Hotel Eaton DC, Washington D.C.
Expert reviews
“Eaton DC has the trappings of any cool city hotel: a botanical-heavy, Instagram-ready rooftop bar that slings strong cocktails and pan-Asian tacos; a wellness studio offering alternative therapies like reiki and crystal-healing; rooms (a staggering 209) curated with records and mini-libraries.”
Featured in CN Traveler’s Best New Hotels of 2019.
“This stylish hotel with a social justice mission attracts hip young travellers with its artisan design features, new-age wellness programme, and quality drink and dining offerings. Retro furnishings, an impressive library, radio station, political art gallery and cinema add to the unique appeal of this bold concept.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Rooftop bar
- Top location
- Record player
- Excellent Wifi
All you need to know
The Eaton DC is located on the corner of 12th and K Street in downtown Washington. Just a few blocks away from the shopping malls, metro, and Smithsonian, the Eaton is well located.
The hotel guest rooms offer floor-to-ceiling windows, a flat-screen TV, streaming, a fully stocked mini-bar will all basic amenities. While the private bathrooms offer you a spacious walk-in shower, bathrobes, free toiletries, a hairdryer, and a room steamer.
There are three on-site bars at the hotel, along with a restaurant and a cafe. While their in-house radio station offers talk radio, live music, and recorded music. Offering guests non-stop entertainment at all times. Additionally, Eaton is home to a small theater where you can host events, enjoy the screening, and so much more.
While its on-site wellness center offers you traditional and leading practices. Offering you peace of body and mind. As you kick back and cut away from the world, enjoy a relaxing few hours.
The hotel’s featured restaurant is the American Son, where you will find vegetable-forward, and an Asian Infused menu that is put together by the local celebrity chef Tim Ma. On the other hand, the Kintsugi Cafe offers a full-service coffee bar, where you can find both tea and coffee-infused drinks. An elevated drinking experience that comes with rooftop views, so you can enjoy live music and indoor and outdoor seating space.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
13 March 2025
The Hip New Hotel in DC
No breakfasts offered, but a nice bakery is co-located on ground floor. Elevators are the fastest I have ever seen - never had to wait. Hotel is very social justice and environmentally conscious, hence it attracts a very "hip" and progressive crowd, which we love. The rooftop bar is a great space - alive, friendly, where the action is. The staff are the friendliest around. Location is perfect for DC.
Rooms could be a little larger.
5 March 2025
Comfortable stay in a nicely furnished room, at a reasonable price.
Great location for where I needed to be. Comfortable bed, nicely decorated room, clean/modern bathroom. Especially liked the table and small loveseat combo. A good place to work. Plenty of storage space. Small refrigerator a plus. Good sized TV. Books on shelves and record player a nice touch. Food at bar/restaurant better than expected.
Water pressure at sink a little too high.
3 March 2025
Exceptional
The location was ideal for the purpose of our trip which was a show at the Warner Theatre. The staff and service at the Michele's were fantastic, we visited twice on our one-night stay.
28 February 2025
Great stay I would definitely stay again and recommend to friends!
The staff was great they took care of me especially the manager Kingsley!
27 February 2025
Exceptional
Excellent location and very walkable to many places.
20 February 2025
Excellent location and cool hotel
Excellent location. Good sized room with plenty of storage. Friendly staff, nice lobby and fireplace area. Decent breakfast cafe
We had 30 dollars for breakfast included. If we went slightly over we were sometimes charged and sometimes not. This inconsistency was a bit annoying.
8 February 2025
A pleasure
Comfortable and homey
Restaurants on premises could be better
25 January 2025
Awesome
Personal
Clean , organized
22 January 2025
The Eaton is a gem in the middle of downtown. I will definitely be staying here again!
We traveled for the inauguration. The hotel's location allows easy access to downtown and Capitol Mall activities. The common lounge (Library room) was a cozy place to hang out. The onsite coffee shop was exceptional. The staff was very friendly and helpful on arrival and at departure.
22 January 2025
Great, with little room for improvement and would stay again in the future if price was the same.
Excellent location and great room. Within walking distance of most of downtown D.C. and a six minute walk from two metro stations. The window opened and that was a plus. Relaxed lighting was nice.
Parking was unclear as was bringing up our luggage. Was fine once figured out. No complimentary breakfast. If you don’t like barking dogs keep in mind you may hear some as they are pet friendly, but it didn’t bother me.
12 January 2025
My overall stay was a 9 out of 10
This hotel has a vintage feel to it and my room's temperature was cosy and not cold like most hotel rooms
My clean towel had hair strands on it that I had to pull off, it was kind of gross.
12 January 2025
The hotel is nice and near many attractions.
Within walking distance of the Planet Word museum.
The bathroom door will not remain open.
9 January 2025
Exceptional
Superb location, excellent room, friendly staff, and love the community-focused mission of The Eaton
1 January 2025
Excellent stay at the Eaton DC
Excellent location. They upgraded our rooms so we can have a connecting room with my son. Rooms are very quiet and beds are confortable. Lots of room to store our luggage and clothes. The restaurant is excellent. I liked the feel of the hotel and its political exhibits.
