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Gateway Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Washington with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Bathroom
Basic Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Gateway Hotel sits in the city center, offering modern comforts including laundry facilities. Guests can enjoy meals at the restaurant, pick up snacks from the deli, or relax with complimentary lobby coffee and tea. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Tomorrow

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Basic Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Double or Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2700 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC, 20002

What's nearby

  • Smithsonian Institution - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Union Station Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • United States Capitol - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • National Mall - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Benning Rd & 15th St NE Stop - 2 min drive
  • New Carrollton Station - 8 min drive
  • College Park, MD (CGS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vera - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Other Half Brewing - Washington D.C. - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Gateway Hotel

Hotel near Smithsonian Institution
You can look forward to laundry facilities, a restaurant, and a snack bar/deli at Gateway Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self parking (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 190 individually furnished rooms have thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Irons/ironing boards and laundry detergent
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 10 per stay)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • 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.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 10 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 39404206

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Gateway Hotel Hotel
Gateway Hotel Washington
Gateway Hotel Hotel Washington

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gateway Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 10 per stay.

What time is check-in at Gateway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Gateway Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gateway Hotel located?

Located in Northeast, this hotel is steps from U.S. National Arboretum, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Smithsonian Institution and Union Station Shopping Center. Howard University is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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Gateway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 257 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Budget friendly. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Deoni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent room and hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great lil stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mariama

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place with wonderful customers service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay and the food in restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

shahzad ali

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities. The walk around is great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked with another hotel and my reservation was cancelled without reason. I called this place and was able to get a room in 30 mins. Literally a life saver!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Shaniya

Nice staff but it’s kinda dirty on the insides.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Decent stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
You get what you paid for
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alfred Bernabe dela

Not a lot of eateries around.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Saul

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a good place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quick and cheap

They let me check in early and out late. Truly ideal for business travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajendra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beans
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Toni

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok at best
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was enjoyable and well cleaned
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location staff very helpful, rooms clean and secure
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old and run down. Convenient location, but not a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sus clientele but great workers who were very helpful. Place could’ve been cleaner
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

sabrina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was advertised as a hotel but it was a motel. Our room reeked of pot. The towels had yellow stains, and black hair on them. We also had to pay $10 per day for parking. Do not stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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