Southwest Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Southwest

citizenM Washington DC Capitol

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf
"No complaints except it’d be nice if they added pork to the breakfast."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG
"Great stay. Great neighborhood and beautiful new hotel with unusually large rooms and bathrooms."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf
"Great hotel"
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
"Room clean no odor. Staff helpful and nice. We recommend double king room. Valet was easy and convenient for a fee. Starbucks in-house was an awsome bonus. We didn't know until our last day that there is a food court on the lower level that had varieties of food and beverages. Only bad thing was ..."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Southwest

Downtown Washington D.C.
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Washington D.C.. Check out top attractions like Capital One Arena and Smithsonian Institution, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.

Northwest
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Northwest. Check out top attractions like White House and Smithsonian's National Zoo, and jump on the metro at Cleveland Park Station or Van Ness-UDC Station to see more of the city.

Georgetown
Georgetown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Georgetown Park or Washington Harbour.

Old Town Alexandria
Take time in Old Town Alexandria to visit attractions like Alexandria City Hall and Market Square. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at King Street Station to see more of the city.

Dupont Circle
Visitors to Dupont Circle love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Dupont Circle and Mansion on O Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Dupont Circle Station.



























