Capital Hilton

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Smithsonian Institution

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Lobby
Restaurant
Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, City View | View from room
City view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

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1001 16th St NW, Washington, DC, 20036
  • White House
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • National Mall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Work Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Nutcracker)

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds, Bathtub (Mobility)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Truman)

  • 135 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 195 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Congressional)

  • 137 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Senate)

  • 81 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Capital)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Roll-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Rowan)

  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Allergy Friendly (Pure)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Allergy Friendly (Pure Wellness)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Washington

Downtown Washington D.C. stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Washington D.C. hotel, you'll find Smithsonian Institution and White House. National Mall and Capital One Arena are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • White House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • National Mall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • George Washington University - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Farragut North Station - 5 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 14 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Capital Hilton Lobby Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Statler Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joe & The Juice - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Capital Hilton

4-star hotel near Smithsonian Institution
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a grocery/convenience store. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and 16 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 30000 square feet (2787 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Capital Hilton. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Washington hotel is smoke free.

  • 550 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 30000 sq ft of conference space
  • 2787 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1943
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Capital Hilton offers 550 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured valet parking on site (USD 71 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 38 per person
  • 2 restaurants

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (40 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 144.94 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 50 lbs per pet
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 34.79 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 to 38.00 for adults, and USD 0 to 0 for children
  • Secured valet parking fee: USD 71 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 144.94 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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

You need to know

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, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Capital Hilton
Capital Hilton Hotel
Capital Hilton Hotel Washington
Capital Hilton Washington
Hilton Capital
Capital Hilton Hotel Washington Dc
Hilton Washington Dc
Washington Dc Hilton

Capital Hilton Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 604 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1008 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

EDWARD, Short Hills

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Some outlets weren’t working; room service served in bags and plastic containers; dated elevators;
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location near the white house and 2 blocks from the metro. Valet and front desk were extremely helpful and informative.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived, staff was very helpful and check-in went smoothly. Even though we arrived before check-in, they were able to assign a room to us. I didn’t like that the lounge/bar didn’t open until 4:00pm.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LELO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawnna

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean.It was convenient to the mall.Great for tourists.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia Robles

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I did not like the lack of a 24-hr restaurant or cafe on site. I disliked the lack of a concierge on property to assist with my visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gedion

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Travelled with family
Hotel was very dated, staff was unclean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori, Flanders

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, great location, great for families. I was able to park my car and walk to attractions with my kids. Clean, comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Polite Staff, comfortable beds and great food!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location walkable to White House and other tourist spots. Friendly staff and decent breakfast restaurant on site.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Danny

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Toilet was not cleaned when we checked in, tub drain very slow to drain, was only supplied 1 roll of toilet paper for a weekend stay and at no time did staff ask how was my stay or offer any advice on what to see or do on my visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Charles

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Poor value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

DERRICK

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean room and a fair price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025