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Capital Hilton

  • Price$170–$310/night USD
  • CategoryMid Range
  • Rating★ 4.2

Capital Hilton stands two blocks from the White House on 16th Street NW, in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C., within easy walking distance of Farragut North and McPherson Square Metro stations, the K Street business corridor, and the National Mall. The 544-room high-rise opened in 1943 as the Hotel Statler and has operated as a Hilton flagship since the 1980s, retaining a mid-century civic grandeur in its lobby and ballrooms while its guest floors have been fully modernized.

Capital Hilton

Capital Hilton stands two blocks from the White House on 16th Street NW, in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C., within easy walking distance of Farragut North and McPherson Square Metro stations, the K Street business corridor, and the National Mall. The 544-room high-rise opened in 1943 as the Hotel Statler and has operated as a Hilton flagship since the 1980s, retaining a mid-century civic grandeur in its lobby and ballrooms while its guest floors have been fully modernized. Rooms range from Guest Room King and Guest Room Double through Deluxe Room and Suite categories, each fitted with a large work desk, in-room safe, and coffee maker aimed at business travelers. On-site dining includes a full-service restaurant and bar for breakfast and evening drinks, and the hotel maintains extensive event and meeting space that reflects its long history as a convention hub. A fitness center, business center, valet parking, and 24-hour concierge round out the amenities, and pet-friendly rooms are available. The service character leans corporate and event-driven, with a concierge desk well versed in embassy row, K Street, and Capitol Hill logistics, making it a practical base for both conference attendees and travelers who want a central, walkable downtown address. There is no pool on-site, but the fitness center and business center are open around the clock, and the hotel's ballrooms and meeting rooms continue to host conferences and galas much as they did in its original Hotel Statler era.

Room types

  • Guest Room King
  • Guest Room Double
  • Deluxe Room
  • Suite

Amenities

  • Restaurant & bar
  • Fitness center
  • Concierge
  • Business center
  • Valet parking

Location

1001 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

38.9029, -77.0369 View on map

Highlights

  • Two blocks from the White House and steps from Farragut North/McPherson Square Metro
  • Historic 1943 high-rise with a modernized 544-room interior
  • On-site restaurant and bar plus extensive meeting and event space
  • Fitness center, business center, and valet parking for business travelers

Tips for visiting

  • Book a higher floor on the 16th Street side for skyline and Washington Monument views
  • Farragut North Metro (Red Line) is closer than Metro Center for a faster downtown commute
  • Valet parking is convenient but pricier than nearby public garages a few blocks away
  • Ask the concierge for embassy-district walking routes since Dupont Circle is a short walk north

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