Penn Quarter is between 6th and 14th Streets NW, anchored by Capital One Arena to the north and the National Mall museums to the south. The five hotels here were chosen for their confirmed addresses within that boundary, their star ratings, and verified guest scores. Sustainability credentials moved a hotel up when properties were otherwise equal, but proximity to F Street NW and the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro entrance drove the core selection.
How we selected these Penn Quarter hotels
Every hotel on this page has a confirmed street address inside Penn Quarter, defined here as the blocks between 6th and 14th Streets NW, bounded by Pennsylvania Avenue to the south and H Street NW to the north. Hotels in adjacent Chinatown, Capitol Hill, or the East End business district were excluded even when their addresses are close.
Within that boundary, higher star ratings mattered most. Guest scores separated same-star properties. Verified sustainability credentials, such as Green Key certification or a published green program, moved a hotel ahead of an otherwise equal competitor. The list includes at least one mid-range and one upscale option so travelers at different budget levels have a confirmed pick.
Penn Quarter hotels compared
| Hotel | Stars | Guest score | Nearest Metro | Walk to Metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf Astoria Washington DC | 5 | 10.0 | Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter | 4 min |
| Conrad Washington DC | 5 | 9.4 | Gallery Place-Chinatown | 5 min |
| Riggs Washington DC | 5 | 9.2 | Gallery Place-Chinatown | 3 min |
| Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC by IHG | 5 | 8.6 | Gallery Place-Chinatown | 2 min |
| Grand Hyatt Washington | 4 | 8.6 | Metro Center | 2 min |
Getting around Penn Quarter
- Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro (Green, Yellow, Red lines) is at 7th and H Streets NW, a 2-4 minute walk from most Penn Quarter hotels.
- Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro (Green, Yellow lines) at 7th and Pennsylvania Avenue NW is the closer option for hotels on the southern end of the neighborhood.
- Capital One Arena is at 601 F Street NW. Every hotel on this list puts you within a 6-minute walk of the main entrance.
- The National Mall museums, including the National Gallery of Art, are a 10-15 minute walk south from F Street NW hotels.
The hotels
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
10.0388 reviews
4 min walk to Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter (Green/Yellow)A perfect guest score of 10.0 and a 5-star rating put the Waldorf Astoria at the top of this list. Its address on Pennsylvania Avenue places it inside Penn Quarter's southern boundary, four minutes from the Archives Metro and a short walk to the National Gallery of Art.
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Conrad Washington DC
950 New York Ave NW
9.4382 reviews
5 min walk to Gallery Place-Chinatown (Green/Yellow/Red)A guest score of 9.4 and 5-star rating make the Conrad the second-strongest performer on this list. Its rooftop bar and spa give travelers amenities that most Penn Quarter hotels do not offer on-site, and the 5-minute walk to Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro covers all three major lines.
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Riggs Washington DC
900 F St Nw
9.21,797 reviews
3 min walk to Gallery Place-Chinatown (Green/Yellow/Red)Riggs is directly on F Street NW, the main commercial spine of Penn Quarter, with a guest score of 9.2 and a 3-minute walk to Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro. Its restaurant and gym are confirmed on-site, and the address puts guests one block from Capital One Arena.
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Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC by IHG
700 F St Nw
8.6444 reviews
2 min walk to Gallery Place-Chinatown (Green/Yellow/Red)The Kimpton Monaco anchors the corner of 7th and F Streets NW, two minutes from Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro and directly across from the National Portrait Gallery. Its Green Key certification (3 Keys) gives it a verified third-party sustainability credential.
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Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street NW
8.61,458 reviews
2 min walk to Metro Center (Red/Orange/Silver/Blue)The Grand Hyatt is the list's mid-range anchor, a 4-star property with a guest score of 8.6 and confirmed on-site meeting rooms, restaurant, gym, and pool. Metro Center station is a 2-minute walk, giving guests access to four Metro lines, more than any other hotel on this list.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Penn Quarter hotel is closest to Capital One Arena?＋
Riggs Washington DC at 900 F Street NW is one block from Capital One Arena's main entrance at 601 F Street NW, roughly a 2-minute walk. The Kimpton Hotel Monaco at 700 F Street NW is equally close from the opposite direction.
Which Metro stations serve Penn Quarter hotels?＋
Gallery Place-Chinatown (Green, Yellow, Red lines) at 7th and H Streets NW is the primary station for most Penn Quarter hotels. Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter (Green, Yellow lines) at 7th and Pennsylvania Avenue NW is closer for hotels on the southern end of the neighborhood. The Grand Hyatt is above Metro Center (Red, Orange, Silver, Blue lines), which adds two additional lines.
Are there mid-range hotels in Penn Quarter, or is it all luxury?＋
The Grand Hyatt Washington is the clearest mid-range option in Penn Quarter, rated 4 stars with a guest score of 8.6. Most confirmed Penn Quarter addresses skew toward 4- and 5-star properties given the neighborhood's location between the federal core and the F Street dining corridor.
How far is Penn Quarter from the National Mall?＋
The northern edge of the National Mall, near the National Gallery of Art and the Hirshhorn Museum, is roughly a 10-15 minute walk south from F Street NW hotels. The Waldorf Astoria on Pennsylvania Avenue is the closest hotel on this list to the Mall, about an 8-minute walk to the National Gallery's West Building.
Do any Penn Quarter hotels have a pool?＋
The Grand Hyatt Washington has a confirmed on-site pool. None of the other four hotels on this list publicly advertise an on-site pool.
What is the highest-rated hotel in Penn Quarter?＋
The Waldorf Astoria Washington DC at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW holds a guest score of 10.0, the highest of any hotel on this list. The Conrad Washington DC follows at 9.4, and Riggs Washington DC at 9.2.
Does the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC have a sustainability certification?＋
Yes. The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC holds Green Key certification with 3 Keys, a verified third-party environmental credential.
