With a stay at Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center, you'll be centrally located in Washington, within a 5-minute walk of Capital One Arena and Smithsonian American Art Museum. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Walter E. Washington Convention Center and 0.6 mi (1 km) from National Mall.
What's nearby
Capital One Arena - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
National Mall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Smithsonian Institution - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
White House - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
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
Clyde's of Gallery Place - 2 min walk
Chopt Creative Salad Co. - 2 min walk
Rocket Bar - 2 min walk
Yard House - 2 min walk
Farmers & Distillers - 3 min walk
About this property
Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center
Hotel with bars, a short walk to Capital One Arena
Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center offers 245 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 245 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Crimson Commons, for dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. To-go breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to noon and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and noon and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Crimson Commons - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Crimson View - This rooftop bar serves brunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Crimson Whiskey Bar - This cocktail bar serves dinner and light fare. Open select days.
Crimson Coffee Bar - Onsite café. Open daily.
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Offsite parking available (USD 25.95 per day); reservations required
Food and drink
Breakfast to-go 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.
50-inch flat-screen TV with premium 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
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
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Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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The hotel was clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and always helpful. Great location, one minute from the Capital One Arena and within walking distance from all the museums. The hotel bar was really nice and there are lots of dining options nearby. Would definitely stay here again.
I stayed at this property back in February so I don’t remember the unique name of the African American gentleman who checked me in, but he was extremely helpful, and gave us a generous voucher for food and drink at the hotel, and also provided a wealth of knowledge of the city and offered several suggestions of things to experience. I wish I could remember the gentleman’s name. But I would definitely stay at this property again when I return to DC.
Was in DC for a basketball tournament at Capital One Arena. This hotel is a block from the arena, a metro station on the corner.
Rooms are very small but every inch planned out. No fridge or microwave, get ice from the bar downstairs. Not a lot room to spread out but if you’re spending the day at the Mall, it’s perfect. Very reasonably priced. I’d stay here again.
Super nice folks at the desk.
Business trip and if all you need is a place to shower and sleep this is ideal. Price is reasonable, given the location, but don't expect a big room. The staff there is amazing too.
Kevin
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Sarita
26 Mar 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Upon checking in, the staff was not hospitable at all. Nothing more than here is your key, okay bye. I had to ask where my room was. The place itself was SO NOISY. I heard sirens and alarms all night every night. I did not get good rest. My view was a brick wall. The cleaning staff was meh. I noticed black pet hair all over my bed and I have no idea where it came from but I had to clean it off. The front desk staff did the bare minimum. I would have to ask about the restaurants on the premises. They offered ear plugs, but who wants to sleep with ear plugs? Then on my last day they offered to move my room but I was already leaving at 5 am the following morning.
The hotel stay was totally fine for the staying for one night until in the morning when we found a cockroach in our room that totally turned us off from the visit/hotel as that’s completely disgusting. I did tell the front desk but all I got was an okay we”ll take care of it & nothing else or no other accommodations . We likely won’t be returning.
Nice hotel. Staff is friendly. Bathroom is very close to the bed with a sliding glass door so hope you know the person that you are traveling with very well. Close to the Capital One Arena.
Andrew
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Stephen, Calgary
Travelled with group
24 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Such a small room, and nowhere to just hang out for a bit.
Staff was ok. They gave half of our group a free drink ticket, but not the rest.