What is Chinatown like?

Chinatown is an historic neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and top museums.

What's a favourite place to stay in Chinatown?

Based on our traveller data, Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay in Chinatown. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Capital One Arena, and it offers 3 bars and a restaurant.

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

Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Chinatown.

What is there to do around this Washington neighbourhood?

Don't miss favourite places to visit in the surrounding area, such as White House, Smithsonian Institution and Union Station Shopping Center. When you're sightseeing in Washington, United States Capitol and Friendship Arch are also worth a stop.

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3 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, cocktail bar

Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown

Chinatown

Ahad

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

2 restaurants, dinner served, Japanese cuisine

citizenM Washington DC Capitol

Southwest Federal Center, 1.9 km from Chinatown

Brooke

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Best Western Fairfax

25 km from Chinatown

Yufeng

includes taxes & fees

19 Jun - 20 Jun

Gateway Hotel

Northeast, 4.8 km from Chinatown

April

includes taxes & fees

26 May - 27 May

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

City Express by Marriott Washington, DC Northeast

4.6 km from Chinatown

Parris

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Comfort Inn Shady Grove - Gaithersburg - Rockville

28 km from Chinatown

beverly

includes taxes & fees

27 May - 28 May

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Residence Inn Arlington Capital View

6.4 km from Chinatown

Joseph Ernesto

includes taxes & fees

5 Jun - 6 Jun

Harborside Hotel

11.2 km from Chinatown

Kathleen

includes taxes & fees

24 May - 25 May

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

The Wharf, 2.4 km from Chinatown

Clancy

includes taxes & fees

26 May - 27 May

Best Western Plus Laurel

27.5 km from Chinatown

Edwin

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Hampton Inn & Suites Arlington Crystal City DCA

5.7 km from Chinatown

brian

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National

6.4 km from Chinatown

Lucretia

includes taxes & fees

30 May - 31 May

Days Inn by Wyndham Lanham Washington DC

15.3 km from Chinatown

Evelyn

includes taxes & fees

26 May - 27 May

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.9 km from Chinatown

Raymond

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Phoenix Park Hotel

Northwest, 1.1 km from Chinatown

Amanda

includes taxes & fees

20 Jun - 21 Jun

Comfort Inn Conference Center

26.8 km from Chinatown

Lanie

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Homewood Suites by Hilton Reston

27.2 km from Chinatown

Debra

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Quality Inn Mt. Vernon

16.5 km from Chinatown

GRADY

includes taxes & fees

16 Jun - 17 Jun

Hotel Hive

Foggy Bottom, 2.5 km from Chinatown

Trevor

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Econo Lodge Metro

12.3 km from Chinatown

Simon

includes taxes & fees

21 May - 22 May

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Where to stay in Chinatown

Find the best Chinatown areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Washington D.C.

Art galleries, museums and theaters as well as vibrant entertainment, nightlife and shopping districts await in this city center neighborhood.

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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 Institution, 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

A pleasant suburb on the banks of the Potomac River, home to the city’s oldest buildings, great shops and stylish bars.

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Old Town Alexandria

This well-preserved historic district a short drive from Washington D.C. has modern art and designer fashions lining 18th-century cobblestone streets.

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Dupont Circle

Funky shops, historic houses and fascinating museums have turned this once-exclusive neighborhood into a fun-loving bohemian district.

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Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

The Watermark Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay will return again. Professionalism from all areas."

Club Quarters Hotel in Washington DC

4/10 Poor

"To whom it may concern, my room was not comfortable the air conditioning did not work. I went through the Club Quarters Hotel app to inform someone. I received a response from someone they would come and check it out. When I returned to my room, I saw that someone had been in there but it still was not cool. I reached out again they said they would find me another room. The day I checked out May 19th 2026, the receptionist tells me that they tried to call me to give me another room, I said well I was on business so I was not in the room. The receptionist said but we did try to reach you, I said well you had my phone number and you had the app and the way y'all reached out to me? Receptionist response was oh yeah I guess we did. Not very professional. For the price I paid, I did not receive the customer service that I felt was acceptable. Mr. Douglas"

Gateway Hotel

4/10 Poor

"the sink had a crack in it from the side down to the drain hole. the wallpaper in the bathroom was old and warped. the exhaust vent wasn't on straight and looked broken. the doorframe in the bathroom and graffiti on it. there was dried weed stems on the towel arrangement that was on the bathtub. The room smellled like cigarrette smoke. other tenants were outside of my door talking and smoking at 3AM. I could not get any rest. I had to let the group of men that was hanging outside my door that someone was in the room they chose to hold court in front of. There was a woman that looked unhoused and smelled that was ouside the lobby door, followed me inside. Lastly, the man inside the parking booth was not paying attention. i had to get out of the car and walk up to the window and hold up the parking permit. he cam out hand pushed the iron gate by hand. this property could of been nice but needs lots of work."

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Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown

citizenM Washington DC Capitol

Best Western Fairfax

Gateway Hotel

City Express by Marriott Washington, DC Northeast

Comfort Inn Shady Grove - Gaithersburg - Rockville

Residence Inn Arlington Capital View

Harborside Hotel

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

Best Western Plus Laurel

Hampton Inn & Suites Arlington Crystal City DCA

Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National

Days Inn by Wyndham Lanham Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Phoenix Park Hotel

Comfort Inn Conference Center

Homewood Suites by Hilton Reston

Quality Inn Mt. Vernon

Hotel Hive

Econo Lodge Metro

Where to stay in Chinatown

Downtown Washington D.C.

Northwest

Georgetown

Old Town Alexandria

Dupont Circle

Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

The Watermark Hotel

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