The Gramercy at Metropolitan Park, for a swish stay in Arlington

Just a short train ride away from Washington DC, this small but comfortable one-bedroom condo in Arlington is worth writing home about. The plush bedroom has a boutique-hotel feel, as does the living space with large warehouse-style windows. Excellent communal facilities include a rooftop sundeck and heated pool, a glam red theater room, a billiards table and areas for socializing if you want to meet anyone else.