Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Point of interest
Meeting facility
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
(9 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
  • 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)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Capital One Arena
A 24-hour fitness centre, a 24-hour business centre and valet parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business centre and conference space are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
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 hairdryers.

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 telephones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Walter E. Washington Convention Center. You'll find features such as free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a 24-hour gym.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Capital One Arena
  • Pets welcome for a fee
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 787 square feet (73 square metres) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

This Washington hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

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 for 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
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 65 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Skye Lyn

Liked: Amenities
The last at the desk was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kjirsta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025