The 10 Best Hotels Near a Metro in Washington DC

Washington DC is filled with some of the United States' most renowned attractions. A place steeped in history and choc-a-bloc with museums, innovative restaurants and high-end shops. With so much to do here, access to easy transportation is key. That's why our hotel experts have hand-selected the best hotels in Washington DC near the metro. From grand neoclassical buildings to swish luxury stays; chic boutiques to cool urban crashpads - there is something for all tastes and budgets here. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your stay?

For luxury

• When it comes to the Ritz Carlton, you expect nothing less than pure luxury. Ritz Carlton Washington DC is no exception. A sleek 5-star just 7 minutes from Foggy Bottom metro pick this property for the superb fine-dining bistro, the lively bar and spoiling spa. Of course, the service is also second to none.
• Only a 13-minute walk from Farragut West metro station, The Melrose Hotel is a chic luxury option. Not only are the rooms a fashionable blend of sleek minimalism and vibrant colours but the farm-to-fork cuisine at the restaurant is worthy of a visit alone. For real luxury, book the Presidential Suite, with its private terrace affording sublime views of the skyline.
• Raised above a riverbank lined with cherry trees, Salamander Washington DC is one of the best luxury hotels in Washington DC, and just a 7-minute walk from the Smithsonian metro station. The rooms are smart and modern, the spa is pampering and the indoor pool is huge. A grand stay.

For families

• The Hay-Adams is a superb family-friendly hotel, at once both luxurious yet laid-back with generous 'kids packages'. Rooms are spacious, comfortable and classically styled. You'll find sightseeing easy: it's only a 7-minute walk from McPherson Square metro station, and the White House (visible from the hotel) is moments away.

For couples

• Romantic, elegant and oh-so-central, The Lombardy is an elegant hotel in Washington DC that's only a 6-minute walk from Farragut West metro. With a refined European air - rooms are elegant and filled with antiques. From the laid-back Venetian Bar to the upscale Cafe Lombardy, it's a great stay for couples.
• The Dupont Circle is a seriously trendy, upscale and romantic hotel. Across the road from Dupont Circle metro, it offers smart and effortlessly chic rooms with indulgent four-posters. It's possibly one of the most romantic hotels in Washington DC, owing to the views afforded from the spacious terraces - perfect for a cocktail in the evening.

For a historic stay

• Morrison Clark Inn packs a lot of panache and class. A renovated Victorian mansion offering truly elegant rooms, complete with antiques and marble fireplaces, there's an outdoor pool and sophisticated lobby bar. Only a 6-minute walk from Mt Vernon Square metro station, it's perfectly placed for sightseeing.

For urban cool

• For somewhere young, quirky and bold, try The Embassy Row Hotel. Undeniably one of the coolest Washington DC hotels near a metro station (it's only 3 minutes from Dupont Circle). The design is colourful and imaginative while the rooftop pool, silent discos and games room make this a fun choice.
• Riggs is just 4 minutes from the metro, a neoclassical bank building turned smart design hotel. Interiors perfectly merge the grand building's original features with chic modern design. The French bistro and trendy bar make it one of the coolest hotels in Washington DC.

For a boutique

• Henley Park Hotel is a luxury, traditional boutique only 8 minutes from Mt Vernon Square metro station. Good old fashioned hospitality awaits you: all-American dining, cocktails in the Blue Bar and afternoon tea in the Wilkes Room.

Still not sure where to book?

• Browse through our collection of famous hotels in Washington DC or Washington DC's coolest hotels or family hotels in Washington DC;
• Take a look at our pick of hotels in Washington DC near the Smithsonian or all hotels near Dupont Circle;
• Expand your search to include all the best places to stay in Washington DC;
• Alternatively, contact one of our Gurus for advice.

 

Written by Edmund Wise

posted Wednesday, 8th February 2023