Simon Dobby

"If taking the Metro, get off at Cleveland Park rather than Woodley Park to save yourself an uphill walk to the zoo entrance on Connecticut Ave."

"While the map doesn't need to be bought as there are You Are Here boards around and it is not exactly a maze, the zoo is free entry so you could treat the $3 as a kind of donation."

"Don't forget that the locations of the ladies and gents toilets on the 7th floor are different from the other floors!"

"Free yellow-cat bus stops right outside the hotel."

"Open 7am to 11pm. After 10pm only the self-service checkouts are usually available. Contains basic Post Office. Cash point outside. No alcohol but an off-licence is 2 doors down. Recycling Centre"

"The Waitrose car park next door is available for everyone and is free for a couple of hours."