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Check Out The D.C. Area's Hotels That Are Under A Year Old

By Valerie Paschall
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By Valerie Paschall

While we focused yesterday on the historic D.C. hotels, there have been some new arrivals to the Metro area in the past year. Yes, most of these recently opened hotels are across the river in Virginia but that doesn't make their openings any less exciting. We found six hotels in D.C., Maryland and Virginia that have opened their doors within the past year. Check after the jump to see who has a fancy rooftop bar and who has LEED Gold certification.

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Capella Washington D.C., Georgetown

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This resort hotel on the C&O Canal was perhaps this year's most highly anticipated hotel opening. Peep the living room which is reminiscent of the interior of a cozy ski lodge. The Capella opened in March 2013.

1050 31st Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 617 2400
(202) 617 2400

The Graham Hotel, Georgetown

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One of the great selling points of the Graham is its rooftop bar, The Observatory. In addition to luxe accommodations, there are cushioned chairs on the Observatory which allow for a comfortable yet impressive view of the city. The Graham opened in April 2013.

1075 Thomas Jefferson Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337 0900
(202) 337 0900

Homewood Suites by Hilton, Springfield VA

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7010 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 866 6045
(703) 866 6045

Candlewood Suites Alexandria-Fort Belvoir

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Alexandria residents may not be amenable to a new hostel in their midst, but this short and extended-stay hotel has worked out for them just fine. Candlewood Suites opened in July 2012.

8847 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 780 1111
(703) 780 1111

Residence Inn By Marriott

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The Ballston neighborhood's first extended stay hotel (which includes ground floor retail) is also environmentally friendly. It's been certified LEED Gold. The Residence Inn by Marriott opened in May 2013.

650 North Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22203

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia/South

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Okay, so this one is stretching it a bit, but it's an inexpensive stay if the primary reason for visiting the area is to catch a show at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Hampton Inn Columbia/South opened in December 2012.

7045 Minstrel Way, Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 381 3001
(410) 381 3001
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Capella Washington D.C., Georgetown

1050 31st Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007

This resort hotel on the C&O Canal was perhaps this year's most highly anticipated hotel opening. Peep the living room which is reminiscent of the interior of a cozy ski lodge. The Capella opened in March 2013.

1050 31st Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 617 2400
(202) 617 2400

The Graham Hotel, Georgetown

1075 Thomas Jefferson Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007

One of the great selling points of the Graham is its rooftop bar, The Observatory. In addition to luxe accommodations, there are cushioned chairs on the Observatory which allow for a comfortable yet impressive view of the city. The Graham opened in April 2013.

1075 Thomas Jefferson Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337 0900
(202) 337 0900

Homewood Suites by Hilton, Springfield VA

7010 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA 22150

7010 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 866 6045
(703) 866 6045

Candlewood Suites Alexandria-Fort Belvoir

8847 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309

Alexandria residents may not be amenable to a new hostel in their midst, but this short and extended-stay hotel has worked out for them just fine. Candlewood Suites opened in July 2012.

8847 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 780 1111
(703) 780 1111

Residence Inn By Marriott

650 North Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22203

The Ballston neighborhood's first extended stay hotel (which includes ground floor retail) is also environmentally friendly. It's been certified LEED Gold. The Residence Inn by Marriott opened in May 2013.

650 North Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22203

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia/South

7045 Minstrel Way, Columbia, MD 21045

Okay, so this one is stretching it a bit, but it's an inexpensive stay if the primary reason for visiting the area is to catch a show at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Hampton Inn Columbia/South opened in December 2012.

7045 Minstrel Way, Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 381 3001
(410) 381 3001