The Best Hotels Closest to Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington for 2026

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A round table set with fine china and teapots, surrounded by plush chairs, in an outdoor setting with cherry blossoms and a classical building in the background.

A grand lobby with a reception desk, chandeliers, and a patterned carpet.

A grand lobby with a high ceiling, ornate black iron railings, a large patterned carpet, and a seating area with sofas and armchairs.

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, multiple seating areas, and a bar.

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

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

Jeffrey

￥99,393

￥115,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

￥71,947

￥83,423 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

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

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

A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a spacious seating area, a reception desk, and a staircase with a glass railing.

3. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

Mount Vernon Square, 0.8 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Erika

￥15,099

￥17,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by foliage and illuminated by decorative lights.

A modern hotel room with a large city view, a sofa, a table with drinks, and a lamp.

A modern hotel dining area with a marble bar, seating, and large windows.

4. Conrad Washington, DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.4 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Rita

￥53,202

￥61,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

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

5. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

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

Kristian

￥19,531

￥22,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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

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., 0.8 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Irina

￥51,924

￥66,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern interior with a central seating area, a kitchen, and a living room with a large TV.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a seating area with a chair and a small table, and a view of a building through the window.

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a sofa and chairs, a dining table with chairs, a large window, and a mirror.

7. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

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

Maria

￥19,168

￥22,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A grand lobby with high ceilings, ornate wood paneling, and a large floral arrangement.

A dimly lit, ornate room with a round table and red upholstered chairs, featuring a bar area with stools and a bartender.

A grand building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a red door. Flags are displayed on the building's facade.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, two armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a nightstand with lamps.

8. The Hay-Adams

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.1 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Andrew

￥81,416

￥94,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A large, multi-story hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

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

A table with a glass enclosure containing a fire, marshmallows, and a glass of wine.

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

9. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

Southwest Federal Center, 1.7 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Daniel

￥29,930

￥40,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

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.

The exterior of Arlo hotel in Washington DC with a modern design, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

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

10. Arlo Washington DC

Northwest, 0.7 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Karaboon

￥15,981

￥24,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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 spacious lobby with a piano, comfortable seating, and a large window with curtains.

A bar with multiple beer taps and a variety of liquor bottles.

11. Phoenix Park Hotel

Northwest, 1.2 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

David

￥18,160

￥26,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

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

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

12. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

Northwest, 1.1 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

deborah

￥20,236

￥29,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

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

13. Riggs Washington DC

Penn Quarter, 0.1 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Jeffrey A.

￥36,425

￥49,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

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

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

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

14. Lyle Washington D.C.

Dupont Circle, 2.2 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Maria

￥24,284

￥33,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

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

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

￥28,095

￥32,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

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

The Wharf, 2.1 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Albert

￥40,002

￥52,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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.

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

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

17. The Dupont Circle Hotel

Dupont Circle, 2.2 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Scott

￥31,493

￥36,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern breakfast bar with a checkered floor, glass display cases, and a variety of food items.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, colorful cushions, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and shelves with various items.

An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging light fixtures.

18. citizenM Washington DC NoMa

NoMa, 1.8 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Julia

￥13,961

￥16,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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 two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small pool area.

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 Smithsonian American Art Museum

Lindsay

￥21,739

￥25,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern lobby with a reception desk, large spiral wall art, and a spacious marble floor.

A spacious lobby with a long wooden table and multiple seating areas, large windows, and a modern interior design.

A modern reception area with a digital display showcasing a building's interior and exterior.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center

Mount Vernon Square, 0.7 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Darrel

￥14,903

￥17,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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Waldorf Astoria Washington DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Jefferson, Washington, DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Morrison Clark Historic Inn	9.6 Exceptional 2,414 reviews	View
Conrad Washington, DC	9.6 Exceptional 882 reviews	View
Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa	9.6 Exceptional 230 reviews	View

Top Smithsonian American Art Museum Hotel Reviews

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

8/10 Good

"Good stay"

Eaton DC

10/10 Excellent

"Lydia was great at the front desk"

The Darcy Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff help was great! Only complaint was that I expressed concern about the greatly overused mattress in room 615 and nothing was done to correct it. The mattress was horrible and it should not be in any room. Other than that, I would give high marks to the Darcy Hotel."

The Westin DC Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"I spent the weekend here to celebrate my birthday and Bya was amazing. We received great customer service from here and she even upgraded our suite with a complimentary later checkout. She was very wonderful and we will be returning because of her. Thanks Bya!!!"

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

10/10 Excellent

"Good experience nice and clean hotel"

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

8/10 Good

"Convenient location and helpful staff. My shower did not function when I arrived (no water at all!). That was inconvenient for much of the early part of my stay."

Riggs Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"Love the beautiful rooms and the use of the original architecture to maintain authentic feel of a vintage bank building. Great location too!"

Conrad Washington, DC

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely stay for a few days in the Dc area. The staff - especially concierge were kind and welcoming and we enjoyed getting breakfast room service. We also enjoyed the byredo bathroom supplies and the hotel in general as well as proximity to metro DC area."

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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.

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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.

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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. Conrad Washington, DC

5. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

6. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

7. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

8. The Hay-Adams

9. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

10. Arlo Washington DC

11. Phoenix Park Hotel

12. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

13. Riggs Washington DC

14. Lyle Washington D.C.

15. ROOST White House

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

17. The Dupont Circle Hotel

18. citizenM Washington DC NoMa

19. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

20. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center

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Top Smithsonian American Art Museum Hotel Reviews

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Eaton DC

The Darcy Hotel

The Westin DC Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

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

Riggs Washington DC

Conrad Washington, DC

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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