With a stay at Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center, you'll be centrally located in Washington, just a 3-minute walk from Capital One Arena and 8 minutes by foot from Walter E. Washington Convention Center. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from National Mall and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Smithsonian Institution.
What's nearby
Capital One Arena - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Smithsonian American Art Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
CityCenterDC - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Ford's Theater - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
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
Jackpot - 2 min walk
Rocket Bar - 2 min walk
Clyde's of Gallery Place - 2 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 3 min walk
Chopt Creative Salad Co. - 2 min walk
About this property
Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center
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.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Offsite parking available (USD 25.95 per day); reservations required
Food and drink
On-the-go breakfast 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 cable/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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 100.00 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 fire extinguisher, 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
Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center Hotel Washington
Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 1255 out of 1908 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 403 out of 1908 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1908 reviews
6 - Okay
145
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1908 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1908 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Moriah
Dec 17, 2025
Moriah
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dejanee
Dec 17, 2025
Dejanee
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Emily
Dec 17, 2025
Emily
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Kostyantyn
Dec 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
room was to small
Kostyantyn
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ronald
Dec 16, 2025
Cleanliness..wonderful friendly staff…location!
Ronald
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mahalia
Dec 16, 2025
Mahalia
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Angelica
Dec 16, 2025
Angelica
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Daniel
Dec 16, 2025
Daniel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
FREDERIC
Dec 16, 2025
FREDERIC
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jan
Dec 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location for event at Capital One Arena (steps away from Metro yellow line). Friendly staff, clean innovative room and great price.
I was very happy with this stay. The location waa perfect for a trip into town to see a concert at the capital one arena. Roo. Was confortable and had everything we needed. Temperatures stayed comfortable.
Brittany
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gary
Traveled with group
Dec 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was pristine and check-in a breeze.
Gary
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sreenivas
Dec 15, 2025
Sreenivas
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Quasan
Dec 15, 2025
Quasan
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Richard
Dec 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
While I was entering the buildingRyan, the person that had was working the front desk,
Awesome stay! It was perfect since I was out most of the time. Room was refreshed every day and staff was really nice!
Payten
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth
Dec 15, 2025
Elizabeth
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Marlon
Dec 14, 2025
Only suggestion is that the housekeeping staff should be a bit quieter. It was tough to sleep in due to slamming doors and loud speaking. Maybe it’s the fault of the thin walls and not the staff but something to consider.
The room was clean and staff were attentive. The room that I stayed in was next to where they were doing construction and I asked to move to another room and they would have accomodated me earlier in the day when there was rooms and cleaning staff avaliable but were unable to at the time that I showed up. I did not sleep well and was woken up early in the morning during my entire stay from the outside noises of construction, garabage collecting and the inside noise from doors being slammed shut. I also was disappointed when I went down stairs to relax on Thursday evening and the host stopped me from entering telling me that there was a private event and I was only able to hang out on the lounge sofa in the front of building and the bar that was already packed. The hotel should have notified the guests that there was going to be a private event and certain areas would be blocked off for the evening for hotel guest.