No coffee in rooms and the coffee in the lobby is a bad drip coffee. No breakfast but the coffee shop in the lobby is good but crowded.
1 January 2025
Fantastic
Location, rooms very clean and comfortable.
Guest should have the ability to get into the speakeasy bar without being put in a long waitlist, hotel amenities should be for guest first.
24 December 2024
Great stay
We had a wonderful stay! The rooms were not only very comfortable, but also had a unique touch with lovely vinyl records and a player, which made the atmosphere even more special. Celia, our hostess, was incredibly warm and welcoming, ensuring we felt right at home from the moment we arrived. Her hospitality truly made the experience memorable. We appreciate all the thoughtful details and can’t thank her enough for making our visit so enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Breakfast and food service was barely any good
23 December 2024
Great location to explore DC that was reasonable in price
Overall excellent stay. Great location that was accessible via the Metro, as well as able to walk around the city. Nice size room and bathroom. Excellent wifi. Hotel restaurant was very good. Overall good price point at a busy time.
Overall no real issues with my stay.
22 December 2024
Absolutely loved our stay!
Stylish with a great vibe, community connected with excellent customer service.
13 December 2024
Cute place with tons going on
Lovely spot with great food / bars / music
13 December 2024
Very good
Staff, location, food on site, lounge areas!
Mattress is hard...
12 December 2024
Very good
Great location, walking distance to restaurants and many sights. Very unique and tasteful interior and wonderful choices of restaurants onsite. Bed was comfortable, and the room was spacious. The staff gave me an upgrade to a bigger room at the check in as the hotel wasn't busy which was a nice surprise. They also allowed us for a later checkout.
Amenities in the room were a little limited. For example, there was no kettle or coffee maker that I normally find in other hotels, or toiletary items. The hotel description says that the breakfast is included but it's actually a $15 voucher per guest that could be redeemed at their bakery. Their coffee starts at $4 so the voucher doesn't stretch very far.
8 December 2024
Hotel with a nice vibe, recommended.
The hotel has a nice contemporary vibe with indeed a community feel to it. Room is simply nice; some mid century touches and space to move around. The best part I found to be the bed: exceptionally comfortable while still supportive. Good shower the (basic) record player is a nice touch, and there was a cloth steamer. Got to print in the co-workspace in the middle of the night, that was great. Friendly, helpfull staff.
The hotel itself was well insulated however two remarks on noise: had to fix the warped window fixings as not to let too much street noise in, and a loudish in-room heater (not something to use at night). Found the 300$ day-rate paid a bit steep for the room (maybe normal for being in Washington during a busy period, still seemingly better deals can be had when booking direct at the hotel).
5 December 2024
Fabulous
Location and decor. Comfy beds
All great
4 December 2024
This hotel was a breathe of fresh air — and front desk staff were amazing.
I like the room.
N/A
4 December 2024
Great hotel, amazing hotel staff.
I like the rooms and the staff.
I didn’t like the coffee shop staff.
25 November 2024
Very good
The location is excellent. You can walk to many of my favorite restaurants, sites, and work.
The exercise room was filthy and could use a thorough cleaning. The dumbbell rack was in disrepair as well.
23 November 2024
Very good
Morning coffee. Great location
16 November 2024
The stay was nice. The room itself was nice and clean and had nice classic touches. would recommend
The breakfast area was nice. Menu is a bit limited though
Nothing to dislike
12 November 2024
Very good
Food
11 November 2024
The Eaton is a sweet alternative to larger chains, with sincerely helpful staff.
Fresh, modern decor, and a very welcoming staff. The room was well laid out, spotless, and a very comfortable space to relax in after a busy day in the city. I loved the location directly across from Planet Word and Franklin Park. Plenty of options nearby for coffee and dining.
Nothing
10 November 2024
Perfect hotel for my first time visiting DC. Amazing location and cool and hip vibe to the hotel.
Perfect location, cool and hip vibe and great service.
7 November 2024
Very good
Overall, the staff were very friendly, helpful and courteous
The lack of actual room service for food and beverages was kind of a bummer. The restaurant downstairs was really ok and staff friendliness did not seem to extend to bar staff, both rooftop and downstairs.
4 November 2024
Very good
Great location, nice facilities, perfect showers. The suites are great. Regular rooms are a little small but comfortable. Nice rooftop bar and beautiful little speakeasy bar.
Lighting could be better in the bedroom area, coffee/ tea maker would be great in the rooms but is provided downstairs. I like a bathrobe provided but they are not available here. Steamer instead of an iron was a nice touch.
4 November 2024
Fabulous
This is a wonderful, gracious, atmospheric hotel with plenty of comfortable lobby rooms for meeting friends, sitting, reading and relaxing. The decor is eclectic and eye-catching, with many small seating areas, including one around a very appealing fireplace. The rooms are compact, but do not lack in comfort and graciousness. Each room has a record player and offers several enticing LPs for listening. The rooms also casually supply a few books on their shelves. My room had two recent Pulitzer prize winning novels, "The Sympathizer" and "Less". As with the common rooms in the hotel, nothing is nailed down. There is an aura of trust that makes one feel at home. This hotel is affiliated with hotels in other cities I visit. I will seek out these places as I felt I'd come into my own tribe staying here. Beautiful, eye-catching art, a trustful staff and a comfortable bed and bathroom is a trifecta.
