Woodley Park is along Connecticut Avenue in Northwest DC, with Rock Creek Park and the National Zoo close by. Two of the five hotels here, the Omni Shoreham and the Woodley Park Guest House, are in the neighborhood, a few minutes from the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station on the Red Line. The other three are about a 15-minute walk south, near Dupont Circle.
We picked each property for guest satisfaction and confirmed operating status.
How we selected these hotels
Star rating determined the primary order, with higher-rated guest scores breaking ties within the same star tier. Every property had to be within walking distance of the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan station. Three of them, the Normandy, the Rendale and the Washington Hilton, are farther south, closer to Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle.
Hostels and unverified properties were excluded. The result is a short list where every hotel checks out against its official website and major booking platforms.
Woodley Park hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Guest score | Walk to Metro (min) | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC | 4 | 8.6 | 4 | Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan |
| Woodley Park Guest House | 3 | 9.0 | 2 | Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan |
| The Normandy Hotel | 3 | 9.0 | 12 | Dupont Circle |
| Hotel Rendale Washington DC (Dupont Circle/Connecticut Avenue) | 3 | 8.0 | 10 | Dupont Circle |
| Washington Hilton | 3 | 7.6 | 11 | Dupont Circle |
Planning your stay in Woodley Park
- The Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station is on Connecticut Avenue and gives you direct Red Line access to Union Station, Dupont Circle, and Bethesda with no transfers.
- The National Zoo entrance on Connecticut Avenue is about half a mile from the Metro station, a moderate uphill walk, making any hotel in this neighborhood a practical base for a zoo visit.
- Rock Creek Park trails start within a few blocks of every hotel on this list, so pack walking shoes if you plan to explore beyond the zoo.
- Connecticut Avenue is the main commercial strip, with restaurants and cafes concentrated between Calvert Street and Woodley Road.
What to expect from hotels in Woodley Park DC
Woodley Park draws families visiting the zoo, leisure travelers who want a residential-feel neighborhood, and visitors attending events at the Omni Shoreham's large event spaces. Pricing here runs below comparable downtown DC hotels, and the Red Line puts you at Farragut North in under 15 minutes.
The neighborhood has no full-service shopping mall or convention center, so travelers who need those amenities should factor in a Metro ride.
The hotels
Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC
2500 Calvert St Nw
8.62,248 reviews
4 min walk to Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan (Red)The only 4-star hotel on this list, with a full-service spa, outdoor pool and large meeting spaces, and the first pick here if you want upscale.
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Woodley Park Guest House
2647 Woodley Road, NW
9.020 reviews
2 min walk to Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan (Red)A 3-star independent on Woodley Road with a 9.0 guest score, right in the middle of the neighborhood. The quiet, residential pick.
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The Normandy Hotel
2118 Wyoming Ave NW
9.01,710 reviews
12 min walk to Dupont Circle (Red)The Normandy matches the Guest House's 9.0 score at 3 stars, on Wyoming Avenue NW.
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Hotel Rendale Washington DC
1900 Connecticut Ave NW
8.03,516 reviews
10 min walk to Dupont Circle (Red)At 1900 Connecticut Avenue on the main commercial corridor, a 3-star hotel with an 8.0 guest score.
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Washington Hilton
1919 Connecticut Ave Nw
7.6911 reviews
11 min walk to Dupont Circle (Red)The biggest amenity list here: an outdoor pool, EV charging and plenty of meeting space. The practical pick if you need a full-service hotel.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Woodley Park hotels are closest to the National Zoo?＋
The Woodley Park Guest House on Woodley Road and the Omni Shoreham on Calvert Street are the closest hotels on this list to the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan station, which the Zoo puts about half a mile from its Connecticut Avenue entrance.
What Metro station serves Woodley Park hotels?＋
The Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan station on the WMATA Red Line is the closest for the Woodley Park Guest House (2 minutes on foot) and the Omni Shoreham (4 minutes). The Normandy, the Rendale and the Washington Hilton are a little closer to Dupont Circle station, also on the Red Line, at 10 to 12 minutes, and 13 to 16 minutes from Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan.
Are there upscale hotels in Woodley Park?＋
The Omni Shoreham is the only 4-star property on this list, with a full-service spa, outdoor pool, and large event spaces. The remaining hotels are 3-star, covering mid-range travelers.
Is Woodley Park a good base for visiting Rock Creek Park?＋
Yes. Rock Creek Park borders the neighborhood, and trail access points are within a few blocks of every hotel on this list. The park covers more than 1,700 acres and connects to the National Zoo grounds.
Do any Woodley Park hotels allow pets?＋
The Omni Shoreham takes dogs and cats up to 25 lbs, two per room, and the Normandy Hotel welcomes dogs at no charge. The Woodley Park Guest House does not accept pets. Confirm current pet fees and size limits with each property before booking.
How far is Woodley Park from downtown DC?＋
The Red Line puts you at Farragut North in roughly 12 minutes from Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan station. By car, the distance to the National Mall is about 3 miles, though traffic on Connecticut Avenue can extend that trip during peak hours.
