Citizenm Washington DC Capitol
At a glance: 4-star · Since 2025 · 252 rooms
Near: United States Botanic Garden · 9 min walk
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Start at the hotel's own canteenM, a 24/7 bar-restaurant, and Sushi by Bou, a rooftop bar with sushi and city views. For nearby bites, Starbucks is a 3-minute walk, and McDonald's and Rice Bar are each about 5 minutes away. The Wharf area, a short walk, has options like Pink Tiger on the Wharf and La Vie. You can also try Makers Union or Toastique, both about 4 minutes from the hotel.
The hotel sits in Southwest DC, right by L'Enfant Plaza, with the National Mall a short walk away. The United States Botanic Garden is a 9-minute walk, and the Smithsonian museums are 13 to 16 minutes on foot. The Washington Monument and Thomas Jefferson Memorial are each a 19-minute walk. The area is a mix of government buildings and green space, with the National Mall as your backyard. For a quick bite, Starbucks is a 3-minute walk and McDonald's is 5 minutes away. The hotel's own canteenM and Sushi by Bou are also right there.
From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), the hotel is about 7 miles away. You can take a taxi or ride-hailing service directly to 550 School St SW, which takes roughly 11 to 13 minutes. Alternatively, the L'Enfant Plaza Underground Station is just a short walk from the hotel, so you can take the Metro from the airport to that station. From Washington Union Station, the main train station, you can also take the Metro to L'Enfant Plaza or use a taxi for about a 10-minute drive. The hotel does not offer a shuttle, so plan for a taxi, ride-hailing, or Metro trip.
For an evening out, start at the hotel's own rooftop bar, Sushi by Bou, for cocktails and skyline views, or grab a bite at canteenM, which is open around the clock. The National Mall is a 19-minute walk away, where the illuminated Washington Monument and Thomas Jefferson Memorial are worth a stroll. The United States Botanic Garden is a 9-minute walk, and the Smithsonian museums are within a 13 to 16-minute walk, though their evening hours vary. L'Enfant Plaza Underground Station is nearby for quick trips to other parts of the city.
Yes, CitizenM Washington DC Capitol is an excellent base for exploring Washington. You can walk to the United States Botanic Garden in 9 minutes, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in 13 minutes, and the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in 16 minutes. The Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, and National Mall are each a 19-minute walk away. The White House Visitor Center is a 21-minute stroll. For the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, which is 2.2 km away, you can take the metro from L'Enfant Plaza station, right outside the hotel. With so many sights within walking distance, you can easily explore the city on foot.
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