The Best Hotels Closest to National Portrait Gallery 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 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 woman sitting on a chair in a lobby with a checkered floor, reading a newspaper.

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.5 km from National Portrait Gallery

andrew

₩700,731

₩812,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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.

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

2. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.6 km from National Portrait Gallery

William James

₩1,096,255

₩1,271,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

3. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.9 km from National Portrait Gallery

Gary

₩574,126

₩720,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

4. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

Downtown Washington D.C., 1.1 km from National Portrait Gallery

Dawn

₩249,149

₩288,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

2.7 km from National Portrait Gallery

Yonatan

₩534,858

₩670,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

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

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

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.

6. Conrad Washington, DC

Downtown Washington D.C., 0.5 km from National Portrait Gallery

David

₩539,800

₩625,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

7. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

Connecticut Ave - K Street, 1.7 km from National Portrait Gallery

Drew

₩285,275

₩330,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 modern staircase with glass railings and a decorative ceiling light.

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

8. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

Mount Vernon Square, 0.8 km from National Portrait Gallery

Bhim

₩215,297

₩249,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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.

9. Riggs Washington DC

Penn Quarter, 0.2 km from National Portrait Gallery

Chance

₩344,882

₩462,693 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 bar with multiple beer taps and a variety of liquor bottles.

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, 1.1 km from National Portrait Gallery

Mary

₩205,740

₩281,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A spacious living room with two sofas, a chandelier, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering city views.

A tray with a teapot, glasses, and macarons on a table with a view of cherry blossoms.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a modern chandelier.

11. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

Southwest Federal Center, 1.8 km from National Portrait Gallery

Mikhail

₩470,743

₩598,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 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.

12. Arlo Washington DC

Northwest, 0.6 km from National Portrait Gallery

Katherine

₩182,731

₩321,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

An outdoor restaurant with tables and benches, large windows, and hanging lamps.

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

The Wharf, 2.1 km from National Portrait Gallery

Kyke

₩436,011

₩560,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A Victorian-style building with a prominent turret, arched windows, and a brick facade.

A spacious room with a wooden floor, a round dining table, and wicker chairs. There are large windows with a view of greenery outside.

A red building with a black and white checkered floor, a white door with the number 1808, and outdoor seating with wicker chairs and potted plants.

A wooden staircase with white railings leading to a door marked "8081".

14. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

Dupont Circle, 2.3 km from National Portrait Gallery

Scott

₩392,504

₩455,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There is a fireplace and a kitchen area in the background.

A spacious lobby with a marble reception desk, recessed lighting, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

A modern restaurant with leather seating, dining tables set with white tableware, and hanging spherical chandeliers.

15. The Dupont Circle Hotel

Dupont Circle, 2.3 km from National Portrait Gallery

Tracy

₩285,606

₩331,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A dining table with plates of food, a muffin, and a cup of coffee.

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

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

16. The River Inn

Foggy Bottom, 2.7 km from National Portrait Gallery

John

₩245,865

₩285,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

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

2.4 km from National Portrait Gallery

Christian

₩811,088

₩940,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

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

A person standing by a window with a view of buildings and a cityscape.

18. Lyle Washington D.C.

Dupont Circle, 2.3 km from National Portrait Gallery

christer

₩230,327

₩314,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and indoor plants.

A spacious lobby with a curved green sofa, wooden flooring, large windows, and potted plants.

A modern interior with a glass wall, leather chairs, a coffee table, and a stone wall.

A spacious indoor area with a large wooden table, chairs, and potted plants.

19. Coda on Half, a Placemakr Experience - Navy Yard

2.6 km from National Portrait Gallery

Benjamin

₩191,939

₩222,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A wine cellar with glass walls, a wooden table, and chairs.

A modern lobby with a large abstract art installation, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a glass partition.

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a piano, a wooden dining table with red vases, and a bench.

A multi-story hotel with a well-lit entrance and a covered area.

