What's Southwest Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Southwest, especially its shops and monuments. Travelers like this walkable neighborhood for its museums. Top attractions include Smithsonian Institution. There's plenty more to see, including Fort Lesley J McNair and Audi Field.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Southwest?
We have 56 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' top places to stay in Southwest:
Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf
Luxury hotel with 2 bars, spa- Free WiFi • Restaurant • Outdoor pool • Spa tub • Central location
Salamander Washington DC
Riverfront hotel with spa, indoor pool- Free WiFi • Restaurant • Health club • Terrace • Walkable location
InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf, an IHG Hotel
Luxury hotel with 3 bars, spa- Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • Restaurant • Outdoor pool • Walkable location
Canopy by Hilton Washington DC The Wharf
Hotel with 2 restaurants, bar- Free WiFi • Fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Cafe • Walkable location
Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Outdoor pool • 24-hour fitness center • Walkable location
How to Get to Southwest
Flying to:
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Southwest
- College Park, MD (CGS), 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Southwest
- Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton), 20.9 mi (33.6 km) from Southwest
Getting to Southwest on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Waterfront Station
- L'Enfant Plaza Station
- Federal Center Station
Things to See and Do in and around Southwest
What to See in Southwest
- National Defense University
- Audi Field
- Hains Point
- Jefferson Memorial
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Things to Do in Southwest
- Smithsonian Institution
- Arena Stage
- The Anthem
- L'Enfant Plaza
- International Spy Museum