What hotels are near Capitol Reflecting Pool?

Hotels near Capitol Reflecting Pool: (0.79 km) Kimpton The George (0.93 km) Phoenix Park Hotel (0.65 km) Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill (0.98 km) Capitol Hill Hotel (0.72 km) Residence Inn Washington National Mall View all hotels near Capitol Reflecting Pool on Tripadvisor

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Restaurants near Capitol Reflecting Pool: (0.30 km) Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe (0.35 km) Charlie Palmer Steak DC (0.27 km) Espresso & Gelato Bar (0.41 km) Hamilton's Bar & Grill (0.72 km) The Capital Grille View all restaurants near Capitol Reflecting Pool on Tripadvisor

Capitol Reflecting Pool (Washington DC) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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MrMrsHappyR

Liverpool, UK1,158 contributions

Beautiful area

Sep 2023 • Couples

Incredible design means that from The Lincoln Memorial you can see the reflection of The Washington Monument and at the WWII Monument you can see the the reflection of The Lincoln Memorial

Written 10 September 2023

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A Midlife Adventure

Dursley, UK1,313 contributions

A lovey place to stroll and enjoy the fantastic views

Aug 2023 • Couples

Strolling along here having visited the Lincoln Memorial heading towards the Washington Monument via the World War II Memorial is a really pleasant way to spend a little time in Washington.
There are plenty of benches nearby on which you can take a break, have a picnic etc

I noticed a few previous reviews mention the water being dirty. On the day we were there there were workers/ gardeners in the pool with long wellingtons on clearing out some of the algae etc

Written 5 September 2023

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Raintree_Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand3,777 contributions

Reflecting the grandeur of the National Mall!

Aug 2023 • Solo

The Reflecting Pool has been a fixture and focal point of the Mall for decades. It adds elegance and serenity to the Mall. It's always rejuvenating to stroll along the Reflecting Pool and enjoy the atmosphere.

Written 30 August 2023

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David H

Bury, UK1,651 contributions

Underwhelming

Apr 2023 • Solo

When the pool is full and reflecting the historic monuments I can imagine it looks nice. However on my visit there was just a narrow strip of water which was dirty and full of debris.

Written 17 August 2023

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Jessica S

Canada242 contributions

Meh

May 2023 • Business

This was ok. Definitely iconic. But the water was dirty and there were tons of geese and ducks (and poo). I get it, and how could you really keep it clean, but it was underwhelming.

Written 7 May 2023

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Sam

Washington DC, DC12,001 contributions

Pool

Apr 2023 • Solo

Beautiful pool in front of President Grant statue facing the Washington Monument. Ideal to rest, meditate and enjoy the surroundings

Written 16 April 2023

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Leonhkny

Hong Kong, China14,203 contributions

Burden of history

Dec 2022

Walking along the reflecting pool gives visitors a send of historical burden. Either way round, travelers are witnessing two major events in US history i.e. Civil War and WWII. This is also a good place to stop and think.

Written 16 December 2022

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Bertram S

Wyoming, MI1,006 contributions

Beautiful

Jul 2021

What a beautiful pool connecting the Lincoln Memorial with the World War II memorial. The “national ducks” were especially fun to watch as swam about the pool. When we were on the top steps of the Lincoln Memorial, we stood in the middle of the opening. The reflection of the Washington Monument in the pool is breathtaking. The Capitol building wasn’t visible at all, proving that these 3 are in a straight line.

Written 22 July 2021

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MstqMI

Manistique1,292 contributions

Calming

Apr 2021

We'd been to Washington, DC, before and saw the reflecting pool and it was as beautiful as ever this time, too. It's very calming to stand at one end and look down the length to the Washington Monument.

Written 29 April 2021

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LostInTime

Pittsburgh, PA11,608 contributions

Drained

Mar 2020 • Business

I was here in March before the world hit pause. It was drained at the time. I’ve seen it before. It’s a great part of the capital.

Written 22 June 2020

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