Hotel Near GWU, Georgetown University, and More
The best part of back-to-school weekend is what happens after. The Jefferson is waiting.
Back to school in Washington, DC, is its own kind of marathon. GWU. Georgetown. Howard. American. Johns Hopkins SAIS. The Jefferson sits on 16th Street NW, minutes from all of them, and a different world from any of them. The Greenhouse for the dinner you both deserve. Quill for the nightcap that lets you exhale. A room that is quiet, considered, and entirely yours. Contact our team to reserve your family stay.
Minutes from Every Major DC University in Washington, DC
The Jefferson sits on 16th Street NW, close to every major university in Washington, DC. GWU’s Foggy Bottom campus is under a mile away. Georgetown, Howard, and American University are all within a short ride. Johns Hopkins SAIS is half a mile down Massachusetts Avenue. The campus is easy to reach. Just as easy to leave behind.
Under a mile from GWU Foggy Bottom
George Washington University’s Foggy Bottom campus is the closest major university to The Jefferson, under a mile from the hotel on 16th Street NW. Families can walk, take a two-minute car ride, or let the concierge arrange a pickup for early move-in morning. When the day is done, The Jefferson is close enough that getting back feels effortless.
Georgetown, Howard, & American University
Georgetown University’s main campus is 1.9 miles from the hotel, around 10 minutes by car. Howard University is 1.5 miles north along 16th Street NW, 5 to 10 minutes by car. American University sits 3.6 miles northwest, roughly 15 minutes. All three are well within range for a family splitting time between campus and a hotel that feels nothing like campus. The Jefferson concierge can arrange a car for any of them, any time of day.
Johns Hopkins SAIS half a mile away
The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies sits on Massachusetts Avenue, less than half a mile from The Jefferson on 16th Street NW. For graduate and professional school families, that is a five-minute walk through one of the most architecturally significant stretches of Washington, DC. Close enough to visit twice in a day. Far enough to feel like a different world entirely.
Every DC campus, one address
Catholic University of America, Trinity Washington University, and Gallaudet University are all within 3 miles of The Jefferson. 16th Street NW sits at the geographic center of Washington, DC’s university map, equidistant from campuses north, south, east, and west. Whether the family is dropping off at GWU or visiting Gallaudet for orientation weekend, The Jefferson is the most central address in the city for the back-to-school season.
Students on the Move: Back to School at The Jefferson, Washington, DC
Moving into college is one of those days that asks more than expected. The Jefferson’s Students on the Move package is built around it: parking, storage, late checkout, and dinner. Everything handled. Book with promo code MOVE.
- Deluxe accommodations — A room that is quiet, comfortable, and ready when you arrive.
- $100 daily food and beverage credit — Redeemable at The Greenhouse and Quill. Dinner the night you arrive, breakfast the morning after move-in. Use it however the day calls for.
- Complimentary overnight parking — Drive in fully loaded. Parking is handled from the moment you arrive.
- Complimentary box storage before arrival — Drop everything before your room is ready. The Jefferson takes care of it.
- 2 pm late checkout — No rush to leave. A slower morning after a long day. The Greenhouse for breakfast, then the road.
How to Spend Back-to-School Weekend in Washington, DC
Two or three nights. A few hours on campus, the rest entirely yours. Washington, DC is a better city when you are not in a hurry.
The Night You Arrive:
Evening: Check in. Boxes already stored. Parking handled. The Greenhouse for dinner — the $100 daily credit is yours. Quill for a nightcap when you are ready.
Back to School Day:
Morning: Early start. The Greenhouse for breakfast, then campus for the morning. The concierge can arrange a car if you need one.
Afternoon: Back whenever the day allows. Quill on the terrace. A nightcap and no agenda.
The Morning After
Morning: 2 pm checkout. No rush. The Greenhouse for breakfast. The National Mall is fifteen minutes on foot, the museums are free, and you have nowhere to be until your flight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything parents ask about staying at The Jefferson during the DC university back-to-school, move-in, and orientation season.
The Jefferson is under a mile from GWU’s Foggy Bottom campus on 16th Street NW. It is a short ride-share or a manageable walk through the city. The concierge can arrange a car for early campus starts.
Georgetown’s main campus is approximately 1.9 miles from the hotel, around 10 minutes by car. The Hilltop is straightforward to reach and easy to leave behind at the end of the day.
Howard University’s campus is approximately 1.5 miles from the hotel, around 5 to 10 minutes by car along 16th Street NW. The Jefferson concierge can arrange a car for move-in morning or any time during your stay.
American University is approximately 3.6 miles from The Jefferson, around 10 to 15 minutes by car. The concierge can arrange a car service for the drive.
Yes. Johns Hopkins SAIS on Massachusetts Avenue is under a mile from the hotel. Catholic University of America, Trinity Washington University, and Gallaudet University are all within 3 miles. The Jefferson is the most centrally located boutique hotel in Washington, DC for families visiting any university campus during back to school season.
The Students on the Move package includes deluxe accommodations, a $100 daily food and beverage credit redeemable at The Greenhouse and Quill, complimentary overnight parking, complimentary box storage prior to arrival, and 2pm late checkout. Book with promo code MOVE at jeffersondc.com.
Yes. The Greenhouse welcomes all guests, hotel or otherwise. August is one of the busiest months for the city; reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for move-in and orientation evenings when families tend to arrive at the same time.
All major DC campuses are within a short car ride from 16th Street NW. The Jefferson concierge can arrange a car service or recommend the most direct route depending on your campus and move-in day logistics. Both rideshare and car service are straightforward from the hotel.
Reserve directly at jeffersondc.com using promo code MOVE, or contact the reservations team for assistance. August fills quickly across the city; the earlier the better.