Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown

The staff was very friendly. The room was quite small, but it was super clean, everything functioned well, the TV welcomed me by name lol. The soaps and little in the bathroom smelled fantastic. The room was very quiet, and they had a white noise machine in the room. They have bag storage so after check out you can easily explore the city! I would definitely stay again.

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Clean room, great staff, great breakfast, and great bars in rooftop and ground level

Clean room, great staff, great breakfast, nice rooftop bar and lounge

clean and overall exactly what we needed.

The rooms are too darn small. Never again.

Pretty straight forward service. Taken cared of quite well.

Good

The front desk service was amazing and welcoming The fact checkout was 11 am. I wanted to stay longer.

Good

The rooms are small but for single person it worked well.

The room is clean. A bunk bed for 2 persons. Not much space to open 2 pieces of luggage. Hotel concierge staff were helpful. The bar seems to be very popular. We like the convenience of having Walgreens next to the hotel.

I enjoyed my stay at Motto

The hotel itself was nice, conveniently located in DC's Chinatown, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Although I was not aware that it was a mini-hotel (meaning that the room was very small with barely enough space for the bed) when I booked it, that didn't really matter much to me. However, what I did find a little inconvenient was that the "hotel" parking was a public parking deck a block away. I would have preferred onsite parking.

The staff was amazing, rooms are small but nice. The view from the rooftop bar at sunset ends the say wonderfully.

Everything was clean and in great condition. No issues checking in/out, very straightforward stay, and even discounted parking! Location was great too being so near to the metro. Even though it was a micro hotel so we were expecting small/less amenities, I do wish there was at least a small fridge/coffee machine (or at least a communal coffee machine like the microwaves/ice machines), but truly not that big a deal, especially for only two nights.

Clean, good location , friendly staff. The ladder on the bunk bed can be painful when you are barefoot (which you would be). It became a technical climbing exercise.

Good

The hotel is located in china town, in walking distance to many sights and restaurants. The room was small but nice and clean, the bed was comfortable. The airconditioning was very loud, wich disturbed my sleep.

Exceptional

Great, straightforward, relatively affordable place for work trip to DC. Zero complaints.

Nice staff, tiny room was nicely appointed, good bed. Techno music pounding through room from 1am to 4am from nearby nightclub. Helicopters flying low. Nothing would mitigate the noise, not a sound machine or earplugs.

Very friendly staff!

No frills but perfect location

It was very decent. Good location. Clean

Clean and quiet Parking spot not good

Exceptional

More hooks in the bathroom.

All good

Superb

The queen bedroom is extremely small, and the bathroom located right next to the bed smells.

Great stay, I’d come back!

Location right across from the metro station was very convenient! The room was compact but comfortable and clean. The room was directly across from the elevator however we never heard anything in the hallway. I would like to see a list in the room of where to find coffee and other misc since I didn't have my phone or access to one.

Location right across from the metro station was very convenient! The room was compact but comfortable and clean. The room was directly across from the elevator however we never heard anything in the hallway. I would like to see a list in the room of where to find coffee and other misc since I didn't have my phone or access to one.

Great location, clean room and comfortable bed.

Pleasant

It was Excellent Thank You

Front desk staff were excellent - caring, professional and knowlegeable. An exceptionally kind and helpful young lady named Amaka went out of her way to help me get a document scanned quickly for an unexpected Zoom meeting and truly saved the day for me in a stressful situation.

Oversll aervice was great just our room was tiny

Superb

Good location, good value for money, clean, friendly staff Good value for money. Excellent location. Everyone at the reception was very nice. Special recognition to Lizeth for her excellent customer service

Clean and up to date. Although the bed was a bunkbed, mattress was extremely comfortable as were the pillows. Even smaller than I expected although the bathroom had ample room compared to the bedroom. Too expensive for room size. But a perfect location to the great Penn Quarter restaurants, Smithsonian Portrait and National Art Museums, both Shakespeare Theatres and immediately across the street from the Metro which provides great access to the entire city. Short ride to the Amtrak Union Station.

Very clean room. The ac/heating was a pain. The location is really good. The person who served our breakfast was very rude.

Very convien

Would definitely stay here again! Very convenient spot to stay in. Right across the street from a metro stop.

Friendly staff/Great experience

No complaints

Great concept I’ve never had before in a great location Chinatown ! Marcus at front desk was especially helpful when my cell phone was accidentally left in a Lyft car-he assisted in getting it back for me !!!!

It was close enough to where I needed to walk to. The front desk was kind enough to change my room away from the loud busy street where there were protestors. The price for what you get is out rages. There should be complimentary breakfast for $300 a night. Free coffee and a coupon for dinner. Prices are high. Rooms are tiny.

It was close enough to where I needed to walk to. The front desk was kind enough to change my room away from the loud busy street where there were protestors. The price for what you get is out rages. There should be complimentary breakfast for $300 a night. Free coffee and a coupon for dinner. Prices are high. Rooms are tiny.

This place is very clear. The staff were concerned about my wellbeing. When I first arrived, they told me about the meal plan, the event, and the policy. I didn't get breakfast maybe because I didn't pay for that but not a day someone came to my room with breakfast or told me about it. My room was clean all time. Moral room however, the room is very small and only good for a single person who wants to enjoy downtown of DC.

This hotel was amazing, the location is perfect , the room was extremely clean and the bar downstairs and the rooftop are really nice.

What a micro delight. I wasn’t aware of the small room size before I got there but the room had everything to accommodate. Large mirrors, luggage storage under the bed, huge TV, full sized sham/cond/lotion/body wash, a hair dryer, a clothes steamer, even a noise machine! Impressed. Great lighting. And so very clean. 10/10 stay, no notes.

The room was very small. The cleaners took my charger thinking I checked out early. Parking was $60 a night in the closest garage. The front desk told me it was $20. No complementary breakfast.

