Large-scale government activity, tourism, and local businesses provide consistent lodging demand for this market. Given the convenience of three major airports in the metro area, Washington, D.C., is also a center for major groups/events. The market is partly insulated from economic downturns given the stability provided by the federal government. Presidential inaugurations benefit the market, while government shutdowns have a limiting influence. Washington tends to perform with occupancy levels bracketing 70.0%, except for periods of economic downturn. While 2025 started off with an increase in ADR driven by the presidential inauguration, performance then declined because of the cuts initiated by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), reduced international travel influenced by federal trade disputes, government shutdowns that led to the closures of attractions, and reduced tourism because of the presence of the National Guard. However, the District's role as the nation’s capital, its strong corporate and institutional sectors, and the array of tourist attractions continue to support a healthy lodging market. America250 celebrations bolstered the market in 2026, and construction of the NFL's Washington Commanders’ new, $3.7-billion stadium is expected to begin in the spring of 2027. Investors continue to perceive D.C. hotels as an attractive long-term investment.
* Although the HVI cannot tell you what a particular hotel is worth, it does provide excellent “big picture” data, indicating which market areas are experiencing positive trends, and thus may present good investment opportunities. The HVI for the U.S. is a measure of the strength of the lodging industry as a whole and, specifically, the hospitality investment market. The HVI for the various identified markets can provide a basis to evaluate and compare different geographic regions. For more insight on the limitations and applicability of the HVI, please read the message on the HVI home page by clicking on the graphic at the top of this page.
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ADR, Demand, Occupancy, RevPAR, and Supply Projections:
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0.0%
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0.0%
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0.0%
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Change In Value For Market:
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| Significant Value Increase:
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Greater than +10%
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| Moderate Value Increase:
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Between +3% and +10%
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| Stable Values:
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Between -3% and +3%
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| Moderate Value Decline:
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Between -3% and -10%
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| Significant Value Decline:
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More than -10%
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Washington DC RevPAR Change
Washington DC RevPAR
| Year |
RevPAR |
| 2008 |
$102.56
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| 2009 |
$93.76
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| 2010 |
$96.15
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| 2011 |
$97.53
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| 2012 |
$97.05
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| 2013 |
$95.52
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| 2014 |
$100.53
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| 2015 |
$100.26
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| 2016 |
$110.73
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| 2017 |
$115.06
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| 2018 |
$113.94
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| 2019 |
$114.52
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| 2020 |
$116.82
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| 2021 |
$
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| 2022 |
$
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| 2023 |
$
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| 2024 |
$
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| 2025 |
$
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| 2026 (f) |
$
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| 2027 (f) |
$
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| 2028 (f) |
$
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