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
2025 Monumental Option Rates
The Summer 2025 housing rate/cost for the Monumental Option is $483 per week for private bedroom units OR $362 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. A convenience store, dry cleaning, and 3 restaurants are in the lower level of the building and 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 in 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 with adjoined bathroom
- 50% Studio, 2-person
- 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 in the building
Philip S. Amsterdam Hall is located on the west edge of campus and is conveniently just a couple of blocks away from the Foggy Bottom Metro. It is also very close to the Lerner Health and Wellness Center and the dining hall located at Shenkman.
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 in the building