$106 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: Jun 1, 2013 Check-out: Jun 2, 2013

Holiday Inn WASHINGTON-CENTRAL/WHITE HOUSE

3 stars
1501 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW, Washington, DC 20005
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
189 reviews
Just what I needed

I was looking for an inexpensive hotel in DC, and was pleased with the rate for this Holiday Inn. I... See full review

  • Wisco Superdad
  • Apr 24, 2013
good location

some of staff in front desk are really aggressive, when you ask her where is the historical site,... See full review

  • royzhang
  • Apr 22, 2013
Central District hotel near tourist attractions, convention center

The Holiday Inn Washington-Central is located near the White House and the Washington D.C. Convention Center, making it popular with tourists and business travelers. The hotel has a seasonal rooftop pool with a panoramic view of D.C. Business travelers value the complimentary high-speed Internet access, work desk, and comfortable chair in-room. The Avenue Café and Lounge serves deluxe buffets seasonally, for breakfast and dinner, and kids eat free.

Highlights
  • Rooftop pool with panoramic view of D.C.
  • On-site restaurant where kids eat free
  • Near White House, convention center
Location

The Holiday Inn Washington-Central is six from the White House and convention center and a half-mile from Dupont Circle Metro, shops and restaurants.

Rooms

The rooms at the Holiday Inn Washington-Central have traditional furniture, a work desk, 37-inch HD televisions, mahogany wood and Italian marble bathrooms. Guests have access to complimentary wireless, high-speed Internet access in all rooms. Coffee makers and mini fridges are available.

Features

Kids eat free at the on-site Avenue Cafe and Lounge. The restaurant serves American cuisine with deluxe buffets served seasonally for breakfast and dinner. The rooftop pool has a view of the city. Find cardio equipment and weights at the on-site fitness center. Parking is available (fees apply).

Transportation
  • Dupont Circle Metro stop (0.4 mi/ 0.7 km)
  • Regan National Airport (4 mi/ 6.5 km)
  • Dulles International Airport (23 mi/ 37 km)
  • Baltimore Washington International Airport (27 mi/ 44 km)
Attractions
  • Dupont Circle (0.4 mi/ 0.7 km)
  • Washington Convention Center (0.7 mi/ 1.1 km)
  • The White House (0.7 mi/ 1.1 km)
  • The National Mall (1.1 mi/ 1.8 km)
  • Washington Monument (1.3 mi/ 2.1 km)
  • Georgetown (1.3 mi/ 2.2 km)
  • United States Capitol (1.7 mi/ 2.8 km)
  • Union Station (1.7 mi/2.8 km)
Business
  • Business kiosk
  • Meeting space for groups of 5 to 150
  • Complimentary high-speed Internet

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • Outdoor pool
General
Executive level
Ice machine
Activities
Outdoor pool
Tennis
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Lounge
Room service
Services
Business center
Maid service
Safe deposit box
Shops/Commercial services
Tour desk
Car rental desk
Porters
FAX
Gift shop
Overhead projector
White board
Internet
High-speed internet
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Satellite TV
DVD player
Safe
Phone with speaker
Desk with lamp
Free newspaper
Hairdryer in room
Sofa bed
Temperature control
Ironing board
Bath tub

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Hotel Map

38.9081 -77.035
Nearby airports
Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), (DCA), 3.80, MI; Washington Dulles International (IAD), (IAD), 28.00, MI; Baltimore Washington International (BWI), (BWI), 36.00, MI;
Area description
Downtown, downtown

Nearby points of interest

  • Studio Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • National Geographic Society: 0.3 mi
  • J Edgar Hoover FBI Building: 0.3 mi
  • Boy Scouts Memorial: 0.6 mi
  • Department of Treasury: 0.6 mi
  • Lafayette Square: 0.6 mi
  • Decatur House: 0.6 mi
  • National Museum of Women in the Arts: 0.6 mi
  • Blair House: 0.7 mi
  • Phillips Collection: 0.7 mi
  • Washington Convention Center: 0.7 mi
  • U Street Corridor: 0.7 mi
  • Renwick Gallery: 0.7 mi
  • Lincoln Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • Bohemian Caverns: 0.8 mi
  • Studio Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • National Geographic Society: 0.3 mi
  • J Edgar Hoover FBI Building: 0.3 mi
  • Boy Scouts Memorial: 0.6 mi
  • Department of Treasury: 0.6 mi
  • Lafayette Square: 0.6 mi
  • Decatur House: 0.6 mi
  • National Museum of Women in the Arts: 0.6 mi
  • Blair House: 0.7 mi
  • Phillips Collection: 0.7 mi
  • Washington Convention Center: 0.7 mi
  • U Street Corridor: 0.7 mi
  • Renwick Gallery: 0.7 mi
  • Lincoln Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • Bohemian Caverns: 0.8 mi
  • Chinatown: 0.8 mi
  • Albert Einstein Memorial: 0.8 mi
  • National Theatre: 0.9 mi
  • Warner Theatre: 0.9 mi
  • Freedom Plaza: 0.9 mi
  • Octagon House: 0.9 mi
  • Corcoran Gallery of Art: 0.9 mi
  • Zero Milestone: 0.9 mi
  • National Aquarium: 0.9 mi
  • Fords Theatre: 1 mi
  • National Museum of American Art: 1 mi
  • National Portrait Gallery: 1 mi
  • Presidents Park: 1 mi
  • Smithsonian American Art Museum: 1 mi
  • International Spy Museum: 1 mi
  • Ronald Reagan Building: 1 mi
  • Old Post office Pavilion: 1 mi
  • Verizon Center: 1 mi
  • Federal Triangle: 1 mi
  • Art Museum of The Americas: 1.1 mi
  • Dumbarton House: 1.1 mi
  • Koshland Science Museum: 1.2 mi
  • National Building Museum: 1.2 mi
  • Folger Shakespeare Library: 1.2 mi
  • National Museum of American History: 1.2 mi
  • Howard University: 1.2 mi
  • National Archives: 1.2 mi
  • Department of State: 1.3 mi
  • National Academy of Sciences: 1.3 mi
  • Judiciary Square: 1.3 mi

