Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

4.0 star property

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Lobby
2 King Beds Deluxe Pool View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
65-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix
1 King Deluxe Pool View | View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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480 L'Enfant Plaza, Washington, DC, 20024
  • Place, International Spy Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, National Mall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Anthem
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

1 King Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(74 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 King Beds Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(97 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

1 King Deluxe City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 King Beds Deluxe City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

1 King Deluxe Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 King Beds Deluxe Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

1 King 1 Bedroom Corner Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King 1 Bedroom Suite - Ambassador

  • City view
  • 128 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

1 King 1 Bedroom Presidential Suite River View

  • River view
  • 128 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

2 King Beds 1 Bedroom Corner Suite

  • City view
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

1 King Dlx- Mobility/Hearing Access W/Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Deluxe Hearing Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Jr Ste Mobility/Hearing Access w/Tub

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Junior Suite Hearing Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Kings Deluxe Hear/Mob Access w/Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

2 King Dlx Mobility/Hear Access w/RI-Shwr

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

2 Kings Deluxe Hearing Accessible

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

1 King 1 Bedroom Premium Corner Suite City View

  • City view
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 King 2 Bedroom Corner Suite City View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room with City View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room with Pool View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Guest Room, 2 King Beds

  • Sleeps 4

2 Kings Deluxe Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

2 King Beds Deluxe City View

  • Sleeps 4

2 King Beds Deluxe Pool View

  • Sleeps 4

One-Bedroom Corner King Suite With City View

  • Sleeps 2

2 King Beds 1 Bedroom Corner Suite

  • Sleeps 5

One-Bedroom Premium Corner Suite-City View With 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

One-Bedroom Ambassador King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

One Bedroom Presidential King Suite With River View

  • Sleeps 4

Junior King Suite-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room With 2 King Beds And Tub-Mobility Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

Hearing Accessible Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility/hearing Access King Junior Suite with Tub

  • Sleeps 2

2 King 2 Bedroom Corner Suite with City View

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Room With 2 King Beds, Roll-in Shower-Mobility And Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Room With Tub-Mobility And Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Washington

With a stay at Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf, you'll be centrally located in Washington, steps from International Spy Museum and within a 10-minute walk of The Anthem. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Washington Monument and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Museum of the Bible.

What's nearby

  • International Spy Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • National Mall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Anthem - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Museum of the Bible - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • L'Enfant Plaza Station - 6 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 13 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin’ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dōgon by Kwame Onwuachi - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cantina Bambina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Surfside - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, steps from International Spy Museum
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf offers 367 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 367 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and designer toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Stop by Washington DC for lunch, dinner, or brunch, where this restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Washington? This hotel has 30000 square feet (2787 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 15 meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11 AM.
Washington DC - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 65 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 22 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Café and Market Place
  • Washington DC

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 30,000 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - July 2021
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay films
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 5 to May 22:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 22.00 to 25.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 65 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel L'Enfant Plaza
L'Enfant Plaza
Hilton Washington DC National Mall Hotel
L'Enfant Plaza Hotel Washington
L'Enfant Plaza Washington
Hotel l Enfant Plaza
l Enfant Plaza Hotel
Lenfant Plaza Hotel
Hilton National Mall Hotel
Hilton National Mall
L'Enfant Plaza Hotel
Hilton Washington DC/ L'Enfant Plaza
Hilton Washington DC National Mall
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf Hotel
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf Washington
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf Hotel Washington

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 835 out of 1243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1243 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

leland, Havre de Grace

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoyan

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Fatima

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Parking is available only through Valet. That was not communicated on the website
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fresh new place huge room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadaf, Pikesville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to access the Metro to go to Pentagon City and Tysons for great shopping malls. Room was beautifully clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed my stay

The location is perfect. It's a short walk to the National Mall and museums. The staff was friendly and pleasant. Dennis at the restaurant was great as well as the other restaurant staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I found the rooms grim, in part but not only because of the blue light that only goes off if you do t use the master light. It all felt somewhat tacky, but the front desk staff were superb, the bed reasonably comfortable and the WiFi worked.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Staff was great, hotel was in a great location, Starbucks in the lobby for early flights out. Only complaint was the bed was very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient but there were not many food options or convenient stores in the area. Hotel food options were minimal and pricey
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is good - all sights are walkable. Staff were friendly and efficient- we had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and the staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025