With major new openings and jaw-dropping renovations across the city, DC’s hotel scene is headline-worthy right now. Better yet, there’s even more to come. 21 new or renovated hotels and more than 3,000 rooms are in the pipeline.
New Openings
• ROOST White House (September 2025)
Located approximately 1,000 feet from Lafayette Square, ROOST debuts its first location in DC, marking entry into its sixth city. Combining the best of a hotel and apartment-style living, the stylish apartments come with big kitchens, ample workspace and lavish amenities.
• Sixty DC (June 2025)
The boutique hotel brand, with locations in Beverly Hills, California and New York’s Lower East Side, made its DC debut on Connecticut Avenue near Dupont Circle. The posh 73-room hotel boasts trendy food and beverage concepts: Casamara, serving coastal Mediterranean; Reynold’s, a retro-cool cocktail bar whose name is a nod to Alexander Hamilton’s affair; and the coastal-chic, 3,000-square-foot Rooftop at Casamara.
• Mint House Downtown Washington, DC (May 2025)
An 11-story former office building near McPherson Square has been converted into a hotel offering 85 high-end apartment-style suites, ranging from studios to two-bedrooms, complete with full kitchens and spacious living areas. Guests have access to an on-site fitness center, dedicated meeting space, a coworking lounge and grab and go station.
• Canal House of Georgetown, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel (March 2025)
Taking inspiration from the iconic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, a five-story former office building has been combined with adjacent townhouses to create a 108-key property under Marriott’s Tribute portfolio. Located in the heart of charming Georgetown, amenities include the lobby’s C+O Lounge, a private courtyard, library lounge, fitness center and two two-bedroom rowhouses.
• Arlo Washington, DC (November 2024)
Arlo Hotels debuted its seventh hotel and first in Washington, DC near Judiciary Square. The 12-story, 445-room hotel incorporates and preserves the city’s oldest conventional apartment building, the Harrison, which has stood since 1882. Arlo Washington, DC boasts a rooftop pool and year-round rooftop lounge, ART DC, with stunning views of the U.S. Capitol. Arrels, a Spanish farmhouse restaurant and bar helmed by award-winning DC chef Pepe Moncayo, is located adjacent to the lobby.
New Renovations and Updates
• Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill (Fall 2025)
In anticipation of its 50th anniversary in 2026, the hotel – less than 1,300 steps from the U.S. Capitol – will unveil a full-property transformation. The comprehensive project encompasses a complete renovation of all guest rooms to include expanded bathrooms, plush bedding and contemporary finishes; refreshed and reconfigured public spaces that set the stage for a more elevated arrival experience; a fully renovated fitness center and indoor pool; lavish modernization of the hotel’s expansive conference facilities; and an extravagant redesign of the hotel’s dining establishments, including Article One – American Grill and Bar.
• Willard InterContinental (July 2025)
The iconic property unveiled a restoration to its 335 accommodations, drawing inspiration from the hotel’s rich legacy as a backdrop to several pivotal moments in American history. Guest rooms and suites have been thoughtfully reimagined, offering crystal chandeliers, intricate crown moldings, elegant draperies, hardwood flooring, commissioned paintings, custom furnishings, updated technology and custom wool rugs that preserve the hotel's historic character. The restored signature suites pay tribute to historic figures and pioneers, many of whom were guests. Examples include Eleanor Roosevelt, Helen Hayes, Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Salamander Washington, DC (December 2024)
Middleburg, Virginia-based Salamander Collection, founded by entrepreneur Sheila Johnson, unveiled buzzworthy enhancements to the former 373-key Mandarin Oriental. The project reveals a brighter and more residential design. The lobby and its stunning bar, pool and modernly refreshed guest suites designed by Washington’s Thomas Pheasant were completed by late summer 2024 and a luxury two-story spa followed over the winter. Celebrity chef Kwame Onwuachi’s highly anticipated return to the nation’s capital, Dōgon, opened Sept. 9, 2024, to national acclaim. The restaurant is inspired by DC surveyor Benjamin Banneker and his heritage to the West African Dogon tribe.
• Grand Hyatt Washington (Fall 2024)
The 902-key hotel unveiled fully renovated guest rooms and suites. The rooms boast a light and airy feel with neutral tones and a stunning feature wall inspired by the Capitol building's dome and cherry blossom flowers. In conjunction with its renovation, Grand Hyatt Washington proudly achieved LEED certification for the guest rooms. The property, adjacent to CityCenterDC, is a few blocks from Capital One Arena and the National Mall.