Not a great value for the price, $600 is quite steep for very small room with no amenities. The heating/cooling unit in the room was so loud making Stanley Kubrick movie like noises I had to turn it off which left the room stale with no airflow as it was keeping me awake. Toilet also ran loudly continuously. Would not return.

Clean

Great location, excellent staff, awesome 2day stay!!

Very friendly and helpful staff, most especially Diaby. I was initially reluctant to book a hotel in such a central DC location, yet decided to take a chance because of the wonderful reviews and hopeful new travel experience. The staff members helped me orient to a nearby overnight garage to park my vehicle, as well as instructed me where to load my luggage right in front of the hotel entrance. I also couldn't believe how quiet the room was for the location. Great find!

Clean and very nice

Walkable things to do , great services and beautiful roof top views.

I enjoyed our stay but I didn't read the fine print before booking...its a micro hotel so the biggest bed is a queen and the bed takes up most of the space in the room, think cruise ship room, thats a close comparison

Small rooms but clean with friendly staff

Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location. Well furnished room.

Location is so walkable to anywhere-Chinatown. We didn’t even use uber

Smaller rooms than expected but nice overall

Safety is good since you have to use a key card to get in after 8

Great choice for a short stay and if you're on a budget. My room was on the 2nd floor and facing H Street, so the only drawback was that the street noise was a bit loud. However, overall I really liked my room (it was so cute) and the location was great. Very walkable to eateries, museums, etc. I'd definitely stay there again!

I love it every time, that’s why I will continue to stay here very time. It’s always clean and the staff is so nice

Pretty small rooms but can’t beat the location though

The staff was so incredibly nice

The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The access to the rooftop bar was such a lovely perk. The room was well maintained and efficient for the space. An excellent place to stay, whether in town for a concert at Capital One Arena a block away, or hopping on the Chinatown Metro to any other destination in DC. Any time we ran into hotel staff, they were personable and helpful! We will certainly be staying here on our next DC venture.

Clean room.room is just right very comfy. Staff are awesome and very helpful.

The room was very clean, but also extremely small. Only a few hooks and hangers but no drawer space. Plus, only 1 hook in the bathroom for used towels. I would probably not stay there for more than one night. It’s a shame there was not room service especially given there was food on the premises.

Mr Denzel was the best!!! Clean, great staff and good breakfast

Motto is known for very small rooms, but it was fine for 2 of us. We spent little time there. We did not have a mini fridge, which is something we could have used. Otherwise, it is walking distance to so many things. We would stay there again.

Not only is the room way smaller than the photos, which is saying something, walls are paper thin, there’s not only no coffee in the rooms or microwave, you have to buy coffee and go to the basement to use a microwave. With how expensive this place is, the fact that there are no amenities and they charge for everything is crazy.

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Great location. Staff is amazing.

Great hotel. Loved the rooftop with the music and food and drinks. Staff really helpful and clean room.

My room was TINY, like a pod hotel - fairly well arranged for the available space, room was quiet, AC was good and bed was comfy - but no suitcase rack, no fridge, no closet (there was a rack above a shelf for hanging short items) and not much space to move around. Bathroom electrical outlet didn’t work most of the time so I was often unable to use the hairdryer anywhere near a mirror. Breakfast options very limited and server seemed bored and indifferent. Rooftop bar completely unavailable one evening due to a private event. Definitely NOT worth what I paid.

everything was nice and clean had no problems only thing is there were three elevators!! All of them we super slow

Room was clean but small. Front desk staff very friendly and helpful. Service at the onsite restaurant was a bit slow

Room was clean and just as described

Fun and Nicely decorated for a lower cost hotel. I would definitely stay there again.

Nice place for a short stay. Room was clean. Close to restaurants. Definitely recommend it.

Good coffee for breakfast in the morning. Yes, micro rooms, but visibly clean and have all basic amenities. Felt safe and in the heart of DC.

Excellent location, friendly staff and clean.

Very clean, great location.

Great professional clean and beautiful peoples there even the security people fromt desk im impressed thank you so much ill be back pretty soon

The staff was professional, courteous, and friendly. The room was clean and cozy.

It is located in Chinatown DC.

First time in a micro room but the location and parking were fantastic.

Yes

The room was very clean. TV was big as well but we did not use it much. They had good use of the bathroom space. Color was pretty. Husband loved the towels. Its a very small bathroom and door does not lock. They provide quality shower gel, lotion, shampoo and conditioner. Kudos to the staff. Super friendly. Although there was no fridge or microwave in room there are available microwave and ice and water machine in the " C" floor. You must use your room key at all times. It is needed to ride the elevators. Security was good. There is a restaurant in site. I was unahppy aboit the amenities and the manager did reach out to me on the last night of our stay. My greatest complaint is not having a microwave and fridge in the room. Overall, a good stay. Expensive but location makes ilip for it.

It's a microhotel, so it's really small, but it wasn't a problem. Perfect location.

Really enjoyed our 2-day stay during March. Everything was seamless and staff at the hotel were awesome.

Very very clean which is my number 1 priority when traveling. Number 2 was how close it was to the capital one areana. Only issue I didn’t have but my significant other had was he found the bed to be too hard to get comfortable in.

Great

The room was on the small side but well appointed. The location was amazing with many restaurants nearby. The Metro station is literally across the street. Finally, the front desk staff very friendly and helpful. Would definately stay there again.

Loved our stay here, the room size was just perfect for us and the food court beside the hotel was a big plus.

Nothing

Loved this hotel! Great location across from the Gallery Place metro station, tasty cafe, and AMAZING bar downstairs. The room was small but cozy and the bed, bedding, and pillows were all SO comfortable. This was the perfect home base for a weekend of sightseeing.

Great place at a great price in a perfect location for anything at CapOne Arena. It is a micro-hotel, so if you are traveling with someone, you should be very comfortable with them!

