Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

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Hilton Hotels & Resorts
9 (1454 reviews)
480 L'Enfant Plaza SW , Washington , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Cons:
Pricey breakfast
None mentioned specifically

Categories

Cleanliness
9.25
Guests mentioned that the rooms are clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.75
Multiple reviews praised the attentive service, particularly highlighting staff members like Audrey and Annisa.
Location
9.25
The hotel is conveniently located above a metro station and within walking distance to key attractions.
Room Quality
9.25
Guests commented on spacious rooms and amenities provided, including king-sized beds.
Amenities
8.75
The hotel offers a Starbucks in the lobby and convenient dining options nearby.
Value for Money
8.25
Prices noted as high, particularly for breakfast, impacting overall perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.25
Breakfast considered pricey, but other dining options available within the vicinity.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall positive experiences reported with a focus on staff service and accommodations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 19:29

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in high thread-count linens and designer bath amenities in every elegant room at Hilton Washington DC National Mall.

Convenient Location
Situated in downtown D.C., just a mile from iconic Smithsonian Museums, with easy access to the Metro subway station, explore the city with ease.

Relaxation and Dining
Unwind by the outdoor rooftop pool or enjoy hand-crafted cocktails at L'Enfant Bar. Treat your taste buds at L'Enfant Grill, offering delectable dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Experience sophistication and comfort at Hilton Washington DC National Mall. Book your stay now for an unforgettable D.C. getaway.

Important information:

Please note our seasonal pool is open in the Spring to Fall. Contact property for details.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Fri, Oct 3, 2025 until Fri, May 29, 2026

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DCA

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 55 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1454 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.25
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 9.25
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Ekaterina • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Big room for 4 people, nice location, comfortable beds, responsive front desk.

Cons:

Some drawers didn't open, and there was a strange glass panel in the bathroom to the room. When light is on in the bathroom, it lights up the room.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • couple • us
9
We had a pleasant stay, which served our needs for this trip. It was pricey but nice.
Pros:

The staff members were great! In spite of the nearby air traffic, the room was quiet. The bathroom and shower were lovely. The breakfast was fabulous, and the serving staff for that dining room was wonderful. We had very good selections provided in the breakfast buffet. Having the option of a made-to-order omelet was awesome. We found it very convenient having the metro so close at hand, as well as having the various wharf restaurants nearby in walking distance. I loved having purified water available near the ice machine, with an in-room refillable bottle provided. Your bellman Chris was so sweet and took good care of our luggage until our room was ready. The housekeeper for our room was very helpful if we needed anything done or refurbished in the room.

Cons:

Having only one restroom on the main floor, and it being far away from the bar and the reception desk, was less than optimum. Having the foodcourt in the public shopping area below the hotel was nice, but many of the food shops closed for the day in mid afternoon. The Hilton didn't have a coffee shop, or cafe open in the hotel throughout the day and into the evening. The hotel Starbucks was periodically closed ... often when we wanted coffee or snacks. There were times when we had to wait for the limited food service to be available in the bar. The little kiosk room for snacks near the reception was not impressive in its supply and in the selections offered. The bed mattress' comfort was average. I didn't like the overstuffed pillows on our bed. Hilton often has pillows of different lofts on the bed, so that a good fit can be selected ... but all 4 pillows in our room were too firm and high. The lounge chair and hassock in our room was rock hard to sit on. Sadly the pool was closed for repair or whatever.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Abdulla • couple • us
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Ranield • solo_traveller • us
6
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Susan • extended_group • us
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Mattresses were too firm, water in shower got cold

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • us
9
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Pascal Mouret • solo_traveller • be
7
Pros:

L emplacement

Cons:

A la bagagerie, la personne a été très désagréable. En Europe, on n a pas l habitude de donner des pourboires mais on lui a quand même donné un billet. Il l a presque jeté avec dédain au lieu de remercier. De plus, il a manipulé mon gros sac à dos sans précaution, en le saisissant par une petite sangle au dessus plutôt que par les poignées prévues, ce qui a décousu la petite sangle servant à attacher des affaires. Il ne s est même pas excusé.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Denae • couple • us
10
If I had to rate this hotel it would be a 8/10 the location, helpful staff who went above and beyond and the cleanli
Pros:

The location, it was close proximity to everything downtown.

Cons:

The shower and the location of the parking garage to the hotel, there weren’t too many signs to direct us and we got lost on our way to the parking garage.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The cleaniness ,customer services was on point the location

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Ansony • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

The location was amazing for our concert at the anthem. The hotel was clean and comfortable and met all our needs

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Jillian • couple • us
8
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luke • couple • us
10
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Peyton • couple • us
10
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Le • couple • us
10
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Katharine • couple • us
9
I would like to visit Washington DC again and would select the Washington Hilton L'enfant again.
Pros:

I liked continental breakfast. There was a large selection including bagels, salmon, and cream cheese. There are fast food restaurants in the basement area. The hotel is near to the wharf in one direction and near to National Mall in other direction. We walked to see cherry blossoms in Tidal Basin. For walking the neighborhood around the hotel was clean and pleasant and felt safe.

Cons:

I didn't like the shower in our room. Water pressure was too low, but we managed.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Keisha • couple • us
10
Great choice enjoyed our stay
Pros:

Clean friendly staff easy check inn great location good food in the restaurant

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Kristina • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Awesome location, close to everything. Friendly staff.

Cons:

The room was dirty when we got there even though it was cleaned. Dirty floors, dust, dirty shower. Had to ask to repeat cleaning.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • couple • us
10
Great location safe and close to metro !!
Pros:

It was nice and modern

Cons:

Parking is a little tricky

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee