Washington Court Hotel

The Washington Court Hotel is at 525 New Jersey Avenue NW, in the Capitol Hill area of Washington, DC, United States. The hotel is one block from Union Station, which provides Metro, Amtrak and commuter rail links, and a short distance from the United States Capitol, the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress. Capitol Hill is a largely residential and government district, with rowhouses, parks and the Eastern Market a short ride away, and the location is useful for visitors with business on the Hill or for those who arrive by train. The hotel is a mid-range property with a conventional modern design, and it focuses on practical comfort and convenient access. Rooms are categorized as Queen Rooms, King Rooms and Suites, and the suites offer additional space for longer stays or small groups. Facilities include a restaurant, a fitness center and a business center. The restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, and many additional dining options are available near Union Station and along the streets of Capitol Hill. The service style is professional and practical, aimed at government and business travelers, lobbyists, families visiting the Capitol and rail passengers. Nightly rates generally run from about $170 to $350 USD, which is lower than hotels closer to the White House, though prices can rise when Congress is in session or during major events. Visitors should expect a functional hotel rather than a luxury destination, and the lack of a pool may matter to some families. The National Mall, the Smithsonian museums and the National Gallery of Art are within a 20-30 minute walk or a short Metro ride. Evenings on Capitol Hill are generally quiet, with restaurants and bars concentrated around Union Station and Pennsylvania Avenue SE. Visitors planning to tour the Capitol are advised to reserve tickets through official channels in advance, and the hotel's position makes an early start easy because the Capitol Visitor Center is a short walk away.