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"Capitol Ambience"

Bed & breakfast in Washington, near Smithsonian Institution

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Capitol Ambience welcomes visitors with beautifully renovated spaces steps from the Smithsonian. Guests love the rare private off-street parking and the master bedroom on its own floor with a patio. Free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Washington, DC

What's nearby

  • Gallaudet University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Union Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Smithsonian Institution - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Union Station Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • United States Capitol - 9 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • H St & 13th St NE Stop - 7 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 11 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Queen Vic - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Little Miss Whiskey's Golden Dollar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hiraya - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Copycat Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sicilian Pizza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

"Capitol Ambience"

Bed & breakfast near Smithsonian Institution
Close to Union Station Shopping Center, "Capitol Ambience" provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A water dispenser, outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at "Capitol Ambience" have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 3.5 bathrooms with showers and tubs or showers
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting, and recycling

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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: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 27

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Reminder: Check out is at 11:00 AM. Every additional 15mins that guests are still in the unit after 11:00 AM check out time, guests will be charged $50. (11:15=$50, 11:30=$100… etc)
1. Bag all trash and put it in the green trash bin. Recycle goes in blue bin. Located behind building in garage area. 2. Place any dirty dishes in the dish washer with a dishwasher tab and start it
3. Place any dirty towels in the grey basket located in the laundry room on 2nd floor. 4. Please send us a message once you have completely checked out, so that we can notify our cleaning team.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

4.Furniture is not to be re-arranged, will result is scratches left on floor and guest will incur a $500 repair fee or more. No decorations on walls
4.Furniture is not to be re-arranged, will result is scratches left on floor and guest will incur a $500 repair fee or more
5. No confetti, helium tanks, please use makeup removal clothes provided. Linen towels, washcloth's or linen damaged, guest will be charges add'l fee

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 510124000001

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is "Capitol Ambience" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Capitol Ambience"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Capitol Ambience"?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Capitol Ambience" located?

Located in Northeast, this bed & breakfast is within 2 mi (3 km) of Gallaudet University, Smithsonian Institution, and Union Station Shopping Center. National Mall and Walter E. Washington Convention Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). H St & 13th St NE Stop is 7 minutes by foot and H St & 8th St NE Stop is 10 minutes.

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"Capitol Ambience" Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean property located close to everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This iis an amazing and enjoyable property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

The house was spotless and comfortable. The snacks when we checked in were a nice touch. The check-in process was super easy too. We had a wonderful week in DC and would highly recommend booking!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I had a super comfortable stay. They went above and beyond with their accommodations and things that most places don’t think of when it comes to guests Daily needs.The location was great. The beds were so comfortable. The host really understood the little things that people need and probably forget when they travel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Danny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The place was beautifully remodeled.The area is kinda shady.The views off the balcony is pretty trashy.Neighbors dogs bark to much .But the host are very attentive
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property excellence Stay!!!

I just can't say enough about how much I enjoyed my stay here. The neighborhood is up and coming but the property itself is absolutely gorgeous everything was perfect the host went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. We had a couple of questions she answered them almost immediately using the VRBO app. I will definitely stay here again. My highest recommendation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was amazingly beautiful. They prepared for everything. The kitchen (Plates, cutlery, and snacks) and the Bathroom (towels, tissues) were fully stocked and made the trip very easy. The only gripe, if I had one, was that we had our parents, aged 71 and 68, and they had to navigate the flights of stairs.All in all the was a great property in an up and coming neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great stay, beautiful home

This was one of the prettiest and cleanest homes I’ve ever stayed in. Plenty of space.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

DC Adventure

This VRBO was so clean and efficient! We loved staying there and enjoying DC! Very comfortable and vacation getaway for any family! Thank you so very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Jasmine was such a pleasure to work with. The property is very clean and beautiful. Leaving snacks and juice for us was such a sweet gesture. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Went to DC with a group of 6. My wife and I and our 4 kids aged 27 to 19. This house was perfect for us. The kitchen and bathrooms were great size. The beds were comfortable. There was a huge snack basket left, which was awesome. The house was close to several metro stations. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week in DC

Very nice accommodations and having a parking space was quite convenient. Well-supplied, very clean, and comfortable. There was construction going on across the alley which began early morning but that will be short-term and had nothing to do with this property. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uday T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Ambience!

The property looks as if it's been fully renovated quite recently. Everything was neat and clean and thoughtfully arranged. The Capitol and museums were just 10/15 minutes away. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect VRBO

This property is large, remodeled and fabulous. It was in impeccable condition and welcoming upon our arrival. We had no issues with street parking and the location is safe, quiet, and close to everything. The beds are perfect after our long days sightseeing. The owner stocked a new keurig coffee pot that did not work upon arrival , and replaced it within the hour of us notifying them during a snow storm. This place and experience gets a perfect score.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a work trip

We booked and stayed at the property for a work trip for police week. The property was easily accessible with off street parking. The unit was very nice and clean. Nice extra touch of having snacks and refreshments after driving 12 hours to get there and not having time to get to a grocery store. Having coffee as our fingertips was a godsend. Uptown Market was a short walk away and had great food. The unit is about a mile walk to the NoMa Metro station, which we used every day we were in town. Would highly recommend and would stay here again. Everything we needed was provided (sheets/towels/TP/soap/etc) Thanks for everything! We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jioni L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property close to H street & Union Market, but construction was a bit noisy.

Overall, this property was great for a girls weekend in DC! We wanted a place in a more residential area, but close enough to get to various things we wanted to do. We were able to walk down to Union Market for breakfast, walk down to H street for the festival, etc. The property was very clean, they have coffee, tea, and pastries available, and plenty of amenities you’d expect at a hotel. The place felt like a home away from home. However, one downside is there is construction happening behind the property and it was quite loud early in the morning, even on Saturday, so we couldn’t really sleep in. Also, the room with the bunk beds has a sunlight which makes it difficult for someone who is not an early morning person to sleep in as well. Probably great for kids to sleep in, but not adults after a night out on the town. But, overall, we would consider staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024