$116 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: Jun 21, 2013 Check-out: Jun 24, 2013

The District Hotel

2 stars
1440 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
2.7
out of 5
235 reviews
Great place to stay in DC!

I was very pleasantly surprised by the excellent room and service, bountiful continental breakfast,... See full review

  • Harmony
  • Jan 20, 2012
Good location

Just 15 min walking from metro station! Nothing bad See full review

  • Mabuenor
  • Feb 18, 2013
Budget hotel with free Wi-Fi and breakfast near Dupont Circle

The District Hotel is a historic, four-story, walk-up hotel on a tree-lined street within walking distance of Dupont Circle. Rooms include modern amenities. Guests enjoy complimentary continental breakfast daily. The staff is eager to help visitors with local recommendations. The hotel is perfect for budget travelers who prefer an intimate, non-chain hotel.

Highlights
  • Complimentary daily continental breakfast
  • Complimentary Internet access
  • Fax and copying services available
  • Fitness center
Rooms

The 58-room hotel has rooms with two twin beds, two double beds, or one queen or king bed. Rooms are simply decorated in a modern style with dark bedspreads over white sheets. Rooms include complimentary wireless Internet access, free local phone calls, cable TV, iron and ironing board and hair dryer. Microwave and refrigerator can be requested. Copier and fax services are available at the front desk.

Features

The District Hotel is conveniently located near Dupont Circle shops, restaurants and Metro. The hotel has free perks such as high-speed Internet in rooms and continental breakfast. There is a tour bus pick-up and drop off area in front of the hotel. Parking is available upon request (fees apply).

Transportation
  • McPherson Square Metro stop (0.4 miles)
  • Regan National Airport
  • Dulles International Airport
  • Baltimore Washington International Airport
Attractions
  • Dupont Circle (0.5 mi/ 0.8 km)
  • International Spy Museum (0.5 mi/ 0.9 km)
  • The White House (0.7 mi/ 1.1 km)
  • The Phillips Collection (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
  • The National Mall (1.1 mi/ 1.8 km)
  • Washington Monument (1.3 mi/2.1 km)
  • Georgetown (1.5 mi/ 2.4 km)
  • United States Capitol (1.8 mi/ 2.9 km)
  • Library of Congress (1.9 mi/ 3.1 km)
Business
  • Complimentary high-speed Internet
  • Business center
  • Complimentary newspaper

The District Hotel Rooms

Standard Double
This room offers 1 Double Bed. Complimentary wireless Internet access, free local phone calls, cable TV, iron/ironing board, hair dryer. Available upon request microwave and refrigerator.
Queen Queen
The room offers 2 Queen Beds. Complimentary wireless Internet access, free local phone calls, cable TV, iron/ironing board, hair dryer. Available upon request microwave and refrigerator.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
Services
Business center
Internet
Wireless internet

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Hotel Map

38.908 -77.0332
Area served
Washington DC.
Nearby airports
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Area description
Approximate driving time to the District Hotel is 25 minutes and distance is 3 miles. Driving directions from DCA International Airport: Follow airport signs to Rt 1 N into Washington DC via the 14th St Bridge. Turn left on Rhode Island Ave and the hotel is less than one block down on the left.

Nearby points of interest

  • Studio Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • J Edgar Hoover FBI Building: 0.3 mi
  • National Geographic Society: 0.3 mi
  • Boy Scouts Memorial: 0.5 mi
  • Washington Convention Center: 0.6 mi
  • National Museum of Women in the Arts: 0.6 mi
  • Lafayette Square: 0.6 mi
  • Decatur House: 0.7 mi
  • U Street Corridor: 0.7 mi
  • Department of Treasury: 0.7 mi
  • Lincoln Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • Blair House: 0.7 mi
  • Renwick Gallery: 0.7 mi
  • Bohemian Caverns: 0.7 mi
  • Chinatown: 0.7 mi
  • Studio Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • J Edgar Hoover FBI Building: 0.3 mi
  • National Geographic Society: 0.3 mi
  • Boy Scouts Memorial: 0.5 mi
  • Washington Convention Center: 0.6 mi
  • National Museum of Women in the Arts: 0.6 mi
  • Lafayette Square: 0.6 mi
  • Decatur House: 0.7 mi
  • U Street Corridor: 0.7 mi
  • Department of Treasury: 0.7 mi
  • Lincoln Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • Blair House: 0.7 mi
  • Renwick Gallery: 0.7 mi
  • Bohemian Caverns: 0.7 mi
  • Chinatown: 0.7 mi
  • Phillips Collection: 0.8 mi
  • Albert Einstein Memorial: 0.8 mi
  • National Theatre: 0.8 mi
  • Warner Theatre: 0.8 mi
  • Freedom Plaza: 0.8 mi
  • National Museum of American Art: 0.9 mi
  • National Portrait Gallery: 0.9 mi
  • Fords Theatre: 0.9 mi
  • Smithsonian American Art Museum: 0.9 mi
  • Zero Milestone: 0.9 mi
  • Corcoran Gallery of Art: 0.9 mi
  • National Aquarium: 0.9 mi
  • Octagon House: 0.9 mi
  • International Spy Museum: 0.9 mi
  • Verizon Center: 1 mi
  • Presidents Park: 1 mi
  • Ronald Reagan Building: 1 mi
  • Old Post office Pavilion: 1 mi
  • Federal Triangle: 1 mi
  • Art Museum of The Americas: 1.1 mi
  • Koshland Science Museum: 1.1 mi
  • National Building Museum: 1.1 mi
  • Folger Shakespeare Library: 1.1 mi
  • Howard University: 1.1 mi
  • National Museum of American History: 1.2 mi
  • Judiciary Square: 1.2 mi
  • National Archives: 1.2 mi
  • National Museum of Natural History: 1.2 mi
  • Dumbarton House: 1.2 mi
  • Newseum: 1.3 mi

