Set just north of Capitol Hill, Union Station sits at the crossroads of Washington DC’s grand boulevards, historic neighbourhoods and buzzing transport links, with the US Capitol, Smithsonian museums and downtown shopping all within easy reach. Staying here puts you right in the thick of the action, whether you’re after polished luxury hotels, characterful boutique stays or smart, affordable options for a short city break. Our pick of the best hotels near Union Station ranges from striking design-led addresses to elegant neoclassical favourites, each offering a front-row seat to the capital’s most iconic sights.

For business travellers

• Salamander Washington DC fuses refined Asian elegance with polished American luxury. This five-star sanctuary overlooks the Tidal Basin amid cherry blossoms, offering serene, light-filled rooms, a vast indulgent spa, top-tier dining and superb meeting spaces—perfect for business or pleasure, just minutes from the Metro.

For a Neoclassical affair

• Riggs channels 1920s bohemian Paris with modern swagger. Housed in a former bank, its bold, elegant rooms burst with colour amid marble pillars, crimson drapes and dramatic four-posters. Add masterful cocktails, a French bistro and cafe lounge—this neoclassical icon is stylishly reborn, moments from Union Station.

For urban cool

• If New Wave collided with George Washington, The George, Washington DC would be the result. This adults-only, design-led hotel bursts with attitude—arty portraits, bold typography and ocean-hued rooms. A dramatic stone lobby, sleek spa and stylish dining seal the deal, all perfectly placed opposite Union Station for a cool, couples-only escape.

Still not sure?

• Explore our suggestions for famous hotels in Washington DC, family hotels in Washington DC or hotels in Washington DC near the Smithsonian,
• Expand your search to include all the best hotels in Washington DC,
• Or contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.