You will be amazed by our location just 2 blocks from the Metro and newly revitalized downtown Silver Spring, MD. The hotel provides free high-speed wireless Internet. Complimentary shuttle service is available to transport you to any location within a 3 mile radius including metro, area restaurants, shopping, and world class theatres. The Silver Spring Metro station can quickly transport you to downtown Washington DC to visit the White House, National Zoo, Smithsonian museums, and all the Washington monuments.A multi-million dollar renovation of the Crowne Plaza Washington DC has been completed. Whether you are traveling on business or pleasure, this hotel offers the features and amenities that will make your stay perfect, including free high-speed Internet, fitness center and business center. Enjoy great American cuisine and specialty drinks during happy hour in the River City Grill & Lounge.Silver Spring businesses include Discovery Communications, FDA and NOAA. Walter Reed Army Med