In the heart of the city, Gateway Hotel offers modern comforts and amenities like laundry facilities. With a restaurant on site, grab a snack at the deli or unwind with coffee/tea in the lobby while staying connected with in-room WiFi.
Union Station Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
Smithsonian Institution - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
National Mall - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
Howard University - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
Getting around
College Park, MD (CGS) - 20 min drive
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 24 min drive
Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 25 min drive
Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark) - 39 min drive
Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI) - 39 min drive
Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 47 min drive
New Carrollton Station - 8 min drive
Lanham Seabrook Station - 13 min drive
Washington Union Station - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Echostage - 5 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Vera - 19 min walk
Checkers - 3 min walk
Ivy City Smokehouse Market & Tavern - 19 min walk
About this property
Gateway Hotel
At Gateway Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Union Station Shopping Center and Smithsonian Institution. Also, Walter E. Washington Convention Center and National Mall are within a short drive.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
190 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
WiFi in public areas*
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Parking
Uncovered onsite self parking (USD 10 per stay)
Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Free local calls
Electrical adapters/chargers
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in
Optional extras
WiFi is available in public areas for USD 0 per stay (rates may vary)
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs USD 10 per stay
RV/bus/truck parking is available for an extra charge
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Property Registration Number 39404206
Also known as
Gateway Hotel Hotel
Gateway Hotel Washington
Gateway Hotel Hotel Washington
Frequently asked questions
Does Gateway Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Gateway Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Gateway Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Gateway Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 10 per stay. RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gateway Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Gateway Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but MGM National Harbor Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Gateway Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Gateway Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Gateway Hotel like?
Gateway Hotel is in Northeast, a short 1-minute walk from U.S. National Arboretum.
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Reviews
6.8
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
6.2/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
Apr 16, 2025
DC Trip
Fair good for the price. Not fancy but we have to transfer rooms 2x due broken shower and the other room emits sewage smell. Finally got a decent room and stayed for the rest of the days. Service is quick and commendable. Nice location with Dunkin Donuts on the side and Checker Burger place. Best thing is, the hotel is pretty much close to the National Mall and close to the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception.
Luz
Luz, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Apr 13, 2025
Sonia
Sonia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Apr 9, 2025
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Apr 8, 2025
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 8, 2025
Staff was friendly. Rooms were clean but not in great condition. Headboard was cracked, walls were scuffed and cracked. Bathroom was clean. We did have a stained towel we exchanged. You get what you pay for and
Wendy
Wendy, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 8, 2025
Anand
Anand, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Apr 7, 2025
The only thing I can say about this hotel, The king bed I had was acceptable. Comfortable sleeping. However, The walls, bathroom, floors are dirty, the drapes are filthy. The whole place needs to be remodeled. BUT if you book through a 3rd party and your finances are limited, then it's passable. I paid 97 plus 10 to park per day. I you book through the hotel it's 125 plus 10 to park. You can't touch a hotel room close to the city for this price. Hold your nose and don't spend any time here. Just sleep and go visiting or whatever. There is Dunkin Doughnuts on site that sell sandwiches which are pretty good plus they also sell gas and snacks and ice. I did not see any bugs but the bathroom has severe caulking everywhere. The staff is so so, however the chair in my room was dilapidated and they did change it out with the one next door. Good Luck.
douglas
douglas, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2025
Good value and clean.
Really good hotel for the price. Clean room and bathroom. Not far from DC. Would stay again.
Verified traveller
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Apr 1, 2025
What a fiasco!
I knew that I was getting a budget hotel, but wasn't prepared for what I fiasco it was. When we checked in the room keys didn't work. After the third attempt of getting new keys, we had to wait for the maintenance man to come open the door, which he couldn't. All this time we spent waiting made us late for our evening plans. Eventually they gave us another room, for which the keys didn't work either. The maintenance man let us in the room and went to get new key cars. In the mean time the front desk gave our new room to other guests, who ironically had working keys who just walked in to our room while we were half naked and proceeded to get enraged with us because we were in "their" room. The icing on the cake was the cockroach in the bath tub. From the turmoil in the reception area, we were not the only guests who were having problems. Stay somewhere else if you can.
Edwin
Edwin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Mar 31, 2025
Wilson
Wilson, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Mar 31, 2025
Walked in and the whole place reaked of smoke and was blasting music. No way I could spend the night there, so I left right away and booked at a different hotel.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Mar 27, 2025
David
David, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 17, 2025
Justin
Justin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2025
oscar
oscar, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2025
Great location staff very helpful, rooms clean and secure
Alan
Alan, 3-night family trip
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2/10 Poor
Jan 22, 2025
Absolutely terrible.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 21, 2025
Joe
Joe, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 21, 2025
Our stay was comfortable. There is a young lady that works mornings at your front desk, she is just lovely. That’s a keeper. Also your housekeep staff were all great.
Dominic
Dominic, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2025
Kevin
Kevin, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Jan 5, 2025
Amsale
Amsale, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Nov 3, 2024
I liked that I felt safe there. Well lit and guarded. I also liked being able to park at the room door and walk in. There was limited hot water though. Room was very clean and the internet and TV worked well. Room was noisy from traffic on Rt 50. McDonalds and Dunkin Donuts next door and a chinese restaurant at the hotel. Checkin was easy. $10 parking/night to pay for extra security which I didn't mind. Convenient to downtown, NOMA, Union Station
Stacia
Stacia, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 30, 2024
The gentleman at the front desk was rather rude at check-in. I had reserved a room weeks ahead and called the hotel to request connecting rooms, which is the main reason I chose this hotel.He said the hotel was full and no connecting rms available.I told him I had called to confirm, he said "hotel full, no connecting rms!''He then put us in two rms,my rm had a connecting door,just not to my people!!
You pay to Park and security was rude as well. The hot water took 30 mins to get hot . Phones in the rms didn't work, restaurant was closed.
sheila
sheila, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 28, 2024
Noah
Noah, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 20, 2024
Sorry nothing to add my flight from Colorado was delayed, I got to DC around 11pm, when I got to the hotel someone I sd canceled my room. Then i was told it was canceled on October 3rd. Which wasn't true. I found myself stranded in DC. Every decent hotel had zero available rooms. I ended up staying in a dump . And i just went early to the airport on thst Saturday after my event and waited 6 hours for my flight back to Washington State. It was a horrible experience. I don't know why my room was canceled. I certainly didn't request it
Zelda
Zelda, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 6, 2024
I can't really review this. There was nothing wrong with it and some things to recommend it, the Dunkin