Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

3.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
Japanese garden
Property amenity
A hotel dining area with a buffet, tables, chairs, and a mural of the Capitol.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $175
$151 nightly
$175 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

Explore the area

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550 C St SW, Washington, DC, 20024
  • Place, National Air and Space Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Smithsonian Institution
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(89 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(236 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Communications)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 425 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(147 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 425 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT SUPERIOR ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory STANDARD

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Washington

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG is in the heart of Washington, within a 5-minute walk of National Air and Space Museum and National Mall. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Washington Monument and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Capital One Arena.

What's nearby

  • National Air and Space Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Smithsonian Institution - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Museum of the Bible - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Capital One Arena - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • L'Enfant Plaza Station - 3 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 12 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rice Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • Mitsitam Cafe
  • ‪Bar Americano - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG offers 536 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 536 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy American cuisine at 21st Amendment, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Washington? This hotel has 8000 square feet (743 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 7 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
21st Amendment - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Starbucks - This coffee shop specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Capitol Bistro - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast only. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 65 per day)
  • Secured, covered extended parking on site (USD 59 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 19 to 30 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • 21st Amendment
  • Capitol Bistro
  • Starbucks

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • 8,000 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 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 lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1980
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express 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
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 100 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 19 to 30 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 65.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Covered extended parking fee: USD 59.00 per day
  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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 Clean Promise (IHG)
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 May to September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Hotel Washington-Capitol
Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol
Washington-Capitol Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol Hotel
Holiday Inn Washington - Capitol Hotel Washington Dc
Washington Dc Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Capitol
Holiday Inn Washington Dc

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1597 out of 2906 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 801 out of 2906 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 324 out of 2906 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 110 out of 2906 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 2906 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and perfectly located for sightseeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cordelia Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easily accessible, clean, great staff...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff all around. Clean rooms and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, close to a lot of attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, and the staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice and the room was clean. It was very close to the sites we wanted to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

YAILY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Macy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was walking distance to the museums the wharf where there’s lots of restaurants to choose from Hotel and staff were great Would recommend this hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and quiet. Another great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and the staff were very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Manwei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is excellent with many choices. The staff were very friendly when serving the drink during the breakfast. The hotel location is conveniently close to the national mall and capital. We had a good stay, will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Evelyn Lechuga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and clean room. Slept like a baby every night. Just wished they had more variety in the breakfast buffet, it seemed like they had the same thing every day.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to visit the museums and memorials.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
He room was clean and sheets changed daily, close to Smithsonian museums, close to metro, the concierge I think Ricky was her name was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, wonderful activities fo the kids on Easter morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Can’t beat the location near the mall and capitol. Building is fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super friendly and helpful staff. Quick check in. Walkable to most everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LYNNSEY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location, good restaurant & bar in the hotel.
Nice orange fizzy drink with multiple sports on many tvs
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff clean rooms. Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ronald t

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Goo location…
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026