Moxy Washington DC Downtown
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Good for downtown exploring and drinks, less convincing for space or quiet.

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Axel’s rating: 7.9/10 · a social, limited-service 3-star downtown hotel with micro-rooms

Moxy is a social, limited-service 3-star downtown hotel: compact bedrooms upstairs, a bar-centered lobby downstairs, and Lucha Rosa on the rooftop. It's a good pick for short stays when location and atmosphere matter more than spreading out. Expedia and Tripadvisor guests frequently praise the friendly staff, clean rooms and convenient setting near the convention center, restaurants and Metro. The communal spaces give it more personality than a conventional business hotel.

The compromises are substantial, though. Guests repeatedly describe tight rooms with limited storage, while frosted-glass bathrooms make sharing less private. Tripadvisor reviews also flag disruptive rooftop music, particularly near the upper floors. Check the bed configuration carefully: some two-bed rooms have bunks. We'd choose it for solo sightseeing or a sociable weekend, but skip it for light sleepers, lengthy stays or anyone needing a roomy workspace.

Rooms
Compact, loft-style rooms; check bed layouts and bathroom privacy before booking.
Cleanliness
Strong overall guest feedback, despite occasional housekeeping and maintenance complaints.
Service
Friendly staff earn frequent praise; problem handling receives more mixed feedback.
Amenities
Lobby games, rooftop dining, free Wi-Fi and a small fitness center emphasize a social stay.
Fees and surprises
Breakfast and valet parking cost extra; confirm pet charges directly because published policies differ.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · stay.washington.org. Reviewed Oct 23, 2026.

The location

1011 K Street NW, Washington

Walkable to the convention center, CityCenterDC and several Metro stations.

Amenities and check-in

Lobby games, rooftop dining, free Wi-Fi and a small fitness center emphasize a social stay.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center (free)
  • Valet parking (extra charge)
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: $20 per room per night; Pet deposit: $100 per room per stay; Pets: $100 per room per stay
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Moxy Washington DC Downtown — Washington, DC, United States

Moxy Washington DC Downtown is a social, limited-service 3-star downtown hotel with micro-rooms in Washington, DC, United States.

Address: 1011 K Street NW, Washington. Property ID: 1128480. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/washington-dc/moxy-washington-dc-downtown-1128480

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/washington-dc/moxy-washington-dc-downtown-1128480/2026-11-21/2-adults

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2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 7.9/10

Good for downtown exploring and drinks, less convincing for space or quiet. a social, limited-service 3-star downtown hotel with micro-rooms, scored for what it is.

Moxy is a social, limited-service 3-star downtown hotel: compact bedrooms upstairs, a bar-centered lobby downstairs, and Lucha Rosa on the rooftop. It's a good pick for short stays when location and atmosphere matter more than spreading out. Expedia and Tripadvisor guests frequently praise the friendly staff, clean rooms and convenient setting near the convention center, restaurants and Metro. The communal spaces give it more personality than a conventional business hotel.

The compromises are substantial, though. Guests repeatedly describe tight rooms with limited storage, while frosted-glass bathrooms make sharing less private. Tripadvisor reviews also flag disruptive rooftop music, particularly near the upper floors. Check the bed configuration carefully: some two-bed rooms have bunks. We'd choose it for solo sightseeing or a sociable weekend, but skip it for light sleepers, lengthy stays or anyone needing a roomy workspace.

  • Best for: solo travelers packing light; short downtown sightseeing stays; travelers who enjoy a lively bar scene

  • Watch out for: very small rooms and limited storage; rooftop music affecting some rooms; bunk-bed layouts and limited bathroom privacy

  • Location: Walkable to the convention center, CityCenterDC and several Metro stations.

  • Rooms: Compact, loft-style rooms; check bed layouts and bathroom privacy before booking.

  • Cleanliness: Strong overall guest feedback, despite occasional housekeeping and maintenance complaints.

  • Service: Friendly staff earn frequent praise; problem handling receives more mixed feedback.

  • Amenities: Lobby games, rooftop dining, free Wi-Fi and a small fitness center emphasize a social stay.

  • Fees and surprises: Breakfast and valet parking cost extra; confirm pet charges directly because published policies differ.

Axel's opinion of Moxy Washington DC Downtown, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · stay.washington.org. Reviewed Oct 23, 2026.

About Moxy Washington DC Downtown

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • Moxy
  • 1011 K Street NW, Washington
  • Guest rating: 3.9/5 on Google from 1,237 reviews (location 4.9/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Metro Center: 8 min walk · Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: 17 min by taxi · Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): 44 min by taxi · Dulles International Airport: 56 min by taxi · National Gallery of Art: 7 min by taxi · National Museum of African American History and Culture: 7 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: $20 per room per night; Pet deposit: $100 per room per stay; Pets: $100 per room per stay
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Valet parking (extra charge), Pet-friendly, Dogs allowed, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Business center, Meeting rooms
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Washington, DC
  • Chain: Marriott. Axel's Marriott rating: 6.0/10

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