My previous review of this hotel has gone missing, complete with my photographs. Grrr. Anyway, this is a hotel that believes in space-saving and economy of design. Each room is fresh, modern, crisp, and clean. The roof top bar never seems to be open when I am there. The main floor (2nd floor lobby level) has a pizzeria that mints band-aid shaped flat breads reminiscent of a fully loaded Kotex, and a bar that serves ethanol that packs a heat which I imagine could power my car. There are bunk rooms, twin rooms, loft bunk rooms, buzz rooms (next to active commons areas), and private queen rooms, each of which has a private shower with bath products, a small radio, a desk, and a tiny plasma tv. During the occasional thunderstorm, Hotel Hive emblemed umbrellas are provided to guests. Walkable to Whole Foods and to George Washington University. read more

Hotel Hive - Hotels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Awesome swanky place in DC. Sure, it's super small and can be kinda cramped but that's the point of this place. They make up for it with impeccable service and great food. Right near the dept of state and the Lincoln memorial and next to George Washington University, the location itself is great! Totally recommend any one to book a room here on your next visit to DC (if you aren't claustrophobic that is) read more

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This micro hotel is THE BEST I have ever stayed. Starting with Brooke at the front desk that will give you service beyond excellence. Kiera who checked to see if everything was perfect and it was. I love the mirror that said The object in the mirror is Sexier than it appear. Love it! My room was a 5 star accommodation. The shower is one everyone need in their home. The room is clean with all amenities and very quiet. I absolutely love the safety Hotel Hive provide. Very well lit. No entry into elevators without your key card and this includes late entry into the hotel. This is my second stay and more to come. If I could live here I would be the happiest. The bed is so very comfortable. You must experience The Hive for yourself and do not BEE afraid..smiles read more

coolest micro hotel we have ever stayed at. staff was absolutely amazing , made us feel like we were home. Brook was at front desk and went above and behind to make sure our stay was amazing. Would highly recommend Hotel Hive to anyone going into the DC area. 5 stars for sure, deserves 10 but 5 is the most you can do. Great food downstairs as well. read more

Hotel Hive was perfect for an overnight getaway/writing retreat. Every member of the staff was so friendly and helpful all the way from the first phone call to my departure in the morning. I was impressed that they remembered my name! The micro hotel concept is really cool and I adored the design touches that make really clever use of space with clean lines and a pleasant layout. Only small downside for my particular situation: It wasn't possible to really use the desk because the safe took up most of the under-desk space. If you need to work, check with the front desk about your room layout. I didn't have all that much to do, so I sat on the bed. Another great feature is the well-priced parking deal the hotel has with SpotHero. And the pizza from &pizza was tasty and just what I needed when it was stormy outside when I got hungry. read more

Nice small hotel that has everything I need when coming to DC. I am not spoiled, give me clean room, decent size TV and I am satisfied. I travel a lot for work, and one day will go over all the hotels I have been to, and there are a lot. This hotel has a good location and OK prices (I came here on the slow season). People are nice and professional, and try to make your stay here good enough for you to come back. Nothing amazing. But good enough for me to come back here on my next visit to DC. read more

I want to thank the staff I was greeted by, i think his name was Joe-The young Asian guy. He was very friendly. He asked why i was there and i replied for my anniversary. Julie was there as well. They were very accommodating and told me of all the places they recommend around town. When i checked in there was a handwritten note from Julie and the staff wishing us a happy anniversary and some vouchers. You don't get this kind of service anymore, except here! Book now! You won't regret it. read more