Rooms was very clean and well organized. The location was perfect for our trip. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful…will be my first choice when traveling there again….

This is a microhotel so the rooms are VERY SMALL. It is convenient to Capital One arena but the price is too high. The room was clean and all just too small. Also it is very noisy on the street here. Thankfully the hotel provided earplugs or I would not have been able to sleep. The rooftop bar is nice with really nice views. Beeare that parking is .2 miles away and hardly any room to pull up out front to unload and reload. No valet parking either. All in all it wasnt a bad stay just overpriced for what you get. I much prefer the Kimpton Hotel.

Lobby and room were very clean, loves the essential oil smell of the entire place. Didn't have that normal weird hotel smell

Great

Clean room

Once the heater reaches your desired temperature the air comes on freezing you out and then the heater comes back on. The WiFi did not give me any trouble and the staff was polite. The elevator to the gym is also very slow. You should take the stairs. Also if you call Hilton Honors to confirm you’ll get your points and stay credit and they say yes. They are incorrect. I called 8 days before I booked to confirm and found out when I checked out that is incorrect. Room is perfect for 1-2 days if you’re just sleeping and changing clothes I gave the hotel a 4.5 because it’s just not my type of room but that’s just my preference the hotel would be perfect if you like micro mini.

Very attentive staff; clean room and excellent location!

Loved how they were playing kpop alot in the hotel. Staff was sooo nice aswell!! I just wish the beds werent so stiff. But other than that i loved staying at the hotel

Good hotel, nice bed. Helpful staff.

Really nice room, everything was clean and well maintained. I would definitely stay again.

There's a basic gym with everything you need for a short stay, and water refill stations on alternating floors. No refrigerators in the rooms, so you can't save food when restaurants give you enormous portions.

I was skeptical at first without knowing much about this entity of Hilton Hotels but pleasantly surprised with the space.

The room was small but perfect for 2 people. The location was great. Lyft rides were cheap because we weren't far from key locations.

Nice

Everything was great

There was a rat the size of a cat running through the lobby.

Everything was fine. Clean every day, staff helpful, wifi good, temperature perfect. Thank you.

Exactly what was needed for a conference nearby.

You have to know this is a micro-tel. We've had much larger staterooms on cruise ships. But, there was space under the bed for our luggage, it was quiet, clean, and comfortable. Best of all, it was an easy walk to Capital One Arena, and a stop on the Old Town Trolley tour.

Staff was friendly and gelpful. Exercise toom small but modern eith everything necessary. Step outside the front door and WHAMMO, city life at it's finest and it's worst. Sirens 24/7 and there was a riot of teenagers just down the street. All in all, it met our purposes.

Only issue is there is construction next door and they started banging and making noise at 6am

Stay was nice and peaceful

The room itself was great. It was very comfortable. The amenities were excellent. The staff was excellent.

Room was clean and comfortable. Area around the hotel had lots of stuff to do, and had good bars and restaurants.

(1) the rooms are quite small. They can barely fit 2 people and their luggage. I am not sure if this is typical of DC hotels, but the room was extremely small. (2) The area around the hotel is sketchy. I feel bad knocking the hotel down a star for this because it’s outside their control, but be warned the area (Chinatown) gets extremely sketchy with cops around all night and day. The area is NOT family friendly - we saw the aftermath of a stabbing, a woman running around naked, a fist fight, and people buying/selling drugs in the 4 days we were there. If I were to visit DC again, I’d stay closer to Georgetown, the River, or in Arlington. Chinatown did not feel like a safe neighborhood. Unless you’re coming to DC for a Capitals/Wizards game, I would personally avoid Chinatown. (FYI - Hotel is right next to arena so if you’re going to a game for a night I would choose this hotel)

I booked a queen and got a double room. If I wanted that room I would have saved the money and booked it with my reward points. Queen room wasn’t offered with my reward points.

My first stay was as advertised. The front desk was warm and welcoming. My room was super clean and just what I needed for my visit. I really appreciated the extra security of my key card required to use the elevator. The proximity to museums and restaurants was perfect!! One more thing- since I was on a road trip, having access to a nearby parking garage made my stay simpler in getting in and out of DC.

The lack of a refrigerator sucks, but you can work out that by pulling up the AC filter abit and placing your dribks on top of the vents. So the AC cools the drinks

Very good stay, the bar was the best. The staff were very friendly

Great place tp stay for a bar crawl or a game at Capitol one arena

Coffee in the morning was $5 a cup in their restaurant, with breakfast being $16 for an omelet. The coffee shop next door opens at 11 am. The hotel does offer free coffee service from 5 - 6:30 AM. (!!) Also, the street is so noisy that the hotel provides ear plugs in the room. I was awoken at 3AM by some screaming group of women out on the street. Cops everywhere both nights, which I suppose is a good thing given the denizens all over the street. A+ to the staff for positive attitude, friendliness, and condition of the place. D for location and amenities.

If you need a place to stay in DC and want to be within good distance of everything, this is the place to stay. Friendly staff, cafe, roof top bar, plus a gym in the basement. Being a mirco hotel doesn't change anything due to the fact you'll most likely be sight seeing anyways. Also there is endless options for amazing food literally on the same block. Walgreens just a few doors down for extra necessities. Just a block away from Capital One Arena for your games or concerts. 10 out of 10 highly recommend, because I'll definitely be staying here again for my next trip to DC

Hotel was terrific, community outside was a significant issue, a crime upon arrival and multiple police necessary events around the corner was a bit disturbing

I absolutely love this place! The rooms are small, but the bar is the highlight. It’s in a great location, just a short walk from the Washington Mall.

Staff

Location to all the museums( within walking distance), room was clean and comfortable. I loved the food choices from within (Crimson bar) to the local Chinese cuisine food places. The Staff was friendly and accommodating.

