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Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center

3.5 star property
Hotel with bars, a short walk to Capital One Arena

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3 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, cocktail bar
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
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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(145 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • 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
(173 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 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
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Room (Bunk Beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
627 H Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001

What's nearby

  • Capital One Arena - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Mall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Smithsonian Institution - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • White House - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

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
  • ‪Capital One Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell Cantina - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Crimson Diner + Whiskey Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Crimson View - ‬1 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), concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, 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

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 50.00 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 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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Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1152 out of 1760 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1760 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1760 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1760 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1760 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julber

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Awesome stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of restaurants around and just down the street from the metro station, staff were nice and helpful, for the price this is probably one of the best hotels I’ve stayed at in Washington
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

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

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

Hamad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lot of shops nearby, location was convenient, and rooms were really clean with all the amenities you would need.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! The dinning options in the hotel were much better than expected.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Jena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. They even let us check in early!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room but comfortable with everything needed. Good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

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

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was convienent for walking to the National Mall and seeing all the museums and monuments.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ashlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a room with a city view but ended up on the 4th floor with a blocked view. Room was very intimate and cozy. Great for a single night stay as a couple. Location was great. Very walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Madisen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are quite small but feature an excellent layout. They are ideal for young people.e ideal for young people.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeongmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for traveling DC.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a solo traveler or couple. Room was clean & efficient. Hotel was secure & required room key for front entry & elevator access. Conveniently located across the street from metro station.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

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

10/10 Excellent

Johnniesia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Micro hotel so small space but convenient location downtown. Staff is nice and hotel is clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, friendly staff, and all around great micro hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean, wonderful staff and great bartenders!!!!!! Enjoyed every minute!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was a short walk from the train station. and a short walk to the nearby venues that i was in town to visit. and while not as spacious as the big name hotels, it was big enough to not feel cramped. so all in all, things were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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