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Our favourite rooms: Quite why the man in question would need one when he lives barely a block away is unclear, but the Presidential Suite, which is the size of a house and swaddled in luxury, is certainly worthy of the name. If you don’t have $10,000 to fling around, we’d suggest opting for one of the eight sienna-hued Metropolitan Suites – spacious, luxurious, and ideal for families as they adjoin the Superior Double rooms.
Packing tips: Bring all your favourite political-thriller DVDs – All the Presidents Men. The West Wing, etc – you're practically staying on the set.
Also: The St Regis’ cyber-savvy butlers are all equipped with BlackBerrys so you can email requests when you’re out and about in DC.

Washington DC hotels: St Regis Washington DC, need to know

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Smith card offer: Either two glasses of champagne or two signature Bloody Marys

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St Regis Washington DC

Washington DC, United States[view map]

Style: Old-world wow
Setting: Right by the White House

Abounding with vintage glamour and old-world grandeur, the St Regis Washington DC sits a skip away from the White House and the attractions of the US capital. Built in 1926, but brought bang up to date with a multi-million dollar refurb, a Claridge’s-inspired lobby makeover and the addition of an Alain Ducasse restaurant, this boutique hotel exudes class from every keyhole.

Need to know

Rooms: 175, including 25 suites.
Rates: $845–$10,000, excluding breakfast and taxes.
Check-out: 1pm (although this can be extended to 4pm, with prior approval).
Facilities: Butler service, fitness suite, DVD/CD library, free WiFi in the lobby (£12.95 a day in rooms). In rooms: LCD TV, Bose iPod dock, CD/DVD player, Remède toiletries. Bathrooms have in-mirror LCD TVs.
Also: Pets are welcome for $25 a day, plus a $100 fee. Beds and bowls are provided. Designated smoking rooms are available.

Food & drink

Hotel restaurant: Michelin-adored megachef Alain Ducasse adds another feather to his culinary cap with Adour, which pairs seasonal French and American cuisine with an impeccable wine list, in a smart environment of black, white and silver tones.
Dress code: Sharp Savile Row suits for him, high-glam haute couture for her.
Top table: Snaffle a window seat and watch Washingtonian life walk by, or, if there’s a few of you, ask for the semi-private dining room at the back of the restaurant.
Last orders: Dinner’s served until 10pm during the week, 10.30pm on Friday and Saturday, and not at all on Sunday and Monday. Lunch is available Monday to Friday until 2pm.
Room service: Private dining can be arranged around the clock.
Hotel bar: A clubby wood-pannelled corner of Ardour, St Regis’ bar is the kind of place you can imagine sharp-suited politicos exchanging briefcases full of cash. The hotel’s famous Bloody Marys are poured until well past midnight.

Also worth knowing

Children: There’s no extra cost for smaller Smiths. Baby cots and extra beds are available, and babysitting can be arranged for $75 a night. All kids are presented with a child-size bathrobes and slippers on arrival.

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