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central Washington, DC hotels with a bathtub, 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 14 of the 26 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here has a bathtub in at least some rooms, by Google’s listing or our research; ask for a tub room when you book. This selection covers the White House and central neighborhoods through Capitol Hill and the Southwest Waterfront. Arlington and Alexandria across the Potomac are separate selections.

Dupont Circle and Logan Circle: stay here for restaurants, LGBTQ nightlife and a proper neighborhood feel. Foggy Bottom and West End: a polished western base with useful trains and relatively calm evenings. The Wharf and Southwest Waterfront: choose the Wharf for waterfront evenings rather than old Washington character. Capitol Hill and Union Station: stay for congressional landmarks and residential streets, but check the exact address.

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central Washington, DC hotels with a bathtub, Nov 20 to 22, 2026

Every hotel here has a bathtub in at least some rooms, by Google’s listing or our research; ask for a tub room when you book. This selection covers the White House and central neighborhoods through Capitol Hill and the Southwest Waterfront. Arlington and Alexandria across the Potomac are separate selections.

Compound search: hotels with a bathtub, located in central Washington, DC (the White House and central neighborhoods through Capitol Hill and the Southwest Waterfront); check-in 2026-11-20, check-out 2026-11-22, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Dupont Circle & Logan Circle; Foggy Bottom & West End; The Wharf & Southwest Waterfront; Capitol Hill & Union Station. 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 (14 of 26 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Dupont Circle & Logan Circle: Stay here for restaurants, LGBTQ nightlife and a proper neighborhood feel. Typical $317 a night. Subway: Dupont has Red.
  • 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.
  • The Wharf & Southwest Waterfront: Choose the Wharf for waterfront evenings rather than old Washington character. Typical $345 a night. Subway: Waterfront has Green.
  • Capitol Hill & Union Station: Stay for congressional landmarks and residential streets, but check the exact address. Typical $219 a night. Subway: Union Station has Red.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House by IHG — 3-star, Holiday Inn

2. Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center — 3-star, Homewood Suites by Hilton

3. Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol — 3-star, Hilton Garden Inn

4. Washington Plaza Hotel — 4-star, independent

5. Courtyard Washington, DC/U.S. Capitol — 3-star, Courtyard by Marriott

6. Le Méridien Washington, D.C., The Madison — 4-star, Hilton Hotels & Resorts

More hotels in the area (20)

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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. Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House by IHG, Dupont Circle & Logan Circle
    #1 of 6 · Dupont Circle & Logan Circle

    Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House by IHG

    3-star · Holiday Inn

    $117a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Practical family comforts with microwaves, refrigerators and complimentary guest laundry. You accept noise, older-hotel wear and a summer-only rooftop pool. 20 minutes' walk to White House.

    $9/night less than Expedia (8%)

    Axel $221 vs $239 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $235 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center, Penn Quarter & Chinatown
    #2 of 6 · Penn Quarter & Chinatown

    Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center

    3-star · Homewood Suites by Hilton

    $118a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Lower-rate kitchen-equipped suites with breakfast for longer convention stays. You accept shared-facility renovations scheduled through late November 2026.

    $26/night less than Expedia (18%)

    Axel $235 vs $288 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $235 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol, Capitol Hill & Union Station
    #3 of 6 · Capitol Hill & Union Station

    Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

    3-star · Hilton Garden Inn

    $122a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Spacious rooms, microwaves and an indoor pool near NoMa's Red Line station. You accept some worn furnishings; breakfast and valet cost extra.

    $21/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $238 vs $281 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $244 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Washington Plaza Hotel, Dupont Circle & Logan Circle
    #4 of 6 · Dupont Circle & Logan Circle

    Washington Plaza Hotel

    4-star · Independent

    $132a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Lower-rate full-service comfort with especially warm staff and a seasonal outdoor pool. You accept dated decor; the pool is seasonal and breakfast costs extra. 15 minutes' walk to White House.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $263 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Courtyard Washington, DC/U.S. Capitol, Capitol Hill & Union Station
    #5 of 6 · Capitol Hill & Union Station

    Courtyard Washington, DC/U.S. Capitol

    3-star · Courtyard by Marriott

    $133a night · Nov 20 to 22

    A station-adjacent NoMa base for car-free trips and Union Market outings. You accept water-damage repairs and air-conditioning reliability need checking.

    $13/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $248 vs $274 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 18, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $265 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Le Méridien Washington, D.C., The Madison, Dupont Circle & Logan Circle
    #6 of 6 · Dupont Circle & Logan Circle

    Le Méridien Washington, D.C., The Madison

    4-star · Hilton Hotels & Resorts

    $140a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Refreshed, comfortable rooms and welcoming staff within walking distance of the White House. You accept destination fees; fridges and coffee makers are not reliably provided. 15 minutes' walk to White House, 25 minutes' walk to National Museum of African American History and Culture.

    $32/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $263 vs $327 on Expedia for Nov 24 to 26, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 16, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $280 all in for 2 nights, of which $70 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 24, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

14 of 26 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG · The Wharf · 5-star$306/night less than Expedia (49%)

    Axel $640 vs $1,253 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  2. 2. 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

  3. 3. 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

  4. 4. Le Méridien Washington, D.C., The Madison · Dupont Circle · 4-star$32/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $263 vs $327 on Expedia for Nov 24 to 26, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 16, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  5. 5. Salamander Washington DC · The Wharf · 5-star$66/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $534 vs $667 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  6. 6. Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center · Penn Quarter · 3-star$26/night less than Expedia (18%)

    Axel $235 vs $288 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  7. 7. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf · The Wharf · 3-star$44/night less than Expedia (17%)

    Axel $420 vs $508 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  8. 8. Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG · The Wharf · 3-star$35/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $411 vs $481 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

20 more
  1. 1. State Plaza Hotel · Foggy Bottom · 3-star$144Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  2. 2. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle · Foggy Bottom · 4-star$169/night less than Expedia (44%)$156Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  3. 3. Phoenix Park Hotel · Capitol Hill · 3-star$23/night less than Expedia (12%)$162Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  4. 4. Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG · The Wharf · 3-star$35/night less than Expedia (15%)$167Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  5. 5. YOTEL Washington DC · Capitol Hill · 4-star$42/night less than Expedia (15%)$174Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  6. 6. Capitol Hill Hotel · Capitol Hill · 4-star$188Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  7. 7. Hamilton Hotel Washington DC · Downtown · 4-star$5/night less than Expedia (2%)$195Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  8. 8. Grand Hyatt Washington · Penn Quarter · 4-star$197Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  9. 9. The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection · Downtown · 4-star$203Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  10. 10. Marriott Marquis Washington, DC · Penn Quarter · 4-star$214Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  11. 11. The Dupont Circle Hotel · Dupont Circle · 4-star$230Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  12. 12. Salamander Washington DC · The Wharf · 5-star$66/night less than Expedia (20%)$245Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  13. 13. The Watergate Hotel · Foggy Bottom · 5-star$75/night less than Expedia (23%)$254Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  14. 14. Hotel Washington · Downtown · 5-star$260Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  15. 15. InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG · The Wharf · 5-star$306/night less than Expedia (49%)$320Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  16. 16. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown · Foggy Bottom · 5-star$348Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  17. 17. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf · The Wharf · 3-star$44/night less than Expedia (17%)$391Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  18. 18. Canopy by Hilton Washington DC The Wharf · The Wharf · 4-star$461Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  19. 19. The Jefferson, Washington, DC · Dupont Circle · 5-star$567Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  20. 20. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC · Foggy Bottom · 5-star$1,429Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
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