Washington, D.C Small Luxury Hotels
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Here’s a quick list of the best hotels in Washington, D.C.
In Washington, D.C., Small Luxury Hotels offer an intimate alternative to grand institutions—where historic townhouses and contemporary boutique properties fuse bespoke service, design-driven rooms, and neighborhood character from Georgetown's cobblestones to the cultural corridors of Penn Quarter and Dupont Circle. For the best experience, book well in advance for peak seasons like the Cherry Blossom window, seek hotels with concierge-curated museum or culinary experiences and rooftop terraces, and prioritize locations that let you stroll to monuments, embassies and lively dining scenes.
Best Small Luxury Hotels in Washington, D.C
Morrison Clark Inn Washington DC Convention Center
Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Capitol Riverfront
Henley Park Hotel
Henley Park Hotel is a boutique property just steps from the heart of Washington, D.C., located 600 metres from Mount Vernon Metro Station and within 5 km of the Smithsonian Museum, Capitol Hill and the Convention Center; guests enjoy complimentary Wi‑Fi and are greeted by European-style decor featuring marble gargoyles and stained-glass windows. All guest rooms include a flat-screen cable TV, a work desk and an en suite bathroom stocked with bathrobes and complimentary amenities. The hotel also offers a 24-hour business centre, a fitness centre, in-room spa services and laundry facilities. - Excellent central location near metro and major attractions - Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout the property - Unique European-style decor and historic charm - Business centre, fitness centre and in-room spa services - Rooms with work desks and en suite bathrooms with bathrobes
Downtown Washington, D.C Hotels with Balcony
Lyle DC
Lyle DC is a centrally located hotel just a 5-minute walk from Dupont Circle and the Dupont Circle Metro Station, offering free WiFi, an on-site restaurant serving upscale American cuisine with a European influence, and many rooms with fully equipped kitchenettes; each room includes a flat-screen cable TV, work desk, ironing facilities and an en suite bathroom with shower and hairdryer, guests can enjoy complimentary coffee in the lobby each morning, and local attractions are close by — the White House is a 5-minute drive, the National Mall is 2.5 km away, and a Capital Bikeshare station is only 250 metres from the hotel. - Prime Dupont Circle location near metro and attractions - On-site restaurant with upscale American/European-influenced menu - Many rooms include fully equipped kitchenettes - Complimentary lobby coffee and free WiFi - Rooms feature flat-screen TV, work desk, ironing facilities, and ensuite bathroom
Washington Plaza Hotel
Grand Hyatt Washington
Washington, D.C Hotels with Private Balcony
The Fairmont Washington DC
Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
Melrose Georgetown Hotel
The Melrose Georgetown Hotel is a luxury property located near Georgetown, less than one mile from the White House and about one mile from both the Lincoln Memorial and the Kennedy Center, and under three blocks from a Washington Metro station; it offers spacious rooms—some with separate seating areas—each with upholstered seating, ironing facilities and free cable TV, plus bathrobes and daily complimentary newspapers. On-site amenities include a fitness center and a business center, dining at the Jardenea restaurant, and cocktails and appetizers at The Lounge bar. - Luxury property in a prime Georgetown/D.C. location - Spacious rooms, some with separate seating areas - On-site dining (Jardenea) and bar (The Lounge) - Fitness center and business center available - Complimentary bathrobes, daily newspapers and free cable TV
The Churchill Hotel Near Embassy Row
Washington Marriott Capitol Hill
Washington Marriott Capitol Hill, a 4-star hotel opened in July 2022, is centrally located in Washington less than 1 km from Union Station and about 1.8 km from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the Supreme Court and the U.S. Capitol; the property offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private bathrooms, flat-screen cable TVs, safes, coffee machines and some city-view rooms, plus on-site amenities including a fitness centre, a restaurant serving American and Latin American dishes, a bar, a business centre with ATM, fax and photocopying services, and a reception team available to assist guests — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is approximately 12 km away. - Newly opened (July 2022) - Prime location near Union Station and the Capitol - On-site restaurant and bar - Fitness centre and business facilities - Free WiFi and in-room coffee machines