Many of these hotels are located in and around suburban Washington, DC but are not on the National Mall or near metro. These luxury Washington, DC hotels would be the best for guests traveling with a car or looking for something a little more 'suburban'.
The other luxury hotels around Washington, DC which made the list are within a 2 or 3 hour drive of Washington, DC and great for getting out of the city or staying close while still experiencing the rest of what the Mid-Atlantic region has to offer.