Hotel Hive - Hand written letter from Julie and the staff. - Hotels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

for the convenience of the location in one of the busiest parts of DC, and the quality of the hotel and its facilities, this place is a gem. i was in DC for two days to get a visa. this place was one of the cheapest and convenient options available near where i needed to go. for a night, it was ~$200. expensive, but a very convenient location a short walk from the metro, and close to GWU. one thing that stood out is that the second we walked in, sometime in the middle of the day, we were immediately greeted by literally one of the kindest hotel workers i've ever met. shoutout to Q. like, i was jet lagged to high heaven, and she was beaming and super peppy and talking to other guests, and somehow she remembered my name after one interaction when i checked in??? i looked all tired and raggedy and barely had the energy to say anything or be extra polite, but fun fact: i am a southern gal, and the hospitality she showed to me made my day. i'm from TN, and DC was a huge adjustment from what i'm used to, but her hospitality and attitude made me feel a bit more welcome in all the chaos from the metro. i think i must've looked particularly messed up, because she gave me a voucher for a free pizza and a handwritten note wishing me and my dad luck on our DC adventures. literally the sweetest thing. and that pizza was damn good, too. i barely talked to her cuz she was pretty busy each time i saw her, but: thank you Q for being a sweet and awesome human being. very cool. the concept of a micro hotel isn't for everyone, but i really liked it. my room was super clean, the shampoo and conditioner was luxurious and really high quality, and it had everything i needed. they have super nice facilities, including a bar, the hotel associated pizza place next door, and a rooftop bar. in terms of vibes: this place wasn't exactly my cup of tea, but i generally have hard times adjusting to the northeast as a southern gal. everyone seems so busy and professional. the hotel seems to attract the cosmopolitan hipster types. a lot of people in sleek dresses and slacks and button-ups sipping on drinks on the roof. i felt like a drowned rat compared to all of them, but it was fun for people watching, certainly! the workers here are helpful, professional, and super clear. would definitely recommend this place if you need a convenient and relatively affordable place to stay, and if you like practical hotel rooms. not for everyone, but i liked it! read more

The Hive is often buzzing but don't let that dissuade you from a unique experience in the D.C. area on your next visit. This lovely property is staffed by young, courteous professionals who take customer service serious. The prime location puts you walking distance to good food and 30 minutes away from the White House, Smithsonian museums, etc. The showers are very tight spaces, be warned. The soap dispensers take getting used to as well. Also, I sleep well my first night in but the next two nights were challenging as the person one floor up was on the move...a LOT. But my door was next to a stairwell and that was zero distraction. Thank God for earbuds. Finally, with a nearby hospital be prepared for the sound of sirens - nothing too crazy, though. The rooftop and Hive bars feature Happy Hour prices between 3p-6p. Definitely try the avocado toast in the morning and add bacon to kick it up a notch! Thank you, Hotel Hive, for taking care of this Killer Queen. read more

Hotel Hive - Front entrance in the (very early) morning. - Hotels Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great location (which is why we picked Hotel Hive), great decor and comfy bed! We slept very well. My tip would be to book directly through the hotel, instead of a third party site, so that you can discuss if you have a specific need (my hubby needed a desk for remote work.) Would definitely stay here again when we visit DC. read more

I am woking close by and it is my second time to be in this establishment. I am talking specifically about bar at right side of main entrance. I can't find words to describe my experience about this place. TERRIBLE is not good enough word. When I walk in here where were to drinks chicks at the bar, flirting with bartender Tray (I hope I properly wrote his name). I was waiting for my friend there and I ordered "dirty bird. Service was slow, here was not attentive at all. I guessed distracted by girls he never mentioned what time is kitchen close. After 5min of ordering I said I would like to put one more order for food, for my friend. He said kitchen is closed. He never mentioned it before. At the top of everything my pizza arrived after 20min. If you really not need not go there. read more

Jeremy, I just wanted to let you know that the team was so very very happy with the way the Happy Hour turned out. The President of our company was there and he is still talking about it. We set the bar high with that one! Thank you for helping me create a great event! You, your staff, the environment and apparently the mugs/steins that they were drinking from left a lasting impression on all! read more

Stayed here to celebrate my boyfriends 25th birthday. We were able to use the epic rooftop to enjoy a few drinks and cake before heading out. Loved the vibe, but there is a cake cutting fee per person! Keep that in mind. Will visit again :) read more

This hotel treated us so well!! Not to mention the place is gorgeous and trendy! Booked a room for my boyfriends 30th bday. I will 100% stay here again and I highly recommend this gem in DC. read more

