Washington, DC Hotels Near the Smithsonian

Washington, DC Hotels Near the Smithsonian
The Smithsonian Institution, in Washington, D.C., consists of 19 museums, 156 affiliate museums, the National Zoo and 9 research centers. There are over 136 million objects, artworks and specimens on display, and over 30 million people visit the different Smithsonian sites every year. If you are planning to visit Washington, D.C., you may want to spend some time in the Smithsonian, so staying in a nearby hotel would be convenient.

Courtyard Washington Capitol Hill / Navy Yard

Renovated in 2006, this 192-room hotel is 2 miles from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Room rates of $139 per night and parking rates of $17 per day, this hotel offers a convenient location along with some excellent amenities. The hotel is less than 1 block from the Navy Yard Metro station, so public transportation is easily accessible. If you enjoy baseball, it is only 5 blocks from the Nationals stadium. Amenities include high speed Internet, luxury bedding, a 32" flat panel LCD TV, mini refrigerators in every room, and microwave ovens available upon request. This hotel is smoke free.

Courtyard by Marriott
140 L Street SE
Washington, District Of Columbia 20003
(202) 479-0027
Marriott.com

Residence Inn

This hotel is 1.4 miles from the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Rooms are offered at $249 and up with parking at $30 per day. Special last minute weekend rates are often as low as $149. The Residence Inn is 2 blocks from the Federal Center SW metro stop, making getting around the city without your car, easy to do. This upscale hotel offers an indoor salt water pool and spa, free high speed Internet, business center, meeting space, and gift shop. Targeted more towards extended stay guests, this hotel provides 233 suites, each with a fully equipped kitchen. It is also smoke free.

Residence Inn
333 E St. SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 484-8280
Marriott.com

Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol

Located only 1 block from the Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum, 2 blocks from the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, and 4 blocks from the US Capitol Building, this hotel is centrally located right on the National Mall in downtown DC and is great for tourists. Room rates begin at $189.99 and parking is $31.36 per day. With 532 guest rooms, the hotel offers free wireless internet, a rooftop outdoor swimming pool, and free maps for 1, 3, or 6 mile bike and jogging trails that take you by numerous monuments, museums, and memorials. There is a fitness center on site, plus cable TV, coffee maker, and mini refrigerator in each room.

Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol
550 C Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 479-4000
Ichotelsgroup.com

Article Written By Amy W. Cates

Amy W. Cates has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Elon University and an Master of Science degree in library science from the University of Kentucky and has been a freelance writer since 1999. Her experience includes ghost writing as well as writing articles, blogs, resumes, and Web site content at sites including Baby-Stroller-Reviews.com.

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