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
The hotel has no meeting facilities, but with advanced notice, we can arrange for local venues for meetings within 2 blockx of hotel.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1100

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 (235)

Ratings and reviews for The District Hotel

Overall score

2.7 / 5
235 out of 235
Amenities:
2.5
Room cleanliness:
3.3
Hotel staff:
3.5
Room comfort:
2.8
Location:
4
Value:
3.3

61% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of The District Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Justice Jet Setter
Business
Brooklyn, NY
Jul 3, 2012

Pretty Good spot for the deal

Just what I needed, central, comfy, and in my budget

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

U street, dining, bars, and entertainment

Review of The District Hotel

Reviewer score

1
Tim first DC visit
St Louis, MO
May 8, 2012

Nothing special

The room in the pictures doesn't really show you how small the room I got was. The bed barely fit in the room. The headboard on the bed wasn't attached to the bed. They need to paint again and do a better job at least in room 307. The furniture was damaged missing one metal bar and the handle was hanging on by one screw. I couldn't get the wifi to work in the room, even though it gave an option for third floor connection. The bathroom was nice and in good shape. The parking really didn't exist, and then if you found a spot you have to leave early so your car doesn't get towed. None of the staff didn't mention anything about the parking issues or make sure I knew about the street parking. I didn't get a chance to eat their breakfast was the lobby area was clean looking.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
3
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

it's only 6 blocks to the Washington Mall area and all of the National Treasures.

Review of The District Hotel

Reviewer score

1
MmmDD
Business
New York, NY
Apr 24, 2012

Terrible Experience

This hotel was horrible and not worth $150 a night. It was not clean, had holes in the walls, and needed to be painted.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
2
Value:
1
Trip purpose:

Business

Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

DuPont Circle has lots of places to eat.

Review of The District Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Yusanfran
San Francisco, CA, USA
Apr 22, 2012

Facility

The internet was very slow. The room and a bed were small. They didn't have a way to move luggage but we have to move on the step. it was so difficult. The elevator couldn't use.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of The District Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Grommit
SF, CA
Apr 3, 2012

Pleasant stay

Nice and quiet. Well-located. Was able to reach everything easily. Lots of restaurants near hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Everything was easily located from hotel.

Review of The District Hotel

Reviewer score

3
seupires
Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brasil
Mar 30, 2012

Honest

A very simple hotel, in a very good location. Not expensive if you consider this.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of The District Hotel

Reviewer score

3
The dreaming traveler
Philidelphia
Mar 28, 2012

Great little hotel!

I was looking for a nice yet smaller and more affordable hotel with a great location near to D.C.'s main attractions and that's what I found with the District Hotel. Nice staff and comfortable atmosphere in an interesting old historic building. The only things not satisfactory is that I was placed in a room which was out of range for wi fi internet access and the hotel parking is very limited: only 4 or 5 places to park and it's first come - first serve so get there early before check in to get a spot!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

For an affordable yet fancy and filling meal take a short walk to Estadio Restaurant, only 2 blocks away. Amazing wine selection.

Review of The District Hotel

Reviewer score

4
George and Olga
St Paul, MN, USA
Mar 24, 2012

great location

Just what we needed for a DC visit - close to the metro and walkable to the White House and beyond. Small room but we had a bathroom and a clean bed and that's all we needed after walking DC and seeing ALL the sights.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of The District Hotel

Reviewer score

2
Balto
Atlanta, GA, USA
Mar 24, 2012

Good Location

The best thing about this hotel is its location. It is about a 5 minute walk to all the good restaurants and cafes. There are 2 metro stations near that area, as well as several bus stops even closer to the hotel. My rating is low because when I went there this time, the elevator was broken and I had to use the stairs to go to my room on the fourth floor. Other than that, the hotel is average; provides breakfast and cleanliness is average as well.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Take a short walk to Dupont Circle and you will have access to everything you need: restaurants, transportations, grocery items, cafes.

Review of The District Hotel

Reviewer score

2
Crosscountry
Business
Ohio
Mar 21, 2012

No elevator!

I was on the 3rd floor and the lift was broken! It would have been nice to atleast have someone help me carry liggage up the 3 flights, especially when I arrived late at night.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
2
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of The District Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Swuen
Deutschland, Germany, Schleswig-Holstein
Mar 5, 2012

Good hotel in downtown area for a short trip!

We were really glad to find a hotel which is located almost downtown in this price range. The area is pretty neat. A lot of grocery and drug stores are near by and also some pretty nice restaurants. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful all time and we got a hold of them whenever we needed them. The breakfast was surprisingly nice and we loved the lounge with TV's the lobby. The room was clean and fine. It was very small, without a closet and much space but we only needed it for sleeping so it was okay but one thing which really bothered us was not being able to open the window. Taking a look behind the the curtain showed that it was a a terrible workmanship. Also the club was playing loud music right next to our room and you could hear not only the music playing but also the people talking and partying. The music was less noisy after 12am. Exept for these thing we were really pleased with this hotel. I would recommed this hotel to people in a younger age who are going to visit DC for a short trip.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Logan Tavern A nice restaurant just a short walk from the hotel. Excellent food! Highly recommended. Price range $$.

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