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

1. McMenamins Elk Temple

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

Teresa

SAR 433

SAR 498 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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

SAR 645

SAR 738 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

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

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

3. Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

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

Kehinde

SAR 446

SAR 512 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 lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a staircase connecting floors.

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

Tanner

SAR 492

SAR 564 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 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.

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

SAR 537

SAR 616 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A spacious lobby with a leather sofa, blue armchairs, and a chandelier.

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, 0.4 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Darrell

SAR 430

SAR 494 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

Three self-service beverage vending machines with various drink options and snacks.

7. Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

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

John

SAR 380

SAR 437 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 reception area with a long counter, various coffee machines, and decorative vases.

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

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

New Tacoma, 2.7 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Kristina

SAR 415

SAR 477 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 backyard with a wooden fence, outdoor furniture, and a fire pit.

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

9. Tacoma Homestays

Central Tacoma, 2.7 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Stephanie Michelle

SAR 180

SAR 203 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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

14.7 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Christine

SAR 672

SAR 747 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 entrance with a parking lot, a building number 24415, and a row of parked cars.

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.

11. Best Western Plus Plaza by the Green

19.5 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Tin

SAR 397

SAR 447 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A spacious indoor area with a long wooden table and blue chairs, large windows, and a clock on the wall.

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.

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood by JBLM

13.7 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

James

SAR 428

SAR 489 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

13. Clarion Pointe Kent - Seattle South

19.7 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Shauna

SAR 348

SAR 391 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a view of a mountain and water.

14. Homewood Suites By Hilton Puyallup Tacoma

15 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Mary

SAR 497

SAR 569 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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.

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG

16.5 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Quay

SAR 394

SAR 443 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 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.

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

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

14.1 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Arianna

SAR 443

SAR 508 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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.

17. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

13.9 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Volha

SAR 537

SAR 615 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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.

18. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

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

susan

SAR 293

SAR 461 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A pebbly beach with a small island in the distance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

19. The Maritime Inn

13.6 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Micah

SAR 770

SAR 916 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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.

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

20. Garner Auburn - Seattle by IHG

17.4 km from Children's Museum of Tacoma

Travis

SAR 394

SAR 443 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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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 412 reviews	View
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma	9.0 Wonderful 2,172 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 439 reviews	View
Marriott Tacoma Downtown	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown	8.8 Excellent 987 reviews	View

Top Children's Museum of Tacoma Hotel Reviews

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."

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!"

The Downtown Hobbit Hole

8/10 Good

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

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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area 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. Homewood Suites By Hilton Puyallup Tacoma

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Downtown by IHG

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup

17. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

18. Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-

19. The Maritime Inn

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

McMenamins Elk Temple

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

1904 home near Tacoma dome & convention center Pet friendly

The Downtown Hobbit Hole

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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