Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center

3.5 star property
Hotel with bars, 3-minute walk to Capital One Arena

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3 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, cocktail bar
3 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, cocktail bar
Front of property – evening/night
3 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, cocktail bar
3 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, cocktail bar

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec

Explore the area

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627 H Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001
  • Place, Capital One Arena
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Smithsonian American Art Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(150 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(177 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Accessible (Bunk Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room (Bunk Beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Hearing Accessible Bunk Bed Room

  • Sleeps 2

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (3x3 Shower)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible (3x3 Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room, 2 Single Beds (3x3 Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Mobility Accessible Queen Room with Transfer Shower

  • Sleeps 2

Hearing Mobility Accessible Bunk Room With Transfer Shower

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible Queen Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

Hearing Accessible Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

2 Twin Bnks Mobility Access W/3x3 Tr Shwr

  • Sleeps 2

Room, 2 Twin Beds (3x3 Shower)

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Full Bed Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

Washington

Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center places you in the centre of Washington, within just a 5-minute stroll of Capital One Arena and within 15 minutes of Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Highlights at this hotel include 3 bars/lounges and a restaurant. .The restaurant, Crimson Commons, is open for breakfast and dinner. Crimson View is the hotel's own rooftop bar, serving drinks along with brunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. To-go breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and noon and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Downtown Washington D.C. hotel, attractions include National Mall and Smithsonian Institution.

What's nearby

  • Capital One Arena - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Smithsonian American Art Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Portrait Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • CityCenterDC - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Gallery Place Chinatown Station - 3 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 17 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jackpot - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Capital One Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell Cantina - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wok and Roll - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crimson View - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center

Hotel with bars, 3-minute walk to Capital One Arena
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center also features a fitness centre, concierge services, and a lift.

This 3.5-star Washington hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 245 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2017
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center offers 245 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 25.95 per day); reservations required

Food and drink

  • Breakfast to-go available for a fee 7:00 AM to noon on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 10 to 25 per person
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Crimson Coffee Bar
  • Crimson Commons
  • Crimson View
  • Crimson Whiskey Bar

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Lift (152 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (81 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 25 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25.95 per day (449 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

POD DC Hotel Washington
POD DC Hotel
POD DC
POD Hotel DC Washington
POD DC Washington
The POD DC
POD Hotel DC
POD DC
Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center Hotel
Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center Washington
Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center Hotel Washington

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center?

Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center?

As of 15 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center on 17 Dec 2025 start from AU$146.29, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center serve breakfast?

You bet, to-go brekkie is served weekdays between 7:00 AM and noon and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center?

No, Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1172 out of 1781 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1781 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1781 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1781 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1781 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel and will be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and in good location for sightseeing. Did not realize how very small the room was going to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, didn’t like the idea it was a micro hotel, the area wasn’t so clean. Homeless people. Think on the website it should state somewhere that it is a micro hotel, we had 4 people and had yo get another room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room, while small was clean and the staff was great. The neighborhood isn't the greatest though
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tiny isn't a strong enough word to describe it. The parking is a pain. Both are likely DC things I guess. The staff was friendly. Rooms were clean. Just ridiculously small.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and great customer service and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Chinatown. Lots of good restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haidera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convient. Perfect for solo travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gilbert Akwasi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antwan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meriem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room size too small
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith, Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient from monuments to Capitol
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great mini hotel for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jc

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a great spot, the area is great to go walking to museums, stores and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is small but very clean. It is accessible to national mall and metro is across the street. Great variety of food options,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiersten

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our go to every time we come to DC. The staff is so friendly, the rooftop bar is a little gem, and the rooms utilize the small space. This is where I tell everyone to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025