Dining

Avenue Cafe Lounge
Relax in our comfortable Lounge located at the Lobby level of the Hotel. Enjoy a Specialty Drink.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (189)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn WASHINGTON-CENTRAL/WHITE HOUSE

Overall score

3.8 / 5
31 out of 189
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4.5
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.2
Value:
3.9

97% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

3
Jessica17
Haverford, PA
Aug 25, 2012

great central location

This holiday inn is ideally located in the central dc. We did not have any problem getting to places. Food at the restaurant in the lobby floor is terrible. Bad presentation and too salty. Staff in the lobby are horrible. Unfriendly and short tempered. I don't understand why they are working in service providing job. They were easily irritated and gave us attitude.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of Holiday Inn WASHINGTON-CENTRAL/WHITE HOUSE

Reviewer score

3
K.M. and R. M.
Westbrook, Maine
Jul 12, 2012

getaway trip

The staff were very helpful, the sunset from the rooftop pool was beautiful and best of all no bedbugs!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn WASHINGTON-CENTRAL/WHITE HOUSE

Reviewer score

4
Carolyn and Casey
South Carolina
Jun 11, 2012

Great location. Great experience.

This was a really nice hotel... you could tell it was old, but not run down, with a lot of charm. We never made it up to the pool, but I'm sure it was a great view. The room service/cleanliness was amazing and they really did a great job each day. I loved the location too, you are close to several Metro stations and only about 15 min walk from the Smithsonians. I was there on business at NIH, so the Red Line was easy for me, my husband was there for fun and so gallivanted around the city during the day, and we would find a new adventurous place for dinner each night. Plenty of great food options within a 10 min walk, and a Whole Foods close by too. (LOGANtavern, Black's Pearl Dive, and Veranda were our favorites for dining) The staff were always friendly and helpful. The internet was a little slow and frustrating. The only thing that was missing was a fitness center, but to be honest I didn't have time to go to one, and the walking was great exercise :)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Holiday Inn WASHINGTON-CENTRAL/WHITE HOUSE

Reviewer score

4
Buzz432
Colorado, USA
Apr 3, 2012

Good all the way around1

No complaints. It fullfilled our wishes. I don't have anything more to say.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: In Hotel

Good food.

Review of Holiday Inn WASHINGTON-CENTRAL/WHITE HOUSE

Reviewer score

4
Mr. DC
New York, NY, USA
Mar 20, 2012

GREAT HOTEL

This hotel is located in the heart of the city, you are a short walk away from the white house and the national mall, and very close to great restaurants. The hotel seems fairly new and is very clean. The staff is extremely nice and helpful too.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Great restaurants are located on 14ht and 17th streets.

Review of Holiday Inn WASHINGTON-CENTRAL/WHITE HOUSE

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Americus, Georgia
Jun 19, 2011

Very Nice Hotel

Hotel was very nice. The staff was very friendly and helpful. You can walk to the Mall..closet subway station was ~ 4 blocks. Dupont Circle was 5 blocks.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn WASHINGTON-CENTRAL/WHITE HOUSE

Reviewer score

4
Horsepower447
South Carolina
Jun 12, 2011

Good location, excellent staff

My husband and I visited Washington on vacation the first week in June. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Holiday Inn Central/White House. The hotel is 4-5 blocks from either the McPherson Square or Dupont Circle Metro stops. The staff was very polite and helpful. The rooms were clean and quiet and the beds were very comfortable. We had no issues with noise which was especially surprising since our room was directly across from the elevators. I would definitely return to this hotel when visiting Washington in the future.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn WASHINGTON-CENTRAL/WHITE HOUSE

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Buenos Aires
Jun 12, 2011

Great location

Great location and good service for the price.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn WASHINGTON-CENTRAL/WHITE HOUSE

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Denver
Jun 10, 2011

vacation to DC

the Holiday Inn is an average hotel. Very clean, nice staff, food was great quality. 2 miles from the mall and an easy daily walk back and forth. Metro station is 1/4 to 1/2 mile away for the lazy. the rate is 50% of the rate clsoer to the mall. walkd past the District Hotel (our first [...]choice for "cheap") However this is a real dive. Curtains hanging out of the window, paper covering some windows, very trashy looking outside.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Holiday Inn WASHINGTON-CENTRAL/WHITE HOUSE

Reviewer score

4
Richard -
Sacramento California
Apr 25, 2011

Good Location Away from the craziness

We liked the location especially well it is not touristy but there are attractions nearby, some well known - (The National Geographic Museum, St Matthews Church) and some not so well known - (the Foundry Church etc.). It is well worth the short walk to the metro stations to stay in this neighborhood. It is a neighborhood mostly of locals and local restaurants, and there are a wide variety of restaurants nearby. The two metro stations give you access to three metro lines which is very handy. In a seven day period we were able to see just about everything we had planned to see and we traveled only on foot or by metro. I have stayed at other hotels in D.C. but I do prefer this one. As for the hotel staff, we found them to be friendly, helpful, and pleasant.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Try the local restaurants, e.g. "Georgia Brown', "Skewers".

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