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Hotel Hive is a very simple, minimal, and trendy hotel with everything practical that you could need during your hotel stay. The rooms are small and beautiful. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The price is right. The location is in Foggy Bottom which the main attraction is GWU, but walking distance to many tourist spots including DTDC, National Mall, Georgetown, etc. I would definitely stay here again! read more

As the closest watering hole to the State Department, this is a popular happy hour location. However, our rooftop farewell party did not end well when I was charged $32 for two "$12" frozen drinks. The Hive adds to this a (nondisclosed) 20% gratuity and 10% tax. So always be sure to tap "0 tip" when you pay for your drink. I will be vetoing any future office parties at the Hive. read more

I enjoyed my stay at Hotel Hive. It is definitely different than staying at your conventional hotel. While the rooms are small, the hotel tries to make the most of the small room. My room was provided with 4 hangers on our little retractable pole. We had a under the bed storage space to place essentials in. A desk, lamp, T.V. and a single drawer next to the bed was provided. Also had a drawer ( which contained the dryer in a nice white cloth bag) underneath the sink which is separate from the toilet/shower room. Appreciated the slide doors for the bathroom but did not appreciate how small the bathroom was. It was very awkward trying to wash all the knooks and crannies without having to flatten myself on a wall to reach them. The bathroom had lotion, body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. They were provided from dispensers which kind of freaked me out because that means they basically just refill the bottle after multiple ppl use them....yeah I don't trust that. They did mention they are a green hotel so undertstandable. I used my own products. With that being said they do not provide fresh towels or change the bed linen during your stay unless u request it. They will take out the trash and make the bed but u have to request the rest. So place towels on the floor if u are finished with them and call the front desk for new sheets.....yeah i called the front desk for those new sheets because i spilled a few pizza flakes on the sheets. I came back to the same sheets -_- but they were nicely folded and i did get fresh towels. The pizza place connected to the hotel was decent but really small, really wish it was a dine in place instead. Kind of weird they have a well lit pizza place on the left of the hotel and a kind of swanky bar on the right side. I wish they joined the two ideas better. I also didn't like that the hotel restaurant closes at a certain hour especially since my floor did not have a ice machine or vending machine....sigh. So if u wake up in the middle of the night with the munchies or thirsty then u will be have to put in the leg work. The view from the window was nice and i did enjoy the inspirational quotes that was around the room. I also like the art work that was displayed on the walls of the elevator. I liked the bee theme and the colors used. The check in and check out are smooth. They check your credit card and id and give u the keys to your room. The card system is nice as well, you use it to enter the elevator and take it to your floor. You also use it to move through various doors to get to your room. I felt I was apart of the CIA but overall liked the extra layer of protection it provided. Check out can be done on your phone and you are emailed to remind u of check out time. The hotel doesn't have a business center either but staff are very helpful and will print or fax things for u at no additional cost. They also call to check in on you after u check in which was really appreciated. Overall I miss the perks of staying at a bigger hotel. For the price I paid for a last minute reservation during the time of my visit the cost was good but I think I would enjoy being at another hotel for future visits. I think this hotel is good for budget travellers who will not be in their hotels for long and aren't looking for comfort. I would be more open to this hotel in the summer as opposed to the winter (when u honestly don't want to leave your room for anything and room service is your best friend). read more

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When plans to stay with a friend fell through at the last minute, my fiancé and I found ourselves scrambling to find a place to stay in Washington D.C. After a little research online, I stumbled upon Hotel Hive, Washington D.C.'s first microhotel. Housed in a 116 year-old building, the hotel was designed with a focus on sustainability and with a playful, modern aesthetic. Oh, and did I mention it's rooftop bar serves frosé? The staff could have not been more friendly and accommodating, and the rooms, while small, were clean and very comfortable. We also enjoyed pizza from &pizza with friends both nights of our stay, and were very pleased with the product. read more

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Took us an hour to get our change for 2 drinks while we were basically the only customers here on Monday afternoon at 3:30pm... They don't even have a full bar on the rooftop so not sure what was taking so long... the frozen margarita was at least pretty strong. read more