Great place. Highly recommend

Clean room. Super friendly staff. Hotel bar was amazing!

Great location . Clean room friendly service .

Small rooms with no microwave or fridge but everything was clean and adequate for basic accommodation if you just need a bed and a shower. Service good.

The staff were very courteous and helpful.

fun hotel

A great place to stay! the resturant was famtastic, and the neighborhood was very safe. Close to everthing.

A fun stylish hotel with a very friendly staff. Rooms were a little small but my girlfriend and I were still comfortable. The hotel is surrounded by excellent restaurants and the capitol arena is a five minute walk away. I would certainly visit again next time I'm in DC.

Amazing

Staff was good but the walls are definitely too thin

Everthing exceeded my expectations. All of the staff I interacted with were grear. I would definitely stay here again!

Staff was nice, and offered luggage storage before and after check out.

I think I'm done with super small rooms. The staff was great thou

Clean room

They are not kidding about cozy rooms! I couldn't open my suitcase in mine. This is a great value for the location. The rooms don't have fridges, which is fine because you're surrounded by great restaurants in Chinatown. It's perfect for a solo work trip. I wouldn't suggest bringing small kids, though.

Perfect cozy room in a convenient downtown DC location. Staff was very friendly and texted several times to ask if I needed anything.

Great room excellent service

The staff are lovely and cannot fault them, the room was the smallest room on our journey, it was a boutique hotel and I’ve stayed in a boutique hotel before and you do not getting coffee/tea facilities in these hotels, they have hangar pegs for coats etc and pegs for hanging your haversack etc on. The bathroom was good and the hotel is good for walking around to museums, White House and the metro is 2 minutes away and union station half hour away for trains. There is loads of restaurants, coffee shops in the area. The hotel is on a busy street so if your a light sleeper I wouldn’t recommend but the hotel does supply ear plugs.

Staff was lovely. Room tiny but they warned me and said it is a microtel, which was ok with me. It seemed very European actually. Very clean. No coffeemaker, but they brought me a tea kettle to heat water, whichfit the bill!! Wonderful ecperience and right across st. From chinatown metro which was a plus!!

Everything was ok. Thank you!

Perfect in every way

Would definitely recommend! Room was very clean, staff was very nice and helpful, location was great (in the heart of restaurants, etc. and close to the Capitol, Smithsonian, etc.), plenty of space for a smaller style room. Great value for a really wonderful stay!

Great spot to sleep hard if you're traveling by yourself or with another person. Very simple, and great cocktail bar downstairs.

Extra clean room. The fastest check in!

Cozy room, great price

Clean room, late night shift staff nice and accommodating.

Excelente

Room was small but clean/immaculate. good maid service and friendly staff. excellent location

This room was so efficient and well equipped for our needs. The bed sheets were clean and fresh. Beds and pillowed were comfortable and very nice. The shower got nice and hot and the towels were fresh and just wonderful. The staff was nice and inviting as well. Will definitely stay again while in DC.

Excellent staff and the room met my needs for the trip. It was clean and well maintained. The location was central to everything I needed or wanted to do. No complaints. Happy with my stay at Motto Hotel.

Great staff clean rooms

Hotel was clean, safe, and in a great location. I love the cafe at the back, the bar in the front, and restaurant below! Perfect for chilling.

Easy access hotel. Clean and nice.

Small room (which I knew when I booked it), but otherwise great. Good for a solo traveler.

Very clean and friendly!

Clean room and nice staff. I would stay here again!

Clean room, great location, especially for the price. I didn’t hear any street noise (I was on an upper floor though) or neighboring room noise so was a peaceful experience. Room is small but ideal for a solo traveler like me. Cool views from the window and I loved the Exorcist stairs art in the room. The gentleman working the front desk overnight shift from the 20th to 21st was very friendly and helpful.

Room very spotless and comfortable. Very small rooms with no extra space but good location for our needs.

The hotel bar is amazing. The rooms are extremely small. The toilet is about 5 feet from the bed.

Staff very friendly and helpful

Clean, comfortable room with great location and vibe

The room was very clean and the bed and linens were very comfortable. It was smaller than your standard hotel room but was designed to be very efficient. The room had all the amnities that you needed.

Clean as always . Nice at check in as always

Good

All good

Nice hotel and room was clean. The room itself was very small, but just fine for a one night stay.

Very convenient to places

The room was immaculate and comfortable in a perfect location with exceptional service.

Good

The front desk associate welcomed us warmly and explained the key card usage perfectly. Check in was perfect, the room was clean and comfortable, and the hotel felt safe. We will definitely book again in the future!

Good room and great service. Semi stocked gym as well

Room is a bit small but everything else was great!

Great all around… very clean room, staff was very friendly and nice.

Cons: no access to microwave, wasn’t able to stream more tv apps

very good place

Room was very nice & clean, a little small, but it got the job done. Very close to the arena & convenient

Nice rooms although small very comfortable and nicely done. Service was impecable.

I lost my smart watch in the room and my smart phone showed the last location is in the hotel, but when I made a report after I checked out, they replied me that they could not find it. Even though, they kept saying I could updated my report, which I did but unfortunately the system could not allow me to write more words. I am very disappointed with the way they deal with lost item issue. Certainly, I will not go back to the hotel again.

Clean, modern hotel and rooms. Staff was very friendly and professional. Location was easily walkable to top sights in DC.

Clean, cheap and great location! The bed was very comfy!

Upon arrival at this hotel, I was disappointed to find out that it was a Microtel—all the rooms had been condensed into tiny versions of hotel rooms without proper appliances or utilities for me and my guest to share during our stay. Online, this hotel was advertised as spacious and well enjoyed by previous guests, so this was quite a disappointment; realizing we’d have to suffer through a barely walkable room for the next four nights of our stay. It was also advertised online that the breakfast was provided by the hotel and was free, which was untrue. The attendees at the front desk also were not of much assistance when I expressed these concerns to them.

