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The District Hotel

2 stars
1440 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
2.7
out of 5
235 reviews
Great place to stay in DC!

I was very pleasantly surprised by the excellent room and service, bountiful continental breakfast,... See full review

  • Harmony
  • Jan 20, 2012
Good location

Just 15 min walking from metro station! Nothing bad See full review

  • Mabuenor
  • Feb 18, 2013
Budget hotel with free Wi-Fi and breakfast near Dupont Circle

The District Hotel is a historic, four-story, walk-up hotel on a tree-lined street within walking distance of Dupont Circle. Rooms include modern amenities. Guests enjoy complimentary continental breakfast daily. The staff is eager to help visitors with local recommendations. The hotel is perfect for budget travelers who prefer an intimate, non-chain hotel.

Highlights
  • Complimentary daily continental breakfast
  • Complimentary Internet access
  • Fax and copying services available
  • Fitness center
Rooms

The 58-room hotel has rooms with two twin beds, two double beds, or one queen or king bed. Rooms are simply decorated in a modern style with dark bedspreads over white sheets. Rooms include complimentary wireless Internet access, free local phone calls, cable TV, iron and ironing board and hair dryer. Microwave and refrigerator can be requested. Copier and fax services are available at the front desk.

Features

The District Hotel is conveniently located near Dupont Circle shops, restaurants and Metro. The hotel has free perks such as high-speed Internet in rooms and continental breakfast. There is a tour bus pick-up and drop off area in front of the hotel. Parking is available upon request (fees apply).

Transportation
  • McPherson Square Metro stop (0.4 miles)
  • Regan National Airport
  • Dulles International Airport
  • Baltimore Washington International Airport
Attractions
  • Dupont Circle (0.5 mi/ 0.8 km)
  • International Spy Museum (0.5 mi/ 0.9 km)
  • The White House (0.7 mi/ 1.1 km)
  • The Phillips Collection (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
  • The National Mall (1.1 mi/ 1.8 km)
  • Washington Monument (1.3 mi/2.1 km)
  • Georgetown (1.5 mi/ 2.4 km)
  • United States Capitol (1.8 mi/ 2.9 km)
  • Library of Congress (1.9 mi/ 3.1 km)
Business
  • Complimentary high-speed Internet
  • Business center
  • Complimentary newspaper

The District Hotel Rooms

Standard Double
This room offers 1 Double Bed. Complimentary wireless Internet access, free local phone calls, cable TV, iron/ironing board, hair dryer. Available upon request microwave and refrigerator.
Queen Queen
The room offers 2 Queen Beds. Complimentary wireless Internet access, free local phone calls, cable TV, iron/ironing board, hair dryer. Available upon request microwave and refrigerator.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
Services
Business center
Internet
Wireless internet

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Hotel Map

38.908 -77.0332
Area served
Washington DC.
Nearby airports
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Area description
Approximate driving time to the District Hotel is 25 minutes and distance is 3 miles. Driving directions from DCA International Airport: Follow airport signs to Rt 1 N into Washington DC via the 14th St Bridge. Turn left on Rhode Island Ave and the hotel is less than one block down on the left.

Nearby points of interest

  • Studio Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • J Edgar Hoover FBI Building: 0.3 mi
  • National Geographic Society: 0.3 mi
  • Boy Scouts Memorial: 0.5 mi
  • Washington Convention Center: 0.6 mi
  • National Museum of Women in the Arts: 0.6 mi
  • Lafayette Square: 0.6 mi
  • Decatur House: 0.7 mi
  • U Street Corridor: 0.7 mi
  • Department of Treasury: 0.7 mi
  • Lincoln Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • Blair House: 0.7 mi
  • Renwick Gallery: 0.7 mi
  • Bohemian Caverns: 0.7 mi
  • Chinatown: 0.7 mi
  • Studio Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • J Edgar Hoover FBI Building: 0.3 mi
  • National Geographic Society: 0.3 mi
  • Boy Scouts Memorial: 0.5 mi
  • Washington Convention Center: 0.6 mi
  • National Museum of Women in the Arts: 0.6 mi
  • Lafayette Square: 0.6 mi
  • Decatur House: 0.7 mi
  • U Street Corridor: 0.7 mi
  • Department of Treasury: 0.7 mi
  • Lincoln Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • Blair House: 0.7 mi
  • Renwick Gallery: 0.7 mi
  • Bohemian Caverns: 0.7 mi
  • Chinatown: 0.7 mi
  • Phillips Collection: 0.8 mi
  • Albert Einstein Memorial: 0.8 mi
  • National Theatre: 0.8 mi
  • Warner Theatre: 0.8 mi
  • Freedom Plaza: 0.8 mi
  • National Museum of American Art: 0.9 mi
  • National Portrait Gallery: 0.9 mi
  • Fords Theatre: 0.9 mi
  • Smithsonian American Art Museum: 0.9 mi
  • Zero Milestone: 0.9 mi
  • Corcoran Gallery of Art: 0.9 mi
  • National Aquarium: 0.9 mi
  • Octagon House: 0.9 mi
  • International Spy Museum: 0.9 mi
  • Verizon Center: 1 mi
  • Presidents Park: 1 mi
  • Ronald Reagan Building: 1 mi
  • Old Post office Pavilion: 1 mi
  • Federal Triangle: 1 mi
  • Art Museum of The Americas: 1.1 mi
  • Koshland Science Museum: 1.1 mi
  • National Building Museum: 1.1 mi
  • Folger Shakespeare Library: 1.1 mi
  • Howard University: 1.1 mi
  • National Museum of American History: 1.2 mi
  • Judiciary Square: 1.2 mi
  • National Archives: 1.2 mi
  • National Museum of Natural History: 1.2 mi
  • Dumbarton House: 1.2 mi
  • Newseum: 1.3 mi

