The Willard is all about its history. Abraham Lincoln stayed at The Willard before his inauguration, and Ulysses Grant used to smoke cigars in its lobby and "hold court" with individuals who came to the lobby to ask for favors (this being the origin of the term "lobbyist"). The Willard has a small museum with interesting displays of the role the hotel has played in the history of the Nation's Capital. Located a short walk down Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House, The Willard provides a good location for tourists visiting the Mall.

Room

The rooms feature traditional styling in shades of red, green, and gold. Lead-in Superior Rooms are about 450 square feet and Deluxe Rooms a bit larger at 475 square feet. Bathrooms are small with shower-in-tub and a single vanity. Virtuoso guests are often upgraded from a Deluxe to a Willard Room - a great upgrade as this room is really a Junior Suite (about 600 square feet), normally $150 more in price. The Executive Suite is a full 1 BR Suite, about 1200 square feet, and the Oval Suites (1500 sq. feet) feature an oval shaped living room reminiscent of the Oval Office located a short walk away.

Dining

There is a cute French-bistro, Cafdu Parc, with both inside and (in good weather) sidewalk seating.