3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
It was cold so many animals weren't on exhibit.
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The Dupont Circle Hotel
Northwest
Price was ￥394,738, price is now ￥362,694 per person
￥362,694
per person
Jan 1 - Jan 4
found 22 hours ago
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Fukuoka (FUK) to Washington (DCA)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,788 reviews)
Everything about my stay was wonderful, the valet service, the restaurant, the fellow guests, and especially the bed, which was incredibly comfortable and made for a great night’s sleep. The only issue I encountered was not knowing where the gym was located, as there was no information provided in the brochure or at check-in. My room felt slightly dated, and the bathroom’s heated floors seemed to need maintenance since I only felt warmth on two tiles. Additionally, the rug near the bathroom tile could use some stitching. Aside from those minor details, my overall experience was excellent.
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Salamander Washington DC
Southwest
Price was ￥416,738, price is now ￥381,896 per person
￥381,896
per person
Jan 1 - Jan 4
found 22 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Fukuoka (FUK) to Washington (DCA)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,021 reviews)
The shower’s water temperature and pressure are just right. The room is clean.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
The Watergate Hotel
Northwest
Price was ￥394,738, price is now ￥363,490 per person
￥363,490
per person
Jan 1 - Jan 4
found 22 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Fukuoka (FUK) to Washington (DCA)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,059 reviews)
The valet experience was not good. He was not helpful. No one came to help with bags.
They was an extra resort fee that I was not expecting.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
Reviews of Smithsonian's National Zoo
4.5
Top Destination
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Most of the outdoor animals were hiding inside where it is warm. $25 for parking was steep.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! It's free and they focus a lot on conservation and restoring natural habitats.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Get off the red line at Woodly Park. Walk 10 minutes and you're there. Go on a week day, in the fall. No crowds.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
nice zoo but is built on a mountain, saw the pandas dancing, the lions roaring and a leopard jumping from tree to tree
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
You can walk to the zoo.
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