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10 D.C. hotels near the Inauguration worth booking

By Michelle Goldchain
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By Michelle Goldchain
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Washington, D.C. may not have the Super Bowl this year, but it does have one other event that is sure to bring in plenty of crowds: The Inauguration.

In preparation for this momentous (and contentious) event, Curbed has put together a list of 10 hotels near the U.S. Capitol that may still have some rooms available. With such close locations to the site, be sure to expect pricey fares. You've been warned.

The hotels have been mapped geographically, from the most Northwest to the most Southeast.

Any other hotels worth including? Let Curbed know in the comments.

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The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection

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This upscale landmark hotel is one of the furthest hotels away from the U.S. Capitol, but it's within walking distance if you have some comfy shoes. Constructed in 1925, the Mayflower Hotel offers 571 guestrooms with modern finishes and amenities that include a beauty shop, fitness center, and a pet-friendly location.
1127 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 347-3000
(202) 347-3000
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Washington Plaza Hotel

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At the Washington Plaza Hotel, there are 340 renovated guestrooms, each connected with high-speed WiFi. Amenities include a recently renovated fitness center, business center, and outdoor pool.
10 Thomas Circle, Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 842-1300
(202) 842-1300
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W Washington D.C.

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Some of the need-to-know essentials about this 317-room hotel are that it allows pets and boasts a spa, business center, and fitness center.
515 15th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 661-2400
(202) 661-2400
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The Willard InterContinental

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Next on the list is this hotel, located only a few blocks away from the U.S. Capitol. While not next door to the Inauguration, it's still worth a look for its 335 guestrooms, fitness center, business center, and over 22,000 square feet of event space. There is also an on-site French bistro called Café Du Parc as well as a steak and seafood restaurant called Occidental Grill & Seafood.
1401 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 628-9100
(202) 628-9100
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JW Marriott

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Next on the list is JW Marriott, a hotel with a heated indoor pool, a fitness center, and two on-site restaurants.
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 393-2000
(202) 393-2000
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Trump International Hotel

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This might not be the most popular choice on this list, but it's still a hotel within walking distance of the U.S. Capitol, so it's worth mentioning. This luxury 263-room hotel boasts a 13,2000-square-foot, three-room Presidential Ballroom as well as multiple restaurants and retail options. There is also valet parking.
1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 695-1100
(202) 695-1100
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Kimpton Hotel Monaco

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Along with a restaurant and bar, this 183-room hotel also offers an overnight laundry service as well as a 24-hour business center.
700 F St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 628-7177
(202) 628-7177
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Hotel Harrington

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This 242-room restaurant comes with a full service restaurant as well as a quick service restaurant and a pub.
436 11th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
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Holiday Inn Capitol

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Being the closest hotel to the U.S. Capitol, definitely expect higher prices here. According to the hotel's website, the development offers free WiFi, a swimming pool, business center, and fitness center.
550 C Street S.W, Washington, D.C. 20024
(202) 479-4000
(202) 479-4000
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Kimpton George Hotel

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Last on the list is this Kimpton hotel. In 2015, U.S. News & World Report ranked it the best hotel in Washington, D.C. It features 139 rooms as well as amenities like in-room yoga mats and in-room spa services.
15 E St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 347-4200
(202) 347-4200
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The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection

1127 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
This upscale landmark hotel is one of the furthest hotels away from the U.S. Capitol, but it's within walking distance if you have some comfy shoes. Constructed in 1925, the Mayflower Hotel offers 571 guestrooms with modern finishes and amenities that include a beauty shop, fitness center, and a pet-friendly location.
1127 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 347-3000
(202) 347-3000
Photo via Wikimedia Commons/Asiir

Washington Plaza Hotel

10 Thomas Circle, Washington, D.C. 20005
At the Washington Plaza Hotel, there are 340 renovated guestrooms, each connected with high-speed WiFi. Amenities include a recently renovated fitness center, business center, and outdoor pool.
10 Thomas Circle, Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 842-1300
(202) 842-1300
Photo via Wikimedia Commons/AgnosticPreachersKid

W Washington D.C.

515 15th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
Some of the need-to-know essentials about this 317-room hotel are that it allows pets and boasts a spa, business center, and fitness center.
515 15th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 661-2400
(202) 661-2400
Photo via Wikimedia Commons/AgnosticPreachersKid

The Willard InterContinental

1401 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, D.C. 20004
Next on the list is this hotel, located only a few blocks away from the U.S. Capitol. While not next door to the Inauguration, it's still worth a look for its 335 guestrooms, fitness center, business center, and over 22,000 square feet of event space. There is also an on-site French bistro called Café Du Parc as well as a steak and seafood restaurant called Occidental Grill & Seafood.
1401 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 628-9100
(202) 628-9100
Photo via Wikimedia Commons/AgnosticPreachersKid

JW Marriott

1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
Next on the list is JW Marriott, a hotel with a heated indoor pool, a fitness center, and two on-site restaurants.
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 393-2000
(202) 393-2000
Photo via Google Street View

Trump International Hotel

1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
This might not be the most popular choice on this list, but it's still a hotel within walking distance of the U.S. Capitol, so it's worth mentioning. This luxury 263-room hotel boasts a 13,2000-square-foot, three-room Presidential Ballroom as well as multiple restaurants and retail options. There is also valet parking.
1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 695-1100
(202) 695-1100
Rendering via J Public Relations

Kimpton Hotel Monaco

700 F St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
Along with a restaurant and bar, this 183-room hotel also offers an overnight laundry service as well as a 24-hour business center.
700 F St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 628-7177
(202) 628-7177
Photo via Wikimedia Commons/AgnosticPreachersKid

Hotel Harrington

436 11th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
This 242-room restaurant comes with a full service restaurant as well as a quick service restaurant and a pub.
436 11th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
Photo via Google Street View

Holiday Inn Capitol

550 C Street S.W, Washington, D.C. 20024
Being the closest hotel to the U.S. Capitol, definitely expect higher prices here. According to the hotel's website, the development offers free WiFi, a swimming pool, business center, and fitness center.
550 C Street S.W, Washington, D.C. 20024
(202) 479-4000
(202) 479-4000
Photo via Wikimedia Commons/Farragutful

Kimpton George Hotel

15 E St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Last on the list is this Kimpton hotel. In 2015, U.S. News & World Report ranked it the best hotel in Washington, D.C. It features 139 rooms as well as amenities like in-room yoga mats and in-room spa services.
15 E St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 347-4200
(202) 347-4200
Photo via Google Street View