Centrally located in Washington, D. C. , the Courtyard Washington, D. C. /U. S. Capitol is within a 5-minute drive of the Smithsonian Institution and the National Mall. This hotel offers 218 guestrooms equipped with refrigerators, flat-screen televisions with satellite programming, and private bathrooms with deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries. Wired and wireless internet access is available for a surcharge. Guests can enjoy on-site dining at The Bistro, featuring American cuisine and a bar/lounge, or grab a coffee and a quick bite at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee. Recreational amenities include a fitness center and shopping on-site. Additional amenities include complimentary wired internet in the lobby, a business center, complimentary newspapers, wedding services, and 1392 square feet of event space. The White House is 2. 2 miles away, and Union Station Shopping Center is 0. 9 miles from the hotel.