Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel
1501 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20005
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#52 of 152 hotels in Washington DC
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Welcome to the Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, your gateway to the heart of the nation's capital. Located conveniently in downtown Washington, DC. Our hotel offers unparalleled access to historic landmarks, including the White House and the Capitol, vibrant culture and bustling business centers. Our recently upgraded rooms feature modern conveniences like Keurig Coffee Makers, in-room safes, and integrated refrigerator/microwave units, ensuring your stay is relaxing and productive. Connect with complimentary Wi-Fi and enjoy the convenience of our complimentary guest laundry facilities, a fitness center, and around-the-clock complimentary coffee and tea in our lobby. Our friendly staff at the Front Desk will enhance your DC experience.
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Bar / lounge
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Taxi service
Car park
Wifi
Rooftop pool
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Snack bar
Vending machine
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Shared lounge / TV area
ATM on site
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Ironing service
Room features
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Room service
Safe
VIP room facilities
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Residential Neighbourhood
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Location
Getting there
Great for walkers
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Ronald Reagan National Airport
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Farragut North
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101 Restaurants
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40 Attractions
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Reviews
4.0
1,992 reviews
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The Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House is often commended for its prime location, within easy reach of local attractions and dining options, making it a hub for travelers. Guests consistently note the hotel's cleanliness and the congeniality of the staff, though there are occasional mentions of service hiccups.
While the atmosphere is typically described as comfortably modern, making it suitable for various types of visits, the value proposition is somewhat marred by high parking fees. The amenities and rooms meet guests' expectations in terms of cleanliness and space, despite occasional noise and maintenance issues.
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Expensive
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Inconsistent
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Satisfactory
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Friendly Staff, Breakfast is acceptable! Can be better though! Clean Rooms… Located in a convenient location nearby attractions include White House, Museums, Capitol, and other Tourists interests. Offer late checkouts on request… Recommend
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel
Responded Jan 26, 2024
Our goal is to make sure we always have high marks on the three "C's" that are so important to all of our guests: clean accommodations, convenient location, and courteous service. We are thrilled to know you were impressed with all we have to offer, and we hope to welcome you back to Holiday Inn Washington DC - Central / White House the next time you're in the area. Warm Regards, Management Team
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Hotel's Favourite
I got upgraded to a better room. The staff is supportive. Restaurants are within walking distance and I was able to walk to my office at Farragut Square. I always stay here when I visit DC whether personal or business.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel
Responded Jun 24, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Location is one of the most important aspects of a trip, so we’re glad you could experience all the convenience ours affords our guests! Additionally, our team is committed to providing high-quality guest service, and we’re thrilled to hear that we made a good impression on you. It was truly a pleasure having you here, and we look forward to your return! Warm Regards, Management Team
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Ambria, at the front desk was continually friendly, helpful, courteous & professional. The hotel was clean & well-located. We were able to walk to many of the D.C. landmarks. It was also convenient to a variety of restaurants. There was a Johnny Rockets restaurant within the hotel. A very nice breakfast buffet was offered every morning for a reasonable added price. Our room was clean & comfortable. We appreciated having a coffee maker (well-stocked), a safe, plentiful towels, an ironing board & iron. The shower was strong & hot with good quality bath supplies. The hotel provided a well-stocked gift shop, a gym, a comfortable sitting area in the lobby & computers & printer for guest use. We were very pleased with our stay.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip:Â There is not a continental breakfast; however, a nice breakfast buffet is available in the Johnny...
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel
Responded Nov 17, 2023
Dear Bob, Thank you! Our team works hard to ensure our guests have a wonderful visit so Ambria and the rest of our staff will be delighted to read all of your kind comments. With so much to offer our guests, we hope to have the honor of being your "go-to" hotel for all future trips to the DC area. Warm Regards, Management Team
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Very nice and spacious rooms, nice open view. We would appreciate less disposals and more reusable cups and glasses in the room. Staff were friendly, location perfect for our holiday trip. Breakfast could be more balanced and healthier. Breakfast organization could have been better; no cutlery, no juices or water, empty coffee thermos. After 1 breakfast we preferred buying better quality stuff at the nearby supermarket
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel
Responded Apr 3, 2024
Dear Jvschaik, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're very pleased to hear you enjoyed your rooms and our friendly staff. We also thank you feedback regarding the cups and breakfast so we may improve the experience of future guests. We hope you'll stay with us again. Warm Regards, Management Team
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My stay at Holiday Inn Express in Washington was overall pleasant. The hotel boasts a convenient location, within walking distance from the White House, making it ideal for tourists. The premises were well maintained, and my room was clean upon arrival. However, the cost of parking was rather pricey, which added an unexpected expense to my stay.
