Stay in Luxury at our Hotel near the Washington Monument

Experience unrivaled luxury and Irish hospitality by reserving your accommodations at the Phoenix Park Hotel, the leader of Washington DC hotels. Take advantage of our unsurpassed location near Washington DC attractions, including the Washington Monument, located just 3 miles away.

Washington Monument
One of the most widely-recognized monuments in Washington DC, this popular memorial honors George Washington, the founding father of the United States.

Visit the Washington Monument and take the elevator to the top to take in 360º degree views of the city, with visibility stretching up to 40 miles on a clear day. Get an eagle-eye view of the Lincoln Memorial, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the White House and the Capitol Building.

Check out some interesting facts about the Washington Monument:

• Measuring 555 feet 5 and 1/8 inch tall, it is the tallest structure in the city and one of the tallest masonry structures in the world.
• The monument's cornerstone was laid on July 4, 1848.
• The structure was not completed and opened to the public until October 9, 1888.
• The monument was patterned after Egyptian obelisks and made of Maryland marble.
• The change in color on the outside of the structure is the result of the monument being built in two phases. Marble from two different quarries were used each time.
• It is ringed by fifty United States flags, representing the nation's fifty states.

Visit the Washington Monument and save on lodging at Phoenix Park Hotel with one of our convenient .Washington D.C. hotel packages.

General Information:
Madison Dr, NW & 15th St, NW Washington, DC 20001| (202) 426-6841
Hours: Open daily except July 4 and December 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the last tour beginning before 4:45 p.m.
Cost: Admission is free, but requires a ticket.
Get information on tickets here.
Web site: http://www.nps.gov/wamo/index.htm
Directions: Click here.