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Hotels in Foggy Bottom & West End, Washington, DC, Nov 20 to 22, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 5 of the 9 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

This selection covers Foggy Bottom & West End, including hotel bases around Washington Circle and Foggy Bottom Metro, M Street, 22nd–24th Streets and Virginia Avenue and Potomac Parkway.

Foggy Bottom and West End: a polished western base with useful trains and relatively calm evenings.

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Hotels in Foggy Bottom & West End, Washington, DC, Nov 20 to 22, 2026

This selection covers Foggy Bottom & West End, including hotel bases around Washington Circle and Foggy Bottom Metro, M Street, 22nd–24th Streets and Virginia Avenue and Potomac Parkway.

Compound search: hotels located in Foggy Bottom & West End, Washington, DC (Washington Circle and Foggy Bottom Metro, M Street, 22nd–24th Streets and Virginia Avenue and Potomac Parkway); check-in 2026-11-20, check-out 2026-11-22, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Foggy Bottom & West End. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-20 to 2026-11-22; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (5 of 9 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Foggy Bottom & West End: A polished western base with useful trains and relatively calm evenings. Typical $239 a night. Subway: Foggy Bottom–GWU has Blue/Orange/Silver.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. The Baron Hotel — 3-star, independent

2. State Plaza Hotel — 3-star, independent

3. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle — 4-star, Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group

4. The Melrose Georgetown Hotel — 4-star, independent

5. Washington Marriott Georgetown — 4-star, Marriott Hotels & Resorts

6. The Watergate Hotel — 5-star, Preferred

More hotels in the area (3)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 20 to 22, 2026
  1. The Baron Hotel, Foggy Bottom & West End
    #1 of 6 · Foggy Bottom & West End

    The Baron Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $101a night · Nov 20 to 22

    A very low-rate Dupont base for travelers interested in the on-site comedy club. You accept late-night noise, worn compact rooms and uncertain elevator access.

    $5/night less than Expedia (4%)

    Axel $199 vs $208 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $202 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. State Plaza Hotel, Foggy Bottom & West End
    #2 of 6 · Foggy Bottom & West End

    State Plaza Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $144a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Generous apartment-style space near GW and the western Mall, with kitchens in selected categories. You accept reported construction noise; State King rooms lack kitchen appliances. 15 minutes' walk to White House.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $289 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom & West End
    #3 of 6 · Foggy Bottom & West End

    The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

    4-star · Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group

    $156a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Lower-rate spacious rooms and warm service in Dupont's restaurant neighborhood. You accept destination fees, nearby construction and a seasonally closed pool.

    $169/night less than Expedia (44%)

    Axel $432 vs $770 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $311 all in for 2 nights, of which $81 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. The Melrose Georgetown Hotel, Foggy Bottom & West End
    #4 of 6 · Foggy Bottom & West End

    The Melrose Georgetown Hotel

    4-star · Independent

    $173a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Generously sized rooms and especially helpful staff between Georgetown and GW. You accept worn furnishings, compact bathrooms and a nightly preservation fee. 25 minutes' walk to White House.

    $21/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Axel $313 vs $355 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $346 all in for 2 nights, of which $70 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Washington Marriott Georgetown, Foggy Bottom & West End
    #5 of 6 · Foggy Bottom & West End

    Washington Marriott Georgetown

    4-star · Marriott Hotels & Resorts

    $191a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Clean, spacious rooms and dependable business-hotel basics in the West End. You accept mandatory destination fees, paid breakfast and no pool. 25 minutes' walk to White House.

    $17/night less than Expedia (7%)

    Axel $459 vs $494 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $382 all in for 2 nights, of which $70 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. The Watergate Hotel, Foggy Bottom & West End
    #6 of 6 · Foggy Bottom & West End

    The Watergate Hotel

    5-star · Preferred

    $254a night · Nov 20 to 22

    River-view balcony options, distinctive interiors and substantial pool-and-spa facilities. You accept sound transfer, uneven luxury service and a resort fee.

    $75/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Axel $512 vs $663 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $507 all in for 2 nights, of which $86 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

5 of 9 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle · Foggy Bottom · 4-star$169/night less than Expedia (44%)

    Axel $432 vs $770 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  2. 2. The Watergate Hotel · Foggy Bottom · 5-star$75/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Axel $512 vs $663 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  3. 3. The Melrose Georgetown Hotel · Foggy Bottom · 4-star$21/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Axel $313 vs $355 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 8 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  4. 4. Washington Marriott Georgetown · Foggy Bottom · 4-star$17/night less than Expedia (7%)

    Axel $459 vs $494 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  5. 5. The Baron Hotel · Foggy Bottom · 3-star$5/night less than Expedia (4%)

    Axel $199 vs $208 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

3 more
  1. 1. Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Georgetown · Foggy Bottom · 3-star$260Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  2. 2. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown · Foggy Bottom · 5-star$348Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  3. 3. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC · Foggy Bottom · 5-star$1,429Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
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