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Washington DC points travel guide
HomeDestinationsWashington DC

Washington DC

North America · United States

Best Months

Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct

Rec. Nights

4 nights

Airports

DCA (Reagan National), IAD (Washington Dulles)

Avg. Cash

$67 - $768/night

Best Value

3.2¢via Hyatt
DestinationsWashington DC

Overview

Washington DC is the political, historical, and cultural heart of the United States — the Smithsonian's free museums, iconic monuments on the National Mall, and world-class dining coexist in a compact, walkable layout.

The Park Hyatt Washington DC is one of the top Category 7 Hyatt properties in the country. The Conrad Washington DC offers exceptional Hilton Honors value. All major loyalty programs are well-represented.

The Metro system is reliable, the monuments are free, and the dining scene spans James Beard Award-winning restaurants to unbeatable Ethiopian and Vietnamese food corridors. Cherry blossom spring and mild fall are the ideal windows.

Cash vs Points

Hotels in Washington DC range from $67 to $768 per night. Points redemptions offer 3.24+ cents per point value.

Points Hotel Recommendations

15 properties in Washington DC bookable with points, sorted by value

HotelProgramCheck-in
Hyatt Place Chantilly/Dulles Airport-South
Hyatt
5,117$1633.2¢
Hyatt Place Sterling/Dulles Airport-North
Hyatt
5,094$1583.1¢
Hyatt House Sterling/Dulles Airport-North
Hyatt
5,112$1583.1¢
Residence Inn by Marriott Upper Marlboro Joint Base Andrews
Marriott
31,500$5111.6¢May 23
Days Inn by Wyndham Frederick
Wyndham
7,500$1131.5¢May 23
Days Inn by Wyndham Westminster
Wyndham
15,000$2021.3¢May 23
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore Downtown
Wyndham
15,000$1961.3¢May 23
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Prince Frederick
Marriott
17,200$2031.2¢May 23
Residence Inn by Marriott Baltimore White Marsh
Marriott
25,000$2901.2¢May 23
Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
Hilton
70,000$4540.7¢May 23
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC
IHG
20,000$1250.6¢May 23
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center
Hilton
85,000$5180.6¢May 23
Holiday Inn Arlington At Ballston
IHG
28,667$1710.6¢
Holiday Inn Express Washington DC N-Silver Spring
IHG
23,000$1330.6¢May 24
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC
Hilton
110,000$6160.6¢May 23

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Transfer Points Strategy

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Best Value

If you have Points:

Hyatt Place Chantilly/Dulles Airport-South

HyattHyatt (1:1)Hyatt Place Chantilly/Dulles Airport-South
Cost5,117 pts/night × 4n = 20,468 Hyatt
Value$652 ÷ 20,468 pts= 3.2¢
Transfer time: Instant
Transfer to HyattBook on Hyatt.com

If you have Marriott Bonvoy Points:

Residence Inn by Marriott Upper Marlboro Joint Base Andrews

MarriottMarriott (1:1)Residence Inn by Marriott Upper Marlboro Joint Base Andrews
Cost31,500 pts/night × 4n = 126,000 Marriott
Value$2,044 ÷ 126,000 pts= 1.6¢
Transfer time: Instant
Transfer to MarriottBook on Marriott.com

If you have Points:

Days Inn by Wyndham Frederick

WyndhamWyndham (1:1)Days Inn by Wyndham Frederick
Cost7,500 pts/night × 4n = 30,000 Wyndham
Value$450 ÷ 30,000 pts= 1.5¢
Transfer time: Instant
Transfer to WyndhamBook on Wyndham.com

If you have Hilton Honors Points:

Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill

HiltonHilton (1:1)Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
Cost70,000 pts/night × 4n = 280,000 Hilton
Value$1,817.6 ÷ 280,000 pts= 0.7¢
Transfer time: Instant
Transfer to HiltonBook on Hilton.com

If you have IHG One Rewards Points:

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC

IHGIHG (1:1)Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC
Cost20,000 pts/night × 4n = 80,000 IHG
Value$501.6 ÷ 80,000 pts= 0.6¢
Transfer time: Instant
Transfer to IHGBook on IHG.com

How to Earn Points for This Trip

The best hotels in Washington DC use World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy, Wyndham Rewards, Hilton Honors, and IHG One Rewards points. Here’s how to earn them:

Best Option

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

IHG

$99

Annual Fee

140,000 IHG One Rewards points — transfers earns IHG One Rewards points directly

  • 140K bonus points — enough for 3-5 free nights at many IHG properties
  • Earn 26x total at IHG properties and 5x on travel, dining, and gas
  • 4th night free on IHG award stays (saves 25% on 4-night bookings)
IHG One Rewards
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Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card

Hilton

$150

Annual Fee

130,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly

  • Automatic Hilton Honors Gold status
  • Earn 12x at Hilton properties, 6x at restaurants and supermarkets
  • Free weekend night reward after $15K in calendar year spending
Hilton Honors
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Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

Hilton

$550

Annual Fee

175,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly

  • Automatic Hilton Honors Diamond status (top tier)
  • Earn 14x at Hilton properties, 7x on travel and dining
  • Free weekend night reward annually + one after $60K spend
Hilton Honors
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Bilt Mastercard®

Bilt

$0

Annual Fee

earns World of Hyatt points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly — only card that earns points on rent — transfers 1:1 to all major hotels

  • Earn 1x points on rent with no transaction fees (up to 100,000 pts/yr)
  • Earn 3x on dining and 2x on travel
  • Transfer 1:1 to Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, and Hilton
World of Hyatt
Marriott Bonvoy
IHG One Rewards
Hilton Honors
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Chase Sapphire Preferred®

Chase UR

$95

Annual Fee

75,000 Ultimate Rewards points — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly

  • Earn 5x on travel through Chase Travel℠
  • Earn 3x on dining, select streaming, and online groceries
  • 1:1 transfer to Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG
World of Hyatt
Marriott Bonvoy
IHG One Rewards
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World of Hyatt Credit Card

Hyatt

$95

Annual Fee

60,000 Hyatt points + free night (Cat 1-4) — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly

  • Earn 4x at Hyatt hotels and 2x on dining, travel, and gym memberships
  • Free night certificate annually (Cat 1-4) worth up to $300+
  • Automatic Discoverist elite status
World of Hyatt
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Travel Tips

Best Time to Visit

Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct

Getting There

DCA (Reagan National), IAD (Washington Dulles)

Visa & Entry

Check your country's requirements

Budget

From $67/night

Packing Essentials

Pack for the climate

Cultural Tips

Respect local customs

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