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 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 International Airport (BWI) - 39 min drive
Washington Dulles International 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 a short five-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 Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Complimentary wireless Internet access (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/lorry parking is available for an extra charge
Policies
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These 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 that you 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. Motorhome/coach/lorry 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 on-site 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 on-site 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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Gateway Hotel Reviews
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
10/10 Exceptional
6 Apr 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 trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Jan 2025
Great location staff very helpful, rooms clean and secure
Alan
Alan, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
8 Apr 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 trip
2/10 Poor
31 Mar 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
6/10 Good
21 Jan 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 trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Sept 2024
It was close to everything we needed
Ham
Ham, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Aug 2024
It was close to the historical sites by car.
athanasia
athanasia, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
7 Apr 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
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jul 2024
This was a peaceful getaway. This area was perfect for solitude and relaxation.
James
James, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
22 Sept 2024
Spend a bit more for a nicer hotel
Location close to downtown, but that’s all this hotel offers, room was large, but dated. The property needs a refresh.
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2024
The staff members are nice and friendly.
Maysoon
Maysoon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 Sept 2024
I liked the location. It was on a bus line. Loved the price. I wished they changed the bed sheets.
Deborah
Deborah, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Sept 2024
Nuce for 1 night
Xiomara Acuna
Xiomara Acuna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Sept 2024
Very good value
My usual hotel was completely booked and i found this place. Not great to look at outside, it was clean and comfortable in the room.
Low price, clean, comfortable.
Unaffiliated Chinese restaurant next door is absolutely outstanding.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 Sept 2024
The room was clean and tidy - the staff were nice
The only problem is the location which is far from the downtown.
Azadeh
Azadeh, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Aug 2024
It’s quite and safe..
Josie
Josie, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
22 Sept 2024
It was quiet
DeAndre
DeAndre, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 Aug 2024
Very nice staff, clean and spacious rooms.
Our stay would’ve been perfect but someone decided to call our room telephone multiple times at night, from 11 till 4 am.
Emilia
Emilia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Sept 2024
Cleaned
Rwatana
Rwatana, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Jun 2024
The staff are very helpful. The rooms are old, but clean. The showers and bathrooms were remodeled and nice.
Farbod
Farbod, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 Jul 2024
Not bad for the price!
Megan
Megan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jun 2024
It was great and easy
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Aug 2024
Everything good thank you
Hafiz
Hafiz, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
29 Sept 2024
You advertised breakfast included with room price, they do not have any meals at all. Hotel was not as advertised.
Marika
Marika, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
1 Apr 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.