Best suite hotels in Washington, DC
Updated October 5, 2026
A suite gives you a separate living area, and often a kitchen, for not much more than a standard room. That matters in Washington, DC: families on a museum trip, groups sharing a room, and anyone in town for a week of meetings all get more space and can skip some restaurant meals.
Below are the suite hotels guests rate highest, grouped by area. Every pick is close to a Metro station, so you can reach the National Mall without a car.
In the city: Foggy Bottom, Downtown and Capitol Hill
Staying inside DC puts you closest to the monuments and Smithsonian museums. Foggy Bottom is quiet in the evening and close to the Kennedy Center and Georgetown. Downtown, around the Convention Center, has the most restaurants. Capitol Hill is a residential neighbourhood of row houses, a short walk from the Capitol and the Library of Congress.
★★★★The River Inn
924 25th Street Northwest, Washington
An all-suite hotel in Foggy Bottom. Every suite has a kitchenette and a seating area, and the Foggy Bottom Metro station is a few minutes away. One of the highest-rated hotels in DC with thousands of reviews.
9.4Superb3396 reviewsSee prices →
★★★Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center
465 New York Avenue NW, Washington
Suites with a separate living room and sofa bed, next to the Convention Center. A hot breakfast is included. A good pick for families who need the extra bed.
9.0Superb964 reviewsSee prices →
★★★★The Quincy, an Ascend Collection Hotel
1823 L Street NW, Washington
Suites with a microwave and fridge on L Street, between Dupont Circle and Farragut. Handy for business trips downtown.
8.9Very good911 reviewsSee prices →
★★★★Capitol Hill Hotel
200 C Street SE, Washington
Rooms and suites a few blocks from the Capitol, with free coffee and tea all day. Ideal if your visit centres on Congress, the Supreme Court or Eastern Market.
9.0Superb2659 reviewsSee prices →
Upper Northwest: more space, direct Metro access
If you don't mind a 20-minute Metro ride to the Mall, Upper Northwest offers bigger suites at calmer prices, with shopping and restaurants at Friendship Heights.
Just across the river: Arlington and Alexandria
Arlington and Alexandria are in Virginia but connected to DC by Metro, and hotels there often cost less than downtown. Rosslyn is across Key Bridge from Georgetown. Old Town Alexandria has a historic waterfront with plenty of places to eat. Hotels near Reagan National Airport (DCA) are the easiest for early flights.
★★★Homewood Suites By Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge
1900 North Quinn Street, Arlington
Highly rated suites in Rosslyn. You can walk across Key Bridge to Georgetown or take the Metro to the Mall.
9.4Superb826 reviewsSee prices →
★★★Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town
1900 Diagonal Road, Alexandria
An all-suite hotel across the street from a Metro station, with a pool, cooked-to-order breakfast and a free local shuttle. A short walk to Old Town.
8.7Very good1047 reviewsSee prices →
★★★Residence Inn Arlington Capital View
2850 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington
Studios and suites with fully equipped kitchens, a short ride from Reagan National Airport. Hot breakfast is included. Built for longer stays.
9.0Superb1213 reviewsSee prices →
Tips for booking a suite in DC
Prices are highest during the Cherry Blossom Festival (late March to mid April) and when Congress is in session. Weekends are often cheaper than weekdays at business hotels downtown.
Room names vary: "suite" can mean a full two-room suite or a studio with a sofa bed. Check the room size and beds on each room type before you book, and turn on the free-cancellation filter if your plans might change.
Good to know
- Which DC hotels have suites with a kitchen?
- The River Inn has a kitchenette in every suite. Residence Inn Arlington Capital View has fully equipped kitchens, and Embassy Suites Chevy Chase Pavilion suites include a kitchen area.
- Is it better to stay in DC or in Arlington?
- Downtown DC is closest to the monuments and museums. Arlington and Alexandria are connected by Metro and often cost less, so they're a good choice if you're happy with a short train ride.