Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Meeting facility
Point of interest
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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317 K St NW, Washington, DC, 20001
  • Place, Capital One Arena
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Smithsonian American Art Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(140 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room (Upgraded)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Washington

A stay at Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG places you in the heart of Washington, within a 15-minute walk of Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Capital One Arena. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Smithsonian Institution and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Union Station Shopping Center.

What's nearby

  • Capital One Arena - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • CityCenterDC - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Smithsonian American Art Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • 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

  • 7-Eleven
  • Smoothie King
  • Tatte
  • Founding Farmers & Distillers
  • Chick-fil-A

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Capital One Arena
Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG offers 247 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 247 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Washington? This hotel has 787 square feet (73 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM on weekdays.

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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • Built in 2021
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1102 out of 2111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 493 out of 2111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 239 out of 2111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 133 out of 2111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 144 out of 2111 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

8/10 Good

Selena

Room was decent, not a lot of light so room was dark even in the morning. Tv was slow and buffered a lot. Bathroom fan was very noisy and sounded broken. No hair drawer which was a big down side, also clothing iron didn’t work either.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiu Ching

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arshiya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in main Chinatown and Downtown area. Pretty much every thing was on walkable distance. Great location if any is attending any show at Capital One Arena. The hotel room was clean, organized and safe. It had all the amenities. Breakfast buffet also had great vege options. Would be staying here only on my next visit to DC.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing! We stayed for one night for a concert it was only a 10 minute walk from the Capital One Arena. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. It was a very smooth check in/out experience and the breakfast was good too!
Stayed 1 night 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

Mildred

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stayed. 100% recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, clean rooms, and good assortment of complimentary breakfast. We had a nice stay. Also thank you for having a fridge and microwave. Those seem to be a rare amenities these days. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and front desk was a pleasure to see. Staff was all very helpful one even folded my laundry when it was done. I would recommend and come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kourtney, Twin Falls

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great location and wonderful staff!! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aliyah

I did not stay at the hotel and was still charged
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

MARTIAL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and near historic monuments.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Travelled with family
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

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

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

10/10 Excellent

Jami

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kafayat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025