Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

Property class: 3

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A rooftop pool area with multiple seating arrangements, a swimming pool, and a view of surrounding buildings.
A hotel entrance with a prominent green sign, large columns, and a covered walkway.
A modern hotel dining area with round tables, chairs, and a buffet counter.
A modern interior with a 'MARKET' sign, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen area with refrigerators and shelves stocked with products.
A modern bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a large mirror, a toilet, and framed pictures on the walls.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $194
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31

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 National Postal Museum
    ‪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
(23 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(94 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Communications)

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

Standard Room

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • 425 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility Access)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility Access)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (High Floor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility Access)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Access)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility Access)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Comms Mobl Accss)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Access)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Bed in dormitory STANDARD

  • Sleeps 1

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE EXECUTIVE 2 DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

3-star hotel in Southwest
3 restaurants, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a coffee shop/cafe, and self parking.
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.
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG features a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a grocery/convenience store. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and 7 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 8000 square feet (743 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG is a smoke-free property.

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 satellite premium 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
  • 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 1580 out of 2878 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 787 out of 2878 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 323 out of 2878 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 2878 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 2878 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

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Checkin staff were brilliant beds comfy and excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast was excellent, room very clean Very nice hotel
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Solid overall stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, professional staff, clean quiet room : )
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has been one of the best hotel stays we have ever experienced! The room was perfect, the staff were incredibly courteous and helpful, and the convenience of staying in this area made our trip. We will be staying here again the next time we are in DC!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Everything was in walking distance great Memorial Day weekend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff at the front desk were very professional, helpful, and courteous. They were the best giving us information to navigate our way around DC. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, easily accessible, clean, great staff...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, comfortable, close to the Metro (3 minute walk), very walkable to all the sights around the National Mall (5 to 20 minutes, depending on the attraction). Friendly staff! Great breakfast buffet and restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very conveniently located. Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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Staff is professional and respectful. Location is the best for museum visiting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff all around. Clean rooms and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location for museums. Not a lot of restaurants nearby. The hotel though is excellent and very clean. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful time at this hotel. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The rooms were very clean. It was so nice to have a restaurant in the hotel. It was located by most of the museums and monuments. Everything was within walking distance. We loved this hotel and would recommend it to anyone visiting DC. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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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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10/10 Excellent

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Great location; Clean; Staff friendly and helpful; Starbucks in the building.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Parking in underground garage with elevator access to hotel. Staff was courteous and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Excellent location 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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Great location to most attractions. Staff were all great, especially Chris at the front desk. He made the trip for my grandson very memorable and even considered Chris as his new best friend. Will definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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