Union Market Motel 6 Will Become New Hotel
A former motel near Washington's Union Market will transform into a 30-room hotel and cocktail bar by spring 2027.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Hotels
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Developers are converting a former Motel 6 near the Union Market entrance off New York Avenue into a boutique hotel named Late Checkout. The site is expected to open in spring 2027 with 30 guest rooms and an integrated lounge.
Why it matters
The project serves as a bridge toward larger redevelopment plans for the property spearheaded by developer Edens. It brings new hospitality options to the area surrounding the busy Union Market district.
Sojourn Hospitality is developing 30 design-heavy guest rooms at the former motel site. The property remains located directly off New York Avenue near the Union Market entrance.
The players
Sojourn Hospitality
This firm is managing the development and design of the 30 guest rooms at the upcoming Late Checkout hotel.
Residents Hospitality
This group will operate the No. 31 cocktail bar, lounge, and Mediterranean dining experience on the property.
Edens
This real estate firm is the developer planning the long-term, larger mixed-use overhaul of the property.
The details
The site will host a cocktail bar and lounge named No. 31, operated by Residents Hospitality group. This space will feature Mediterranean food offerings and an outdoor lounge area complete with a water feature.
Timeline
Late Checkout and No. 31 are scheduled to open in spring 2027.
Travel Outlook
This conversion project follows the pattern of ongoing mixed-use redevelopment efforts in the district. It reflects a broader shift as developers replace aging roadside motels with boutique hospitality assets near high-traffic urban hubs.
Travelers and locals can expect the new boutique lodging and lounge options to be available by spring 2027. The project will add a dedicated Mediterranean dining and outdoor social space to the Union Market area.
The takeaway
Visitors to Washington will soon have a new lodging option integrated into one of the city's most active culinary hubs. This shift illustrates how developers are repurposing outdated roadside infrastructure to meet the demands of modern urban travelers.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments in the capital at Washington Hotels.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Axios.
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