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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower, a vanity with a marble countertop, and a potted plant.

A brick building with a large windowed section, a smaller tower-like structure, and a flat-roofed building with a metal roof.

1. The Hoya Hotel at Georgetown

2.9 km from American University

Larisa

￥23,289

￥27,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A tree-lined sidewalk with parked cars and a fence on one side.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view.

A modern living room with a dark grey sofa, a coffee table with two glass bottles, a bookshelf filled with books, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

An outdoor patio area with white tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of a modern building in the background.

2. Glover Park Hotel Georgetown

Upper Northwest, 2 km from American University

Edward

￥23,901

￥27,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a large television screen.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and flowers.

A modern lounge area with patterned armchairs, a glass railing, and a geometric chandelier.

A modern retail space with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with products.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Bethesda/Chevy Chase

3.1 km from American University

Toni

￥18,680

￥21,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern lobby with a central staircase, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with a sofa.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple floors, a central counter with fresh fruit, and a spacious seating area.

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a large mirror, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with a herringbone floor pattern, surrounded by columns and potted plants.

4. Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Chevy Chase Pavilion

2.8 km from American University

Deshong

￥26,033

￥30,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A lobby with a wooden floor, two leather sofas, a TV mounted on the wall, and a glass-fronted store.

A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, a bar area, and a television screen.

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

A lobby with a reception desk, two televisions, seating area with chairs, and a coffee table.

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Washington DC/Connecticut Avenue

2.3 km from American University

Anita D

￥16,930

￥19,630 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern lighting, and comfortable seating areas.

A modern kitchen with a marble island, bar stools, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a large chandelier.

A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

6. Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key

4.6 km from American University

Nancy

￥25,396

￥29,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

An outdoor patio with a long wooden table, multiple seating areas, and a built-in fire feature.

A modern kitchen with a central island, ample counter space, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a modern chandelier.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a large window with curtains, and a television on a wooden stand.

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge

4.4 km from American University

GYEONGHEE

￥21,818

￥24,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern building with the 'HYATT PLACE' sign, featuring a prominent entrance with a glass facade and a series of lights above.

A gym with mirrored walls, a bench press, and dumbbells.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

8. Hyatt Place Arlington/Courthouse Plaza

5 km from American University

KayLeigh

￥22,766

￥26,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A Victorian-style building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance with steps.

A building with brick walls, large windows, and outdoor seating.

A kitchen with a modern induction cooktop, a kettle, and a fire extinguisher. There are two windows with views of a balcony and buildings.

A bathroom with a vanity, mirror, and wooden ladder.

9. HighRoad Washington DC

4.3 km from American University

Esteban

￥11,633

￥15,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, and a large glass facade of a building with the sign "CORELLA".

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a large glass facade, a distinctive wing-like sculpture above the entrance, and a sign for the Corella hotel.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of the city.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a seating area with couches and tables.

10. AC Hotel by Marriott Bethesda Downtown

5.3 km from American University

Kim

￥21,908

￥24,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a view of a city street at night, and modern buildings in the background.

A spacious dining area with wooden flooring, red chairs, and a central seating area with a cushioned bench.

A reception desk with a marble base and a wooden panel design, a potted plant, and a modern ceiling with wooden slats.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with a city view.

11. Hyatt Centric Arlington

4.8 km from American University

Hossam Eldin

￥23,510

￥26,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a desk, and a view of a cityscape at night.

A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and a dining table.

A modern hotel lobby with round tables, chairs, and a buffet area.

12. Hyatt Regency Bethesda

5.3 km from American University

Sean

￥19,475

￥22,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern building with a clear sky. The text 'Residence Inn Marriott' is visible on the facade.

A spacious lobby with a large sectional sofa, armchairs, a fireplace, and artwork on the walls.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a blue and white color scheme.

A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small table, and two pendant lights.

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Courthouse

5.2 km from American University

Russell

￥23,554

￥26,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a decorative ceiling.

A modern bar area with round tables and chairs, a central bar counter, and hanging spherical light fixtures.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a corner entrance.

A modern outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a service cart, and a view of the cityscape.

14. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 5.5 km from American University

Maria

￥26,036

￥30,189 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 cozy lounge area with a brick wall, a fireplace, and seating arrangements.

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

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

15. Hotel Hive

Foggy Bottom, 5.5 km from American University

Miranda

￥14,756

￥17,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A person in a white bathrobe sitting on a bed with a tray of breakfast and a glass of orange juice.

A modern building with a courtyard featuring trees and a variety of flowers.

A tree-lined sidewalk with parked cars, outdoor seating, and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

16. The River Inn

Foggy Bottom, 4.9 km from American University

charles

￥23,593

￥27,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a built-in dishwasher.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, TV, air conditioning unit, and artwork on the walls.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and string lights.

