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Washington, D.C.'s 18 Most Underrated Hotels, Mapped

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By Michelle Goldchain
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Sometimes, the best things in life are difficult to find or even know about. With that, Curbed took a shot at mapping the most underrated hotels in the District last April. With help from Curbed readers, here is an updated map with an additional 10 hotels. Some of the additions include Capitol Skyline Hotel and Hotel Rouge. Are there still any hotels that should be included? Let us know in the comments.


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Topaz Hotel

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This Kimpton boutique hotel offers amenities like public bikes, in-room spa treatments, and a pet-friendly environment. TripAdvisor gave the hotel the 2015 Certificate of Excellence Award.

1733 N St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 393-3000
(202) 393-3000

Hotel Rouge

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What you can expect in this pet-friendly hotel is a close location to Dupont Circle, a 24-hour fitness center, and a complimentary goldfish.

1315 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 232-8000
(202) 232-8000

Windsor Park Hotel

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If you're coming to Washington, D.C. for business, the Windsor Park Hotel offers a copy, fax, and safe deposit service at the front desk.

2116 Kalorama Rd NW, Washington, D.C. 20008

Hotel Palomar

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This hotel features a fitness center and seasonal outdoor pool. For those who like to stay fit, Hotel Palomar also offers a yoga mat for every room.

2121 P St NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 448-1800
(202) 448-1800

The Normandy Hotel

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According to the Normandy Hotel website, this hotel "blends Old World charm with modern services." Each room in this Dupont Circle hotel comes with 100 percent natural down and feather beds and flat screen TVs.

2118 Wyoming Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
(202) 483-1350
(202) 483-1350

The Churchill Hotel

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This boutique hotel comes with spacious rooms, an easy walk to the Dupont Circle Metro, and free Wi-Fi.

1914 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 797-2000
(202) 797-2000

Baron Hotel

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According to the Baron Hotel website, the on-site restaurant, Bier Baron Tavern, was voted in the top 100 Beer Bar in the U.S. list. For those searching for the best amenities, this hotel comes with free Wi-Fi, a free Washington Post newspaper, and a 24-hour front desk personnel.

1523 22nd St NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 293-1885
(202) 293-1885

Hotel Madera

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One of the highlights of staying at Hotel Madera is that it hosts an Evening Wine Hour every night from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The hotel also offers custom public bikes and complimentary morning coffee and tea.

1310 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 296-7600
(202) 296-7600

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Capitol Skyline Hotel

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Free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour business center — these are only a few of the things you can expect at Capitol Skyline Hotel. According to the hotel's website, the pool parties are so lively that "you might think you're in Miami."

10 I St SW, Washington, D.C. 20024
(202) 488-7500
(202) 488-7500

Cambria Suites

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Close to Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the Cambria Suites hotel offers a short walk to the nearest Metro and a rooftop patio with a fire pit.

899 O St Nw, Washington, D.C. 20001

Hotel Lombardy

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Located on Pennsylvania Avenue, the Hotel Lombardy comes with multilingual staff, in-room spa services, and a same-day laundry valet.

2019 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 828-2600
(202) 828-2600

Courtyard Embassy Row by Marriott

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This eight-story hotel comes with a cosmopolitan vibe and a close location to Dupont Circle. For those searching for the best of the best amenities, you can find an indoor swimming pool and fitness center at Courtyard Embassy Row.

1600 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 293-8000
(202) 293-8000

Hyatt Place

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For those who focus on food when they vacation, Hyatt Place offers a "Grab 'n Go" case with sandwiches and greens as well as a "Gallery Menu" with signature flatbreads.

1522 K Street NW, Washington, D.C.

Malolo Bed and Breakfast

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TripAdvisor awarded Malolo Bed and Breakfast with the "2015 Traveler's Choice" and "2015 Certificate of Excellence" awards. This hotel comes with free parking, free Wi-Fi, and a Metro Smart-Trip card.

5213 B St SE, Washington, D.C. 20019
(202) 670-6332
(202) 670-6332

Hilton Garden Inn

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Hilton Garden Inn offers 204 guest rooms, the Todd Gray's Watershed restaurant, and a meeting and event space that can accommodate up to 300 people. Other amenities include a fitness room and a pool.

815 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 408-4870
(202) 408-4870

Tabard Inn

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This hotel has existed in Washington, D.C. for almost a century, and it's still going strong with what the Tabard Inn describes as "a European-style oasis on American soil."

1739 N St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 331-8528
(202) 331-8528

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One Washington Circle Hotel

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Located in Foggy Bottom, the One Washington Circle Hotel comes with a fitness center, valet garage parking, and a multilingual staff. The pet-friendly hotel also offers a complimentary dog or cat bed, water and food bowls, and a litter box.

One Washington Circle NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 872-1680
(202) 872-1680

The Mansion on O Street

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This hotel is made up of three connected row houses. The Mansion on O Street is known for quirks like secret doors and themed rooms.

