Spring in Washington brings warmer weather and the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Whether you want to see the monuments, museums, or just the flowers, it’s an ideal time to visit.

I’ve tracked down several properties that offer a good value for your weekend getaway, each with reasonable prices and/or a little something extra to make your stay memorable.

The American Guest House is a bed and breakfast charging rates from $100 to $219. A full breakfast is included each day, as well as complimentary beverages and snacks. Rooms have private baths and free high-speed Internet access. The property also has a lending library. St. Gregory Luxury Hotel & Suites has more than 150 guest rooms, each with a coffee maker, a refrigerator, and cable television. Rates start at $105 per night. Additional services include a complimentary daily newspaper and shoe shine. The hotel also has a fitness center and a restaurant on-site.The Embassy Suites Washington, D.C., offers all-suite accommodations starting at $162 per night for March weekends. Each guest receives a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and evening refreshments. The hotel has an indoor pool, a video arcade, and a fitness center. Suites have two televisions, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker. The entire hotel is wired for high-speed Internet access.

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