- While this hotel is in a great location for attending any event at the Capital One Arena, what is not clearly stated is that this is a 'microtel- micro+hotel. This wasn't listed anywhere on Hotels.com and is hard to find on the actual Hilton website as well where they label the rooms as 'cleverly compact'. All non handicap accessible rooms are approximately 150 sq ft. We booked a queen bed room and there was barely any space to move around. I can't believe no other review has mentioned the incredibly small sizes. The bathrooms too are very compact with the shower spraying water everywhere including the floor. Our room was situated at the back of the hotel where there was construction beginning at 4am on the building next door making it impossible to sleep. This negative review has nothing to do with the staff members at the hotel who were all superbly friendly and helpful. Pros: Good location for Capital One Arena events - but a lot of homeless people around the hotel doors Friendly staff Cons: TINY room sizes Constant construction in the area with thin room walls

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The staff was courteous

The bars were not open and we did not eat at the hotel. We have stayed at Motto DC before and like the location. The staff was very friendly the room met our needs and was clean

The room is small but really nice! Staff is very friendly and attentive. H Street is a little noisy but the supply you with a noise machine and earplugs -- I only needed the noise machine to sleep soundly through the night. I would absolutely stay here again.

Yes the room was very much appreciated?? But the hotel over charge my card and never received my deposit back of $500

Welcoming staff

The hotel really is the best bang for your buck. Location is in china town and has excellent food selections. They also have one of the cutest front desk clerks I’ve ever met in DC. Will definitely book here again in the future!

Checking in very smooth but found a small piece of trash next to the desk

Here is no kitchen and I didn’t eat at the hotel. Clean, great location, Nice finishes and the perfect size and price for a solo traveler. I would definitely stay and recommend this hotel.

Small room but perfectly clean and comfortable. Perfect location for arena with metro stop over the street.

Good clean room but small.

Excellent

Easy check in and check out. The room was clean and comfortable!

Breakfast was very good

Rooms are small but nice. Alot of noise around due to construction.

Clean , friendly

Staff were lovely, didn’t know about the micro rooms

Great location, friendly staff, clean rooms

Great room

Staying here again!

Also, in the bathroom, they hung the towels on the handicap rails right next to the toilet.... not really a sanitary practice. The room and hotel were otherwise clean. The staff was very nice, as well.

Fun

The staff was friendly and flexible enough to cater our request.

Thank you all.

room was to small

Cleanliness..wonderful friendly staff…location!

Excellent location for event at Capital One Arena (steps away from Metro yellow line). Friendly staff, clean innovative room and great price.

Rooms were clean and first time staying there. Convenient location. Much smaller rooms than expected like a cruise ship size room

Nice room, nice staff, nice area!

I was very happy with this stay. The location waa perfect for a trip into town to see a concert at the capital one arena. Roo. Was confortable and had everything we needed. Temperatures stayed comfortable.

Room was pristine and check-in a breeze.

While I was entering the buildingRyan, the person that had was working the front desk,

Awesome stay! It was perfect since I was out most of the time. Room was refreshed every day and staff was really nice!

Only suggestion is that the housekeeping staff should be a bit quieter. It was tough to sleep in due to slamming doors and loud speaking. Maybe it’s the fault of the thin walls and not the staff but something to consider.

Thanks we loved our stay!

The room was clean and staff were attentive. The room that I stayed in was next to where they were doing construction and I asked to move to another room and they would have accomodated me earlier in the day when there was rooms and cleaning staff avaliable but were unable to at the time that I showed up. I did not sleep well and was woken up early in the morning during my entire stay from the outside noises of construction, garabage collecting and the inside noise from doors being slammed shut. I also was disappointed when I went down stairs to relax on Thursday evening and the host stopped me from entering telling me that there was a private event and I was only able to hang out on the lounge sofa in the front of building and the bar that was already packed. The hotel should have notified the guests that there was going to be a private event and certain areas would be blocked off for the evening for hotel guest.

Staff is very friendly in the room was very clean plus it was located a really fun area about the stuff to do!

Great stay

Good

Great location

Well maintained hotel (about seven years old) with micro-sized rooms: the bathrooms are full sized, but the living areas are tight. The restaurant is open until 3:00 PM, which is very handy: the food and service were excellent; ditto for the bars. A great value for singles who value efficiency and hip design, and for couples who like being cozy.

The service was excellent. The room was clean.

Rooms are very small and also if you get a room facing street side, it is going to be very noisy. But rooms are clean and they serviced it every day. Staff were very helpful.

They also had an employee event during our stay, so our room was never cleaned while we were out. It wasn’t a huge deal, but it would’ve been nice to be informed about these things ahead of time so we could plan around them. Overall, we still love the hotel, but this stay fell short of what we’ve experienced before.

The rooms were small but besides that loved how everything was within walking distance! So many restaurants nearby. The German market was down the street which was great! And the Capital one arena as well! Definitely recommend. Also, LOVED that they had a bar down stairs that closes late on the weekends!

Staff was plesant upon arrival and at checkout. Motto is a micro hotel so the room was small, but it was clean and overall a nice room. Would stay there again.

Overall , nice place to do an overnight for a quick trip. Room is NYC small , but this was a solo trip so it did not bother me at all. It had all the necessities to make my stay comfortable . The front desk staff was friendly and helpful , and my room was clean. The hotel is on a very busy street so there is a lot of noise . The room had a white noise to help drown it out , so that was nice . Overall , I would stay here again for an overnighter.

The room was very clean and quiet. It was exactly what we needed for the one night to attend the Wizards game. It was right across the street from the Capital one arena. I highly recommend especially if you just need a place to shower and sleep.