Really good customer service and a nice place to stay. I made an error booking my room online and Brooke went out of her way to get me a room sorted on a busy night. Really looking forward to staying here again! read more

I love this hotel and would absolutely stay there again should I ever go back to DC. I stayed here for 5 nights in a loft queen. It was tiny but perfect for one person. Smartly decorated, clean, and had everything I needed. Very comfy bed. Location was super convenient to GWU and lots of things within walking distance (the National Mall was only a few blocks away). Very friendly staff who were always asking me how I was enjoying my stay. My room was on the 5th floor and I never heard the bar downstairs. It was perfectly quiet. EXCEPT the one night that the fire alarm went off 3 times in the middle of the night due to a malfunction. It was horrible, but it was not the hotel's fault. They were extremely apologetic and gave everyone a discount on the room, free coffee, and a free drink at the rooftop bar. Another reviewer mentioned not being allowed to bring food to the room, but I never had that problem. I brought pizza up there twice. It was delicious, by the way, and I was so grateful that it was there after a really long day when I didn't want to make a trip out to get dinner. I also enjoyed the breakfast Kolaches, although $6 is pretty steep for one Kolache. The only thing they didn't have that I wished they had was an ice machine. I either had to call them to bring ice up to my room, or go down to the pizza place and ask for a cup for ice. I feel like I can't give 5 stars only because of the fire alarm situation, because it was kind of traumatic to be woken up like that, but again, it wasn't their fault and they did their best to rectify it. Overall I had a great stay here! read more

The first micro hotel in Washington DC has impressed me immensely! Impeccable customer service and the stay was remarkably awesome. Highly recommend. Exceptional from check in to check out. Very clean and comfortable. If I had to make a recommendation to ownership it would be to offer more dining options @ your bar/restaurant other than pizza. As well as fix the shower doors within the rooms where it can actually close comfortably. Overall everything has been impeccable. Thank you, we enjoyed our stay. read more

You CAN'T bring food to your room, they will stop you in the lobby and tell you that no food is allowed in the rooms. You CAN'T smoke cigarettes at the outside rooftop pool. When you walk in the hotel it's ALWAYS CROWDED like walking into a club, because they got a bar on one side and pizza place on the other side and then there is the lobby. Then after a certain time of the night, when you get to the hotel you can't just get in, you have to be buzzed in. The rooms are REALLY REALLY SMALL! My experience was not pleasant! read more

I stayed here a year ago and it was great. So much so when I was recently in D.C. it was my hotel of choice. What an error. As a regular business traveler, a decent hotel breakfast is minimum standard expectation, right? Not here it seems. Skanky heat lamp warmed ham/cheese croissants, or kolaches are all that are on offer. Unable to charge to your room. To top it off the pizza they serve on the rooftop kept revisiting for 24hrs - go figure. Never, never, never again. read more

Great micro hotel, very cool room with a bunk bed. The bunk bed style was great as this was a trip to DC with me and my daughter. The pizzas were great and the staff in the hotel, bar and pizza place were some of the best service I've ever experienced. Great Location, walking distance from Lincoln Memorial and to Metro station read more

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This is a nice little hotel and in close proximity to the office I often travel to for work. Hotel prices in DC can be range from pricey to exorbitant, so I was happy to find something within easy walking distance to all my travel needs that wasn't crazy expensive (by DC standards). While the rooms are small they are well designed with outlets, ledges, under bed storage, etc. right where you need them. My room had 2 succulents as well which made it so much nicer to have a little life in my room. I've already booked another stay here. However, this hotel is noisy. Between the bar and pizza place on the 2nd floor, the rooftop bar, the street noise, and the super squeaky-creaky bed frame it's not the quietest place to stay. Luckily DC isn't a 24-hr city and a pair of earplugs will do the trick. read more

I absolutely loved my stay at Hotel Hive. I needed a convenient place for a quick weekend getaway, and am so happy I found this gem! It's close to major DC sites and literally right next to GW University campus. It is a micro hotel, so the rooms are small! With that said, I felt comfortable and at home due to the friendly staff, cleanliness, and fun atmosphere in the lobby! Plus there is an &pizza on site and that's legitimately some of the best pizza out there! Basically I will be returning to this place and I'm already looking forward to it! read more

