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A strong downtown luxury pick, with spacious rooms and mostly excellent service.
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Axel’s rating: 8.9/10 · a modern 5-star luxury hotel in downtown CityCenterDC
Conrad Washington, DC is a modern 5-star hotel in CityCenterDC, and we'd choose it for contemporary comfort rather than historic Washington character. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise spacious, clean rooms, comfortable beds and thoughtful staff. Its location works well for restaurants, shopping and convention-center visits, with Metro nearby. The strong guest ratings are backed by recent reviews, not just an established reputation.
The trade-offs are expensive valet parking and dining, plus occasional service lapses that matter at this level. Summit rooftop access is seasonal, and the much-praised Sakura Club requires an eligible room booking rather than coming with every stay. We'd shortlist it for a polished city break or business trip; skip it if you want period charm or lots of inclusions.
- Rooms
- Spacious contemporary rooms draw strong praise for comfort; outlook varies by room.
- Cleanliness
- Consistently strong across major sites, with isolated lapses rather than a recurring pattern.
- Service
- Usually warm and thoughtful, although some recent guests describe uneven front-desk or restaurant service.
- Amenities
- Estuary restaurant, seasonal Summit rooftop, a 24-hour gym and separately booked Sakura Club access.
- Fees and surprises
- Valet parking and standard breakfast cost extra; check which meals and club benefits your booking includes.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · Reddit. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
The location
950 New York Ave NW, Washington
Central CityCenterDC setting near restaurants, shopping, Metro and the convention center.
Amenities and check-in
Estuary restaurant, seasonal Summit rooftop, a 24-hour gym and separately booked Sakura Club access.
Check-in
after 4:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- No pool
- Breakfast (extra charge)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness center (free)
- Valet parking (extra charge)
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Extra bed: $35 per guest per night; Damage deposit: $150 per room per night; Pet deposit: $75 per room per stay; Pets: $75 per room per stay
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Conrad Washington, DC: from $285 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $285 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Conrad Washington, DC on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.
Conrad Washington, DC is a modern 5-star luxury hotel in downtown CityCenterDC in Washington, DC, United States.
Address: 950 New York Ave NW, Washington. Property ID: 1118449. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/washington-dc/conrad-washington-dc-1118449
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/washington-dc/conrad-washington-dc-1118449/2026-11-21/2-adults
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| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights | $525 | $885 on Booking.com | $360 less (41%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $534 | $873 on Booking.com | $339 less (39%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $555 | $826 on Booking.com | $271 less (33%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights | $714 | $1,060 on Booking.com | $346 less (33%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $285 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $549 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $813 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $1,072 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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5 nights
Total price: $1,343 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $1,614 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $1,885 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $2,150 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $2,402 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $2,736 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $3,135 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $4,072 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $4,794 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
Total price: $5,064 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel's take: 8.9/10
A strong downtown luxury pick, with spacious rooms and mostly excellent service. a modern 5-star luxury hotel in downtown CityCenterDC, scored for what it is.
Conrad Washington, DC is a modern 5-star hotel in CityCenterDC, and we'd choose it for contemporary comfort rather than historic Washington character. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise spacious, clean rooms, comfortable beds and thoughtful staff. Its location works well for restaurants, shopping and convention-center visits, with Metro nearby. The strong guest ratings are backed by recent reviews, not just an established reputation.
The trade-offs are expensive valet parking and dining, plus occasional service lapses that matter at this level. Summit rooftop access is seasonal, and the much-praised Sakura Club requires an eligible room booking rather than coming with every stay. We'd shortlist it for a polished city break or business trip; skip it if you want period charm or lots of inclusions.
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Best for: couples who prefer modern luxury; convention-center business travelers; downtown dining and shopping
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Watch out for: expensive valet parking and dining; seasonal rooftop opening; Sakura Club not included with standard rooms
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Location: Central CityCenterDC setting near restaurants, shopping, Metro and the convention center.
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Rooms: Spacious contemporary rooms draw strong praise for comfort; outlook varies by room.
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Cleanliness: Consistently strong across major sites, with isolated lapses rather than a recurring pattern.
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Service: Usually warm and thoughtful, although some recent guests describe uneven front-desk or restaurant service.
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Amenities: Estuary restaurant, seasonal Summit rooftop, a 24-hour gym and separately booked Sakura Club access.
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Fees and surprises: Valet parking and standard breakfast cost extra; check which meals and club benefits your booking includes.
Axel's opinion of Conrad Washington, DC, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · Reddit. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
About Conrad Washington, DC
- Property type: Hotel
- 5-star hotel
- Conrad
- 950 New York Ave NW, Washington
- Guest rating: 4.6/5 on Google from 1,784 reviews (location 4.9/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Metro Center: 7 min walk · Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: 16 min by taxi · Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): 42 min by taxi · Dulles International Airport: 57 min by taxi · National Gallery of Art: 6 min by taxi · Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum: 7 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Extra bed: $35 per guest per night; Damage deposit: $150 per room per night; Pet deposit: $75 per room per stay; Pets: $75 per room per stay
- Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Valet parking (extra charge), EV charger, Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Self-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 16:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Washington, DC
- Chain: Hilton. Axel's Hilton rating: 6.0/10
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Sakura Club Quadruple room
- Room features: Fridge
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Sakura Club Accessible Quadruple room
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Sakura Club Double room full double bed
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Sakura Club Double room twin beds
- Beds: twin beds
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Sakura Club Accessible Double room twin beds
- Beds: twin beds
Deluxe Quadruple room
- Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe Accessible Quadruple room
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Deluxe Double room full double bed
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe Accessible Double room full double bed
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe Double room twin beds
- Beds: twin beds
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Deluxe Accessible Double room twin beds
- Beds: twin beds
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Corner Double room full double bed
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Corner Sakura Club Double room full double bed
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Corner Sakura Club Double room full double bed — room photo 1
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- Corner Sakura Club Double room full double bed — room photo 3
Suite with park view
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1 Bedroom Suite with park view
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: With view
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Accessible Suite with park view
- Room features: With view
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Presidential Suite
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen
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2 Bedrooms Presidential Suite
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Presidential Suite — room photo 1
Diplomat Suite
1 Bedroom Diplomat Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
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Avenue Hospitality Suite
- Room features: Kitchen
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1 Bedroom Avenue Hospitality Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: Kitchen
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Double Studio Suite full double bed
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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- Double Studio Suite full double bed — room photo 2
- Double Studio Suite full double bed — room photo 3
Sakura Club Double Studio Suite full double bed
- Beds: full double bed
- Sakura Club Double Studio Suite full double bed — room photo 1
- Sakura Club Double Studio Suite full double bed — room photo 2
- Sakura Club Double Studio Suite full double bed — room photo 3
Sakura Club Accessible Double Studio Suite full double bed
- Beds: full double bed
- Sakura Club Accessible Double Studio Suite full double bed — room photo 1
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