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A historic building with the name "McMenamins Elks Temple" on the facade.

A breakfast setting with a variety of dishes including eggs, toast, and a drink.

A hallway with a warm orange wall, black trim, and a large potted plant. There are framed pictures on the walls and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

A white building with the name "McMenamins" on the facade, featuring a grand staircase and ornate windows.

1. McMenamins Elk Temple

Downtown Tacoma, 1.5 km from Washington State History Museum

Teresa

Rp2.063.046

Rp2.370.438 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a television, and a kitchenette.

A hotel room with a bed, a coffee maker, a microwave, a nightstand, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a lamp.

2. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 0.3 km from Washington State History Museum

Kehinde

Rp2.126.390

Rp2.442.266 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central chandelier, escalators, and a patterned carpet.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a sign indicating the direction to the casino parking.

A modern cafe with a central display case, wooden accents, and a unique ceiling design.

3. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Eastside, 2.4 km from Washington State History Museum

Keisha Howe

Rp3.077.245

Rp3.522.661 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and chairs.

A modern lounge area with a bar, sofas, and a large window overlooking a cityscape.

A spacious lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a staircase connecting floors.

A spacious lounge area with a large gray sofa, ottomans, and a round coffee table. A bar area with stools is visible in the background.

4. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 0.5 km from Washington State History Museum

Tanner

Rp2.342.542

Rp2.687.951 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a modern design, located near a busy intersection with visible traffic.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, a selection of bottles, and a menu board.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

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

5. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 0.5 km from Washington State History Museum

Kirstin

Rp2.558.914

Rp2.933.749 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a neon sign, a covered walkway, and a parking area.

A modern lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a bar with a visible fireplace.

A modern bar area with leather chairs, a round table, and a bar stocked with various bottles.

A modern spa interior with a dark tiled wall, a reception desk, and a visible spa area with a chair and a mirror.

6. Hotel Murano

Downtown Tacoma, 0.7 km from Washington State History Museum

Darrell

Rp2.053.213

Rp2.359.325 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bar area with multiple stools, a bar counter, and hanging pendant lights.

A spacious lobby with seating areas, a patterned wall, and large windows.

A modern indoor space with tables and chairs, large windows, and artwork on the walls.

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

7. Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

New Tacoma, 1 km from Washington State History Museum

John

Rp1.812.305

Rp2.085.718 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and a well-lit entrance.

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

A hotel pantry with refrigerated and non-refrigerated food items, including beverages and snacks.

A hotel reception area with a long counter, various coffee machines, and decorative vases.

8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

New Tacoma, 1.9 km from Washington State History Museum

Kristina

Rp1.976.140

Rp2.271.717 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a staircase, and a potted plant.

A kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled floor.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table. There is a door with a coat rack and a plant on the wall.

9. Tacoma Homestays

Central Tacoma, 3.1 km from Washington State History Museum

Stephanie Michelle

Rp858.336

Rp965.628 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A marina with boats docked, a wooden pier with seating, and a backdrop of houses and trees.

A living room with two armchairs, a television, and a fireplace with a visible fire.

A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a view of a lake and dock.

10. Waterfront Inn

15.6 km from Washington State History Museum

Christine

Rp3.207.143

Rp3.566.379 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A lobby with four armchairs, a central ottoman, and framed artwork on the walls.

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, red and black chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A vending machine area with drinks and snacks.

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

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

12.9 km from Washington State History Museum

James

Rp2.040.746

Rp2.336.205 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio area with stone walls, a fire pit, string lights, and seating arrangements.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a view of a mountain and water.

A modern dining area with round tables and grey upholstered chairs, large windows, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a 'SUITE SHOP' sign, and various amenities like snacks and beverages.

12. Homewood Suites By Hilton Puyallup Tacoma

14 km from Washington State History Museum

Mary

Rp2.365.402

Rp2.707.379 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A spacious indoor area with large windows, multiple tables and chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

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

A Holiday Inn Express building with a parking lot and several cars.

A clean, modern interior with a vending machine, a refrigerated display, and a wall-mounted sign indicating a market area.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG

16.6 km from Washington State History Museum

Quay

Rp1.881.285

Rp2.116.535 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A conference room with a long table, yellow chairs, and a large screen at the front.

A treats section with shelves stocked with snacks, drinks, and packaged goods.

A square hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by beige tiles and a tiled wall with a blue and brown pattern.

A Hampton Inn & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a welcoming sign.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

13.2 km from Washington State History Museum

Arianna

Rp2.111.507

Rp2.418.665 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and large windows.

A patio with outdoor seating and a view of a garden.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and a stationary bike.

15. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

13 km from Washington State History Museum

Volha

Rp2.558.914

Rp2.927.367 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a view of the parking area.

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

A modern conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a large screen, and a fireplace.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a parking lot, and illuminated signage.

16. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

South End, 7.1 km from Washington State History Museum

Elizabeth

Rp2.029.961

Rp2.332.859 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a large island with bar stools, pendant lighting, and a geometric wall design.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a brown armchair, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a marble island, and pendant lighting.

An outdoor patio area with a large umbrella, wooden deck, string lights, and a Christmas tree.

17. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

Central Tacoma, 3.6 km from Washington State History Museum

susan

Rp1.387.189

Rp2.186.457 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area with chairs, a staircase, and a hallway leading to other rooms.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and framed artwork on the walls.

