As the election buzz builds around the nation's capital, stay a 10-minute walk from Georgetown at the 4-star Hyatt Arlington for up to 40% off current rates. Plus get free breakfast and Wi-Fi ($56 value).

For $79 per night, check in Fridays-Sundays Nov. 2 - Dec. 9 or daily around the holidays, Nov. 18-22 and Dec. 14 - Jan. 6.

Hard-to-find weekday rates have also been discounted to $169 per night Oct. 29 - Nov. 15 and Nov. 26 - Dec. 13.

This hotel sits four blocks from the Potomac River and a 10-minute walk to Key Bridge, the gateway to northern D.C. and the scholarly streets around Georgetown University. Hop on the train at the Rosslyn station around the corner and emerge two stops later in downtown surrounded by monuments.

Not available on: Nov. 10, 12-14