The Best Hotels Closest to George Washington University in Washington for 2026

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

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

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a decorative archway.

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.3 km from George Washington University

James

₩606,298

₩703,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

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

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

2. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.8 km from George Washington University

Michael

₩800,443

₩928,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a decorative ceiling.

A modern outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a service cart, and a view of the cityscape.

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

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

3. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 0.7 km from George Washington University

Eugene

₩170,380

₩197,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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.

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.

4. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.3 km from George Washington University

Sierra

₩214,878

₩249,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

A grand lobby with marble columns, ornate chandeliers, and classic furniture.

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

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a building with striped awnings.

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

5. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.4 km from George Washington University

syed a

₩470,871

₩602,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows offering views of the outside.

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a modern chandelier.

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

6. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

0.8 km from George Washington University

mariana

₩423,784

₩543,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a marble reception desk, a long dining area with tables set for guests, and large windows offering a view of the city.

7. Conrad Washington, DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 2 km from George Washington University

Tierra

₩509,874

₩591,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A courtyard with brick buildings, outdoor seating, and lush greenery.

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a green wall.

A modern hotel room with large mirrors, black and beige mats, and neatly rolled towels.

8. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

Georgetown, 1.1 km from George Washington University

Melissa

₩1,129,545

₩1,309,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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

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.

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

9. The Hay-Adams

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1 km from George Washington University

Cynthia

₩859,791

₩996,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

A modern staircase with glass railings and a decorative ceiling light.

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

10. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

Mount Vernon Square, 1.9 km from George Washington University

Casandra

₩165,946

₩192,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

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

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.

11. The Dupont Circle Hotel

Dupont Circle, 1.4 km from George Washington University

Robert

₩290,523

₩336,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A person in a white bathrobe sitting on a bed with a tray of breakfast and a glass of orange juice.

A tree-lined sidewalk with parked cars, outdoor seating, and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

A modern building with a courtyard featuring trees and a variety of flowers.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

12. The River Inn

Foggy Bottom, 0.6 km from George Washington University

Alan

₩165,517

₩191,917 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a red door.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a built-in wardrobe, and a mirror.

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, and a coffee table with a book.

An outdoor patio area with seating, tables, and a fire pit.

13. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Georgetown, 1.2 km from George Washington University

Kathy

₩333,286

₩386,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

14. Riggs Washington DC

Penn Quarter, 2 km from George Washington University

Ben

₩257,521

₩363,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

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.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a view of the upper floors.

15. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

0.9 km from George Washington University

LuAnn

₩250,576

₩290,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

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

A modern living room with a fireplace, dark walls, and a geometric patterned floor.

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

0.7 km from George Washington University

Randall

₩584,296

₩677,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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, 1.3 km from George Washington University

Mikkel

₩314,788

₩364,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, American flags, and a well-maintained garden.

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

A red upholstered chair, a round wooden table with a book and a lamp, and a tiled floor.

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

18. Hotel Lombardy

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 0.4 km from George Washington University

Satyendrakumar

₩148,762

₩172,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, a bar, and a fire pit.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, black shelving units, and a large abstract wall art piece.

A buffet with various food items and a person serving themselves.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a central bar station.

19. AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 0.7 km from George Washington University

Amy

₩188,467

₩218,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

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

A modern living room with a white sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

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

20. Lyle Washington D.C.

Dupont Circle, 1.8 km from George Washington University

Damion

₩193,559

₩272,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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Compare popular hotels close to George Washington University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Jefferson, Washington, DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 286 reviews	View
Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa	9.6 Exceptional 200 reviews	View
Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View

Top George Washington University Hotel Reviews

State Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"No complaints. Showed up late and left early. Nice staff, room was clean."

The Melrose Georgetown Hotel

8/10 Good

"I appreciated the efficient and friendly checkin. Our room was large, fairly clean, and the view was phenomenal. We appreciated the location too!"

The Watergate Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Highly Recommended"

Hotel Lombardy

8/10 Good

"We loved everything about our stay here. The staff were far more courteous than I was expecting."

Hyatt Place Washington DC/Georgetown/West End

10/10 Excellent

"The stay exceeed my expectations in every way. I will be back."

The River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The foldout sofa wasn’t comfortable and the air conditioning wasn’t cold enough- but overall, I’d stay again :)"

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Georgetown Area

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very clean. The room was up to date and had good amenities. Staff were very nice. Located in Georgetown section of DC pretty convenient to restaurants and local attractions. They do charge for parking which is 60.00 per night."

ARC Hotel, Washington DC, Series by Marriott

10/10 Excellent

"My room was great! Very comfortable bed and spacious room. Staff went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable and happy with my stay."

AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Very beautiful, great location. Clean"

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International Monetary Fund

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

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George Washington Lisner Auditorium

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Textile Museum

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Alexander Pushkin Statue

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Charles E. Smith Athletic Center

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St. Mary's Episcopal Church

10.0/10 (4 reviews)

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Market 5 Gallery

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Bernardo de Galvez Statue

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around George Washington University?

George Washington University 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 394 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near George Washington University?

Adjacent to George Washington University, Hotel Lombardy is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. Other good options within a short distance include State Plaza Hotel and Club Quarters Hotel White House, Washington DC.

How many hotels will I find near George Washington University?

Expedia has 394 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from George Washington University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near George Washington University, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel'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 may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near George Washington University.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near George Washington University?

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What can I see and do near George Washington University?

Study the collections at Smithsonian Institution, DAR Museum, or Daughters of the American Revolution. Explore landmarks like White House, Arlington National Cemetery, and World Bank. You can check out the local talent at George Washington Lisner Auditorium, Kennedy Center, and National Theatre.

How can I get to George Washington University?

You can access metro transit at Cleveland Park Station, Van Ness-UDC Station, and Woodley Park-Zoo Station. If you'd like to venture around the area nearby, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for George Washington University hotels

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

2. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

3. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

4. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

5. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

6. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

7. Conrad Washington, DC

8. Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

9. The Hay-Adams

10. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

11. The Dupont Circle Hotel

12. The River Inn

13. Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

14. Riggs Washington DC

15. Hilton Club The District Washington D.C.

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

17. The Poppy Georgetown

18. Hotel Lombardy

19. AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Downtown

20. Lyle Washington D.C.

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Top George Washington University Hotel Reviews

State Plaza Hotel

The Melrose Georgetown Hotel

The Watergate Hotel

Hotel Lombardy

Hyatt Place Washington DC/Georgetown/West End

The River Inn

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Georgetown Area

ARC Hotel, Washington DC, Series by Marriott

AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Downtown

Other attractions near George Washington University

International Monetary Fund

George Washington Lisner Auditorium

Textile Museum

Alexander Pushkin Statue

Charles E. Smith Athletic Center

St. Mary's Episcopal Church

Market 5 Gallery

Bernardo de Galvez Statue

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