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

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 cozy bar area with wooden beams, a counter, and seating.

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

1. McMenamins Elk Temple

Downtown Tacoma, 0.4 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Teresa

AED 424

AED 487 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A modern casino hotel lobby with a curved seating area, large windows, and a chandelier.

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

2. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Eastside, 3.2 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Keisha Howe

AED 631

AED 722 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple balconies, and a visible entrance with a covered area.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 1.3 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Kehinde

AED 426

AED 490 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

A rooftop pool with a glass enclosure, outdoor seating, and a city view.

4. Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 0.7 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

wesley

AED 481

AED 552 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a large ottoman. There are multiple seating areas and a reception desk in the background.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Downtown Tacoma, 0.7 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Kirstin

AED 526

AED 603 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

6. Hotel Murano

Downtown Tacoma, 0.4 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Darrell

AED 435

AED 500 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

7. Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

New Tacoma, 2 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

John

AED 372

AED 428 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A hotel lobby with a pool table, bar area, and seating arrangements.

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, 2.7 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Kristina

AED 406

AED 467 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 backyard with a wooden fence, outdoor furniture, and a fire pit.

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, 2.7 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Stephanie Michelle

AED 176

AED 198 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a stone wall and greenery outside.

10. Waterfront Inn

14.7 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Christine

AED 657

AED 731 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a dining table. There are large windows with a view of greenery outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a bench, a framed picture on the wall, and a wardrobe.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and a round table, surrounded by dense greenery and tall trees.

A hotel entrance with a parking lot, a building number 24415, and a row of parked cars.

11. Best Western Plus Plaza by the Green

19.5 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Tin

AED 389

AED 437 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A vending machine area with drinks and snacks.

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

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

13.7 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

James

AED 418

AED 479 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern indoor space with round tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV, a wooden panel wall, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk with a computer, a bed, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and seating area, featuring a mountain and lake view.

13. Clarion Pointe Kent - Seattle South

19.7 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Shauna

AED 340

AED 383 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern patio area with a glass table, blue chairs, a white vase with flowers, and a view of a green garden through a glass door.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, and a central island. There is a dining area with a blue sofa and a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with white appliances, a dining area with blue chairs and a central island, and a large window with a beach view.

A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a TV.

14. Bodur's Nest Whispering Garden

West End, 6.9 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Savanna

AED 544

AED 1,053 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A modern suite shop with neatly organized shelves of snacks, beverages, and toiletries.

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

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

15. Homewood Suites By Hilton Puyallup Tacoma

15 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Korina

AED 471

AED 540 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, labeled sections for hot food, cereal, and fruit, and a digital menu display.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG

16.5 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Quay

AED 386

AED 434 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 Hampton Inn & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a welcoming sign.

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

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

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

14.1 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Arianna

AED 434

AED 497 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A hotel dining area with green sofas, wooden tables, and chairs, a large chandelier, and artwork on the walls.

18. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

13.9 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Volha

AED 526

AED 601 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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.

A two-story house with a front porch and a garden with purple flowers.

19. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

Central Tacoma, 3.4 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

susan

AED 285

AED 449 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 clean, modern kitchenette with a water dispenser, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a wooden bedside table, a lamp, a patterned headboard, and a large bed with a white comforter.

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

20. Garner Auburn - Seattle by IHG

17.4 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Travis

AED 404

AED 455 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Children's Museum of Tacoma

Property	Property class	Guest rating
McMenamins Elk Temple	9.4 Exceptional 411 reviews	View
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma	9.0 Wonderful 2,170 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 439 reviews	View
Marriott Tacoma Downtown	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown	8.8 Excellent 987 reviews	View

Top Children's Museum of Tacoma Hotel Reviews

Hotel Murano

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel with an interesting, quirky vibe. GREAT restaurants nearby and very walkable. Quiet setting that seems isolated even though it's in the middle of downtown."

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

10/10 Excellent

"Room was perfect and very well kept."

Marriott Tacoma Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great view. Great location"

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."

1904 home near Tacoma dome & convention center Pet friendly

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely home, very spacious and big backyard for dogs. Nice and comfy to relax in after spending the day meeting up with family!"

Lovely converted Victorian home unit 1

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place, clean and comfortable. TV and internet connectivity were great and easy to use."

The Downtown Hobbit Hole

8/10 Good

"The location was great! The property was very clean and communication with the host was great also."

Lovely Private Studio Freshly Renovated Downtown 7

8/10 Good

"There is no A/C in this unit. Only a box fan that needs to be replaced. I had to put it In The open window at night to cool off the unit because it was hot. Other than that, it was excellent."

Other attractions near Children's Museum of Tacoma

Wright Park

Explore the great outdoors at Wright Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.

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Broadway Center for the Performing Arts

Take the family on an outing to Broadway Center for the Performing Arts during your trip to Tacoma. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.

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Pantages Theater

7.2/10 (32 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Pantages Theater during your stay in Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Court House Square

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

Court House Square is just one of the places to see in Tacoma, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Foss Waterway Seaport

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Foss Waterway Seaport during your travels in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this romantic area.

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Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center

8.2/10 (208 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at 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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Karpeles Manuscript Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Karpeles Manuscript Museum during your travels in Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.

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W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory

Take the family on an outing to W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Children's Museum of Tacoma?

Children's Museum of Tacoma is located in a welcoming area of Tacoma known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 118 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Children's Museum of Tacoma?

Adjacent to Children's Museum of Tacoma, Hotel Murano is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices close by include Marriott Tacoma Downtown and McMenamins Elk Temple.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Children's Museum of Tacoma?

Expedia has 118 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Children's Museum of Tacoma.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Children's Museum of Tacoma, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Children's Museum of Tacoma.

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What can I see and do near Children's Museum of Tacoma?

You'll want to browse the collections at Museum of Glass, LeMay Car Museum, and Foss Waterway Seaport. Pantages Theater, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and Tacoma Union Station Rotunda are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. Spend some time wandering around Wright Park, Tacoma Chinese Garden and Reconciliation Park, and Tacoma Nature Center.

How can I get to Children's Museum of Tacoma?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing the area around Children's Museum of Tacoma is a breeze. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Convention Center Station, Commerce Street Station, and Theater District Station. If you want to venture outside of the area, ride aboard one of the trains from Union Station. You can learn about your water travel options at the port.

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Our top choices for Children's Museum of Tacoma hotels

1. McMenamins Elk Temple

2. Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

3. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

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. Best Western Plus Plaza by the Green

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

13. Clarion Pointe Kent - Seattle South

14. Bodur's Nest Whispering Garden

15. Homewood Suites By Hilton Puyallup Tacoma

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

18. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

19. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

20. Garner Auburn - Seattle by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to Children's Museum of Tacoma

Top Children's Museum of Tacoma Hotel Reviews

Hotel Murano

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

1904 home near Tacoma dome & convention center Pet friendly

Lovely converted Victorian home unit 1

The Downtown Hobbit Hole

Lovely Private Studio Freshly Renovated Downtown 7

Other attractions near Children's Museum of Tacoma

Wright Park

Broadway Center for the Performing Arts

Pantages Theater

Court House Square

Foss Waterway Seaport

Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center

Karpeles Manuscript Museum

W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory

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