Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the pool area.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small pool area.
A lobby with a modern ceiling design, a reception desk, and two individuals with luggage.
A spacious lobby with a modern reception desk, seating area, and a unique ceiling light installation.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, a lamp, and a view of a pool and outdoor seating area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $261
$226 nightly
$261 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3

Explore the area

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480 L'Enfant Plaza, Washington, DC, 20024
  • Place, International Spy Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Anthem
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, National Mall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

1 King 1 Bedroom-Corner Suite City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

2 King Beds 1 Bedroom Corner Suite-City View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

1 King Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

1 King Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(85 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

2 King Beds Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(119 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

1 King Deluxe City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • City view
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

2 King Beds Deluxe City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • City view
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

1 King Deluxe Pool View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

2 King Beds Deluxe Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 359 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

1 King 1 Bedroom Corner Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

1 King 1 Bedroom Suite - Ambassador

  • City view
  • 1378 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

1 King 1 Bedroom Presidential Suite River View

  • River view
  • 1378 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

2 King Beds 1 Bedroom Corner Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 678 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

1 King Dlx- Mobility/Hearing Access W/Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 332 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

1 King Deluxe Hearing Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

1 King Jr Ste Mobility/Hearing Access w/Tub

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 505 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

1 King Junior Suite Hearing Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

2 Kings Deluxe Hear/Mob Access w/Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 384 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

2 King Dlx Mobility/Hear Access w/RI-Shwr

  • 384 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

2 Kings Deluxe Hearing Accessible

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 332 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

1 King 1 Bedroom Premium Corner Suite City View

  • City view
  • 678 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

2 King 2 Bedroom Corner Suite City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 693 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Washington

With a stay at Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf, you'll be centrally located in Washington, steps from International Spy Museum and within a 10-minute walk of The Anthem. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Washington Monument and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Museum of the Bible.

What's nearby

  • International Spy Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Anthem - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Smithsonian National Postal Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Museum of the Bible - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • L'Enfant Plaza Station - 6 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 13 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin’ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Surfside - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Marquee Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf offers 367 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 367 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and designer toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Stop by Washington DC for lunch, dinner, or brunch, where this restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Washington? This hotel has 30000 square feet (2787 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 15 meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11 AM.
Washington DC - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 65 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 22 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Café and Market Place
  • Washington DC

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 30,000 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - July 2021
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

American ExpressDiners ClubDiscoverMastercardVisa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 22.00 to 25.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 65 per day (in/out privileges)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel L'Enfant Plaza

L'Enfant Plaza

Hilton Washington DC National Mall Hotel

L'Enfant Plaza Hotel Washington

L'Enfant Plaza Washington

Hotel l Enfant Plaza

l Enfant Plaza Hotel

Lenfant Plaza Hotel

Hilton National Mall Hotel

Hilton National Mall

L'Enfant Plaza Hotel

Hilton Washington DC/ L'Enfant Plaza

Hilton Washington DC National Mall

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf Hotel

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf Washington

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf Hotel Washington

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 897 out of 1267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1267 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were very helpful… big, clean room in solid location Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was lovely. We had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shakoya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was comfortable and in a great location. Food was good at the grill and the bartender Walter was amazing. I’ll definitely book this hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chasti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and nice rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, fantastic restaurant, excellent food, comfy bed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maryetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super comfortable rooms and great restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel location was close to all the monuments and landmarks. Very clean and the staff was nice!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food is excellent at the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with staff that was very knowledgeable. Loved the location and rooms were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, will come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Herman Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel second time there close to everything’s
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very nice hotel and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great staff. Great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful and friendly. The entire property was spotless. And the location was ideal, in the heart of everything and near easy metro commutes.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crisnar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms and hotel in general. Great location! I would definitely stay at this hotel again when visiting DC.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

JOSHUA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was located in area that was walkable to restaurants, stores, and museums. Hotel staff was helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean,safe and close to many attraction
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Location was ideal for seeing DC mall, wharf and navy yard
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Room was nice.. We went for the pool and was told it would be closing when we checked in…ginger ale was 6$ 🙄..Probably won’t be going back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming, friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay!! The location was perfect for walking to all the main spots we wanted to see in DC. The room was spacious and the beds cozy. The staff at the hotel were always kind and courteous and helped to meet our every need. It was a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026