Site Seeing

The Sofitel Washington D.C., with 237 guest rooms and suites, is slated to open in June in the heart of Washington's business district. The hotel, a restored 1920s office building, is within a five-minute walk of the White House. The 8,200 square feet of meeting space will include six meeting rooms and a 2,200-square-foot grand ballroom that can seat up to 160 people. www.sofitel.com