Located in fashionable Dupont Circle, three-fourths of a mile from the White House, this boutique hotel is centrally situated for business, exploration, or a weekend getaway. Designed for sophisticated romantics and executives seeking a chic, private haven, the Hotel Madera offers discretion and elegance, from its intimate lobby area to its plush DVD-stocked screening room. The new business center provides high-speed Internet access, IBM-compatible computers, printer, and phones.

The guestrooms are a delight to the senses with oversized beds; thick-quilted bedspreads; silky pillows; satin/terry robes; and rich hues of cream, gold, and black. While shaking martinis using the sleek cocktail set from the mini-bar, guests can watch a movie on the large-screen TV or listen to music on the CD player.