Washington is a playground for business people, and what better base for them than the Four Seasons? Located in classy Georgetown, the luxury hotel attracts its powerful clientele with discreet service, all-the-trimmings facilities and a smart contemporary design.

The facilities

For a high-quality taste of all-American cuisine, head to the Four Seasons' Bourbon Steak restaurant. The menu is heavy on meat and seafood, with a focus on seasonal produce. Try one of executive chef Michael Mina's signature butter-poached steak dishes for a hugely indulgent treat.

A compact spa provides an impressive range of therapies for on-the-go guests. Eight treatment rooms offer massages, facials, body wraps and mani/pedis alongside a two-lane lap pool and a gym.

The rooms

The Four Seasons Washington has 211 rooms, including 29 suites. Two separate accommodation wings (East and West) are connected by a glass-enclosed walkway. East Wing decor is angular and elegant, while the West Wing enjoys more opulent styling. Views from both are excellent, taking in Georgetown rooftops and the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.

Standard in-room goodies include LCD flat-screen HD TVs, Wi-Fi and DVD players. Bathrooms at this Washington luxury hotel are a real treat - finished in French limestone or marble, they come with deep-soak tubs, separate showers and their own telephones.