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Where to stay in South Kensington?

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in South Kensington on Hotels.com. These South Kensington hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 11, 2026.

A modern bar area with a panoramic city view, a large round table, and comfortable seating.

A modern hotel lobby with round tables, chairs, and a buffet area.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a desk, and a view of a cityscape at night.

A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and a dining table.

1. Hyatt Regency Bethesda

4.1 km from South Kensington

Ronda

CNY825

CNY932 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern lobby with a central water feature, seating areas, and a bar.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a fireplace, and large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

A modern hotel lobby with a checkered floor, seating areas, a bar, and a Starbucks sign.

2. Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda Washington DC

5.9 km from South Kensington

Graciela

CNY961

CNY1,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, and a large glass facade of a building with the sign "CORELLA".

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a seating area with couches and tables.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a large glass facade, a distinctive wing-like sculpture above the entrance, and a sign for the Corella hotel.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of the city.

3. AC Hotel by Marriott Bethesda Downtown

4 km from South Kensington

Thomas

CNY927

CNY1,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A person in a white robe standing by a window with curtains, overlooking a cityscape.

A modern dining area with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a mix of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a TV, a dining area, and a view of the city.

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by buildings and cityscape views.

4. The Bethesdan Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 km from South Kensington

Stanley

CNY741

CNY837 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern retail space with shelves stocked with snacks, a refrigerated display, and a central table with packaged goods.

A bar area with a white countertop, multiple shelves of bottles, and yellow bar stools.

A gym with treadmills, weights, and exercise equipment.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

5. EVEN Hotel Rockville - Washington DC Area by IHG

6.7 km from South Kensington

karen

CNY669

CNY770 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A building with a central tower, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a paved walkway.

A spacious room with a large dining table, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern conference room with a wooden table, grey chairs, and large windows offering a view of a garden.

A buffet area with marble countertops and glass display cases, featuring a variety of food options.

6. William F. Bolger Center

9.7 km from South Kensington

Lynn

CNY948

CNY1,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, hanging pendant lights, and a built-in TV.

A reception desk with three HP monitors, a patterned wall, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A multi-story building with a storefront labeled 'CAMBRIA' and a visible entrance with steps leading up to the door.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

7. Cambria Hotel College Park

12.2 km from South Kensington

Shawntika

CNY897

CNY1,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel lobby with a coffee bar, seating area, and a large wooden table.

A hotel lobby with a beverage cooler stocked with various drinks, a snack shelf, and a 'The Market' sign.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

8. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.

13.9 km from South Kensington

Michael

CNY657

CNY761 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a green van parked outside, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a bench, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a bench, and a wall-mounted TV.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

9. Holiday Inn Washington-College Pk (I-95) by IHG

12.5 km from South Kensington

Jermaine

CNY582

CNY658 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern building with the 'HYATT PLACE' sign, featuring a prominent entrance with a glass facade and a series of lights above.

A gym with mirrored walls, a bench press, and dumbbells.

10. Hyatt Place Arlington/Courthouse Plaza

13.9 km from South Kensington

Eddie

CNY964

CNY1,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel with a modern facade, a flag, and signage for 'Embassy Suites by Hilton'.

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

A multi-story hotel with a mix of modern and traditional architecture, featuring a prominent corner building with a brick facade and large windows.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a patterned tile floor, and a coffee machine.

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

13.2 km from South Kensington

Keith

CNY1,312

CNY1,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with seating.

A family in front of a historic building with a red roof and white walls.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a blue armchair, two wooden ottomans, a flat-screen TV, a dark wooden cabinet, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a grey armchair, and a patterned carpet.

12. Staybridge Suites Tysons - McLean by IHG

13.1 km from South Kensington

Adrienne

CNY676

CNY777 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A Comfort Inn hotel entrance with a brick facade, large glass doors, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and an air conditioning unit.

A hotel lobby with wooden flooring, a buffet area with various food options, and a television mounted on the wall.

A gym with multiple treadmills, a stationary bike, and a TV mounted on the wall.

13. Comfort Inn Shady Grove - Gaithersburg - Rockville

14.9 km from South Kensington

Michael

CNY677

CNY765 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, armchair, and a small table with a vase.

A conference room with two desks, two chairs, a printer, and decorative wall art.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A restaurant with a self-service coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

14. Best Western Plus College Park Hotel

12.2 km from South Kensington

Christi

CNY791

CNY894 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a television, and a dining area.

A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, large windows, and a mix of seating arrangements including tables and booths.

A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a wall adorned with black and white photographs.

A modern hotel building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent sign reading "THE HOTEL".

15. The Hotel at the University of Maryland

12.1 km from South Kensington

Michele

CNY1,018

CNY1,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

The exterior of the State Plaza Hotel with a modern facade, large glass windows, and a landscaped entrance area with potted plants and a metal railing.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, two sofas, and a large potted plant.

A modern interior with a staircase, a green bench, and a wall with a geometric mirror design.

A reception area with a green bench, a wall-mounted hexagonal mirror pattern, a wall sconce, and a wall of green floral decorations.

16. State Plaza Hotel

13.4 km from South Kensington

JEWON

CNY729

CNY846 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large digital display.

A modern kitchen with a long counter, various food items, and a large window.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved wooden ceiling, a chandelier, sofas, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A modern bar area with a wooden ceiling, patterned floor, and bar stools.

17. Archer Hotel Falls Church

20.9 km from South Kensington

Dianne

CNY916

CNY1,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A pool table with balls, a seating area with chairs, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a sign reading "HYATT house".

A marina with boats docked, a river, and a modern building with glass windows.

A modern hotel with a rooftop pool, glass facade, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

18. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

15.7 km from South Kensington

Rachel

CNY917

CNY1,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 bar area with round tables and chairs, a central bar counter, and hanging spherical light fixtures.

19. Tempo By Hilton Washington Dc Downtown

12.9 km from South Kensington

Angel

CNY1,102

CNY1,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a city view at dusk.

A pool area with a tiled edge, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

20. Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

15.4 km from South Kensington

Pamela

CNY1,305

CNY1,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Check out reviews of South Kensington hotels guests love

Washington Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Quiet rooms. Rooms are a little dated, but a good value for the money. The pool looked amazing, but we were out of season."

Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown

8/10 Good

"Really convenient location to Metro station, but the room is quite small though."

Hotel Washington

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room, delightful happy staff, beautiful views in an elegant rooftop bar"

Gateway Hotel

8/10 Good

"The hotel is good and good price justi it’s need a little maintenance.. Anyway I coming back to stay there"

citizenM Washington DC NoMa

10/10 Excellent

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Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

10/10 Excellent

"Todo muy limpio y muy cerca de todo."

citizenM Washington DC Capitol

8/10 Good

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The Westin DC Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Unexpected fees but otherwise nice"

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