Monumental Option
Rooms in our Monumental Option consist of our studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartments in some of GW's newest residence halls
Amenities in the Monumental Option include:
- A private bathroom
- In-unit bathrooms
- A private kitchen with a microwave and oven
- Air conditioning
2026 Monumental Option Rates
The Summer 2026 housing rate/cost for the Monumental Option is $504 per week for private bedroom units OR $406 per week for shared bedroom units, with a minimum of 6 weeks of stay.
Rates do not include the 15.95% District of Columbia Gross Sales Tax. Review the qualifications to see if you can be considered for tax exemption.
Monumental Buildings
Shenkman Hall is just 2 blocks from the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station and within walking distance of the State Department and National Mall. The Lerner Health and Wellness Center is located across the street.
Address
- 616 23rd Street NW
Room Types (approximate)
- 90% 2-person 2 bedroom style apartment with private baths
- 10% 2-person 1 bedroom style apartment with private baths
Please note that room type options are based on full capacity, room occupancy will be based upon selections during the booking process.
Kitchen
- Kitchen in each unit
Technology (per room/apartment)
- Individual High-Speed Internet
Laundry
- Laundry facilities located on the first floor of the building
District House opened in the fall of 2016 incorporating the façade of three former halls into what is now GW's second-largest residence hall. Located in the heart of campus, and only one block from the Foggy Bottom - GWU Metro Station, District House guests will enjoy a 2-person efficiency unit with a combined living and sleeping area, kitchen, and en-suite bathroom.
Address
- 2121 H Street, NW
Room Types (approximate)
- 30% 2-person District Affinity Rooms
- 50% Studio, Single
- 20% 4-person 2-bedroom apartment with private bath
Please note that room type options are based on full capacity, room occupancy will be based upon selections during the booking process.
Kitchen
- Kitchen in each unit
Technology (per room/apartment)
- Individual High-Speed Internet
Laundry
- Laundry facilities located within affinity units for affinity residents, and on the first floor of the building for all other residents.
Philip S. Amsterdam Hall is located on the west edge of campus and is conveniently just one block away from the Foggy Bottom Metro. It is also very close to the Lerner Health and Wellness Center.
Address
- 2350 H St NW
Room Types (approximate)
- 95% 2 bedroom, 4 person rooms
- 5% 1 bedroom, 2 person rooms
Please note that room type options are based on full capacity, room occupancy will be based upon selections during the booking process.
Kitchen
- Kitchen in each unit
Technology (per room/apartment)
- Individual High-Speed Internet
Laundry
- Laundry facilities located on the first floor of the building