Paint The Town
The Ellington is located on U Street, the seat of DC urban living. Clubs, theatres and restaurants of every flavor fill the area. Located a short walk from other great urban neighborhoods, 14th Street, Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle, and the Metro can take you further. But this is where urban life begins.
Restaurants: Sala Thai, U Street Cafe, Bistro La Bonne, The Greek Spot, Alero, Al Crostino, Creme, Ulah Bistro, Tabaq Bistro, Ben's Chili Bowl, Next Door, BusBoys & Poets, Eatonville, Masa 14, Marvin, Love Cafe
Bars: Local 16, Marvin, The Gibson, Vinotecca, Policy, Cafe Saint-Ex, Bar Pilar, Cork, Nellie's Sports Bar
Stores: Go Mama Go, Pulp, Vastu, Miss Pixies, Treasury, Garden District, Muleh, Shoefly, Goodwood, Greater Woods, Redeem, Simply Home, Home Rule, Caramel, Junction, Millennium, Nana, Pink November, Legendary Beast, Sweet Magnolia
Spas: Mint
Hotels: Donovan House, W Hotel, Ritz Carlton
Theaters: Lincoln Theater, Studio Theater
Art Galleries/Museums: African American Civil War Museum
Sport Venues: Verizon Center, National's Stadium
Parks: Meridian Hill Park, Rock Creek Park
Getting around
Metro: Across the street from the U Street Metro
Airports: Minutes from Regan National Airport
Train Station: Union Station
Highways: Close proximity to I-395 and I-295
Zipcar: Cars available on-site for your convenience
Bike Rentals: Bikes are available for rental
Education
Elementary School: Garrison Elementary School
Middle School: Columbia Heights Education Campus (Lincoln MS)
High School: Cardozo Senior High School
Colleges/Universities: Howard University