Shaw Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
White House
Explore the home and workplace of the president of the United States. See entertainment areas and state rooms and learn about the history of this famous building.
National Mall
The National Mall is where America comes to play, protest and promenade, with some of its best-known icons lined up along this long green strip.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a top convention centre in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is a popular museum in Washington with a rich history. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.
Capital One Arena
Catch an event at Capital One Arena during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's great live music and shops.
MGM National Harbor Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to MGM National Harbor Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in National Harbor? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
Activities
DC City Tour with 10 Stops, Boat Cruise, Cherry Blossoms, Tickets
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
No-Wait Washington Monument Direct Entry Tickets & Guidebook
Night of Lincoln Assassination: from White House to Ford Theatre
Our pick of the best Shaw Hotel Deals
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Staff was wonderful. It would have been nice to have the restaurant and bar stay open later than 10pm
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Washington Plaza Hotel
fantastic location; excellent service
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
citizenM Washington DC NoMa
It was a nice place, with
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hotel Lombardy
Great staff, beautiful room
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hotel Washington
Clean room but very small. Loved they had extra toothbrush for us. Breakfast was good. Staff very friendly. I would recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
The room was very clean. The staff was very helpful. I enjoyed the breakfast buffet. I love this hotel.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shaw
Logan Circle
A noteworthy feature of Logan Circle is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Studio Theatre and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House.
Downtown Washington D.C.
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Washington D.C.. Check out top attractions like Capital One Arena and Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.
NoMa
While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Union Station Shopping Center and jump on the metro at Gallaudet U Station to see more of the city.
Penn Quarter
While you're in Penn Quarter, take in top sights like Sidney Harman Hall and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.
Dupont Circle
Visitors to Dupont Circle love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Dupont Circle and Mansion on O Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dupont Circle Station.
Connecticut Ave - K Street
While you're in Connecticut Ave - K Street, take in top sights like National Geographic Museum or K Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Farragut North Station or Farragut West Station.
