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Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

Washington (650 yd from Smithsonian Institution)

Centrally located in downtown Washington, D.C., this LEED Silver-certified hotel is 1 mile from the Smithsonian Museums.

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Carolyn
From
United Kingdom
Great location to all the sights and to The Wharf
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 815 reviews
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£229.82
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

Washington (700 yd from Smithsonian Institution)

One block from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and within walking distance to other Washington, D.C. attractions, this hotel features an on-site restaurant and several 24-hour...

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Ronak B
From
India
Best location as major attractions are near to the Hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,239 reviews
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£227.28
1 night, 2 adults

Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Washington (700 yd from Smithsonian Institution)

Waldorf Astoria Washington DC is located in downtown Washington DC, a 10 minute walk from Capital One Arena and CityCenterDC which features luxury shopping and dining.

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Lois
From
United Kingdom
It was a beautiful hotel in a great location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews
Price from
£564.33
1 night, 2 adults

The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

Washington (750 yd from Smithsonian Institution)

Located in Southwest Waterfront, The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection is 730 metres from the L'Enfant Plaza Metro station. A full-service spa is available for a fee.

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Kerry
From
United Kingdom
How friendly all the door staff were and how efficient check in and out was
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
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£496.74
1 night, 2 adults

citizenM Washington DC Capitol

Washington (850 yd from Smithsonian Institution)

Situated in Washington and with Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum reachable within 500 metres, citizenM Washington DC Capitol features express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a...

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Iulia
From
Romania
Lovely hotel, perfect for solo travelers. Good location, close to The Wharf (restaurants near the port) and The Mall and Capitol Building. 20 minutes walking to Capital One Arena for concerts. Checkin process went smoothly on the tablet, late checkout at 14:00 option available, very nice common area with restaurant and lovely staff than answered all my questions. Also had an issue with my card and asked the staff to pay cash for food at the restaurant and it was possible with fixed amount. The biggest plus for me was the fact that this hotel doesn’t charge a damage deposit. Room was small but functional, with everything you might need. Clean towels and linens, very big bed, hot water, mini fridge, hair dryer. Loved the black out blinds and electronic use of the amenities. Had to make an international call from my room and it was free. Lovely view from rooftop bar.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,627 reviews
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£192.11
1 night, 2 adults

Riggs Washington DC

Washington (1,050 yd from Smithsonian Institution)

Riggs Washington DC features free bikes, fitness centre, a shared lounge and bar in Washington. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and an ATM.

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Marcus
From
New Zealand
A beautiful old building, spacious and peaceful. We even got to use the complimentary bicycles for half a day.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 957 reviews
Price from
£350.78
1 night, 2 adults
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Planning a trip to see the Smithsonian Institution? Check out the latest reviews and scores

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

All the museums are wonderful and free.

All the museums are wonderful and free. The postal and African American were amazing. Indian and Gallery of Art, too. Best in two hour bursts then grab a bite there or nearby. Use Ubers or public trans. Little parking. Weekdays less crowded.
Guest review byGray
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

The Smithsonian Institution is great. All museums are free.

The Smithsonian Institution is great. All museums are free. This was my 6th visit, and now I visited every museum of the Smithsonian. I particularly recommend the National Gallery, the National Museum of Natural History, and the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. The National Gallery has in my opinion the best painting ever made by Leonardo da Vinci, the portrait of Ginevra da Benci. This one is much better than La Jaconde in Le Louvre (and I am French...). Another Museum worth to visit for its paintings is the Phillips collection in Georgetown.
Guest review by63Romain
France
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

American Indian and Hirshorn were sleepers-waste of...

American Indian and Hirshorn were sleepers-waste of beautiful buildings-Natural History and American History and Botanical Gardens, Library of Congress, GREAT! Wish i could have visited more art museums-hubby loved Portrait gallery
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