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Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center

3.5 star property
Travelers find the perfect blend of city charm and modern convenience just steps from the Smithsonian Institution in the heart of Washington DC.

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Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center offers an urban retreat downtown with three bars and the Crimson Diner serving breakfast and dinner. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi while exploring nearby attractions like the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Room options

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Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(158 reviews)
  • City view
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(194 reviews)
  • City view
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City view

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, Accessible (Bunk Beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room (Bunk Beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Hearing Accessible Bunk Bed Room

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Twin Beds (3x3 Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Mobility Accessible Queen Room with Transfer Shower

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Mobility Accessible Queen Room with Roll in Shower

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Hearing Accessible Queen Room

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Room, 2 Twin Beds (3x3 Shower)

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Queen Room

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Full Bed Room

  • Sleeps 1

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Washington D.C., a neighborhood in Washington, Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of Natural History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include National Air and Space Museum and Smithsonian's National Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Capital One Arena or Nationals Park. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Washington travel guide
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627 H Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001

What's nearby

  • EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018
    Capital One Arena
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Smithsonian American Art Museum showing interior views
    Smithsonian American Art Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Was able to capture the symmetry of DC's high-end Center City on a relatively slow Friday evening.
    CityCenterDC
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Washington_WalterEWashingtonConventionCenter_6034985_03
    Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ford\'s Theater featuring signage
    Ford's Theater
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Jackpot
    2 min walk
  • Rocket Bar
    2 min walk
  • Clyde's of Gallery Place
    2 min walk
  • Chick-fil-A
    3 min walk
  • Chopt Creative Salad Co.
    2 min walk

About this property

Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center

Hotel near Capital One Arena
Located close to Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Smithsonian Institution, Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center provides a coffee shop/cafe, 3 bars, and a gym. The on-site restaurant, Crimson Commons, offers breakfast and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 245 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • On-the-go breakfast 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
  • Elevator (60 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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

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

Children and extra beds

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

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 100.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

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

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 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

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

Is Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center located?

Located in Downtown Washington D.C., this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of CityCenterDC and Capital One Arena. Walter E. Washington Convention Center and National Mall are also within 15 minutes. Gallery Place Chinatown Station is only a 3-minute walk and 7th St. Convention Center Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1255 out of 1910 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 405 out of 1910 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1910 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1910 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1910 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay, the bar was the best. The staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice room, everything was clean and well maintained. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely love this place! The rooms are small, but the bar is the highlight. It’s in a great location, just a short walk from the Washington Mall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great, by two very friendly and helpful women. Room was clean and comfortable. Area around the hotel had lots of stuff to do, and had good bars and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Krista

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The room itself was great. It was very comfortable. The amenities were excellent. The staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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Clean room and nice staff. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn

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Great location and a fantastic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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Great all around… very clean room, staff was very friendly and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sacha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff, clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jesmar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joel David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine. Clean every day, staff helpful, wifi good, temperature perfect. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice room, nice staff, nice area!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

keke

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Clean, cheap and great location! The bed was very comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern hotel and rooms. Staff was very friendly and professional. Location was easily walkable to top sights in DC.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Cleanliness..wonderful friendly staff…location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly in the room was very clean plus it was located a really fun area about the stuff to do!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wallace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but clean/immaculate. good maid service and friendly staff. excellent location
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shawnna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access hotel. Clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, location, and nice restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was pristine and check-in a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025