Top 10 Hotels Near Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington for 2026

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A luxurious hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a dresser, and a chandelier.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles and a view of greenery outside.

A spacious living room with a chandelier, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with blue curtains.

A formal dining area with a table set for tea service, surrounded by elegant chairs and a decorative centerpiece.

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.6 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Michael

P50,989

P59,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

An opulent room with a high arched skylight, a checkered floor, and a formal dining setup with a floral centerpiece.

A dining table with plates of food, glasses of wine, and a gift box, viewed through a window overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a tall monument.

A grand entrance with a glass dome ceiling, ornate metal gates, and a checkered floor.

A woman sitting on a chair in a lobby with a checkered floor, reading a newspaper.

2. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.4 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

andrew

P29,758

P34,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a brick planter, and a glass entrance to a building.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books and a vase.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a staircase, and a reception desk.

A modern staircase with glass railings and a decorative ceiling light.

3. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

0.8 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Erika

P10,644

P12,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A grand hallway with a patterned floor, ornate ceiling, and classical architecture.

A grand hotel entrance with a marquee sign, large columns, and a symmetrical facade.

A grand hall with ornate chandeliers, marble columns, and a patterned floor.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a building with striped awnings.

4. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.8 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Irina

P21,917

P27,969 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern hotel building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a small table, and a seating area.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a view of the city.

5. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.6 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Maria

P10,372

P12,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern kitchen with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a dining area with a table and chairs, a bed with a headboard, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bookshelf.

A modern lobby with a wooden staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.

A neatly made bed with white linens in a modern room with a wooden headboard, a large abstract painting above the bed, and a window with blinds.

6. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

Downtown Washington D.C., 1 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Dawn

P11,336

P13,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern interior with exposed brick walls, a black reception desk, and directional signage for amenities like food, restrooms, and a hive bar.

A modern bar area with stools, tables, and a counter.

A cozy lounge area with a brick wall, a fireplace, and seating arrangements.

A hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a central entrance with a decorative archway and a sign above it.

7. Hotel Hive

Foggy Bottom, 2.3 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Alison

P6,334

P7,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with modern seating, large windows, and hanging floral decorations.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A table set for dining with chairs, a view of a cityscape, and a flag.

A modern lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, and a staircase.

8. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

Northwest, 1.1 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

deborah

P9,321

P13,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

An outdoor dining area with a glass ceiling, multiple tables and chairs, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a brick wall, and a large window.

A modern living room with a large sofa, ottoman, and coffee table, large windows with a view of the cityscape, and a balcony with a view of the Capitol building.

9. Arlo Washington DC

Northwest, 0.7 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Terry

P8,256

P12,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern living room with a fireplace, two plaid armchairs, a glass coffee table with decorative items, and a large window offering a city view.

A bar area with wooden bar counters, stools, and various bottles and glasses.

A lobby with a reception desk, a chandelier, framed artwork, and a door labeled "The O'Blinor."

A modern hotel room with a glass dining table, black upholstered chairs, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a city view.

10. Phoenix Park Hotel

Northwest, 1.2 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Maura

P9,804

P13,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and purple chairs, a curved sofa, and a fireplace with a green rug.

A room with a red sofa, two round tables, and a red lamp.

A bar area with marble columns, bar stools, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A long dining table set with white plates, silverware, and glassware, flanked by blue upholstered chairs.

11. Riggs Washington DC

Penn Quarter, 0.1 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Chance

P16,041

P21,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern restaurant with leather seating, dining tables set with white tableware, and hanging spherical chandeliers.

An outdoor cafe with rows of tables and chairs, large windows, and a covered area with a metal frame and hanging lights.

A spacious lobby with a marble reception desk, recessed lighting, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

12. The Dupont Circle Hotel

Dupont Circle, 2.2 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Beth

P13,702

P15,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, greenery, and a person walking.

A bar area with a curved counter, multiple stools, and a seating area with a cushioned bench and ottoman.

A person standing by a window with a view of buildings and a cityscape.

A restaurant with round tables, white cushioned seating, and hanging paper lanterns.

13. Lyle Washington D.C.

Dupont Circle, 2.2 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Maria

P10,713

P14,613 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern restaurant with large windows, wooden tables, and cushioned chairs.

A modern office space with a large window overlooking a river and cityscape, a desk with a lamp, and a view of adjacent buildings.

An outdoor restaurant with tables and benches, large windows, and hanging lamps.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lounge area.

14. InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG

The Wharf, 2.1 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Amanda M

P19,083

P24,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a water feature.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, glass partitions, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, blue armchairs, and a coffee table. There are shelves with decorative items and a plant.

A modern room with two grey sofas, a round coffee table, and a wooden floor.

15. ROOST White House

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.8 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Stephanie

P15,682

P18,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area with tables and umbrellas, a small water feature, and a view of a body of water and greenery in the background.

A modern hotel with a rooftop pool, glass facade, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a podium at the front.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a sign reading "HYATT house".

16. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

The Wharf, 2.1 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Kelly

P8,880

P10,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Victorian-style building with a prominent turret, arched windows, and a brick facade.

A wooden staircase with white railings leading to a door marked "8081".