Tiny rooms but clean and worth the price

Room was spotless and comfortable. Check-in staff was nice and courteous. Had a great conversation with bartender Freddy, gave us wonderful local recommendations.

staff was very nice

The room was spotless. Had enough bath towels, wash clothes, and toilet paper. The body wash and hand lotion was great. The scent was not overbearing. The room temperature was very comfortable. Staff were very polite and helpful.

Clean, efficient room. Very helpful staff. Convenient, fun location.

A clean room and comfortable bed,

Sheets were dirty. Staff was nice. Door was left open when I returned the next day, glad I took all of my things with me since it smelled like an electrical fire.

Great location and a fantastic hotel.

Very clean

Great location and super kind staff! I highly recommend.

Everything was great! For the price I paid, the room was fantastic

The room was small but had everything I needed. The front desk staff was very helpful and communicative. Despite being central to everything, I couldn't hear much outside noise from my room. If you are arriving by car, finding a place to idle while you unload your bags can be a challenge. The parking situation is a bit challenging if you are trying to leave before regular business hours, since you need an employee to accept your ticket as you leave to get the hotel's discount. Otherwise, it was a great stay!

Cleanliness, amenities, and room size well worth the price.

I did not know that this was a Microtel property. The room was too tiny. Also, "breakfast available" is too ambiguous of a description. Breakfast was not free, and it was not available. The coffee shop had bagels. That is NOT breakfast. I believe that there was a restaurant nearby (perhaps across the street).

Beautiful, clean and friendly staff! Not so great area though.

The check in employees were wonderful but the check out employees were rude.

This is a micro hotel located at Chinatown across the metro station with a cool rooftop bar and restaurant. It has a pretty cool design and everyday trendy vibe. The room is small as expected from a micro hotel. It is neat and clean and the bed is comfy. The staff is courteous and nice. The noise level from the street was loud from night till dawn because of a nearby night club and people on the streets. The noise cancellation sound device helped me to sleep through the night. So, you may want to ask for a room that does not face the street.

Hotel was very clean and comfy! We loved all the provided body products too! Staff was so very nice and helpful too! We will definitely stay here again!

Room was clean and cozy, staff very friendly.

Staff is amazing and the rooms and hotel are sparkling clean!

The staff throughout, without exception, were incredible. A++ customer service and so friendly and helpful. Perfect for a quick trip to DC

Staff was really welcoming and friendly! This hotel is in a great location that is walking distance to restaurants and museums. The room was nice. It is small, but was perfect for our one night stay.

Room was clean and had everything I needed. Cleaning staff was great. Fully recommend.

Quick stay overnight. This boutique hotel provided everything we needed. Location was great. Parking close by. Bar and breakfast available in the lobby. The room is small but we didn't need anything more. Front desk staff very welcoming.

Micro hotel, so tiny room but clean, modern and nice. I love having this value option, worked perfect for a couple of nights with a friend. Excellent location across from metro station and walkable to most major turisty points.

I enjoy this property It’s in a convenient location. The staff is friendly and helpful

great staff, room was clean

Breakfast isnt free. Staff is all around good and the restaurant dining and Breakfast is very good.

Did not have breakfast

Room was clean/ staff very friendly/walking distance to venue

Perfect. Great location

The staff were kind and helpful. The rooms were very clean and the bed was very comfortable! I will definitely book here again.

Clean room, nice staff, great location

Loved my stay. Great location. Super cute room. Food all over. Will most definitely stay again.

Clean room and easy check in and check out

Other than that, nice staff, clean space!

Rooms are small and extras limited but staff was good about communicating that upon checking in and hotel is very nice and clean. Staff great. We loved it for its proximity to Capital One arena and metro. I’d recommend it!

Conveniently located. I was on the 9th floor facing the street and it was relatively quiet. Rooms are small, it is a micro-hotel. Good value for a night in town.

Good stay.

Loved this hotel. Everything was great. Definitely would stay here again.

Clean room, friendly staff, location, and nice restaurant

Nice modern hotel with good amenities. Just be aware that the rooms are super small!!

150 square feet - this is a bed and a bathroom. Very tight. If you just need a place to sleep, this works fine. If you use a room to relax, spread out or if you're a couple - this will be really uncomfortable. Nice bar on the roof with a great view. Staff is efficient, not exuberant.

Absolutely perfect location! We was able to walk to everything we wanted to see. The whisky bar downstairs has an incredible vibe and the rooftop bar is clutch for great views and watching the sun set! Would 100% stay again.

Small room but comfortable with everything needed. Good value for the price.

The rooms are comfortable, functional and clean. Not large but they have everything I need. The location was good for the business meetings I had and there is a good bar/restaurant attached.

Interactions with staff were pleasant and they were very helpful with my minor lighting issue.

Booked a room with a city view but ended up on the 4th floor with a blocked view. Room was very intimate and cozy. Great for a single night stay as a couple. Location was great. Very walkable.

I liked clean rooms but I did not like fragrance in the room because I am allergic to odors and had to take my meds for allergies.

We attended an event at the Capital One Arena and were able to walk less than one block to the event. The Gallery Place Metro Station is literally right across the street. Walgreens is located just a few steps from the hotel for any needs you may have. All staff were very pleasant and accommodating to our every needs. Great destination hotel. We will definitely book again for any DC visits.

the place was nice. the rooms are small, yes. but it's inexpensive and clean. television, internet, it's basic and well worth the cost.

The hotel is a nice place for one person or a couple. The only problem for me was that there was no microwave in rooms

Nothing everything was amazing

Amazing

Perfect for a solo traveler or couple. Room was clean & efficient. Hotel was secure & required room key for front entry & elevator access. Conveniently located across the street from metro station.

Awesome stay

Very nice gym

The rooms are quite small but feature an excellent layout. They are ideal for young people.e ideal for young people.

Perfect for the quick business trip. Great location, clean rooms and friendly staff!

Nice location.

