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Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a breakfast buffet before grabbing coffee in the lobby, then step out to explore iconic downtown attractions like Capital One Arena

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Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown offers a breakfast buffet and in-room WiFi. Guests love the helpful staff and convenient coffee station near the lobby. Capital One Arena and Union Station Shopping Center are just a short walk away.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is AED 492
AED 571 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(140 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications, Mobility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking (Communications, Mobility)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking (Communications, Mobility)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking (Communications, Mobility)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications, Mobility)

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications, Mobility)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room (Upgraded)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Washington D.C., a neighborhood in Washington, Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG is near the airport and near a metro station. White House and Washington Monument are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Smithsonian Institution and National Air and Space Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Capital One Arena or Nationals Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Washington travel guide
Map
317 K St NW, Washington, DC, 20001

What's nearby

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    Capital One Arena
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Washington_WalterEWashingtonConventionCenter_6034985_03
    Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Was able to capture the symmetry of DC's high-end Center City on a relatively slow Friday evening.
    CityCenterDC
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Smithsonian American Art Museum showing interior views
    Smithsonian American Art Museum
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Smithsonian Castle South Lawn close to the flowers
    Smithsonian Institution
    12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • 7th St. Convention Center Station
    10 min walk
  • Washington Union Station
    15 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    4 min walk
  • 7-Eleven
    4 min walk
  • Smoothie King
    8 min walk
  • Founding Farmers & Distillers
    6 min walk
  • Tatte
    5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

Hotel near Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Capital One Arena and Smithsonian Institution are located near Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG, which provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-in, and ATM/banking services
  • A computer station, 1 meeting room, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 247 individually furnished rooms include thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 787 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

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
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Portable hoist available
  • 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 gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • Built in 2021
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day:
  • Laundry facilities
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 65 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Express Washington Dc By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG Washington

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 65 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG located?

Located in Downtown Washington D.C., this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Capital One Arena, and Smithsonian Institution. National Mall and Union Station Shopping Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). 7th St. Convention Center Station is 10 minutes by foot and Judiciary Square Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1101 out of 2109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 493 out of 2109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 238 out of 2109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 133 out of 2109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 144 out of 2109 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall stay was great. Friendly staffs/front desk, clean room and spacious. The breakfast was good too!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the money and the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds. Clean room clean holiday. Free breakfast was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Godgift

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean room. Good and timely breakfast with wonderful staff always ready to help when necessary.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great shower, front desk staff was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo Benadon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfotable beds, quiet. would definitely return
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff did a great job of keeping the breakfast food and coffee bar clean and well stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean, easy access
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gulnara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! We really enjoyed our stay — everything was clean, cozy, and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious, and the hotel was nice and quiet. The location is perfect: you can easily walk to the Capitol. We definitely recommend this hotel and will choose it again next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ameeka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk service was exceptional. The property and room was very clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

qing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rachel at check in was wonderful So friendly and personable! The gentleman working the breakfast area was so helpful, polite and had a great personality
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and clean rooms. Nice and quiet area. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, clean room, great staff, delicious breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADRIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect...the nice gentleman at breakfast time was the best!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, good free breakfast, good location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our rooms were clean and the staff were very helpful. Nevel was very helpful with our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina Gisselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is great, check in and out was very easy. Breakfast was nice and good coffee. Some towels look well worne but the room, bathroom and place was very clean, I would easily book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were comfortable and breakfast was very convenient and varied.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Zoya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good food, great location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kjirsta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025