Modular capsule machine
Prefabricated tech-forward sleep pods meet lively shared living rooms downstairs, built for streamlined city stays with round-the-clock coffee and cocktails.
Where it shines
Listed
Hannah Whitaker wrapped the exterior in Circulations murals beside Vitra-furnished communal living rooms.
Listed
Wall-to-wall king beds face smart tablets that control customizable ambient lighting colors.
Listed
Open living rooms and the round-the-clock canteenM bar host casual drinks and co-working.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The nine-story building, completed in 2022, holds close to 300 rooms, nearly all built to the same layout: one XL king bed, a rainfall shower…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in NoMa, the hotel sits steps from the Metro station and a short stroll from the diverse food stalls at Union Market.
The rooms
Compact modular rooms fit wall-to-wall king beds against wide windows, rainfall showers, and smart tablets controlling ambient lighting colors.
The gym
- Gym
- On-site fitness center accessible to hotel guests.
Restaurant
canteenM
The central island bar pours barista-made coffee by morning, then serves cocktails and warm meals around the clock.
How it began

Eight stories of steel-framed guest modules were prefabricated off-site in Poland, then shipped and stacked over a concrete podium in 2022.
Good to know
Stay here
citizenM Washington, DC NOMA
See rooms and prices on Expedia or Booking.com.
Add dates to see the price for your stay.
We may earn a commission when you book through Expedia or Booking.com. It never decides which hotels we include or how we rate them.
The app
Like this one? There are so many more.
Swipe any city’s hotels and heart the ones you love. The app gets your taste.
Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.