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

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a minibar, and a glass wall with a view.

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., 1.7 km from Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

Michael

￥127,933

￥148,338 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a decorative archway.

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.

2. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.3 km from Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

andrew

￥74,664

￥86,572 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 modern staircase with glass railings and a decorative ceiling light.

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.

3. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

2.5 km from Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

Erika

￥19,433

￥22,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A rooftop bar with a panoramic city view, featuring a bar counter, seating area, and umbrellas.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and modern buildings.

A modern glass building with a reflective facade, a landscaped area with trimmed bushes, and a clear sky.

A modern interior with a marble wall, a round mirror, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large column.

4. Conrad Washington, DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 2.3 km from Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

David

￥54,915

￥63,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel lobby with a marble wall, a wooden reception desk, a patterned carpet, and a dark wooden door.

A kitchenette with a refrigerator stocked with beverages, a coffee machine, and various snacks and condiments.

A conference room with long tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

5. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.8 km from Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

Maria

￥26,023

￥30,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

A luxurious lobby with ornate ceiling designs, a patterned carpet, and classic furniture.

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

6. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.5 km from Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

Irina

￥54,991

￥70,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outside.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, surrounded by greenery and string lights.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a modern chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a glass-top reception desk, marble flooring, and large windows offering city views.

7. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

2.3 km from Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

Alvaro A

￥53,569

￥68,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

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

A building facade with a 'MINT HOUSE' sign, large glass doors, and a fire hydrant.

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.

8. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

Downtown Washington D.C., 2.1 km from Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

Dawn

￥25,016

￥29,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A courtyard with brick buildings, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a green wall.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles and glasses, a bar counter, and overhead lighting.

A modern hotel room with large mirrors, black and beige mats, and neatly rolled towels.

9. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

Georgetown, 2.3 km from Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

Melissa

￥222,808

￥258,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

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

A staircase with a brick wall, metal railing, and potted plants.

10. Hotel Hive

Foggy Bottom, 1.3 km from Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

Alison

￥17,659

￥20,475 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious living room with two sofas, a chandelier, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering city views.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a modern chandelier.

A tray with a teapot, glasses, and macarons on a table with a view of cherry blossoms.

11. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

Southwest Federal Center, 1.2 km from Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

Daniel

￥40,137

￥52,701 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 dining table with plates of food, a muffin, and a cup of coffee.

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

12. The River Inn

Foggy Bottom, 1.9 km from Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

charles

￥23,584

￥27,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with white linens, a green upholstered headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair by the window.

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

13. ROOST White House

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.8 km from Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

Stephanie

￥26,603

￥30,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

A spacious lobby with a red sofa, a patterned armchair, and a glass display case with flowers.

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

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

14. Riggs Washington DC

Penn Quarter, 2.1 km from Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

Chance

￥40,248

￥53,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A multi-level atrium with open spaces, seating areas, and a central staircase.

A multi-level hotel atrium with a central open space, seating areas, and a bar/lounge on the upper level.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large screen displaying news.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the upper floors.

15. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

2.3 km from Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

Cassey

￥30,577

￥35,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a glass railing, and a view of the outdoors.

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

The Wharf, 1.8 km from Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

Albert

￥48,196

￥62,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a red door.

An outdoor patio area with seating, tables, and a fire pit.

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and armchairs, and a coffee table with a vase and book.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, and a coffee table with a book.

17. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Georgetown, 2.4 km from Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

Bruno

￥49,618

￥57,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern bar area with leather seating, a chandelier, and a well-stocked liquor display.

A modern living room with a fireplace, dark walls, and a geometric patterned floor.

A modern, well-lit room with a sofa, chairs, and ottomans arranged for relaxation.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, planters with flowers, and a brick building in the background.

18. The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

2.1 km from Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

Christian

￥77,272

￥89,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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

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

A lobby with a modern ceiling design, a reception desk, and two individuals with luggage.

19. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

Southwest Federal Center, 1.6 km from Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

Lindsay

￥25,786

￥29,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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 multiple lit candles on tables.

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

20. Hotel Lombardy

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.7 km from Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

Jason

￥21,333

￥24,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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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 2,415 reviews	View
Conrad Washington, DC	9.6 Exceptional 881 reviews	View
Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 360 reviews	View

Top Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Hotel Reviews

Washington Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We stay here just for one night but we really like it. Also location was great for us"

Club Quarters Hotel White House, Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"Location location location - excellent! Cleaning products smell strong in the rooms. Bathroom is really small - hard to open the bathroom door if the closet door is open."

State Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay. Close to amenities."

Hotel Hive

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel Hive has a wonderful location if you have activities in the Foggy Bottom area. Also, the staff I encountered at the front desk and rooftop bar were extremely pleasant - great customer service!"

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Good service, staff was very helpful. Amenities were really relaxing. Location was perfect"

Moxy Washington DC Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome place to stay! Rooftop bar had a great atmosphere and views. Would stay again!"

Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"awesome helpful staff. friendly"

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial?

Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial 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 72 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial?

State Plaza Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial. Other good options close by include Hotel Washington and Hotel Hive.

How many hotels are there close to Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial?

Expedia has 72 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. 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. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial?

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What can I see and do near Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial?

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Museum, and National Museum of African American History and Culture feature captivating exhibits. White House, National Academy of Sciences, and World Bank are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can catch a show at DAR Constitution Hall, Kennedy Center, and George Washington Lisner Auditorium.

How can I get to Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial?

Walk to nearby metro stations like Waterfront Station, L'Enfant Plaza Station, and Federal Center Station. If you'd like to venture around the surrounding area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial hotels

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

2. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

3. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

4. Conrad Washington, DC

5. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

6. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

7. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

8. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

9. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

10. Hotel Hive

11. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

12. The River Inn

13. ROOST White House

14. Riggs Washington DC

15. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

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

17. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

18. The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

19. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

20. Hotel Lombardy

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Top Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Hotel Reviews

Washington Plaza Hotel

Club Quarters Hotel White House, Washington DC

State Plaza Hotel

Hotel Hive

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

Moxy Washington DC Downtown

Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown

Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG

The Westin DC Downtown

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District of Columbia War Memorial

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

Tidal Basin

Korean War Veterans Memorial

National World War II Memorial

Constitution Gardens

FDR Memorial

Vietnam Women's Memorial

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