We have stayed in many 4-5 star hotels over the years in many parts of the world. The historic Willard is a truly 5 star experience. Has that "old school" flavor that I like. Gorgeous tiled floors and woodwork, very comfortable beds and quite rooms, excellent breakfast. The staff was wonderful and the concierge very helpful with some dinner reservations. Straight walk up Pennsylvania Ave to the Capital, short walks (less then a half hour) to Holocaust and African American museum, the National Gallery, the National Archives, Smithsonian Air and Space, and American History museum and the Mall. Right next to the US Treasury and just a block from Lafayette Park and the White House. There were always cabs out front if you needed one.