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A modern bar area with a panoramic city view, a large round table, and comfortable seating.

1. Hyatt Regency Bethesda

Hyatt Regency Bethesda
4.0 star property
4.1 km from South Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,266 reviews)
"I have a great stay!"
United States
Sean
The price is ￥17,589
￥19,875 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hyatt Regency Bethesda
A person in a white robe standing by a window with curtains, overlooking a cityscape.

2. The Bethesdan Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Bethesdan Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
3.5 km from South Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,043 reviews)
"The hotel is nice and the locations is perfect. Cute restaurant around."
United States
Jacqueta
The price is ￥18,547
￥20,958 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
The Bethesdan Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A swimming pool with a tiled wall, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

3. Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda Washington DC

Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda Washington DC
4.0 star property
5.9 km from South Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,860 reviews)
"Great location, great food with friendly staff!"
United States
Aisha
The price is ￥22,721
￥25,674 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda Washington DC
The exterior of the Hilton Garden Inn with large windows, a brick-paved entrance, and a clear sky.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda Downtown
3.0 star property
4.1 km from South Kensington
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (891 reviews)
"Love this hotel, always clean. The bedding is super comfy. Great location & welcoming staff."
United States
Rebecca
The price is ￥18,147
￥20,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda Downtown
A modern retail space with shelves stocked with snacks, a refrigerated display, and a central table with packaged goods.

5. EVEN Hotel Rockville - Washington DC Area by IHG

EVEN Hotel Rockville - Washington DC Area by IHG
3.5 star property
6.7 km from South Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,417 reviews)
"Clean room and good service!"
United States
Wei
The price is ￥15,342
￥17,643 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
EVEN Hotel Rockville - Washington DC Area by IHG
Bar (on property)

6. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center

Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center
3.0 star property
13 km from South Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,342 reviews)
"Excellent stay."
United States
Darrel
The price is ￥15,026
￥17,423 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center
A building with a central tower, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a paved walkway.

7. William F. Bolger Center

William F. Bolger Center
2.5 star property
9.7 km from South Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful property. Nice restaurant. We loved our stay!"
United States
Emily
The price is ￥23,662
￥26,738 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
William F. Bolger Center
A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a television, and a dining area.

8. The Hotel at the University of Maryland

The Hotel at the University of Maryland
4.0 star property
12.1 km from South Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,847 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Jessica
The price is ￥19,728
￥22,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
The Hotel at the University of Maryland
A modern bar area with a central island, multiple shelves of bottles, and a television screen.

9. Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
3.5 star property
15.1 km from South Kensington
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3,020 reviews)
"Great stay."
United States
Antavia
The price is ￥14,710
￥16,621 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
The exterior of the State Plaza Hotel with a modern facade, large glass windows, and a landscaped entrance area with potted plants and a metal railing.

10. State Plaza Hotel

State Plaza Hotel
3.5 star property
13.4 km from South Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,066 reviews)
"wonderful stay"
United States
Janice
The price is ￥15,659
￥18,157 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
State Plaza Hotel
A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center
3.5 star property
13.2 km from South Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,527 reviews)
"great place to stay"
United States
Sara
The price is ￥22,697
￥26,317 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, hanging pendant lights, and a built-in TV.

12. Cambria Hotel College Park

Cambria Hotel College Park
3.5 star property
12.2 km from South Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Always a great stay."
United States
Sandra
The price is ￥20,834
￥23,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Cambria Hotel College Park
A poolside area with lounge chairs and tables, each with a bottle of water.

13. Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel
4.0 star property
12.7 km from South Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5,472 reviews)
"Clean room and very nice staff! Would stay again."
United States
Shane
The price is ￥14,077
￥16,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Washington Plaza Hotel
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a green van parked outside, and a clear sky.

14. Holiday Inn Washington-College Pk (I-95) by IHG

Holiday Inn Washington-College Pk (I-95) by IHG
3.0 star property
12.5 km from South Kensington
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,658 reviews)
"The Room was cleaned and breakfast was good"
United States
Tajebe
The price is ￥13,761
￥15,550 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Holiday Inn Washington-College Pk (I-95) by IHG
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a checkered floor pattern. There are seating areas with armchairs and a sofa, and a staircase in the background.

15. Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
3.5 star property
16.5 km from South Kensington
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3,600 reviews)
"Great place to stay and enjoyed using the shuttle service."
United States
Linda
The price is ￥14,654
￥16,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites College Park-University Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites College Park-University Area by IHG
2.5 star property
12.2 km from South Kensington
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Imad
The price is ￥15,184
￥17,158 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Holiday Inn Express & Suites College Park-University Area by IHG
A spacious lobby with modern seating, large windows, and hanging floral decorations.

17. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill
4.5 star property
14.1 km from South Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,753 reviews)
"Great restaurant and rooms!"
United States
deborah
The price is ￥20,404
￥30,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill
A modern building with the 'HYATT PLACE' sign, featuring a prominent entrance with a glass facade and a series of lights above.

18. Hyatt Place Arlington/Courthouse Plaza

Hyatt Place Arlington/Courthouse Plaza
3.0 star property
13.9 km from South Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,272 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
KayLeigh
The price is ￥21,353
￥24,398 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Hyatt Place Arlington/Courthouse Plaza
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a brick planter, and a glass entrance to a building.

19. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

Morrison Clark Historic Inn
4.0 star property
12.9 km from South Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,406 reviews)
"Fantastic Stay!"
United States
Erika
The price is ￥15,224
￥17,652 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Morrison Clark Historic Inn
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "MOTTO" and a number "627" above the door.

20. Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown

Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown
3.5 star property
13.5 km from South Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,073 reviews)
"Awesome room and location! Great stay"
United States
Tara
The price is ￥15,596
￥18,083 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown
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Compare popular hotels in South Kensington

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A modern bar area with a panoramic city view, a large round table, and comfortable seating.
Hyatt Regency Bethesda
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,266 reviews
View
A swimming pool with a tiled wall, lounge chairs, and potted plants.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda Washington DC
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
2,860 reviews
View
A person in a white robe standing by a window with curtains, overlooking a cityscape.
The Bethesdan Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
2,043 reviews
View
A modern retail space with shelves stocked with snacks, a refrigerated display, and a central table with packaged goods.
EVEN Hotel Rockville - Washington DC Area by IHG
3.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,417 reviews
View
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, hanging pendant lights, and a built-in TV.
Cambria Hotel College Park
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
View

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Top South Kensington Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Great option for visiting DC. We liked the location…close to several good restaurants and just a short walk to the Capital. The staff we encountered were friendly and helpful."
lisa 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What is South Kensington like?
South Kensington is a neighborhood that travelers like for its temples, churches, and festivals.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Kensington, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in South Kensington.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to South Kensington?
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What is there to do around this Kensington neighborhood?
Aubudon Naturalist Society, National Museum of Health and Medicine, and Sebrof-Forbes Cultural Arts Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around South Kensington. Strathmore and The Bethesda Theater are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Kensington.

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