A spacious room with a wooden floor, a round dining table, and wicker chairs. There are large windows with a view of greenery outside.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a round ottoman, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a chandelier above and a large mirror on the wall.

17. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

Dupont Circle, 2.3 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Scott

P21,477

P24,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the pool area.

A spacious lobby with a modern reception desk, seating area, and a unique ceiling light installation.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, a lamp, and a view of a pool and outdoor seating area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small pool area.

18. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

Southwest Federal Center, 1.6 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Lindsay

P10,277

P11,916 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, American flags, and a well-maintained garden.

A red upholstered chair, a round wooden table with a book and a lamp, and a tiled floor.

A bar area with multiple chairs, a counter with bottles, and tables with candles.

A warmly lit room with a fireplace, red upholstered furniture, and candles on tables.

19. Hotel Lombardy

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Jason

P7,879

P9,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, elegant chandeliers, and a bar area in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a standing lamp, and a TV.

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and tables.

A reception desk with three cushioned seating areas and a decorative floral arrangement on the wall behind.

20. The Darcy Hotel

Dupont Circle, 1.5 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Ana

P8,927

P12,555 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Waldorf Astoria Washington DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Jefferson, Washington, DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Morrison Clark Historic Inn	9.6 Exceptional 2,414 reviews	View
Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 358 reviews	View

Top Smithsonian American Art Museum Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

Hotel Washington

10/10 Excellent

"Great location 2 blocks to metro central beautiful hotel"

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

8/10 Good

"X"

Conrad Washington, DC

10/10 Excellent

"At arrival it was confusing because we had reserved a specific room and we were given a different room. We try making the arrangements to get what we paid for and we were stuck to that room until the next day at 8:00pm when finally the assistant director Aillen finally was able to accommodate us in the right room. It was really upsetting to have to wait to the next day to be able to get what we paid for. But Aileen made sure that we were all set and also treated us with in room dinner . The staff at the Sakura Club is excellent, amazing and exceptional. Starting with the chefs and rest of the staff, but a special shoutout to Amitri and Mimi that everyday when the xtra mile with there attention. The food is great, the staff and the cleanliness was great. Breakfast , dinner and drinks on point all the time."

Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Right in the heart of Chinatown. Super cool location. Hotel very nice"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington, DC/Downtown

8/10 Good

"The perfect one, closer to everything just 3 minutes walk from Capital One Arena, the restaurant fantastic and the staff awesome, the only thing that I paid for a King room that was supposed to include mini fridge and microwave and neither of them were there, I sent a message to Expedia but still they the fridge and microwave never arrived. Which it means wasting money for nothing as $340 for a night without those things is considered expensive. I will definitely go back even that I was so disappointed."

Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room in downtown for a good price."

The Henley Park Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great hotel with an ideal location within walking distance of plenty of restaurants, attractions, and other things to do. I would definitely recommend this hotel and would stay here again!"

The Westin DC Downtown

8/10 Good

"The staff is very attentive to parties and loud activity in the guest rooms. We were there on the night of a big concert at the arena and guests were really misbehaving. Security was responsive but it was not a restful Night of sleep"

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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

9.4/10 (11 reviews)

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Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture

9.4/10 (9 reviews)

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Flashpoint Gallery

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

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National Union Building

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Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington

Enjoy a stop at Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington, an entertaining place to visit in Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums.

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Calvary Baptist Church

8.2/10 (45 reviews)

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Capital Savings Bank Site

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Smithsonian American Art Museum?

Smithsonian American Art Museum is located in a historic area of Washington known for its notable monuments and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 448 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Smithsonian American Art Museum?

Adjacent to Smithsonian American Art Museum, Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 bars and a restaurant. Other good choices within a short distance include Washington Plaza Hotel and Moxy Washington DC Downtown.

How many hotels are there near Smithsonian American Art Museum?

Expedia has 448 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Smithsonian American Art Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Smithsonian American Art Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Smithsonian American Art Museum.

What can I see and do near Smithsonian American Art Museum?

National Law Enforcement Museum, National Building Museum, and National Museum of Women in the Arts feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore notable local landmarks like White House, Old Post Office Pavilion, and St. John's Church. You can check out the local talent at Ford's Theater, Warner Theatre, and National Theatre.

How can I get to Smithsonian American Art Museum?

You can walk to nearby metro stations including McPherson Sq. Station, Center Station, and Farragut West Station. If you'd like to venture farther outside of the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Smithsonian American Art Museum hotels

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

2. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

3. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

4. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

5. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

6. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

7. Hotel Hive

8. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

9. Arlo Washington DC

10. Phoenix Park Hotel

11. Riggs Washington DC

12. The Dupont Circle Hotel

13. Lyle Washington D.C.

14. InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG

15. ROOST White House

16. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

17. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

18. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

19. Hotel Lombardy

20. The Darcy Hotel

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Top Smithsonian American Art Museum Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

Hotel Washington

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Conrad Washington, DC

Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington, DC/Downtown

Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center

The Henley Park Hotel

The Westin DC Downtown

Other attractions near Smithsonian American Art Museum

National Portrait Gallery

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture

Flashpoint Gallery

National Union Building

Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington

Calvary Baptist Church

Capital Savings Bank Site

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