Perched above the 1,800-acre woods of Rock Creek Park with the flair of a 1920s country resort, the Omni Shoreham Hotel sits on 11 landscaped acres, two blocks from the National Zoo-home to 435 different species of animals from kangaroos to newts-and four blocks from the chic Adams-Morgan neighborhood. An ideal place for romantic getaways and family vacations, the Shoreham is less than four miles from all the sights, including the White House, monuments, memorials and museums. In Rock Creek Park, recreational gurus and outdoor lovers can walk, bike, hike, jog, picnic, rollerblade, play tennis, fish, ride horses, attend concerts, and enjoy a nature center and planetarium.

At the Shoreham, the 18th-century, French-style lobby opens onto the dining room of Robert's Restaurant and outdoor terraces, where guests can enjoy steak, seafood and other American cuisine. Rock Creek Park is just beyond the terrace. For quick snacks and gourmet coffee, guests can check out the hotel's A Little Something or kick back in the Marquee cigar and martini bar. The Omni features a heated outdoor pool, fitness center and "fitness kits" with floor mats, dumbbells and elastic bands so patrons can work out in their guestrooms. In addition, the Shoreham's 100,000 square feet of meeting space is ideal for family get-togethers, corporate confabs and other gatherings.

Splashed with corals, golds and greens, the 836 guestrooms, many with private balconies overlooking the park, feature antique-style furnishings, coffeemakers, plush terry robes, minibars, movies and video-game consoles.

Air travelers are just seven miles and 32 miles respectively from Reagan National and Dulles International airports. At the Omni Shoreham, families, groups and lovers mingle with business travelers and conventioneers throughout this sprawling National Trust Historic Hotel of America.