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Poste at Hotel Monaco

Dennis Marron now heads up the kitchen at Hotel Monaco's Poste.

Hotels to Check Into This Winter in Washington

By Melanie D.G. Kaplan

The New Year brings fresh dining and drinking options aplenty. In Penn Quarter, Hotel Monaco’s (monaco-dc.com) Poste Moderne Brasserie welcomed executive chef Dennis Marron, who recently rolled out fabulous new menus.

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mandarin oriental spa in washington dc

Slip into the Mandarin Oriental's spa and experience its new CACI Ultra machine, the ultimate facial.

Best Hotels to Check Into for the Holidays

From food to spas, our picks for the chilly months.

By Melanie D.G. Kaplan

For those of us who prefer traditional holidays: Go gingerbread. The Fairmont Washington, D.C. (fairmont.com/washington) offers two gingerbread house classes (Dec. 6 for adults, Dec. 10 for kids; $60; reservations required).

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Lorien Hotel Alexandria Virginia

"Glamping" is perfect for families through Oct. 30 at the Lorien Hotel & Spa in Alexandria, with tents, sleeping bag, hot dogs and s'mores for kids.

7 D.C.-Area Hotels to Check Into This Fall

Great autumn deals, perfect for in-town escapes or, if you're a visitor, a memorable stay in our nation's capital. 

By Melanie D.G. Kaplan

Cheer cooler weather and “glamping” with Kids Camp-Out at the Lorien Hotel & Spa (lorienhotelandspa.com) in Alexandria, Va. Kids get to sleep on the terrace of a suite, with tents, sleeping bags, flashlights, telescope, constellation map and board games provided. Menu includes PB&J, hot dogs and s’mores; Mom and Dad will find complimentary wine inside. Through Oct. 30; $500.

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Ritz-Carlton spa treatment

The Ritz-Carlton Washington offers a "peace" promotion this spring, but don't forget the hotel's amazing spa.

8 Hotels to Check Into This Spring

From spa treatments to blossom specials, D.C.-area hotels roll out the red carpet.

By Melanie D.G. Kaplan

renaissance arlingtonExplore new digs: The Renaissance Arlington Capital View opens March 9 in Crystal City, with sweet views of the Potomac and Reagan National. Introductory rates through 2011 start at $139, based on availability, including breakfast.

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Goodstone Inn, only 10 miles from Dulles International, feels like another world, especially in the main Carriage House.

Goodstone Inn: Rural Elegance

Divine rural solitude and plenty of activities greet guests in Loudoun County.

By Clare Martin

Changes are subtle out this way, sneaking up on you like a brook trout in the shallows. That’s why, when driving the 10 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport to Middleburg, Va., you don’t immediately notice the transformation in the setting until it’s all winding roads and rolling pastures bordered by stone walls. Then, well, everything just feels right.

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