• Residence Inn Washington, DC Downtown (September 2024)
Located in a historic building, the hotel completed a full renovation of its 202 suites and public spaces. Amenities include fully equipped kitchens, spacious living areas, a complimentary daily breakfast buffet, 24-hour fitness center and meeting rooms.
• Washington Marriott at Metro Center (June 2024)
The centrally located hotel completed a multimillion-dollar renovation with elevated amenities, including updated guest rooms, technology-enabled work surfaces, a state-of-the-art fitness center with Peloton equipment, refreshed indoor pool area and modernized 24/7 M Club. The city's political lore is woven throughout the identity of Spotted Zebra, from whimsical political and historical quotes that grace bar coasters to names of signature dishes and drinks.
• Westin Georgetown, Washington, DC (June 2024)
Situated near historic Georgetown, the transformed hotel unveiled a multimillion-dollar renovation, offering a refined blend of well-being experiences and timeless design. The 269-room property captures the brand’s pillars of well-being, including curated culinary options, the signature Heavenly bed and WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio with Peloton bikes.
New Renovations with Rebrands
• Hyatt House Washington, DC Downtown Convention Center (August 2025)
An elevated extended-stay experience in the heart of Shaw, steps from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, debuts following a property-wide renovation from the former Cambria and – for a brief period – Hyatt. Suites are equipped with full kitchens and closets, separate living areas and spacious bathrooms. Additional amenities include a 24/7 fitness center, complimentary breakfast bar and inviting communal spaces. Later this fall, the 184-room hotel will debut a chic rooftop bar and lounge, offering sweeping views and a new destination in Shaw’s thriving culinary and nightlife scene.
• La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Washington, DC / NoMa (January 2025)
Following a full renovation, the former Quality Inn & Suites features a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, 24-hour hot beverage bar, fitness center, business center and free wireless internet access.
• Reside Navy Yard and Reside NoMa, a Wyndham Residence (Fall 2024)
Wyndham plants its extended-stay Residence brand at a pair of sites formerly under the Placemakr flag. Guests can unwind in fully furnished studios, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments, each boasting a washer/dryer, full kitchen, flat-screen TV with streaming capability, sitting area and plush bedding.
• Le Méridien Washington, D.C., The Madison (September 2024)
Steps from the White House and energy of Logan Circle, the boutique Madison Hotel joined the Marriott portfolio, rebranded as Le Méridien Washington, D.C., The Madison. The property underwent an expansive $15 million renovation of the lobby, communal spaces and guestrooms to reflect the Golden Age of travel. Lady Madison, the hotel’s signature restaurant and cocktail lounge, features a revamped menu inspired by French cuisine and local flavor.
• The Quincy Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection (September 2024)
The former Sonder the Quincy rebranded under Choice Hotels’ Ascend Hotel Collection, marking the first Ascend property in the DC market. The 99-key property, within walking distance of the White House, Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom and the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, reopened following renovations to the lobby, guest rooms and meeting space.
• Placemakr (Summer 2024)
A curated line of apartment-hotel properties, Placemakr has expanded its presence in the nation’s capital. Their signature, flexible, tech-forward experience caters to nightly, short and long-term stays, as well as business, group and extended-stay travelers. New locations include Coda on Half in the Navy Yard, adding to their existing portfolio across the city, including Dupont Circle.
• Hotel AKA Washington Circle (May 2024)
Located across from the Foggy Bottom Metro station, steps from The George Washington University campus, the former One Washington Circle Hotel reopened as a newly transformed boutique hotel. The 151-room contemporary property features newly designed guestrooms and suites perfect for both short and long-term stays, many with terraces and a full kitchen or kitchenette. Amenities include a welcoming lobby lounge, Technogym fitness center, private cinema and a new restaurant from James Beard Award winner Ellen Yin, a.kitchen+bar.
• Hotel Nell – Union Market (May 2024)
A 106-room boutique hotel in the heart of the bustling Union Market area relaunched with new branding and new spaces. The name honors the former owner of the Bolgiano Seed Company, which provided lawn seeds for The White House and National Mall from this site in the mid-1900s. Today, the design-centric hotel showcases a foliage-rich industrial charm. The reception, expansive lobby and Treehouse Rooftop lounge provide warm and welcoming communal spaces that capture the essence and authenticity of the burgeoning neighborhood.