Although the rooms were quite small and no refridge, the bed, pillows, AC, towels and cleanliness all very good. Desk clerks were very helpful and completely open to me extended my check out.

it was a short walk from the train station. and a short walk to the nearby venues that i was in town to visit. and while not as spacious as the big name hotels, it was big enough to not feel cramped. so all in all, things were good.

Staff didnt clean our room. Bit of a struggle gettkng it done. Room is teeny tiny

The front desk staff was awesome. Very helpful. We liked the restaurant downstairs too.

Kind staff

Perfect for a short stay.

The room was sooo tiny. BUT, the restaurants on the property were excellent.

Loved the staff, they were so friendly and location was great across from the metro but the rooms are quite small, suitcases under the bed as no where to put them and wardrobe limited, no fridge or coffee facilities but we got but with glasses of ice from the bar, I would stay here again but just letting you know it is a small room, roof top bar was lovely but paid $29 for a beer and a wine so is expensive, ate in cafe for breakfast and it was lovely and guatuiy is included

Loved how it is conveniently located near metro with dining options around the area. Room was in the smaller side but was very clean. Some things we did not like was not having a small fridge and the max volume of the tv was somehow still very quiet. Overall we liked our stay and would stay again next time we are in DC.

The rooms are micro BUT, they used very inch thoughtfully.

Great location and great service

The room was good for my short stay but I wouldn’t pick for a long stay because the rooms are small

Plenty of restaurants around and just down the street from the metro station, staff were nice and helpful, for the price this is probably one of the best hotels I’ve stayed at in Washington

Very clean room, although it’s compact, great value for short stays. Staff are very responsive. Very close to Chinatown restaurants and coffee places, and subway stations.

Staff was very friendly and helpful. They even let us check in early!

Perfect spot to stay, in an excellent location. I'll be back!

The room was compact but very clean and comfortable. I really liked that it is across the street from a metro station. Lack of a complimentary breakfast in the morning was a downer.

Excellent location!

Well disclosed that rooms are small, but they are super efficient and confortable. Lobby is fantastic, gym is outstanding considering that space is a premium. Staff excellent and accomodating. Hard to imagine better access to transport (Metro across street + bus stop on corner), or to restaurants *literally 100's that are walkable*

Friendly staff, quick check in and out. Room was comfortable and clean.

Just six short months in DC the environment feels safer due to the US National Guard deployment, especially heavy at night and weekends. No homeless encampments but a few sidewalk sleeepers that were ignored by local PD, sad. Overall DC has a safer environment than just 6 months ago, I guess all it took to turn DC around was a new administration, simple.

Decent restaurants and pharmacy close by. AC as fine in the room.

Very convenient location, checked in promptly. Rooms are quite small and spartan but we only needed a place to sleep.

Small clean rooms with convenient bathroom and lobby

What I didn’t like:1.Room is supper supper small,distance between toilet (actually toilet seat) and bed not even step(not good!) and last thing It was a first time when room didn’t have coffee machine ,surprise.

The Motto by Hilton is an excellent affordable option for a business hotel in downtown DC. Hotel rooms in DC can be outrageously expensive - and this is not the case at the Motto. That said, Motto describes itself as a micro-hotel. The rooms are small (sized more like London hotel rooms) and the in-room amenities (like a refrigerator) are sometimes missing. The Motto is very well maintained, everything works, the staff is very helpful, bed was comfortable, internet is free. Other than the small rooms, there is everything to recommend the Motto. There are two restaurants/bars on site - on the first floor and top floor (with outdoor veranda). I did not try either but looking at menus and the number of people at either, they seem to be good options. The Motto is conveniently located across the street from the Gallery Place Metro Station, there is a convenience store/pharmacy a few doors away and a huge number of restaurants/fast food within walking distance. A possible downside is lack of running/jogging opportunities, as running on the streets is painful but this would be true for any downtown DC hotel. The best option is to head south to the National Mall which is 0.7 miles away.

A lot of shops nearby, location was convenient, and rooms were really clean with all the amenities you would need.

Friendly, welcoming, modern and extremely comfortable. Staff was warm and helpful during check-in. Nice sized room with all the conveniences.Even a night light in the bathroom.

Love the staff—super friendly and helpful. The space is clean, minimalist, and still feels spacious. I also really appreciate how convenient everything is!

Clean, good location

This hotel is super cute. Has a rooftop, gym restaurant and bar in the middle of Chinatown. Train station is across the street along with buses. 20min walk to memorials and downtown. It is tidy and minimalistic but was cute for our two day stay. Wish the shower head was bigger but that is about it. I’d recommend!

Great location, friendly staff. Excellent micro hotel.

Very clean, wonderful staff and great bartenders!!!!!! Enjoyed every minute!

It was so noisy at night that I could hardly sleep. People were screaming and talking loudly outside, which made it difficult to rest. The hotel itself was good overall, although the rooms were very small and a bit cramped. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the place was kept very clean. The location was convenient, with shops and restaurants nearby, but the noise from the street was definitely a downside.

The location was convienent for walking to the National Mall and seeing all the museums and monuments.

Clean but small rooms, construction going on next door and loud pedestrians easily heard from the hotel room. No view.

Central location. NO ice available

We had a great stay! The dinning options in the hotel were much better than expected.

A beautiful hotel and will be staying again.

Very clean and in good location for sightseeing. Did not realize how very small the room was going to be.

Excellent customer service.

Property was clean, didn’t like the idea it was a micro hotel, the area wasn’t so clean. Homeless people. Think on the website it should state somewhere that it is a micro hotel, we had 4 people and had yo get another room

Room, while small was clean and the staff was great. The neighborhood isn't the greatest though

Tiny isn't a strong enough word to describe it. The parking is a pain. Both are likely DC things I guess. The staff was friendly. Rooms were clean. Just ridiculously small.

clean and great customer service and friendly

Very close to Chinatown. Lots of good restaurants.

