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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 bar area with marble countertops and shelves of liquor bottles.

A luxurious living room with a white sofa, blue and gold accents, a glass coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

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

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.2 km from L'Enfant Plaza

Jeffrey

฿21,393

฿24,805 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

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

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

2. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.7 km from L'Enfant Plaza

andrew

฿15,802

฿18,322 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

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

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, 2.3 km from L'Enfant Plaza

Erika

฿3,312

฿3,841 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A close-up of a room's ceiling with a textured, mesh-like material.

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

4. Conrad Washington, DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.9 km from L'Enfant Plaza

Rita

฿11,451

฿13,278 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A grand lobby with marble columns, ornate chandeliers, and a large floral arrangement.

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.

5. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.5 km from L'Enfant Plaza

Irina

฿11,176

฿14,329 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

6. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.5 km from L'Enfant Plaza

Maria

฿4,128

฿4,786 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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.

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

7. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

Downtown Washington D.C., 2.3 km from L'Enfant Plaza

Kristian

฿5,065

฿5,872 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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 balcony with a view of the Washington Monument and the White House.

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.

8. The Hay-Adams

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.1 km from L'Enfant Plaza

Andrew

฿17,524

฿20,319 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

A waterfront hotel with multiple high-rise buildings, a marina with yachts, and a clear sky.

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.

9. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

Southwest Federal Center, 0.5 km from L'Enfant Plaza

Daniel

฿6,442

฿8,787 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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 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, 2 km from L'Enfant Plaza

David

฿3,913

฿5,618 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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

A bar area with a long counter, stools, and a decorative ceiling.

11. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

Northwest, 1.9 km from L'Enfant Plaza

deborah

฿4,356

฿6,420 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

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

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.

12. Hotel Hive

Foggy Bottom, 2.6 km from L'Enfant Plaza

Hannah

฿2,940

฿3,409 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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.

13. Arlo Washington DC

Northwest, 1.8 km from L'Enfant Plaza

Karaboon

฿3,440

฿5,375 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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

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

14. Riggs Washington DC

Penn Quarter, 1.5 km from L'Enfant Plaza

Jeffrey A.

฿7,840

฿10,656 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A spacious living area with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

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

A person holding a drink with a slice of fruit, sitting on a deck with a view of a marina and boats.

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

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

The Wharf, 0.5 km from L'Enfant Plaza

Albert

฿8,610

฿11,353 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamp, and a view through a large window.

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.

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

16. ROOST White House

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.9 km from L'Enfant Plaza

Stephanie

฿6,047

฿7,012 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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.

17. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

Southwest Federal Center, 0.1 km from L'Enfant Plaza

Lindsay

฿4,679

฿5,425 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A pink building with a teal door, floral decorations, and a 'Sorry we're closed' sign.

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

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

18. citizenM Washington DC NoMa

NoMa, 3 km from L'Enfant Plaza

Julia

฿3,005

฿3,484 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A waterfront marina with modern buildings, boats, and a clear sky.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a landscaped garden.

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.

19. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

The Wharf, 0.6 km from L'Enfant Plaza

Jessica

฿4,828

฿5,598 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

20. Hotel Lombardy

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2.7 km from L'Enfant Plaza

Giuliana

฿3,616

฿4,193 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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Top L'Enfant Plaza Hotel Reviews

Capitol Hill Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is amazing. I’m glad my dad and I chose this place for our first time being in Washington DC. The staff are wonderful, the rooms are great and the breakfast yes it was delicious."

Hotel Washington

8/10 Good

"All areas were wonderful rooms were clean very good location only issue is the restaurant did not have enough help and we had to leave to go to another one"

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

8/10 Good

"Conveniently located. Friendly service. Well maintained. Thank you!"

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

10/10 Excellent

"Super friendly staff and extremely clean facility."

Washington Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very friendly staff. Terrific location. Dated rooms and the bathroom configuration doesn’t work well. Very tight shower/toilet area."

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Loved everything staff, location and facility"

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."

Other attractions near L'Enfant Plaza

A historic building with ornate architecture, a sign for the Spy Museum, and a Zola restaurant entrance.

International Spy Museum

8.6/10 (282 reviews)

The shadowy world of espionage comes under the spotlight in a museum where nothing is quite as it seems.

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An American flag waving against a clear blue sky, attached to a tall, dark-colored monument.

The Anthem

You can make plans for a show at The Anthem during your trip to Washington. Wander the marina or discover the area's sunsets.

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National Museum of African Art

You can study the exhibits at National Museum of African Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Washington. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.

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A historic building with two towers and a fountain in the courtyard.

Arts and Industries Building

You can browse the exhibits at Arts and Industries Building, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

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Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

You can study the exhibits at Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Washington. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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A modern building with a large sculpture of a bird.

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Challenge your understanding of the creative mind by visiting this thought-provoking museum. Changing exhibits frequently bring new features.

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Benjamin Banneker Park

Explore the great outdoors at Benjamin Banneker Park, a lovely green space in Washington. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

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The Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf

You can search for that perfect souvenir at The Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf during your visit to Washington. Amble around the area's marina or experience its festivals.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around L'Enfant Plaza?

L'Enfant Plaza 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, take a look at the 136 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near L'Enfant Plaza?

Adjacent to L'Enfant Plaza, citizenM Washington DC Capitol is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and a fitness centre. Other good choices within a short distance include Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf and Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to L'Enfant Plaza?

Expedia has 136 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from L'Enfant Plaza.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near L'Enfant Plaza, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near L'Enfant Plaza.

What can I see and do near L'Enfant Plaza?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at International Spy Museum, National Museum of African Art or Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. White House, Old Post Office Pavilion and National Building Museum are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can catch a show at The Anthem, Arena Stage and Ford's Theater.

How can I get to L'Enfant Plaza?

Take advantage of metro transport at Waterfront Station, L'Enfant Plaza Station and Federal Center Station. If you'd like to explore farther outside of the area, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for L'Enfant Plaza hotels

1. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

2. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

3. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

4. Conrad Washington, DC

5. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

6. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

7. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

8. The Hay-Adams

9. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

10. Phoenix Park Hotel

11. The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill

12. Hotel Hive

13. Arlo Washington DC

14. Riggs Washington DC

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

16. ROOST White House

17. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

18. citizenM Washington DC NoMa

19. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

20. Hotel Lombardy

Compare top hotels near L'Enfant Plaza

Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Morrison Clark Historic Inn

Conrad Washington, DC

Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

Top L'Enfant Plaza Hotel Reviews

Capitol Hill Hotel

Hotel Washington

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

Washington Plaza Hotel

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

Conrad Washington, DC

Other attractions near L'Enfant Plaza

International Spy Museum

The Anthem

National Museum of African Art

Arts and Industries Building

Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Benjamin Banneker Park

The Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf

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