Hotel near Capital One Arena | Kimpton Hotel Monaco DC

Capital One Arena: Action at Your Doorstep

We know that our guests love staying in the heart of the action. Our proximity to Capital One Arena, formerly known as Verizon Center, means entertainment is only ever steps away. Whether you’re looking for a hotel near Verizon Center (as the locals still fondly remember it) or simply want to be front and center for the next buzzer-beater, entertainment is only ever a few blocks away. Capital One Arena is home to a legendary lineup:

NHL’s Washington Capitals
NBA’s Washington Wizards
WNBA’s Washington Mystics
NCAA’s Georgetown Hoyas Men’s Basketball team

We are proud to be one of the premier hotels near the Washington Wizards arena, making us the perfect home base to root for the home team or catch the capital’s hottest events.

Why Stay With Us for the 2026-27 NHL and NBA Seasons?

Phase 1 complete! Capital One Arena is undergoing a massive, three-year renovation project. The most recent completion included new team locker rooms and new luxury suites for guests. The rest of the renovation will have the Capital One Arena looking sparkling new with interior and exterior upgrades, expanded concourses, more food and beverage options, and a new main entrance – all just a 3-minute walk from our hotel!

Capital One Arena Fan Package

Just steps away from the heart of the action as a premier hotel near at Capital One Arena, Hotel Monaco DC offers luxurious comfort, exclusive amenities, and unbeatable convenience. Our fan package includes discounted room rate, valet parking, 1:00 pm late check out, and all of your favorite Kimpton signature perks. Whether you are here to see the puck drop or the opening tip-off, our location puts you at the center of the city’s electric sports culture. With the arena just a three-minute stroll away, our hotel is the ideal home base for fans attending Washington Capitals hockey games and Washington Wizards games.

Capitals Mascot with a Buger and French Fries

Sip, Snack, and Dine

Fuel up before your event or wind down afterwards at our onsite restaurant and bar. Dirty Habit is anchored in expertly crafted cocktails, innovative social plates, edgy design, and a dramatic urban patio. Open for breakfast, lunch, happy hour, dinner and weekend brunch, our vibrant restaurant near Capital One Arena is the perfect destination for elevated pre-game dining before Capitals or Washington Wizards games, or for relaxing with post-game drinks after an unforgettable event.

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Elegance With Edge

At the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC, the experience begins the moment you step into our National Historic Landmark building. Our 184 guestrooms and suites serve as a vibrant sanctuary, blending grand neoclassical architecture with a bold, contemporary design. Whether you choose a room with city views or a sprawling specialty suite, you’ll enjoy regal plum and royal blue hues, luxurious Atelier Bloem bath amenities, and tall windows that bathe the space in natural light.

Our location is a sports and entertainment enthusiast’s dream. We are situated a mere 0.1 miles from the arena, making us the ultimate home base for the city’s most electric nights. After the final buzzer at Washington Wizards games or the last encore of a world-class concert, you can easily return to the hotel to enjoy a nightcap at Dirty Habit or relax in the "breathing space" of our lofty guestrooms.

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Thrilling Events Steps Away From Our Hotel

From Disney On Ice adventures to adrenaline-fueled Washington Capitals hockey, you can be sure there is always something exciting happening just steps from our hotel's doors. As the proud home of the Washington Capitals NHL hockey games and Washington Wizards NBA basketball games, the arena draws passionate sports fans to the heart of the District throughout the entire season. View upcoming events at Capital One Arena.

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