Clean and convient. Perfect for solo travel.

nice

Room size too small

Convenient from monuments to Capitol

Great mini hotel for a short stay.

This hotel is a great spot, the area is great to go walking to museums, stores and restaurants.

Super nice rooms.

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The room is small but very clean. It is accessible to national mall and metro is across the street. Great variety of food options,

This is our go to every time we come to DC. The staff is so friendly, the rooftop bar is a little gem, and the rooms utilize the small space. This is where I tell everyone to stay!

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I liked it

Nice, clean, quiet. No parking have to walk a block.

very small room lots of noise outside very limited dining

Great Hotel!

I had to cancel my booking several hours after making it, unfortunately, for a family emergency. They wouldn’t let me cancel the room or get a refund.

Very nice

Micro hotel with comfort! I really enjoyed the intimacy, the bar downstairs was sharp! I will be back!

It was very small

Micro hotel so small space but convenient location downtown. Staff is nice and hotel is clean.

Great location in Chinatown.

Excellent place. The room was small but had optimum usage of space. Only one issue was that coffee is not available on the ground-floor restaurant after 3 PM and as there is no electric kettle in the room, you have to go out for coffee after 3 PM. Except this, everything was great.

Area was convenient and walkable. 10 mins from the natural portrait gallery and 20 - 25 mins from the national mall.

Like everything, will come again..

Nice bathroom and room service

The parking was not easy to find on the website. But is located around the corner from the hotel. The hotel itself was fine. The room was small, but clean and had everything one really needed.

Very neat and orderly hotel. Front staff was very friendly. Rooms are very comfortable but be aware these are micro rooms. Good for a couple mainly. Not for families.

The music from the bar was very loud and I couldn’t sleep until midnight.

Would definitely return & recommend!

We had a one night stay. It's conveniently located across the street from the Green Line Gallery Place stop which was perfect for us. The hotel is very modern and very clean. The staff was very friendly. We didn't realize that this was a different type of Hilton. The rooms are very small! Just big enough for a full bed (we didn't think it was a queen) you can touch the bathroom door while lying in bed. If you're not going to spend much time in the room, this is perfect. Bare amenities...no coffee pot/fridge/microwave. That's why the price seemed so good. I wouldn't want to spend more than a day or two there. For a longer stay I'd prefer I larger, full amenities option.

Very safe hotel, right across the street from the metro

Very noisy at night

The location across the street from the subway station was excellent. The room had all the essentials, but it seemed a little lacking in terms of decor and efficiency of storage space. I’ve been in nicer microhotels. But, the fitness room was large and well equipped, availability of water stations throughout was great, the rooftop bar offered great views, and the ground floor restaurant offered good, reasonably priced food. The neighborhood is a little rough, but it is well patrolled by police.

Staff is very friendly and the Rooftop Bar is great.

A convenient room for the price! Cozy and I love the compact nature of this place!

Parking was a bit confusing and further away, then we had to roll our suitcases on cobblestone lol. The name does not identify the hotel as a micro hotel so that was a bit of a surprise when we got there to seen the tiny room!

They need better comfortors

Wonderful stay all the way around.

Easy access to metro- safe walking area- nice bar an first floor- quiet room despite next to elevator- plenty of room to move around despite micro hotel- would definitely book again

This was a great place to stay and I will be back

Rooms could be a bit bigger

Nice, good (well, OK) rates. On checkin I was informed that "this is a micro hotel" which means that the room was tiny. Tiny like no drawers, nowhere to put an open suitcase for unpacking, the micro-desk's chair didn't have room to pull back enough to get into the chair.

The style of the room was great for people who want to sleep separately. The hotel itself had great asthetics

loved staying at this property! first time staying at a Motto branch and would recommend it! i saw how some previous guest had problems with their reservation not transferring to the hotel because they booked through expedia, i was a bit scared but called the hotel a day prior to my reservation and they assured me i was good to go. location is near so many great places and close by to the parks

Great value and comfortable. It was within walking distance of most areas of central Washington including museums and the capital.

I stayed there for the bar exam. It’s across the street from the Metro Chinatown/Gallery Place stop and 2 blocks from the Washington Convention Center, which made it super convenient. It was surprisingly quiet in the room, which allowed me a good night’s sleep both days. Bed was comfortable. As a microtel, room is only as big as a college dorm room, which was sufficient for my needs. Staff are all super friendly and really try to make your stay enjoyable. They kept stuff I bought in the fridge for me, so not having a fridge in the room wasn’t a big deal. I’m very picky about where I stay and don’t usually do reviews, but felt inspired to write this one because it is really a gem of a find.

Classy easy going hotel

When I checked in, the hotel told me Expedia hadn’t reserved my room. Expedia said it was the hotel’s fault for not booking it, and now there’s no room for me! … I’m traveling with my three-year-old, and we ended up going from a queen bed to bunk beds. Someone owes me an explanation… I’m never booking through Expedia again! Absolutely terrible!

Unique place. I’ll come back :)

Loved it from check in to check out was wonderful

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Always stay here when in DC

Very small room but clean. The area is very convenient in terms of good food and cross the street from the metro station.

Location

Always stay here when in DC. Great rates, great location, great staff.

Rooms are super small, but that’s part of the hotel style. I would seek out another Motto hotel for my next business trip.

Staff was so polite and accommodating. Very clean room. Easy access to dining options in walking distance. Nice roof top bar too. Parking was a little tricky, but we aren’t used to parking in big cities.

A no frills stay in a great location. If you're looking for a place to sleep but are really not using the room for anything but for that... this is the place. The twin matress was extremely comfortable. I'm sure there are other options at the establishment, but it served my purpose extremely well. Staff were professional and always helpful. Oh... and history is right across the street.

Parking is not convenient. Guests have to figure out and find a link for parking sign-up. All process takes about 30 min. And QR code at parking garage also tricky.