Hotels near Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History

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The 11-ton African Bush Elephant rears its trunk in the beaux-arts building’s magnificent three-story Rotunda.

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., maintains an astonishing collection of more than 145 million specimens.

Like most Smithsonian venues, the National Museum of Natural History is located on the National Mall. There are lots of suitable hotels within walking distance:

Waldorf Astoria Washington D.C.

This luxury Hilton property took over the Old Post Office Pavilion building that once housed the Trump International Hotel. 

Riggs Washington D.C.

This Preferred boutique hotel occupies one of the few remaining Romanesque Revival buildings in Washington.  Its Café Riggs is a Michelin restaurant. 

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington D.C.

It is a five- to ten-minute walk to the National Museum of Natural History.  It is also catty-cornered from the Capital One Arena.

Grand Hyatt Washington

This business hotel boasts spacious rooms and several restaurants.  The closest Metro stop is Metro Center.  

Hilton Washington D.C. National Mall the Wharf

It is a five- to ten-minute walk to the National Museum of Natural History.  It is also steps away from the International Spy Museum.

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