The Best Hotels Closest to Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington - 2026 Updated Prices

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

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.

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

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.4 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

andrew

฿16,677

฿19,337 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A round table set with white teacups and saucers, a teapot, and a tray, surrounded by pink upholstered chairs.

A bar area with marble countertops and shelves of liquor bottles.

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

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.

2. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

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

William James

฿27,030

฿31,341 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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 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.

3. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

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

Dawn

฿6,677

฿7,742 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

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

4. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.8 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Gary

฿14,156

฿17,769 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 bar area, seating arrangements, and a large screen.

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

5. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

2.6 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Yonatan

฿13,188

฿16,536 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A modern bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, a large circular bar counter, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

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

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large window offering a city view.

A rooftop terrace with a modern outdoor seating area, including a sofa and a round table with drinks and a lantern.

6. Conrad Washington, DC

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

David

฿13,310

฿15,433 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 lobby with a marble fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and decorative vases.

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

7. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

Georgetown, 3 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Melissa

฿45,239

฿52,455 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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 lobby with seating, a large abstract painting, and a view into the dining area.

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

8. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

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

Drew

฿6,269

฿7,269 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 modern staircase with glass railings and a decorative ceiling light.

9. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

Mount Vernon Square, 0.8 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Bhim

฿5,342

฿6,194 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

10. Arlo Washington DC

Northwest, 0.7 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Deondra

฿4,614

฿8,060 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a TV, a kettle, and a chandelier.

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

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

11. HighRoad Washington DC

3 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

David Michael

฿2,979

฿3,843 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, glasses, and a potted plant.

12. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

Southwest Federal Center, 1.7 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Mikhail

฿11,607

฿14,760 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple TVs, and rows of teal chairs.

13. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

2.4 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Cassey

฿7,835

฿9,085 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a wine rack.

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

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

2.3 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Christian

฿19,999

฿23,189 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

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.

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

The Wharf, 2.1 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Kyke

฿10,650

฿13,704 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center

Mount Vernon Square, 0.7 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

John

฿5,054

฿5,860 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A patio with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a table set for a meal.

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a desk with a chair.

A large, white building with a symmetrical facade, multiple columns, and a central entrance.

A restaurant with wooden flooring, round tables, and black chairs. There are windows with blinds and a dark ceiling.

17. The Poppy Georgetown

Georgetown, 3 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Angela L

฿10,109

฿11,722 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the wall.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a vase, and artwork on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs, a dining area with a table and chairs, and artwork on the wall.

A modern dining area with a round table, two grey upholstered chairs, a round mirror, and a vase with green plants.

18. One Washington Circle DC, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2.3 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

John

฿7,091

฿9,190 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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.

19. Hotel Lombardy

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 2 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Shannon

฿4,177

฿4,843 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern building with a large illuminated sign reading "Calvin" and a neon "ON AIR" sign.

A modern interior with tiered hanging lamps, seating areas, and abundant indoor plants.

A bar area with multiple seating options, a well-stocked bar counter, and hanging pendant lights.

An outdoor patio with seating, potted plants, and a building with large windows in the background.

20. Eaton DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.7 km from Smithsonian American Art Museum

Aziza

฿4,476

฿6,545 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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The Jefferson, Washington, DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa	9.6 Exceptional 211 reviews	View
Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

Top Smithsonian American Art Museum Hotel Reviews

Washington Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"All staff members that we encountered, front desk, doorman, and restaurant were professional, friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay."

Moxy Washington DC Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Arlo Washington DC

8/10 Good

"The stay was great!! Very clean, and room was awesome! Our only negative was we weren’t given a lot of explanation to how everything at the hotel “operates” upon check in, notably a quick rundown of the elevator and parking process. We were able to figure it out, but it’s a little nerve wracking when it’s busy check in times and you’re not sure of the process."

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

8/10 Good

"Convenient location when visiting Washington sites. Staff very helpful, good breakfast and happy hour. Definitely recommend. Walking distance to restaurants too"

Hotel Washington

10/10 Excellent

"Nice rooftop bar. and good location"

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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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Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington

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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, take a look at the 446 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel 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 traveller 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 will I be able to find near Smithsonian American Art Museum?

Expedia has 446 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Smithsonian American Art Museum.

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

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Smithsonian American Art Museum.

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 National Geographic Society. You can check out the local talent at Ford's Theater, Shakespeare Theatre Company and Warner Theatre.

How can I get to Smithsonian American Art Museum?

Walk to nearby metro stations like McPherson Sq. Station, Center Station and Farragut West 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 Smithsonian American Art Museum hotels

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

2. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

3. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

4. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

5. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

6. Conrad Washington, DC

7. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

8. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

9. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

10. Arlo Washington DC

11. HighRoad Washington DC

12. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

13. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

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

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

16. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center

17. The Poppy Georgetown

18. One Washington Circle DC, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

19. Hotel Lombardy

20. Eaton DC

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Top Smithsonian American Art Museum Hotel Reviews

Washington Plaza Hotel

Moxy Washington DC Downtown

Arlo Washington DC

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

Hotel Washington

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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