Coming in 2026 and Beyond
• CitizenM Georgetown (2026)
Just east of picturesque Key Bridge, along the Georgetown waterfront, CitizenM, newly acquired by Marriott, plans to open its third property in DC. The facade will be preserved as a 100-year-old building is expanded, renovated and converted into a stylish 230-room hotel.
• The Georgetown University Hotel in the Leavey Center (Summer 2026)
In collaboration with Crestline Hotels and Resorts, the new manager of the hotel, the university will weave iconic Georgetown elements to reestablish the facility as a modern hotel. The five-story property will feature 146 modern guest rooms, 13,000 square feet of meeting and event space, a transformed restaurant and bar, and an open-concept lobby with natural lighting from floor-to-ceiling windows. Construction will begin this fall.
• Tempo by Hilton Washington, DC Downtown (Late 2026)
A 12-story former office building with the prestigious address of 1776 K Street NW in downtown DC will be converted into a 278-key Tempo by Hilton. Highlights include a café and restaurant, outdoor rooftop and flexible meeting space.
• MOB Hotel (Mid-2027)
A stylish Paris-based chain by design team lead Philippe Starck is expected to open its first North American hotel in DC’s Union Market area. The brand embraces neighborhood culture and programs, art talks and regular concerts in its lobbies. The hotel will feature 144 rooms, an organic restaurant and show kitchen, library, seminar rooms, live music and a rooftop with awe-inspiring views of the U.S. Capitol.
• The Bazaar House by José Andrés (Mid-2027)
Chef José Andrés is making his first foray into branded hotels with a new project in his adopted home city. The 67-room luxury hotel, to be developed on the site of the former Latham Hotel on M Street in Georgetown, will feature a private membership club, multiple food and beverage concepts curated by the celebrity chef's restaurant group, events space, a wellness center and high-end retail offerings.
• Avid Downtown (Late 2027)
The first Avid Hotel in DC is expected to open in 2027 near Mt. Vernon Triangle. Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, Avid is a midscale modern-design brand focused on sound sleep, good value and complimentary breakfast.
• Moxy Hotel Southwest (2027)
Situated on one of the last development sites between Nationals Park and Audi Field, the 166-key hotel will be part of a mixed-use property with residential, rooftop views and a street level market and café.
Notable Anniversaries
As Washington, DC prepares to serve as center stage for America’s 250th, several of the city’s iconic hotels are celebrating milestones of their own. Throughout 2026, the St. Regis Washington, DC will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Opened in October 1926 as the Carlton Hotel and a staple of the city’s social scene ever since, the property became the second St. Regis property outside the famed New York flagship in 1999. In April 2024, the historic hotel revealed an extensive redesign and renovation of its guest rooms, suites and select spaces. Details for the celebration will be released as they are finalized.
This year, The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection is celebrating 100 years since it opened its doors. Steeped in presidential history, the first social event took place on March 4th, 1925: the Inaugural ball of President Calvin Coolidge. 6,000 guests dined and danced in the Grand Ballroom while raising $40,000 for local charities. The property is honoring its centennial with a special offer, Celebrate a Century, that includes a history book, cake and two glasses of bubbles.
The storied Washington Hilton is celebrating its 60th anniversary, following the hotel’s opening on March 25, 1965. From its stunning architecture to its pivotal role in city affairs, the hotel has been a witness to many of Washington's most memorable occasions. To mark the milestone, the hotel unveiled a specialty cocktail inspired by the 1960s and is hosting a special promotion by selecting a Diamond Guest of the Month. Each month, one random guest who is a Hilton Honors member will be selected and upgraded to Diamond Status for the duration of their stay, allowing them to access the tiered benefits for an elevated experience.
The Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill will unveil a full-property transformation this fall in anticipation of its 50th anniversary in 2026. Located 1,287 steps from the U.S. Capitol, the renovation includes a total redesign of all guest rooms, updated public spaces, expanded and upgraded meeting spaces and more.
Two other storied properties celebrated milestones in recent years. In 2023, the Jefferson DC marked the centennial anniversary of the Beaux-Arts building in which it is housed, while the Capital Hilton marked 80 years. Each property retains its classic charm, with thoughtful updates to appease the modern traveler.