Axel’s take
Go for Union Market and friendly staff, not spacious rooms or guaranteed quiet.
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Axel’s rating: 7.8/10 · a design-led 4-star boutique hotel by Union Market
Hotel Nell is a design-led 4-star boutique hotel whose appeal is stronger in its social spaces than its compact bedrooms. It’s a good pick for a food-focused DC weekend: Union Market is close, the plant-filled lobby has character, and Treehouse Rooftop gives you somewhere to spend the evening. Expedia and Booking.com guests consistently praise cleanliness and welcoming staff.
The main compromises are space and soundproofing. The hotel lists Classic rooms at just 137–138 square feet, while Tripadvisor and other booking-site guests repeatedly describe noise through walls, from traffic or beneath the rooftop. Parking also takes planning, with very limited on-site provision. We’d choose it for a short, neighborhood-focused stay, but skip it if quiet sleep, spreading out or conventional full-service four-star comfort matters most.
- Rooms
- Classic rooms are exceptionally compact; Grand Kings offer substantially more space, but soundproofing draws recurring complaints.
- Cleanliness
- A clear strength overall, supported by strong cleanliness ratings and repeated recent praise.
- Service
- Friendly, helpful front-desk staff are among the most consistent positives across review sites.
- Amenities
- Lobby café, rooftop bar and additional dining; fitness offerings center on nearby classes and scheduled yoga.
- Fees and surprises
- The hotel says no destination fee; expect a nightly incidental hold, pet charges and paid parking nearby.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · hoteltonight.com · Google. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
411 New York Ave NE, Washington
Close to Union Market dining; roughly an 11-minute walk to NoMa–Gallaudet Metro, rather than a National Mall doorstep.
Amenities and check-in
Lobby café, rooftop bar and additional dining; fitness offerings center on nearby classes and scheduled yoga.
Check-in
after 4:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- No pool
- Breakfast (extra charge)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Self parking (extra charge)
- Pet-friendly (extra charge)
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Parking: $45 per car per night; Breakfast: $20; Deposit: $100 per room per stay; Pet deposit: $75 per room per stay; Pets: $75 per room per stay
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Hotel Nell - Union Market, Washington, DC: from $84 a night
From $84 a night at Hotel Nell - Union Market, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 23–24, 2026, 2 adults: $84 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $207 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $295 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Hotel Nell - Union Market is a design-led 4-star boutique hotel by Union Market in Washington, DC, United States.
Address: 411 New York Ave NE, Washington. Property ID: 1446202.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/washington-dc/hotel-nell-union-market-1446202
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $207 | $295 on Booking.com | $88 less (30%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $253 USD
2026-11-26 to 2026-11-29 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-07 | $109 for 1 night · 2 nights $241 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $132 for 1 night · 2 nights $264 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $132 for 1 night · 2 nights $264 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $132 for 1 night · 2 nights $264 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $132 for 1 night · 2 nights $264 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $132 for 1 night · 2 nights $304 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $172 for 1 night · 2 nights $341 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $169 for 1 night · 2 nights $362 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $193 for 1 night · 2 nights $388 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $195 for 1 night · 2 nights $393 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $198 for 1 night · 2 nights $395 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $197 for 1 night · 2 nights $326 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $129 for 1 night · 2 nights $235 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $106 for 1 night · 2 nights $210 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $104 for 1 night · 2 nights $189 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $85 for 1 night · 2 nights $169 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $84 for 1 night · 2 nights $169 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $85 for 1 night · 2 nights $170 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $85 for 1 night · 2 nights $170 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $85 for 1 night · 2 nights $169 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $84 for 1 night · 2 nights $168 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $84 for 1 night · 2 nights $170 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $86 for 1 night · 2 nights $171 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $85 for 1 night · 2 nights $170 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $85 for 1 night · 2 nights $171 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $86 for 1 night · 2 nights $170 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $84 for 1 night · 2 nights $188 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $104 for 1 night · 2 nights $207 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-05 | $103 for 1 night · 2 nights $235 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-06 | $132 for 1 night · 2 nights $261 · up to 14 nights priced |
Axel's take: 7.8/10
Go for Union Market and friendly staff, not spacious rooms or guaranteed quiet. a design-led 4-star boutique hotel by Union Market, scored for what it is.
Hotel Nell is a design-led 4-star boutique hotel whose appeal is stronger in its social spaces than its compact bedrooms. It’s a good pick for a food-focused DC weekend: Union Market is close, the plant-filled lobby has character, and Treehouse Rooftop gives you somewhere to spend the evening. Expedia and Booking.com guests consistently praise cleanliness and welcoming staff.
The main compromises are space and soundproofing. The hotel lists Classic rooms at just 137–138 square feet, while Tripadvisor and other booking-site guests repeatedly describe noise through walls, from traffic or beneath the rooftop. Parking also takes planning, with very limited on-site provision. We’d choose it for a short, neighborhood-focused stay, but skip it if quiet sleep, spreading out or conventional full-service four-star comfort matters most.
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Best for: food-focused weekend visitors; couples packing light; travelers who enjoy lively social spaces
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Watch out for: very compact entry-level rooms; thin walls and traffic or rooftop noise; limited on-site parking
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Location: Close to Union Market dining; roughly an 11-minute walk to NoMa–Gallaudet Metro, rather than a National Mall doorstep.
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Rooms: Classic rooms are exceptionally compact; Grand Kings offer substantially more space, but soundproofing draws recurring complaints.
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Cleanliness: A clear strength overall, supported by strong cleanliness ratings and repeated recent praise.
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Service: Friendly, helpful front-desk staff are among the most consistent positives across review sites.
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Amenities: Lobby café, rooftop bar and additional dining; fitness offerings center on nearby classes and scheduled yoga.
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Fees and surprises: The hotel says no destination fee; expect a nightly incidental hold, pet charges and paid parking nearby.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Nell - Union Market, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · hoteltonight.com · Google. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Hotel Nell - Union Market
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- 411 New York Ave NE, Washington
- Guest rating: 3.9/5 on Google from 543 reviews (location 3.4/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: 19 min by taxi · Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): 37 min by taxi · Dulles International Airport: 60 min by taxi · National Gallery of Art: 12 min by taxi · National Mall: 12 min by taxi · Thomas Jefferson Memorial: 12 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Parking: $45 per car per night; Breakfast: $20; Deposit: $100 per room per stay; Pet deposit: $75 per room per stay; Pets: $75 per room per stay
- Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Self parking (extra charge), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Full-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Business center, Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 16:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Washington, DC
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Full Express Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Full Express Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Full Express Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Full Express Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Sublevel Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Sublevel Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Sublevel Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Sublevel Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Classic Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Classic Accessible Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Classic Accessible Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Classic Accessible Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Classic Accessible Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Classic Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Fridge
- Classic Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Classic Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Classic Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Classic Accessible Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Fridge
- Classic Accessible Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Classic Accessible Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Classic Accessible Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Grand Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Grand Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Grand Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Grand Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Grand Accessible Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Grand Accessible Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Grand Accessible Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Grand Accessible Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Family Quadruple room
- Family Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Family Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Family Quadruple room — room photo 3
Double Nell Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Nell Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Nell Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Nell Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
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