17. Hilton Garden Inn Arlington/Courthouse Plaza

5.3 km from American University

Bob

￥20,964

￥23,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A bar area with seating and a view of the cityscape.

A Marriott hotel entrance with a modern design, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A transparent dome structure with a table and chairs inside, surrounded by a cityscape at sunset.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, hanging pendant lights, and large windows offering views of the outside. Tables are neatly arranged with chairs, and the floor is made of polished wood.

18. Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ

5.7 km from American University

Andrea

￥31,490

￥35,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, potted plants, and string lights against a sunset backdrop.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a coffee bar, seating area, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A multi-story brick building with a covered entrance labeled "Residence Inn by Marriott."

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Bethesda Downtown

5.2 km from American University

Mary

￥25,767

￥29,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

The Normandy Hotel's outdoor seating area with tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, a central entrance with a black metal railing, and a sign indicating the name and address.

A room with a fireplace, two white armchairs, a round wooden table, and two floor lamps with geometric designs.

20. The Normandy Hotel

4.1 km from American University

Dee

￥13,198

￥21,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to American University

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Hoya Hotel at Georgetown	9.2 Wonderful 94 reviews	View
Glover Park Hotel Georgetown	8.8 Excellent 3,336 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Bethesda/Chevy Chase	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Chevy Chase Pavilion	8.2 Very good 1,997 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Washington DC/Connecticut Avenue	7.4 Good 1,099 reviews	View

Top American University Hotel Reviews

Glover Park Hotel Georgetown

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel for meetings in the embassy row. Big room and friendly staff."

The Normandy Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I had a wonderful stay at The Normandy Hotel! The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout my visit. The property was well managed, clean, and well maintained, which made the experience even better. The location was also excellent, within walking distance of many restaurants, shops, and places to explore. I would definitely recommend staying here and would happily return!"

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

8/10 Good

"Very good"

The Georgetown Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location Beautiful room"

The Baron Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was great n close to everything"

Park Hyatt Washington

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel has a great located near the mall and Georgetown."

Hyatt Centric Arlington

8/10 Good

"Close to Georgetown."

Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"Huge hotel that I recommend exploring. Steps away from dining and late night"

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Reeves Athletic Complex & Greenberg Track

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Katzen Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Katzen Arts Center during your stay in Washington. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and notable monuments in this walkable area.

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William I Jacobs Recreational Complex

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Friendship Playground

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Battery Kemble Park

Explore the great outdoors at Battery Kemble Park, a lovely green space in Washington. Discover the area's great live music and notable monuments.

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American University - Washington College of Law

Explore the campus of American University - Washington College of Law during your visit to Washington. Visit the stunning cathedral and notable monuments in this walkable area.

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Kogod Arts Center

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around American University?

American University 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 12 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near American University?

Glover Park Hotel Georgetown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour health club. It's located 1.2 mi (2 km) from American University. Other good options within 5 miles include Washington Plaza Hotel and Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Chevy Chase Pavilion.

How many hotels are there near American University?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from American University.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near American University.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near American University?

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What can I see and do near American University?

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, Anderson House Museum, and Phillips Collection feature captivating exhibits. Explore notable local landmarks like White House, Mansion on O Street, and Dupont Circle. You can watch performances at Kennedy Center, George Washington Lisner Auditorium, and Lincoln Theater if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to American University?

You can walk to nearby metro stations including Cleveland Park Station, Van Ness-UDC Station, and Woodley Park-Zoo Station. If you'd like to venture around the area nearby, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for American University hotels

1. The Hoya Hotel at Georgetown

2. Glover Park Hotel Georgetown

3. Courtyard by Marriott Bethesda/Chevy Chase

4. Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Chevy Chase Pavilion

5. Days Inn by Wyndham Washington DC/Connecticut Avenue

6. Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge

8. Hyatt Place Arlington/Courthouse Plaza

9. HighRoad Washington DC

10. AC Hotel by Marriott Bethesda Downtown

11. Hyatt Centric Arlington

12. Hyatt Regency Bethesda

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Courthouse

14. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

15. Hotel Hive

16. The River Inn

17. Hilton Garden Inn Arlington/Courthouse Plaza

18. Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Bethesda Downtown

20. The Normandy Hotel

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Top American University Hotel Reviews

Glover Park Hotel Georgetown

The Normandy Hotel

The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle

The Georgetown Inn

The Baron Hotel

Park Hyatt Washington

Hyatt Centric Arlington

Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC

Other attractions near American University

Bender Arena

Reeves Athletic Complex & Greenberg Track

Katzen Arts Center

William I Jacobs Recreational Complex

Friendship Playground

Battery Kemble Park

American University - Washington College of Law

Kogod Arts Center

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