pavilion is located near popular D.C. attractions like the White House and The Kennedy Center.
  
  

L'Enfant Plaza Hotel

• The L'Enfant Plaza Hotel is a luxury hotel located in the heart of Washington, D.C. The hotel is directly above the L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station, making it a convenient location not only for its close proximity to the Metro but also because of its close proximity to the National Mall, the Smithsonian Institution and other national monuments. Guests of the L'Enfant Plaza Hotel can enjoy the hotel's pool, in-room spa services or the fitness center among other luxury hotel amenities.