6 Hotels near Metro Center in Washington, D.C.

Metro Center is the central station in the mass-transit system of Washington, D.C.  The downtown stop is on the Red, Blue, Orange, and Silver lines.

 

Staying nearby places you amid lots of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, with easy access to most of Washington and parts of Virginia and Maryland.

There are plenty of hotels in the area; here are some of the closest:

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Willard InterContinental Washington

The luxury Willard is one of Washington’s iconic hotels.  It has hosted every president since Millard Fillmore.  Julia Ward Howe wrote “Battle Hymn of the Republic” within its walls.  Ulysses S. Grant drank whiskey and smoked cigars here, and legend has it that the term lobbyist was coined to describe the favor-seekers who approached him.  I’ve enjoyed drinking and dining at its historic Round Robin Bar for decades.  The Willard is about a five-minute walk to Metro Center.

Riggs Washington D.C.

This boutique hotel occupies one of the few remaining Romanesque Revival buildings in Washington.  It used to house a leading bank, and 23 presidents are believed to have conducted business here.  It is about a five-minute walk from Metro Center.  It is also near Ford’s Theater, where you can see a show, take a guided tour, and view the flag-draped (no-longer-used) Presidential Box.

Grand Hyatt Washington

This upscale hotel offers spacious rooms and several restaurants.  It is a couple of blocks from Metro Center; it is also a short walk to several Smithsonian museums.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco
Washington D.C.

This historic hotel occupies a 19th-century building that once housed the General Post Office.  It features high ceilings, grand hallways, and a stunning lobby with complementary coffee in the morning and wine in the evening.  It is a five- to ten-minute walk to Metro Center.  It is also catty-cornered from the Capital One Arena.

Washington Marriott at Metro Center

This midscale hotel features cozy rooms, friendly service, and an American restaurant and a Starbucks.  It is a block from Metro Center.

Hampton Inn Washington — Downtown — Convention Center

This select-service hotel offers comfortable rooms with microwaves and mini-fridges, a complementary breakfast buffet in the morning and coffee and tea all day, and a restaurant and lobby bar.  It is about a 10-minute walk to Metro Center.

Bon voyage!