I reserved my room through BOOKING.com and chose a room that included breakfast. I traveled with friends who booked directly with the hotel. Their bookings did not include breakfast and their reservation rates averaged $15 less per night than my reservation. This lovely hotel does not provide breakfast, continental or otherwise. What the hotel does provide is a voucher that entitles the holder to a SMALL cup of coffee or tea and a single muffin or Danish. The cafe has fresh fruit and yogurt cups as well as other enticing alternatives, but those choices come wrapped in plastic and priced at Starbuck prices. I felt completely scammed and angry that each morning I had my $15 coffee while my friends had fresh-brewed, delicious coffee from the hotel.
3 November 2024
Very comfortable
The ambience
If an electric kettle could have been provided to make tea and coff
2 November 2024
Really good experience.
Cleanliness, the staff is very friendly and you are in the middle of everything.
Parking was Valet only. No microwave in the bedrooms.
31 October 2024
A real find in the midst of bland and corporate hotels!
The location is fantastic, close to everything you need. My room was plenty large enough (king) and comes with its own record player and books which are a lovely touch. The bathroom has all the amenities so you do not need to travel with them! I love the mission for the hotel, be socially and environmentally focussed. It’s a good reason to go back.
There was no formal place for breakfast, and the rooms do not have a coffee maker as standard. I hadn’t realised I could ask for one, so if you like coffee before 7am you need the machine!
31 October 2024
Nice, no major issues
Nice room
Unbelievably loud air conditioning. Would be nice to have tea/coffee making in the room.
30 October 2024
Nice
Well located, clean, pleasant staff
Breakfast was not up to par
30 October 2024
Stylish hotel with friendly staff, close to attractions
The hotel craftsman decor was lovely. Staff upgraded us to a junior suite! So kind.coffee shop/bakery next door was away. Convenient location. Very safe walking area, close to the White House and mall
Missed having coffee in the room, but coffee downstairs was great.
29 October 2024
A stylish and social retreat in D.C. with great amenities, lively events, and prime location
As a solo traveller, I loved the events hosted at Eaton DC, which made it easy to connect with others. The rooftop offered great views, and the location was perfect for accessing high rated venues and nearby attractions. My room had an artsy designed interior, with the bathroom being a standout—spacious and stocked with high-quality soap, shampoo, and conditioner. I also enjoyed the functional vinyl player, which added a unique touch to my stay.
While the room was a good size, the layout felt a bit awkward moving around the bed to access some practical spaces. And just to be picky... no welcome treats / card left in my room.
28 October 2024
Fabulous
Excellent location, cozy rooms
24 October 2024
Fabulous
Unique rooms, comfortable beds. A good amount of space.
24 October 2024
Good and not so good
Room was quiet and the bed comfortable. Room refresh without requesting it to be done.
No charging outlets, inadequate lighting (no lights at bed), one chair so only one person could sit at the table.
24 October 2024
Thank you Eaton, for a one of a kind experience!
I was pleasantly impressed by the welcoming atmosphere from all staffs and members of Eaton’s community. To coin the saying, “ service with a smile 😊” For breakfast the tea and coffee were hot, nice and consistent every morning. The environment was clean with personal touch with my name in the tv with an itinerary of things to do. A safe, pleasant and inviting space for a wellness weekend. Thank you Eaton, you’re the BEST!
Individually wrapped packages pastries 🥮 would have had a nice finishing touch to the tea and coffee. No complaints! it was a beautiful and wonderful getaway weekend experience.
18 October 2024
Comfortable and stimulating environment for a fabulous stay
Very well located in the city Clean and comfortable Modern, well maintained decor Cool and calm atmosphere and friendly helpful staff
Complimentary tea and coffee - not great quality - but obviously didn’t affect our stay - just box filling here!
14 October 2024
Quiet and well located.
Location, breakfast setup, funky interior
14 October 2024
Very good
We had an overall great stay at the Eaton DC. Great location- about 10-20 minute walk to nearby restaurants, museums and sites. The facilities were clean and comfortable, and the staff were lovely and accommodating. The decor of the hotel was both chic and modern. The complimentary coffee each morning was well appreciated!
Unfortunately on two of the three nights we stayed, we woke up to loud yelling and fighting (both times past midnight). We weren’t sure if the people yelling were hotel guests or not (the first night there was a show on the rooftop bar, so maybe they came from the show), but the commotion seemed to be on our floor (the 5th floor, so not even that close to the rooftop). Either way it was pretty disruptive and disappointing.
13 October 2024
Excellent stay in the heart of DC!
Super friendly staff; great rooms; excellent location!
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna (additional charge)
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa facilities
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture
- - Live music/performance
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Higher level toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Visual aids: Braille
- - Visual aids: Tactile signs
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
19 March 2025
Nonetheless I enjoyed the hotel and may probably stay there in the future again.