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A strong pick for extra space and sightseeing, with a few practical catches.
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Axel’s rating: 8.6/10 · An independent mid-range hotel with apartment-style rooms in Foggy Bottom
State Plaza is an independent mid-range hotel that wins on space, cleanliness and location rather than cutting-edge style. It's a strong pick for GW University visits and exploring the western National Mall. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise comfortable beds, unusually roomy accommodations and genuinely helpful staff. Deluxe rooms and Plaza suites add proper kitchens, making longer stays particularly practical.
The catches are worth checking before booking: entry-level State King rooms lack a kitchen, refrigerator and microwave, while parking costs extra and spaces are limited. Some guests still find the decor dated. Nearby construction prompted early-morning noise complaints in spring and summer 2026; ask whether it still affects your assigned room. We'd choose it for comfortable, useful space over fashionable surroundings, but light sleepers should confirm construction conditions first.
- Rooms
- Generous space and comfortable beds; book Deluxe or Plaza for a kitchen, refrigerator and microwave.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength across recent Tripadvisor and Expedia reviews.
- Service
- Friendly, helpful staff earn repeated praise, though occasional maintenance follow-through disappoints.
- Amenities
- Garden Café, outdoor terrace, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness center; breakfast costs extra.
- Fees and surprises
- Parking is paid, limited and height-restricted; confirm the status of nearby construction before arrival.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
The location
2117 E Street NW, Washington
Walkable to GW University and the western National Mall; allow roughly 10–15 minutes to Foggy Bottom Metro.
Amenities and check-in
Garden Café, outdoor terrace, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness center; breakfast costs extra.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- No pool
- Self parking (extra charge)
- Pet-friendly (extra charge)
- Wi-Fi (free)
- Kitchen
- Meeting rooms
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Parking (on site): $50 per car per night; Deposit: $60 per room per stay
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State Plaza Hotel: from $114 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $114 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at State Plaza Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.
State Plaza Hotel is An independent mid-range hotel with apartment-style rooms in Foggy Bottom in Washington, DC, United States.
Address: 2117 E Street NW, Washington. Property ID: 1024277. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/washington-dc/state-plaza-hotel-1024277
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/washington-dc/state-plaza-hotel-1024277/2026-11-21/2-adults
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| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights | $200 | $230 on Booking.com | $30 less (13%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $209 | $240 on Booking.com | $31 less (13%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $242 | $276 on Booking.com | $34 less (12%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $114 USD
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#4 of 9 hotels in Foggy Bottom & West End by Axel's take. Foggy Bottom & West End is #4 of 12 places to stay in Washington, DC. The best hotels in Foggy Bottom & West End, ranked · Where to stay in Washington, DC
Axel's take: 8.6/10
A strong pick for extra space and sightseeing, with a few practical catches. An independent mid-range hotel with apartment-style rooms in Foggy Bottom, scored for what it is.
State Plaza is an independent mid-range hotel that wins on space, cleanliness and location rather than cutting-edge style. It's a strong pick for GW University visits and exploring the western National Mall. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise comfortable beds, unusually roomy accommodations and genuinely helpful staff. Deluxe rooms and Plaza suites add proper kitchens, making longer stays particularly practical.
The catches are worth checking before booking: entry-level State King rooms lack a kitchen, refrigerator and microwave, while parking costs extra and spaces are limited. Some guests still find the decor dated. Nearby construction prompted early-morning noise complaints in spring and summer 2026; ask whether it still affects your assigned room. We'd choose it for comfortable, useful space over fashionable surroundings, but light sleepers should confirm construction conditions first.
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Best for: GW University visitors; Families wanting kitchen facilities; Longer sightseeing stays
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Watch out for: Reported early-morning construction noise; State King rooms lack kitchen appliances; Paid, limited parking
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Location: Walkable to GW University and the western National Mall; allow roughly 10–15 minutes to Foggy Bottom Metro.
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Rooms: Generous space and comfortable beds; book Deluxe or Plaza for a kitchen, refrigerator and microwave.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent Tripadvisor and Expedia reviews.
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Service: Friendly, helpful staff earn repeated praise, though occasional maintenance follow-through disappoints.
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Amenities: Garden Café, outdoor terrace, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness center; breakfast costs extra.
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Fees and surprises: Parking is paid, limited and height-restricted; confirm the status of nearby construction before arrival.
Axel's opinion of State Plaza Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
About State Plaza Hotel
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- 2117 E Street NW, Washington
- Guest rating: 4.3/5 on Google from 1,768 reviews (location 4.1/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: 14 min by taxi · Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): 46 min by taxi · Dulles International Airport: 48 min by taxi · Washington Monument: 5 min by taxi · Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History: 7 min by taxi · National Museum of African American History and Culture: 7 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Parking (on site): $50 per car per night; Deposit: $60 per room per stay
- Amenities: No pool, Self parking (extra charge), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Wi-Fi (free), Kitchen, Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Washington, DC
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
Standard room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room — room photo 1
Standard room with city view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room with city view — room photo 1
Standard Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room — room photo 1
Standard Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Double room with garden view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with garden view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Double room with view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
Deluxe room
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe room — room photo 1
Deluxe room with city view
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe room with city view — room photo 1
Deluxe Single room
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Single room — room photo 1
Deluxe Triple room
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Triple room — room photo 1
Deluxe Quadruple room
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 1
Deluxe Quadruple room with city view
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Quadruple room with city view — room photo 1
Deluxe Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
Deluxe Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Triple room — room photo 1
Deluxe Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Deluxe Quadruple room — room photo 3
Deluxe Quadruple room with city view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Quadruple room with city view — room photo 1
Deluxe Sextuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Sextuple room — room photo 1
Premier room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Premier Double room with mountain view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Premier Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Luxury room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Luxury room — room photo 1
Luxury Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Luxury Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Luxury Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Luxury Quadruple room — room photo 1
Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Junior Suite — room photo 1
Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Suite — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Suite — room photo 1
2 Bedrooms Suite
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms Suite — room photo 1
Single Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Suite — room photo 1
Triple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Suite — room photo 1
Single Suite (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Suite (single bed) — room photo 1
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Suite (sofa) — room photo 1
Standard Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Suite — room photo 1
Standard Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
Deluxe Suite
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Suite — room photo 1
- Deluxe Suite — room photo 2
- Deluxe Suite — room photo 3
Deluxe Suite with city view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Suite with city view — room photo 1
- Deluxe Suite with city view — room photo 2
- Deluxe Suite with city view — room photo 3
Deluxe Single Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Single Suite — room photo 1
- Deluxe Single Suite — room photo 2
- Deluxe Single Suite — room photo 3
Deluxe Triple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Triple Suite — room photo 1
- Deluxe Triple Suite — room photo 2
- Deluxe Triple Suite — room photo 3
Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
Deluxe Double Suite with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Double Suite with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double Suite with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double Suite with city view (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Triple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Triple Suite — room photo 1
- Deluxe Triple Suite — room photo 2
- Deluxe Triple Suite — room photo 3
Deluxe Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Suite (sofa) — room photo 1
Luxury Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Luxury Suite — room photo 1
Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Studio — room photo 1
Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 1
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