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Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Capital One Arena

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Meeting facility
Exterior
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown offers a breakfast buffet and in-room WiFi. Guests love the helpful staff and convenient coffee station near the lobby. Capital One Arena and Union Station Shopping Center are just a short walk away.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications, Mobility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking (Communications, Mobility)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking (Communications, Mobility)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking (Communications, Mobility)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(130 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications, Mobility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room (Upgraded)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
317 K St NW, Washington, DC, 20001

What's nearby

  • Capital One Arena - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Smithsonian Institution - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • National Mall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • White House - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • 7th St. Convention Center Station - 10 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 15 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ciel Social Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rumi's Kitchen - DC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Prost - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪dLeña - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

Hotel near Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Capital One Arena and Smithsonian Institution are located near Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG, which provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-in, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and 1 meeting room
  • A front-desk safe, free newspapers, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 247 individually furnished rooms include thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

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: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 77 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Portable hoist available
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • Built in 2021
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Express check-in available
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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day:
  • Laundry facilities
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 77 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Express Washington Dc By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG Washington

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG?

Valet parking is available for USD 77 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG located?

Located in Downtown Washington D.C., this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Capital One Arena, and Smithsonian Institution. National Mall and United States Capitol are also within 1 mi (2 km). 7th St. Convention Center Station is 10 minutes by foot and Judiciary Square Station is 11 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 933 out of 1868 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 440 out of 1868 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 227 out of 1868 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 129 out of 1868 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 139 out of 1868 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, staff and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were comfortable and breakfast was very convenient and varied.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Zoya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good food, great location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nileshkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in terms of cleanliness and a very good neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly at check in and at the morning breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night, will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yogendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very kind, quick check in and out, the bed was comfy and the breakfast was okay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is at great convenience location Staffs are super nice , very impressed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, from the service, the room and the breakfast. Highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my fam loved it … clean , staff are nice and friendly and helpful… thank you all !!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nohman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very pleasent and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

oleg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, quick check-in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly & very accommodating. The rooms were clean & breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with great breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy here but good value hotel in a good location for downtown meetings. Good rooms, good gym, and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oumarou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean, safe and clean location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was a bit small but very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean rooms and loved the Dove products in the bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

yolexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the staff and the breakfast options
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe, and walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast staff was so friendly and attentive
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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