Washington DC: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Washington DC side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget HighRoad Washington DC	Best Value Arlo Washington DC	Luxury The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill
Guest score	8.8/10	9.1/10	9.0/10
Reviews	1,119	1,575	1,831
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	Northwest	Northwest	Northwest
Reference price per night	€121	€216	€354
Guests like	Location: Close to many restaurants, bars, and public transport links in a vibrant neighborhood. Staff: Friendly, helpful team provide local recommendations and a warm welcome.	Location: Walkable to the Capitol, White House, and National Mall, with metro stations nearby. Staff: Friendly, polite, and helpful team who provide a warm welcome.	Location: Short walk to Union Station, Capitol Hill, and nearby museums. Staff: Friendly, professional team provide a warm welcome and helpful service.
Guests mention	Bathroom: Generally clean with ample shelf space, though water pressure is often low.	Value For Money: Reasonable base rates, but guests dislike the mandatory resort fees and service charges.	Value: High quality accommodation, though parking and resort fees are expensive.
Good for	ac	pool, pets, gym, ac	pets, gym, ac

Which one?

Choose HighRoad Washington DC if price matters most, Arlo Washington DC for the best balance of score and price, and The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.