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
The hotel has no meeting facilities, but with advanced notice, we can arrange for local venues for meetings within 2 blockx of hotel.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (235)

Ratings and reviews for The District Hotel

Overall score

2.7 / 5
235 out of 235
Amenities:
2.5
Room cleanliness:
3.3
Hotel staff:
3.5
Room comfort:
2.8
Location:
4
Value:
3.3

61% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of The District Hotel

Reviewer score

2
Lucy1989
Buffalo, NY
Feb 27, 2013

College student review

I am a broke college student, and this was the cheapest hotel I could find so close to the center. When I checked in, the front desk man was very unpleasant. He was also not very helpful. In fact, he told me to park my car on the street overnight and that at 9:30am I had to move it. My car was towed at 7:11am. So be sure to read the parking signs yourself. I didn't expect much from the hotel after reading the reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised, my bathroom was squeaky clean, although I can't say the same for the room. The carpet was really gross, and the furniture in the room was really beat up. The TV was very hazy, and the remote was dirty and sticky, and didn't work on the TV so you had to manually change channels/volume.Their continental breakfast included: coffee, OJ, bagels, waffles, and some pastries. I would stay here again if I had to, I would just probably park my car in the hotel parking for a fee. Or just stay at the Days Inn with free parking and cheaper stay, better TV, but farther form the center, depending on your judgment.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of The District Hotel

Reviewer score

3
vigo
vienna, austria
Feb 23, 2013

average hotel

you get what you pay for...it's pretty cheap compared to other hotels...so i guess you shouldn't expect that much...here's one negative point..you can hear people and water flowing from bathrooms in other rooms.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of The District Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Mabuenor
Leesburg, VA
Feb 18, 2013

Good location

Just 15 min walking from metro station! Nothing bad

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of The District Hotel

Reviewer score

3
dmirsky
NYC
Feb 17, 2013

Great location for the price

Great location -- within walking distance of all the key landmarks. Room was very tiny, but for the price it was fair. Helpful staff. Would stay again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of The District Hotel

Reviewer score

2
Artilleryman
Business
CALIFORNIA
Jan 27, 2013

"C" hotel

Good location, ok for the price, but room is suck !!! I can only give "C" to this hotel

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of The District Hotel

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
Raleigh NC
Jan 21, 2013

Cheap stay with the bare necessities

Amenities were Wifi and decent breakfast with no where to sit. Location was close to everything. Room: At first glance I was nervous to walk in, but the bathroom was great and extra clean. Thin bedroom door meant I have to listen to noises from every room in the hallway. Window that would close allow the cold wind to blow right on in. I was able to pump the heat up to 80 to compensate. Staff: Very unfriendly from the front desk to the cleaning crew. Value: You get what you pay for. Only recommend this place to your enemies.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Short walk to all nightlife

Review of The District Hotel

Reviewer score

1
melren
Business
Boston, MA, USA
Jan 18, 2013

great location, but that's all.

From the beginning, I did not expect much from this hotel. Before I booked this hotel, I also read reviews, too. I am not a picky at all. Since I am a still student seeking a job, I have used many 2 star hotels. I stayed at the hotel for my job interview. The location was great. Walkable distance to the Dupon Circle (about 15min). But, that's it. It is very very very old!!!!! There was an about 1.5-2" chink between the floor and the door. I heard every conversation of people in the hallway and the elevator sound all the time that I was there. Pieces of painting on the ceiling was about to fall. I did not turn a light off when I slept cause I was afraid there might bugs (with its appearance, possible.) Good for one night stay and to take a shower. That's all.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of The District Hotel

Reviewer score

1
shaylina
philadelphia, pa
Jan 14, 2013

yikes

The walls are paper thin. You can literally here someone sneeze or cough next door. Our room wasn't booked right. The room was dirty, the walls falling apart with a lovely view of massive pigeon remains on all 3 Windows. I would not go back.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
1
Review of The District Hotel

Reviewer score

1
Gmoney1966
Charlottesville, VA, USA
Jan 2, 2013

New years 2013

Won't stay again. Poor customer service and staff.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
2
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Right in Dupont circle!!

Review of The District Hotel

Reviewer score

3
jingyuan
chicago
Jan 1, 2013

Worth the price

The location is good, not so far from the subway. Since it is not easy to find a restaurant around, so really really sweet to know that this hotel contains the free breakfast. Not bad for sleeping and releaxation.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
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