2020 O St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 496-2020
(202) 496-2020

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Topaz Hotel

1733 N St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

This Kimpton boutique hotel offers amenities like public bikes, in-room spa treatments, and a pet-friendly environment. TripAdvisor gave the hotel the 2015 Certificate of Excellence Award.

1733 N St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 393-3000
(202) 393-3000

Hotel Rouge

1315 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

What you can expect in this pet-friendly hotel is a close location to Dupont Circle, a 24-hour fitness center, and a complimentary goldfish.

1315 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 232-8000
(202) 232-8000

Windsor Park Hotel

2116 Kalorama Rd NW, Washington, D.C. 20008

If you're coming to Washington, D.C. for business, the Windsor Park Hotel offers a copy, fax, and safe deposit service at the front desk.

2116 Kalorama Rd NW, Washington, D.C. 20008

Hotel Palomar

2121 P St NW, Washington, D.C. 20037

This hotel features a fitness center and seasonal outdoor pool. For those who like to stay fit, Hotel Palomar also offers a yoga mat for every room.

2121 P St NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 448-1800
(202) 448-1800

The Normandy Hotel

2118 Wyoming Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20008

According to the Normandy Hotel website, this hotel "blends Old World charm with modern services." Each room in this Dupont Circle hotel comes with 100 percent natural down and feather beds and flat screen TVs.

2118 Wyoming Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
(202) 483-1350
(202) 483-1350

The Churchill Hotel

1914 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

This boutique hotel comes with spacious rooms, an easy walk to the Dupont Circle Metro, and free Wi-Fi.

1914 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 797-2000
(202) 797-2000

Baron Hotel

1523 22nd St NW, Washington, D.C. 20037

According to the Baron Hotel website, the on-site restaurant, Bier Baron Tavern, was voted in the top 100 Beer Bar in the U.S. list. For those searching for the best amenities, this hotel comes with free Wi-Fi, a free Washington Post newspaper, and a 24-hour front desk personnel.

1523 22nd St NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 293-1885
(202) 293-1885

Hotel Madera

1310 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

One of the highlights of staying at Hotel Madera is that it hosts an Evening Wine Hour every night from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The hotel also offers custom public bikes and complimentary morning coffee and tea.

1310 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 296-7600
(202) 296-7600

Capitol Skyline Hotel

10 I St SW, Washington, D.C. 20024

Free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour business center — these are only a few of the things you can expect at Capitol Skyline Hotel. According to the hotel's website, the pool parties are so lively that "you might think you're in Miami."

10 I St SW, Washington, D.C. 20024
(202) 488-7500
(202) 488-7500

Cambria Suites

899 O St Nw, Washington, D.C. 20001

Close to Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the Cambria Suites hotel offers a short walk to the nearest Metro and a rooftop patio with a fire pit.

899 O St Nw, Washington, D.C. 20001

Hotel Lombardy

2019 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20006

Located on Pennsylvania Avenue, the Hotel Lombardy comes with multilingual staff, in-room spa services, and a same-day laundry valet.

2019 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 828-2600
(202) 828-2600

Courtyard Embassy Row by Marriott

1600 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

This eight-story hotel comes with a cosmopolitan vibe and a close location to Dupont Circle. For those searching for the best of the best amenities, you can find an indoor swimming pool and fitness center at Courtyard Embassy Row.

1600 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 293-8000
(202) 293-8000

Hyatt Place

1522 K Street NW, Washington, D.C.

For those who focus on food when they vacation, Hyatt Place offers a "Grab 'n Go" case with sandwiches and greens as well as a "Gallery Menu" with signature flatbreads.

1522 K Street NW, Washington, D.C.

Malolo Bed and Breakfast

5213 B St SE, Washington, D.C. 20019

TripAdvisor awarded Malolo Bed and Breakfast with the "2015 Traveler's Choice" and "2015 Certificate of Excellence" awards. This hotel comes with free parking, free Wi-Fi, and a Metro Smart-Trip card.

5213 B St SE, Washington, D.C. 20019
(202) 670-6332
(202) 670-6332

Hilton Garden Inn

815 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20005

Hilton Garden Inn offers 204 guest rooms, the Todd Gray's Watershed restaurant, and a meeting and event space that can accommodate up to 300 people. Other amenities include a fitness room and a pool.

815 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 408-4870
(202) 408-4870

Tabard Inn

1739 N St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

This hotel has existed in Washington, D.C. for almost a century, and it's still going strong with what the Tabard Inn describes as "a European-style oasis on American soil."

1739 N St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 331-8528
(202) 331-8528

One Washington Circle Hotel

One Washington Circle NW, Washington, D.C. 20037

Located in Foggy Bottom, the One Washington Circle Hotel comes with a fitness center, valet garage parking, and a multilingual staff. The pet-friendly hotel also offers a complimentary dog or cat bed, water and food bowls, and a litter box.

One Washington Circle NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 872-1680
(202) 872-1680

The Mansion on O Street

2020 O St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

This hotel is made up of three connected row houses. The Mansion on O Street is known for quirks like secret doors and themed rooms.

2020 O St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 496-2020
(202) 496-2020