Staycation Destinations in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia
by Corcoran McEnearney
Tired of working from home and need a change of scenery or vacation, but don’t want to travel, well, at all? Hotels are coming up with a creative solution to accommodate everyone working or learning from home: renting rooms for the day or offering staycation packages. Here are some places where you can “getaway” — even if it’s just from 9-to-5 — without leaving the DC Metro area.
Get away from your home-based school with one of Homewood Suites’ school-cation package. This promotion includes overnight accommodations in a suite with free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and access to the fitness center. Plus, $5 per night will be donated to Blessings in a Backpack, a charity working with children or families that have been left behind due to school closures and virtual learning.
Head over to Logan Circle’s Viceroy Washington D.C. to enjoy the beat of the city by day and the calm of the guest rooms by night. Stay-cationers will be able to park for $10/day and receive a daily $20 food credit at BPM Coffee & Wine.
Head up to Northwest D.C. and set-up a new Zoom background at Yours Truly DC, which is now offering use of its suites between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. The rooms feature a spacious desk, Wi-Fi for multiple devices, a 65 inch television and natural light. You’ll be able to power through your day with all-the-coffee-you-can-drink at Mercy Me, plus gym access and a personal trainer available on request.
Grab your keys and your four-legged furry co-worker for a two-night stay at the newly-renovated Dupont Circle Hotel. Receive a room upgrade at time of booking, a $100 food and beverage credit, parking, pet amenities and late checkout. The hotel also offers free Wi-Fi, a fitness center and 24-hour room service, perfect for those late-night munchies.
You don’t need to go far to recharge your exhausted batteries. A short drive from the city and you’ll be in College Park, home to the University of Maryland’s flagship campus. Head out on a walk along the Trolley Trail or Paint Brush Trail, or enjoy the serenity of Lake Artemisia Trail. Room rates are discounted by 15 percent and parking is free, plus you’ll be able to check-in early and check-out late.
Get early check-in and late check-out. Fall asleep (not that you’ll need much help) with an aromatherapy machine, a sleep sound machine, plus free Wi-Fi and parking. And so you can enjoy a meal (or two) in peace, you’ll receive a 10 percent discount to both Potomac Pizza and Bagel ’n Grinds.
Located just blocks from SW Waterfront, The Wharf and L’Enfant Plaza, you’ll find CitizenM Washington DC hotel. Your stay includes two tickets to the International Spy Museum, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free movies in your room, plus unlimited coffee, tea and water.
Spend your workday in Leesburg at a socially-distanced and newly-renovated meeting rooms while enjoying Lansdowne’s amenities. Receive complimentary soft drinks, Chef’s choice selection of lunch from Piedmont’s, free Wi-Fi and parking, access to the gym and discounts on golf and spa offerings.