The George Washington University Inn is located in the Historic Foggy bottom neighborhood in downtown,just one block away from the Foggy Bottom Metro. Foggy Bottom is home of The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, and The George Washington University, all within a five to ten minute walk of the GWU Inn. There are a variety of restaurants and retail shops within two blocks including Safeway Grocery Store, CVS Drug Store, a U.S. Post Office,and several banks. The Georgetown and Dupont Circle neighborhoods are just a few blocks further, and each neighborhood offers a selection of restaurants, nightlife, and upscale retail shopping. The Business District is also within an easy walk of the George Washington University Inn, as are several of the Governmental offices such as the State Department, and the Department of Interior. For the destinations that are not within walking distance, guests can walk one block to the Foggy Bottom Metro Station *the underground subway system* and take the Metro to the desired destination. The DC Metro System is a very user friendly way of getting around the city. Rock Creek Park, which offers running and biking trails, and the Potomac River Waterfront is also within two blocks of the hotel.