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When you save on your room price, you can enjoy more of the attractions in Kensington. In the larger area, popular places to visit include White House, National Mall and Smithsonian’s National Zoo.

Motels often include free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool. Often one or two storeys high, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the car park. Motels in the US boomed at the end of the 1940s when cars became more popular along with road trip vacations, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.

Here you’ll find some of our customers’ favourite motels to choose from in the larger area. Days Inn by Wyndham Alexandria South is located 26.8 km from the heart of Kensington. Enjoy access to the business centre, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi and self-parking. Motel 6 Laurel, DC - Washington Northeast: Free parking, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities are available during your stay. Central Kensington is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) away. Budget Host Alexandria: Enjoy access to the free WiFi and free parking, as well as room amenities such as a soaking tub. Located 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from the heart of Kensington. Motel 6 Springfield, VA - Washington DC Southwest: Central Kensington is 18.1 mi (29.1 km) away. Free WiFi and laundry facilities are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as climate control. Motel 6 Washington, DC - Convention Center: 9 mi (14.5 km) from the heart of Kensington. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.

Favourite places in and around Kensington include White House, National Mall and Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Brookside Gardens, Rock Creek Park and Georgetown Waterfront Park. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Smithsonian Institution, National Air and Space Museum and United States Naval Observatory. While you’re exploring the area, consider visiting Capital One Arena, Lincoln Memorial and National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Weather can make or break a road trip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Kensington to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 24°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Kensington is 1311 mm.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Kensington to help you navigate your stay: Fly into College Park, MD (CGS), which is located 8.7 mi (14.1 km) away from the heart of the city. Otherwise, look for flights into Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark), which is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) away. If you’d like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to explore more sights.