Known as the Crown Jewel of Pennsylvania Avenue, the Willard InterContinental has been the center of the social and political life in Washington DC since it first opened in 1818. An institution, this grand Washington DC historic hotel has hosted almost every U.S. president since Franklin Pierce in 1853. On August 28, 1963, the Reverend Martin Luther King finished his famous I Have A Dream speech while a guest at the Willard. Other notable guests have included Charles Dickens, Buffalo Bill, David Lloyd George, P.T. Barnum, Lord and Lady Napper, and countless others. Walt Whitman mentioned the hotel in his works; and Mark Twain penned two books here in the early 1900s. Enjoy this one night weekend stay at the Willard, located one block from the White House and internationally known as one of the best Washington DC hotels. The Willard's unique blend of contemporary luxury, historic charm and sustainable hospitality subtly reflects the spirit of the city.  Valued at $650!