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
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
| Hotel | Program | Check-in | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hyatt Place Chantilly/Dulles Airport-South | Hyatt | 5,117 | $163 | 3.2¢ | ||
Hyatt Place Sterling/Dulles Airport-North | Hyatt | 5,094 | $158 | 3.1¢ | ||
Hyatt House Sterling/Dulles Airport-North | Hyatt | 5,112 | $158 | 3.1¢ | ||
Days Inn by Wyndham Frederick | Wyndham | 7,500 | $89 | 1.2¢ | ||
Travelodge by Wyndham Laurel/Ft. Meade/Near NSA | Wyndham | 7,500 | $87 | 1.2¢ | ||
Wyndham Garden Washington DC Area | Wyndham | 15,000 | $169 | 1.1¢ | ||
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Prince Frederick | Marriott | 12,795 | $142 | 1.1¢ | ||
Courtyard by Marriott Dulles Town Center | Marriott | 24,421 | $219 | 0.9¢ | ||
Residence Inn by Marriott Dulles Airport at Dulles 28 Centre | Marriott | 30,765 | $273 | 0.9¢ | ||
Candlewood Suites Baltimore - BWI Airport NE | IHG | 20,857 | $127 | 0.6¢ | ||
Holiday Inn Arlington At Ballston | IHG | 28,667 | $171 | 0.6¢ | ||
Holiday Inn Express Washington DC - BW Parkway | IHG | 27,268 | $163 | 0.6¢ | ||
Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge | Hilton | 63,836 | $355 | 0.6¢ | ||
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC | Hilton | 134,172 | $738 | 0.6¢ | ||
Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center | Hilton | 69,615 | $283 | 0.4¢ |
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Transfer Points Strategy
Find the best transfer path for your credit card points
If you have Points:
Hyatt Place Chantilly/Dulles Airport-South
If you have Points:
Days Inn by Wyndham Frederick
If you have Marriott Bonvoy Points:
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Prince Frederick
If you have IHG One Rewards Points:
Candlewood Suites Baltimore - BWI Airport NE
If you have Hilton Honors Points:
Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge
How to Earn Points for This Trip
The best hotels in Washington DC use World of Hyatt, Wyndham Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, IHG One Rewards, and Hilton Honors points. Here’s how to earn them:
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)
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 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
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
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 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
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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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