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Hotel Arboretum

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Supreme Court of the United States

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Meeting facility
Located near the US Capitol, Hotel Arboretum offers a breakfast buffet, 24-hour business center, in-room WiFi, gym, and local meal delivery. Guests praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(74 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Northeast, a neighborhood in Washington, is home to Hotel Arboretum. Notable landmarks in the area include Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Ford's Theater. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Capital One Arena or Northwest Stadium.
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1917 Bladensburg Rd, 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
  • Capital One Arena - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Washington Monument - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Benning Rd & 15th St NE Stop - 2 min drive
  • New Carrollton Station - 8 min drive
  • College Park, MD (CGS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vera - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Arboretum

Hotel near Supreme Court of the United States
Located close to Washington Hospital Center and United States Capitol, Hotel Arboretum provides a free breakfast buffet and a gym. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an elevator, and local meal delivery service
  • A 24-hour front desk and 4 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 125 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 23.60 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (38 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • 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 (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 23.60 per day (in/out privileges)

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, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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

Hotel Arboretum Hotel
Hotel Arboretum Washington
Hotel Arboretum Hotel Washington

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Arboretum pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Arboretum?

Self parking is available for USD 23.60 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Arboretum?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Arboretum?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Arboretum located?

Located in Northeast, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Supreme Court of the United States, United States Capitol, and Washington Hospital Center. Capital One Arena and Ford's Theater are also within 6 mi (10 km). Benning Rd & 15th St NE Stop is 26 minutes by foot and Benning Rd & 19th St NE Stop is 29 minutes.

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Hotel Arboretum Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 457 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1017 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay at a great price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edsel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable prices and excellent hotel compared to more well known brands. Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Has everything you need for a great stay. National Arboretum next door which we used for morning runs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Keisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was comfortable and clean. The service was great and the meals consistent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iyasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, enjoyed the area
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Undergoing a renovation but still a good hotel. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Viktor

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy access from main road.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Badel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel Buffett was good. Most of the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good overall! Breakfast items missing though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hermelinda

Liked: Cleanliness
Good services
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

IVAN

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay here annually and will stay here every year in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lovy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great shout out to Wanda for checking me in and breakfast was great scrambled eggs sausage and bagels and other options beds were comfortable and a/c was great I definitely recommend if you travel to DC Parking is extra but less than other hotels
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ede

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Receptionist guy very attentive and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wiley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
solid stay for the price point
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Manan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
breakfast was reliable, decent gym room and comfy bed, would return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No issues while we were there for the five days. The bed wasn’t the most comfortable, but everything else was pretty good.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maleah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and accommodating staff! Easy process in checking in and out. Beautiful and clean rooms. But, the area outside is not ideal. Abandoned buildings, homeless people with mental illnesses… etc
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent. It was big and roomy and well furnished. The beds were very comfortable. The shower was nice. The staff was wonderful. They were happy to help. The hotel is easily accessed by bus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean, staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The people at the front desk were especially helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a great affordable option for staying in DC.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rohit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Must include parking as it is needed rather than charging 20 dollar overnight
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alailevaomaoa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious. Definitely staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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