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This place has always been on my DC bucket list. The weird thing was that you have to swipe in to enter. So not sure if you even enter if you're not staying here. I was drawn to the fact that the have a partnership with & pizza but turns out the establishment is just their next door neighbor. Views were fine, nice atmosphere on the rooftop. Def a good spot for a date but nothing gave me a wow reaction from this place. The location is kind of isolated from other bars and restaurants. read more

Thank you David at Hotel Hive for realizing that plans change for people when things like the Coronavirus happen. We look forward to a wonderful visit, once things settle down. read more

I expect the hive hotel to be one of the best on more than 300$ plus a night .. butwe got disappointed bec as soon as we came in to check in , the hotellooks really great in fairness ... but first , there is no airconditioning in the lobby , everybody was feeling so hot and only 1 front desk guy is helping everybody and this is end of sept already .. if i book there in summer , .. how can you relax in their lobby when it is so hot.. why not put decorative ceiling fan or put an air conditioner.. why let your guests suffer .. well breakfast is good.. snd even our room is not even so cold .. it's clean hotel but i want comfort when i stay in a hotel .. some hotels that are near the place charge us 175$ total and i rate them 5 stars ... the one i am reviewing is the hive hotel in Rome Italy read more

From the moment we check in to night cap drink at the bar this place A++. Room small but cosy with stylish design. Location is the best part of this hotel! Next to George Washington University all the restaurant and city bikeshare station! read more

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As a whole it is a very clean and beautiful hotel. If you are wanting to eat a healthy quick pizza &pizza is very good...assuming there is not 30 people in line like my wife and I ran into every time we went to eat there. If you are wanting a place to stay Hive Hotel is not my favorite place I have stayed at. I'll start by saying they have no hotel parking. You have to park two blocks away and spend $24 a day there not included for hotel stay. When you walk to the hotel from there you have to keep in mind that hotel hive is right next to the George Washington college. There are college kids everywhere. It reeks of weed outside walking from the garage. In the front of hotel hive on the walk from the garage you have to pass homeless tents that are on the sidewalk. They had dirty diapers laying outside of the tents and would try to stop you to ask for money as you were walking to the entrance. Next you have to keep in mind that directly next to the hotel there is multiple frat houses. All night Friday there was kids partying and frat shenanigans that could be seen simply walking out the door. I went for a walk to the monument's last night and when I came back there was very drunk people at the entrance to hotel hive yelling and guys trying to kiss on the guests that were sitting outside. Not a good look it was super uncomfortable and upsetting seeing this. Now the last thing I am going to say is how upset my wife and I were today. We were excited to sit upstairs in the rooftop bar to eat and have a couple drinks. Well the bartender told us we weren't aloud to stay and eat up there due to a party they were holding. All the kids up there were college kids from the frats hitting on girls and doing their thing. Nothing wrong with that EXCEPT the fact that we paid more than 600 dollars including parking to spend three nights there and they wouldn't even let us use the upstairs. We came to the downstairs bar and got an abrasive welcome from the bartender because we had baught pizza and had them in the to go boxes they gave us. I feel like they DO NOT treat their guests very well especially if you are in your 20s they will just assume your in college. I'm active duty military here on vacation and did not appreciate my stay and the lack of respect that they gave me while staying here. read more

Awful experience with Hive and Hotels Tonight. Booked online. Ubered from my office only to find out they lost my reservation, wouldn't give me a room, made me wait 20 minutes only to find out they were trying to rebook me at an inferior hotel. No recourse aside from refunding me for the room they didn't have and shrugging it off. No offer from hotels tonight to pay my out of pocket fees from going to this hotel then having to go cross town to get another hotel. And to top it off I missed the dinner I got the hotel for in the first place. From the lobby it looked like a cool hotel but I will never ever return nor will I use Hotels Tonight to book. read more

