Location. The Hotel Rouge stands on Embassy Row, three blocks from the shops and restaurants surrounding Dupont Circle in Washington, D. C. The National Geographic Society is located four blocks from the hotel. The White House is seven blocks away.

Hotel Features. The Hotel Rouge revisits the design revolution that was born in the 1960s. Studded, red-pleather doors open to reveal mahogany-paneled walls, mirrored credenzas, an oversized white pleather wing chair, and egg-shaped mod-style chairs. Bar Rouge offers a playful atmosphere where breakfast buffets, dinner and late-night cocktails are served. A 24-hour business center houses one computer station. Wireless Internet access is complimentary in public areas. The 24-hour fitness room contains cardiovascular equipment and free weights. This hotel offers discounted passes to the YMCA located two blocks away that houses a lap pool, a climbing wall, racquetball courts and saunas.

Guestrooms. The 10-story Hotel Rouge offers 137 guestrooms decorated in 1960s mod style with floor-to-ceiling faux-leather headboards, oversized armchairs and ottomans, and velvet curtains. Bright orange dressers reveal stocked honor bars and contain clothing drawers. Framed photos of cars and martinis suspend over 10-foot-long desks. Rooms include 37-inch flat-panel televisions, CD players, and complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms feature massage showerheads and black-marble vanities, and are stocked with designer toiletries. Laptop-compatible in-room safes are complimentary. Coffeemakers are available on request.

Expert Tip. On weekends, Bar Rouge serves complimentary Bloody Mary drinks and slices of cold pizza.