One notable downside was the thin walls in the rooms, which allowed noise from neighboring guests to be easily heard. This lack of sound insulation affected the overall tranquility of my stay and disrupted at times.
Despite these minor drawbacks, the hotel staff were friendly and accommodating, and the amenities provided were satisfactory. The breakfast offered a variety of options to start the day.
In conclusion, Holiday Inn Express in Washington offers a convenient and comfortable stay for travelers, especially those interested in exploring the nearby attractions. However, improvements in soundproofing and parking affordability would enhance the overall guest experience.
One notable downside was the thin walls in the rooms, which allowed noise from neighboring guests to be easily heard. This lack of sound insulation affected the overall tranquility of my stay and disrupted at times.
Despite these minor drawbacks, the hotel staff were friendly and accommodating, and the amenities provided were satisfactory. The breakfast offered a variety of options to start the day.
In conclusion, Holiday Inn Express in Washington offers a convenient and comfortable stay for travelers, especially those interested in exploring the nearby attractions. However, improvements in soundproofing and parking affordability would enhance the overall guest experience.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip:Â The room walls are thin. Expect to hear noises from neighbors.
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel
Responded Mar 26, 2024
Dear Zerpa, It's great to hear that we could help make your stay in Washington a memorable one. We are happy that our comfortable accommodations, clean rooms, delicious breakfast, and prime location right in the heart of D.C. all contributed to making your stay with us fantastic. Rest assured that your concerns regarding price and noise levels will be taken into consideration as we continue improving conditions for our guests. Thank you for your kind review, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to Washington. Warm Regards, Management Team
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Stayed here for 3 nights with family. Multiple room issues. Door off hinges in bathroom, broken toilet seat, clogged tub, complimentary water in room was open and 1/4 drank already by prior guests I’m assuming. Engineering called to fix door, showed up, left without saying anything to us. 20 minutes later we had to call front desk to ask where he went and was told “he can’t fix door, we can change your room”. That’s fine, but why did he just leave without telling us and how long would it have been if we didn’t reach out to desk? Everyday we left a door not disturb sign on door, we did not want housekeeping, yet everyday when we returned our A/C was turned off and room was over 75 degrees. My son has asthma and needs room cool, thats why we purposely left it on. Why was housekeeping in our room with a do not disturb sign on door? Last morning there, we were getting dressed to leave (do not disturb on door) and housekeeping walked in…no knocking, no announcement that they were entering. Unacceptable. One redeeming quality of stay….Jonathan at front desk took responsibility and accountability for the shortcoming of housekeeping/engineering and made good on the multiple issues we encountered. Disappointed.
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel
Responded Apr 23, 2024
Dear Marc, Thank you for taking the time to provide your review. We are disheartened to hear about the numerous shortcomings you encountered during your stay, as this was never our intent. The appropriate teams will review your feedback. We are happy that Jonathan was able to provide the customer service you deserve. It is our hope that you will consider staying with us again to see how we have improved. Warm Regards, Management Team
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We needed to visit Washington during the UK Schools Summer Holidays and wanted a hotel near the centre of Washington, in order to visit a friend who had a serious health condition, which was comfortable and was not going to cost us an arm and a leg.The Holiday Inn was ideal, being in a quiet area about 10 minutes walk from a Subway Station.
The rooms were of a good size,comfortable,clean, quiet and the air conditioning was very effective.
There is a small fitness gym and the swimming pool on the roof was a real bonus, being clean with towels supplied and there was a member of staff present.We also appreciated the supply of chilled water and free coffee in Reception.
Service was excellent, Reception staff were welcoming and efficient and happy to help with any questions while housekeeping staff were happy to work around our busy schedule
The rooms were of a good size,comfortable,clean, quiet and the air conditioning was very effective.
There is a small fitness gym and the swimming pool on the roof was a real bonus, being clean with towels supplied and there was a member of staff present.We also appreciated the supply of chilled water and free coffee in Reception.
Service was excellent, Reception staff were welcoming and efficient and happy to help with any questions while housekeeping staff were happy to work around our busy schedule
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip:Â Walk up 15th street to P Street for "Call Your Mother" Bagel deli,a Wholefoods market,& ...
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel
Responded Sep 29, 2023
Dear Jerry, Reading your review brought a smile to our faces. From all of us here at Holiday Inn Washington DC - Central / White House, thank you for choosing our hotel and for all the lovely compliments. Best wishes for an easy recovery for your friend, and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again someday! Warm Regards, Management Team
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The housekeeping staff were amazing: they came by early every day, but waited until later in the day if we were still in the room; they remade the bed, emptied the trash, provided clean towels and restocked the toiletries each day. My only issue was the restaurant. I eat vegan meal or snack options; however, the menu items I ordered (two items on different days) were out. Unfortunately, in both instances, the absence or unavailability of these items only became known after I paid for them. Thankfully, the staff/management was courteous: each time, I was fully refunded, and attempts were made to make up for their difficulty accommodating me. Also, breakfast was not ideal; my husband does not follow a vegan diet and he will settle for a subpar breakfast, but even he passed on what was served here. If you are even slightly picky, have breakfast at one of the nearby restaurants. It might even be a good idea for you to find restaurants outside of the hotel for all your meals.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â Look into restaurants within walking distance from the restaurant; there are plenty less than 10...