20. Park Hyatt Washington

2.6 km from National Portrait Gallery

Alexandra

₩528,087

₩612,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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Compare popular hotels close to National Portrait Gallery

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Jefferson, Washington, DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Waldorf Astoria Washington DC	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa	9.6 Exceptional 212 reviews	View
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View

Top National Portrait Gallery Hotel Reviews

Washington Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The bar was excellent, staff very helpful and very reasonably priced"

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

8/10 Good

"It was a wonderful location and very clean!"

Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean efficient room! Plenty of space to store your stuff and get some rest. Quiet building, good location to stadium. Thomas at the front desk was extremely helpful with getting us all checked in and giving us all the info on the hotel. Thanks!"

Arlo Washington DC

8/10 Good

"All was wonderful with our stay except at 11 ish pm we had a maintenance person banging on something in the room where the microwave and ice machine were. He was in a separate door/room from the microwave room and came out and scared us sweating and apologizing and finally the pounding stopped. Other than that the stay was great!"

AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Convention Center

8/10 Good

"Very convenient location! So many good restaurants in the area."

Hotel Washington

10/10 Excellent

"The restaurants are excellent, especially the Vue roof top bar/restaurant... the rooms are updated, clean, and well equipped. Room service was the best I've ever had. Hyper prompt, delivered fast while the food is still hot. I lost my ID and maintenance staff found it almost immediately, which was incredible to say the least.... 10/10 would recommend."

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk staff has an incredible gift for hospitality. Sabrina was so warm and welcoming to me and every guest. The location is good, the room and bathroom were a little tired - the owners could invest some money on the asset and take care of that front desk staff! They are what make the hotel great."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington, DC/Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly staff and clean rooms with comfortable beds."

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9.4/10 (118 reviews)

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Capital One Arena

9.0/10 (8,291 reviews)

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Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture

9.4/10 (9 reviews)

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Capital Savings Bank Site

Learn about the local history of Washington when you spend time at Capital Savings Bank Site. Amble within Chinatown or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.

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National Museum of Crime and Punishment

You can study the exhibits at National Museum of Crime and Punishment, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Washington. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

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Calvary Baptist Church

8.2/10 (45 reviews)

After visiting Calvary Baptist Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed art scene.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

9.4/10 (11 reviews)

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library is just one of the places to see in Washington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.

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Regal Gallery Place

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around National Portrait Gallery?

National Portrait Gallery 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 508 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near National Portrait Gallery?

Adjacent to National Portrait Gallery, Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 bars and a restaurant. Other good choices within a short distance include Washington Plaza Hotel and Arlo Washington DC.

How many hotels are there near National Portrait Gallery?

Expedia has 508 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from National Portrait Gallery.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near National Portrait Gallery, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near National Portrait Gallery.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near National Portrait Gallery?

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What can I see and do near National Portrait Gallery?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Smithsonian American Art Museum, National Building Museum, or National Museum of Women in the Arts. Explore notable local landmarks like White House, Old Post Office Pavilion, and Columbus Circle. You can watch performances at Ford's Theater, Warner Theatre, and National Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to National Portrait Gallery?

You can walk to nearby metro stations including McPherson Sq. Station, Center Station, and Farragut West 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 National Portrait Gallery hotels

1. The Jefferson, Washington, DC

2. Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

3. Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG

4. Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

5. Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

6. Conrad Washington, DC

7. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

8. Morrison Clark Historic Inn

9. Riggs Washington DC

10. Phoenix Park Hotel

11. The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

12. Arlo Washington DC

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

14. Swann House Historic Dupont Circle Inn

15. The Dupont Circle Hotel

16. The River Inn

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

18. Lyle Washington D.C.

19. Coda on Half, a Placemakr Experience - Navy Yard

20. Park Hyatt Washington

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Top National Portrait Gallery Hotel Reviews

Washington Plaza Hotel

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

Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown

Arlo Washington DC

AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Convention Center

Hotel Washington

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington, DC/Downtown

Other attractions near National Portrait Gallery

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Capital One Arena

Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture

Capital Savings Bank Site

National Museum of Crime and Punishment

Calvary Baptist Church

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

Regal Gallery Place

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