• Classic Rooms are quite small (250 sq ft); families will be more comfortable in a Deluxe Room (300–360 sq ft).
• Each First Lady Suite is unique, and they all have bathtubs (the only room category that does). If you're planning for a kid to sleep on a living room sofa, go with Caroline Harrison or Louisa Adams (the living room sofa is less functional in the others).
• Gallery Suites provide plenty of space for families, plus a kitchenette and dining table.
• The Riggs Suite has two Superior King rooms connected to a large living and dining room.
• There's an option for connecting rooms if you need more space, which you can guarantee at booking: “Family Superior” is a Superior King and connecting Superior Double; “Family Deluxe” is a Deluxe King and connecting Deluxe Double; “Family Suite” is a Gallery Suite and connecting Superior Double.
• Rollaways can be added to Deluxe King and Gallery Suite rooms for $30 (for kids ages 3–12); cribs can be added to any room and are free.

• This hotel is in a great location for exploring DC, within walking distance to a number of museums and the National Mall.
• They have free bikes and helmets available to borrow, including kid bikes with training wheels; families love taking their bikes to the National Mall.
• The hotel can arrange babysitting through White House Nannies.
• Make sure you find the giant gumball machine.

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• They have kids’ menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Room service is open when the restaurant is open (starting at 7am).
• The hotel is walkable to many other restaurants.