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel
Responded Nov 26, 2023
Dear Chris, We always appreciate feedback from our guests, and we're glad our friendly staff made you feel welcome. However, we apologize for any issues with the onsite dining meeting your dietary needs, and we'll look into this further. Should you be in the area again, please consider coming back to see us. Warm Regards, Management Team
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Not a fancy 5-star hotel, but just right for the casual traveler. Staff are very professional and friendly, rooms are comfortable, quiet and CLEAN; beds have 2 soft and 2 firm pillows each. Hotel has a small but well equipped exercise room, a relaxing outdoor pool on the roof with plenty of chairs, loungers and beach towels--we appreciated the ice cold bottled water provided no charge. Parking lot is small but convenient, allows in-and-out daily parking at a reasonable rate. Johnny Rockets in house restaurant offers casual menu: burgers/fries/wings, shakes; will deliver to your room, closes Fri/Sat at 11pm, Sun--Thurs 10pm. Good location.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip:Â Metro is close by.
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel
Responded Aug 28, 2024
Thank you for your fantastic review and perfect rating. It means a lot to us that you loved our well-equipped fitness room, refreshing pool, and onsite Johnny Rockets, everything needed to enjoy your D.C. visit. We hope to see you again soon at Holiday Inn Washington DC - Central / White House. Warm Regards, Management Team
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A good Holiday Inn. Well placed for a quick Uber into the centre to see all the main sites. Reception staff very friendly and welcoming and one very helpful member of staff recommended sites to visit and travel options.
There is a small market of snacks and drinks at fairly reasonable prices. There is a WholeFoods shop just around the corner that cooks and sells enormous pizzas for $12 which was the cheapest place we found to eat as a family. Washington is crazy expensive. The diner attached to the hotel does a reasonable breakfast. Staff serving on our first two days there were awfully rude but after that the new shift came on with really lovely staff who couldn’t for enough for us on our last few days and the food was tasty.
Disappointing the pool wasn’t open it would have been lovely to go for a dip.
Housekeeping staff friendly and helpful. Although make sure you have a DND sign on your door they come in from 8am!
The only gripe I would have with this hotel is the loud slamming doors in each hotel room. No such thing as a soft closure. So be prepared for disturbances late at night and early morning as other guests come and go.
There is a small market of snacks and drinks at fairly reasonable prices. There is a WholeFoods shop just around the corner that cooks and sells enormous pizzas for $12 which was the cheapest place we found to eat as a family. Washington is crazy expensive. The diner attached to the hotel does a reasonable breakfast. Staff serving on our first two days there were awfully rude but after that the new shift came on with really lovely staff who couldn’t for enough for us on our last few days and the food was tasty.
Disappointing the pool wasn’t open it would have been lovely to go for a dip.
Housekeeping staff friendly and helpful. Although make sure you have a DND sign on your door they come in from 8am!
The only gripe I would have with this hotel is the loud slamming doors in each hotel room. No such thing as a soft closure. So be prepared for disturbances late at night and early morning as other guests come and go.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â An Uber is easy for getting around
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel
Responded Apr 3, 2024
Dear Holidaygetaway, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We're happy to hear our fantastic staff took care of you, but disappointed to hear about the pool being closed and the noise disturbances you encountered. We will do what we can to address these concerns so your next visit with us will be even better if you choose to visit us again. Warm Regards, Management Team
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Yes, secure self parking in a garage under the hotel. Check in at the front desk for access.
Parking is available at a charge of $45 per night plus DC taxes for a total of $53.10 per night.
Unfortunately, the one reliable service went out of business last month. From Dulles, we now recommend a car hire service such as Uber or Lyft, pr a taxi which can be found on the lower level near baggage claim.
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PRICE RANGE
C$239 - C$444 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
holiday inn washington - central / white house hotel washington dc, holiday inn washington dc, washington dc holiday inn
LOCATION
United StatesDistrict of ColumbiaWashington DCCleveland Park / Downtown / Dupont Circle
NUMBER OF ROOMS
212
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Frequently Asked Questions about Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Barbie Pond on Avenue Q (0.3 km), National Geographic Museum Of Exploration (0.4 km), and Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, a parking garage, paid private parking on-site, and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Gerrard Street Kitchen, Pearl Dive Oyster Palace, and Logan Tavern.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.