Top 10 Southwest Federal Center Hotels of 2026

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,123 reviews	View
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,269 reviews	View
citizenM Washington DC Capitol	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 3,336 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,009 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 2,898 reviews	View

Where to stay in Southwest Federal Center

Find the best Southwest Federal Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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'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

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 Southwest Federal Center Hotel Reviews

The Henley Park Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, quiet and comfortable room and bed. Decent size. Never got WiFi password or made it to the bar/restaurant which evidently closes early. Good location. Air conditioner cooled more than the digital setting so woke up in a meat locker, but luckily I like it cold!"

Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"The property is absolutely beautiful!! The pool, the lobby area, the little children’s play area, and the grounds were immaculately kept. Our room was clean and well appointed for our stay as visitors to the city. Walking distance to a metro stop, the zoo and coffee shops and restaurants were yet another perk. The staff was extremely nice and accommodating as we asked for adjoining rooms with our family that was traveling with us."

Frequently asked questions

What is Southwest Federal Center like?

Travellers to the Southwest Federal Center neighbourhood in Washington will be sure to enjoy their stay. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Southwest Federal Center? Consider a visit to Smithsonian Institution while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Southwest Federal Center?

Based on our traveller data, citizenM Washington DC Capitol is one of the top choices for your stay in Southwest Federal Center. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Museum of the Bible, and it offers 2 restaurants and a fitness centre. Other good options for your stay in the area include Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG and Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Southwest Federal Center area?

Expedia has 6 Southwest Federal Center hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Washington area.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Southwest Federal Center.

What is there to do around this Washington neighbourhood?

National Air and Space Museum, Enid A. Haupt Garden and United States Botanic Garden are family favourites to check out in Southwest Federal Center. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Smithsonian Institution and L'Enfant Plaza are some other places worth a visit. Don't miss favourite places to visit in the surrounding area, such as White House, United States Capitol and Capital One Arena. When you're sightseeing in Washington, Nationals Park and Arlington National Cemetery are also worth a stop.

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

If you want to see more of the city, L'Enfant Plaza Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Federal Center Station and Smithsonian Station.

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Our top choices for Southwest Federal Center hotels

1. citizenM Washington DC Capitol

2. Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

3. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall

5. Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

6. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

7. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

8. Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown

9. Capitol Hill Hotel

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

11. Hampton Inn Washington-Downtown-Convention Center

12. Hotel Lombardy

13. Arlo Washington DC

14. Hyatt Place Washington DC/White House

15. Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC-Navy Yard

17. State Plaza Hotel

18. The Henley Park Hotel

19. Washington Plaza Hotel

20. Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill

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Where to stay in Southwest Federal Center

Downtown Washington D.C.

Northwest

Georgetown

Old Town Alexandria

Dupont Circle

Top Southwest Federal Center Hotel Reviews

The Henley Park Hotel

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