This was my Fiancé and I's second time saying here and we never have any complaints. The front desk staff is always super nice and helpful, the rooms are super clean and well kept, and the bed and sheets are super comfortable and soft. The rooftop bar is always a great stop as well, when the weather allows it. Another bonus, this hotel is close to all major monuments and tourist hot spots. Parking is a little tricky but read their website about the parking and get the pass and you'll be fine. Overall highly recommend hive hotel. read more

This hotel is so cute! Be aware that it is a micro/compact hotel so the rooms are teeny tiny, but in a city like D.C. you won't spend too much time in the room anyway. The walls are kind of thin though.... I was able to hear my neighbor moaning very clearly in the middle of the night. This hotel is about a 30-35 minute walk from the National Mall & all the museums which was wonderful. The staff is very friendly and has good recommendations for places to visit. One staff member asked what we would like for breakfast (pancakes) & after checking to see that they were open sent us over to the Founding Farmers restaurant which was delicious!! I didn't spend time in the bar, but I'll say that it did look very hip and played great music. An awesome little hotel with lots of character and a good vibe :) read more

This place is certainly cool--there's no doubt about that. The decor is awesome, the restaurant and bar downstairs are incredible. The check-in concierge was helpful and kind. But... I ended up in a room basically the size of a closet with a bunkbed stuffed into a corner. For the price of the room, I could've easily stayed at the Kimpton Palomar and enjoyed the ability to open my suitcase fully or extend my arms from side to side. For some, the location my be the prime consideration. If that's the case, this is a good place to stay. If, however, you're looking for something moderately comfortable, look elsewhere--you'll find it much cheaper. read more

Seriously Love this hotel!! From the minute I checked in, to the bar staff. Kristina (sp?) my bartender was great! Genuinely nice and fun and made me feel comfortable being in D.C. for the first time!! Great flatbread pizza (the Maverick)!! The rooms are small, but for location and price cannot be beat! read more

Good price, and greater service! You have to understand that this is a "micro hotel" and that it has smaller rooms. Besides that, the rooms actually feel quite accommodating. It's like the size of a normal bedroom. The staff however, are absolutely amazing! My fiance and I are both the kind of people that have to have a fan in order to sleep. When I called down to the desk to ask about one, Liz went out of her way, and contacted other properties to get us a fan, and even brought it up to our room. This place is extremely popular with the younger crowds, as it has a &Pizza, and both a lobby and rooftop bar, that are packed during opening hours. It provides for a hip atmosphere that is easy to escape, by slipping away into your room. I recommend staying here! read more

This is a great little hotel across the street from George Washington University. I was trying to save a little money during a wedding weekend, and while the rooms are small (it's a micro-hotel), the amenities aren't skimpy. You get your own bathroom (I'm weird about sharing), the staff are all super young and friendly, and there is a cool bar and pizza place downstairs. Note: It's a tad loud, so if you're not into the late night party scene, you might want to skip out. read more

The hotel is fine, small but clean, but I don't know what's going on with the staff. I asked for an early check in about a month in advance and they somehow couldn't get me in until AFTER the regular check in time of 3pm (note that check out is 11AM so they had 4 hours to get my room ready and must have saved it for last). They did offer to hold my stuff for me, but I later found out that they kept it in a stairwell because it was "too big," and I just hope that nothing was stolen as it was left in this public space unattended for an hour. I had to leave my prior living arrangement at 2, so I waited on a bench in the city with all of my other belongings for that hour in the heat. The week I stayed was fine, but I got a text at noon the day before my check out to inform me that the entire street in front of the hotel would be blocked off for construction. I was in intern housing from June until the beginning of August, so I chose this place to save money for the last week of my internship. If I had known that check in and check out were both going to be such nightmares I would have never gone with this option, no matter how much money it saved me. I'm coming from living in a literal dorm so my expectations for hospitality were super low-- all I wanted was a smooth check in and check out and that's it. It's like they tried to make things difficult. I've never left a yelp review for a hotel but I've never had an experience like this anywhere else, super unprofessional. If you aren't flexible with check in and check out times do not stay here because they can't keep a schedule or communicate. read more