What's it like in Southwest Waterfront?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Washington's Southwest Waterfront neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Arena Stage and Recorder of Deeds Building as part of your Southwest Waterfront travel plans.

How many hotels can I expect to find in Southwest Waterfront?

Expedia has 50 hotels and other accommodation options in Southwest Waterfront to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Washington area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Southwest Waterfront, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in Southwest Waterfront.

What can I see and do in this Washington neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Southwest Waterfront Park - East, Lansburgh Dog Park and Benjamin Banneker Park. You could also plan a visit to Arena Stage or Recorder of Deeds Building while you're in the neighbourhood. Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include White House, Nationals Park and United States Capitol. While you're out sightseeing, Smithsonian Institution and Washington Monument are a couple of additional sights to visit in Washington.

How can I get around Southwest Waterfront and the greater Washington area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Waterfront Station is the closest metro station.

The Best Hotels in Southwest Waterfront, Washington - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Southwest Waterfront hotels

1. citizenM Washington DC Capitol

Southwest Federal Center, 0.7 km from Southwest Waterfront

Michaela

3.936.198 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

2. Capitol Hill Hotel

Capitol Hill, 1.4 km from Southwest Waterfront

Michael

5.394.086 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC-Navy Yard

Navy Yard, 0.9 km from Southwest Waterfront

Cole

4.383.084 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

4. Phoenix Park Hotel

Northwest, 2.2 km from Southwest Waterfront

Nithya

4.769.380 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center

Downtown Washington D.C., 2.9 km from Southwest Waterfront

Jamie

4.228.387 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas

6. Washington Plaza Hotel

Logan Circle, 3.4 km from Southwest Waterfront

Brian

3.325.835 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

7. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

Mount Vernon Square, 3.1 km from Southwest Waterfront

Lucy

2.993.251 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

8. Arlo Washington DC

Northwest, 2.3 km from Southwest Waterfront

Shanel

4.326.876 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

9. State Plaza Hotel

Foggy Bottom, 3.4 km from Southwest Waterfront

AURIEL

3.631.170 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

10. Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

Southwest Federal Center, 1 km from Southwest Waterfront

Anand

4.356.843 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

11. YOTEL Washington DC

Northwest, 2 km from Southwest Waterfront

Skye

5.091.199 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

12. Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill

Northwest, 2.2 km from Southwest Waterfront

David

5.229.189 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

13. Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 3.1 km from Southwest Waterfront

Michael

4.040.457 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

14. citizenM Washington DC NoMa

NoMa, 3.3 km from Southwest Waterfront

Walt

3.020.699 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

15. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center

Mount Vernon Square, 3.1 km from Southwest Waterfront

Jacinta Ann Marie

3.875.055 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

16. The Melrose Georgetown Hotel

4.3 km from Southwest Waterfront

Bob

3.863.405 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

17. The Henley Park Hotel

Downtown Washington D.C., 3 km from Southwest Waterfront

Claudia

2.993.251 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

3 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, cocktail bar

18. Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown

2.5 km from Southwest Waterfront

Regina

3.039.934 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

19. The Dupont Circle Hotel

Dupont Circle, 4.3 km from Southwest Waterfront

Steve

6.377.059 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

20. Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

5.1 km from Southwest Waterfront

James S

4.179.085 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

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Where to stay in Southwest Waterfront

Find the best Southwest Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Old Town Alexandria

Take time in Old Town Alexandria to visit attractions like The Little Theatre of Alexandria and Alexandria City Hall. 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.

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Capitol Hill

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Capitol Hill. Check out top attractions like United States Capitol and Folger Shakespeare Library, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.

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Top Southwest Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Moxy Washington DC Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great service"

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

8/10 Good

"Beautiful hotel and helpful and professional staff. My two concerns were the fact that we had no hot water when we got back to our room the night before we had to wake up at 3am for our flight. So at 10pm we called the front desk to fix it. About 30 minutes later a maintenence man came to fix it and said we should have hot water in 30 minutes. Needless to say, an hour later there was still no hot water. Even at 3am, there was still not hot water. Also the outlets were loose, so our phone chargers would not stay plugged in, so we had to use items to prop up our chargers in order to get a full charge. For a higher end hotel, I would not expect to have these headaches."

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Our top choices for Southwest Waterfront hotels

1. citizenM Washington DC Capitol

2. Capitol Hill Hotel

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC-Navy Yard

4. Phoenix Park Hotel

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center

6. Washington Plaza Hotel

7. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

8. Arlo Washington DC

9. State Plaza Hotel

10. Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

11. YOTEL Washington DC

12. Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill

13. Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

14. citizenM Washington DC NoMa

15. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center

16. The Melrose Georgetown Hotel

17. The Henley Park Hotel

18. Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown

19. The Dupont Circle Hotel

20. Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

Where to stay in Southwest Waterfront

Downtown Washington D.C.

Northwest

Georgetown

Old Town Alexandria

Capitol Hill

Top Southwest Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Moxy Washington DC Downtown

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