A pool area with a bench, a window with blinds, and tiled walls.

A clean, modern kitchenette with a water dispenser, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a coffee machine.

18. Garner Auburn - Seattle by IHG

17.7 km from Washington State History Museum

Travis

Rp1.881.285

Rp2.116.446 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A pebbly beach with a small island in the distance.

19. The Maritime Inn

14.6 km from Washington State History Museum

Micah

Rp3.710.302

Rp4.412.528 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a sofa, and two pendant lights.

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent red and grey facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot with several cars.

A laundry room with multiple washing machines, a countertop, and abstract wall art.

20. Candlewood Suites Sumner - Puyallup Area

14.2 km from Washington State History Museum

Christopher

Rp2.056.430

Rp2.347.102 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Washington State History Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
McMenamins Elk Temple	9.4 Exceptional 412 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 439 reviews	View
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma	9.0 Wonderful 2,172 reviews	View
Marriott Tacoma Downtown	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown	8.8 Excellent 987 reviews	View

Top Washington State History Museum Hotel Reviews

Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife

10/10 Excellent

"clean room, staff helpful and curtious."

Hotel Murano

8/10 Good

"The room was on the smaller side but it was clean and looked nice. The staff was VERY nice and helpful. The bar was closed on a Sunday evening which bummed me out and there isn't a pool or hot tub. But it was less than 10 minutes from every location we wanted to go so the location was great"

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were all wonderful at checking. The room was exceptionally clean and beautiful! Best night sleep we have had in a long time."

McMenamins Elk Temple

10/10 Excellent

"Love the unique qualities and atmosphere that make it stand out from all the other drab cookie cutter hotels!"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

8/10 Good

"The staff was great. Hotel was clean and very conveniently located for our stay. Breakfast was just okay. It won’t knock your socks off. Travelocity says daily housekeeping however it is not and needs to be requested. Would stay here again"

Marriott Tacoma Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great location during our stay for a concert. During this visit, we utilized room service, which offered an array of meals we enjoyed a few nights. We would come back again."

Extended Stay America Suites Tacoma South

10/10 Excellent

"Great place"

Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

8/10 Good

"Nice location in downtown Tacoma. Easy to walk to coffee shops or the university of Washington. There is parking but you pay extra for it. Overall, it is a very nice hotel."

Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Night staff at front desk was really helpful and nice. Nice and clean hotel with very friendly staff."

Other attractions near Washington State History Museum

A modern architectural structure with a curved, metallic surface and a pointed top, surrounded by a plaza with bollards and buildings in the background.

Museum of Glass

9.2/10 (2,167 reviews)

Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary museum.

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An art gallery with red walls and wooden floors.

Tacoma Art Museum

9.2/10 (49 reviews)

Don’t miss one of Tacoma’s top cultural attractions, which is among the most prestigious museums in the Northwest region.

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A vintage car on display in a museum with a high arched ceiling and wooden beams.

LeMay Car Museum

8.4/10 (171 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

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Tacoma Union Station Rotunda

2.0/10 (1 review)

Find out about the history of Tacoma when you take a trip to Tacoma Union Station Rotunda. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Bridge of Glass

You can learn about the history of Tacoma with a trip to Bridge of Glass. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this family-friendly area.

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Tacoma Glassblowing Studio

Walk around the campus at Tacoma Glassblowing Studio during your stay in Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center

8.2/10 (208 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Freighthouse Square

2.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Freighthouse Square during your visit to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Washington State History Museum?

Washington State History Museum is located in a welcoming area of Tacoma known for its lively festivals and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 92 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Washington State History Museum?

Adjacent to Washington State History Museum, Marriott Tacoma Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour health club. Other good choices close by include Hotel Murano and Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma.

How many hotels are there near Washington State History Museum?

Expedia has 92 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Washington State History Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Washington State History Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Washington State History Museum.

What can I see and do near Washington State History Museum?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Glass, LeMay Car Museum or Tacoma Art Museum. Pantages Theater, Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and Freighthouse Square are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Wright Park, Tacoma Chinese Garden and Reconciliation Park and Tacoma Nature Center.

How can I get to Washington State History Museum?

With so many choices for transport, exploring the area around Washington State History Museum is a breeze. You can access metro transport at Convention Center Station, Commerce Street Station and Theater District Station. If you want to explore the larger area, hop on a train at Union Station. You can learn about water transport options at the port.

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Our top choices for Washington State History Museum hotels

1. McMenamins Elk Temple

2. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

3. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

4. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

5. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

6. Hotel Murano

7. Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

9. Tacoma Homestays

10. Waterfront Inn

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

12. Homewood Suites By Hilton Puyallup Tacoma

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

15. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

16. Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

17. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

18. Garner Auburn - Seattle by IHG

19. The Maritime Inn

20. Candlewood Suites Sumner - Puyallup Area

Compare popular hotels close to Washington State History Museum

Top Washington State History Museum Hotel Reviews

Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife

Hotel Murano

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

McMenamins Elk Temple

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Extended Stay America Suites Tacoma South

Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Other attractions near Washington State History Museum

Museum of Glass

Tacoma Art Museum

LeMay Car Museum

Tacoma Union Station Rotunda

Bridge of Glass

Tacoma Glassblowing Studio

Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center

Freighthouse Square

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