Hotels near the Washington Monument put you within reach of the entire National Mall corridor, from the Lincoln Memorial to the west and the Smithsonian museums stretching east toward the Capitol.
Pennsylvania Avenue runs just north of the Monument grounds, connecting you to the White House, Federal Triangle, and Penn Quarter within a short walk.
This list covers five bookable hotels within one mile of the Monument, selected for proximity first and then for guest satisfaction and sustainability credentials. The properties below are ordered by walking distance, with near-ties broken by stars and then sustainability, so you can match your budget to your tolerance for walking.
How we ranked these hotels
Walking distance to the Washington Monument set the order. The Monument is at 2 15th St NW, and every hotel on this list is within 0.80 miles on foot, about a 16-minute walk at 3 mph.
When two hotels fell within 0.1 miles of each other, the higher star rating ranks first. A verified sustainability credential pushed a hotel above an otherwise equal competitor.
Hotel Washington and the Willard InterContinental are almost level at 0.62 and 0.63 miles, and both are five stars. The JW Marriott Washington, DC is third at 0.66 miles. The Waldorf Astoria Washington DC (0.77 miles) and the Salamander Washington DC (0.80 miles) round out the five, with the Waldorf ahead for its Hilton LightStay enrollment.
Side-by-side comparison: hotels near the Washington Monument
| Hotel | Distance (miles) | Walk (min) | Stars | Guest score | Sustainability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Washington | 0.62 | 12 | 5 | 9.0 | None verified |
| Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG | 0.63 | 13 | 5 | 9.1 | IHG Green Engage program |
| JW Marriott Washington, DC | 0.66 | 13 | 4 | 8.2 | Marriott Serve 360 program |
| Waldorf Astoria Washington DC | 0.77 | 15 | 5 | 10.0 | Hilton LightStay program |
| Salamander Washington DC | 0.80 | 16 | 5 | 9.0 | None verified |
Getting around from these hotels
- Smithsonian Metro station (Blue, Orange, Silver lines) is on the Mall at 12th St SW and is the closest station to the Monument, about a 10-minute walk from the obelisk itself.
- Federal Triangle station (Blue, Orange, Silver lines) on 12th St NW serves the northern cluster of hotels along Pennsylvania Avenue.
- The National Mall has no car access for most of its length, so walking or cycling the dedicated paths is faster than driving between monuments.
- Capital Bikeshare docks appear at multiple points along the Mall and on 15th St NW, giving you a faster option for reaching the Lincoln Memorial or the Capitol than walking the full length.
What to expect in this part of Washington DC
The blocks immediately south and west of the White House form one of the most walkable stretches in the city. From any hotel on this list, you can reach the Washington Monument in 16 minutes or less on foot.
Pennsylvania Avenue connects the cluster of hotels along 13th and 14th Streets to both the Federal Triangle government buildings and the Penn Quarter dining and theater district. The Southwest Waterfront and the Wharf are about a mile south, reachable on foot or by a short Metro ride from L'Enfant Plaza.
If you'll spend most of your time on the Mall, you can skip the Metro and walk.
The hotels
Hotel Washington
515 15th Street, NW
9.03,857 reviews
8 min walk to Federal Triangle (Blue/Orange/Silver)At 515 15th St NW, on the same street as the Monument: walk south down 15th St NW for 0.62 miles and you're at the obelisk.
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Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG
1401 Pennsylvania Ave Nw
9.1635 reviews
8 min walk to Federal Triangle (Blue/Orange/Silver)0.63 miles from the Monument, with a 9.1 guest score and IHG Green Engage enrollment.
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JW Marriott Washington, DC
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
8.2535 reviews
7 min walk to Federal Triangle (Blue/Orange/Silver)A Pennsylvania Avenue address 0.66 miles from the Monument, near Federal Triangle: handy for the Mall and downtown.
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Waldorf Astoria Washington DC
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
10.0388 reviews
2 min walk to Federal Triangle (Blue/Orange/Silver)A perfect guest score of 10, five stars and Hilton LightStay enrollment, 0.77 miles from the Monument.
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Salamander Washington DC
1330 Maryland Ave, SW
9.0697 reviews
7 min walk to Smithsonian (Blue/Orange/Silver)A five-star hotel on Maryland Ave SW, south of the Mall, 0.80 miles on foot from the Monument.
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to the Washington Monument?＋
Hotel Washington at 515 15th St NW is the closest at 0.62 miles, a 12-minute walk south down 15th Street to the Monument.
Is there a Metro station near the Washington Monument?＋
Smithsonian station on the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines is on the Mall at 12th St SW, about a 10-minute walk from the Monument. Federal Triangle station on the same lines is farther from the Monument but closer to the hotels along Pennsylvania Avenue.
Which hotel has the most direct walk to the Washington Monument?＋
Hotel Washington at 515 15th St NW is on the same street as the Monument, the walk south is direct, and the rooftop bar gives you a view of the surrounding Mall area.
Can you walk to the Lincoln Memorial from these hotels?＋
Yes. From any hotel on this list, you can walk to the Washington Monument in 16 minutes or less, and the Lincoln Memorial is farther west along the Reflecting Pool, past the World War II Memorial.
Which hotels near the Washington Monument have verified sustainability programs?＋
Three of the five hotels on this list participate in verified programs. The JW Marriott Washington, DC is enrolled in Marriott's Serve 360 program, the Willard InterContinental participates in IHG's Green Engage program, and the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC uses Hilton's LightStay tracking system.
How far is the White House from these hotels?＋
The Willard InterContinental is on Pennsylvania Avenue at 14th Street, a block east of the White House grounds. The JW Marriott and the Waldorf Astoria are on the same avenue a few blocks farther east.
