• A view of the Washington D.C. TempleMormon Temple, Kensington, Maryland image by dwight9592 from Fotolia.com
  
  The modern six-spire Washington D.C. Temple is the tallest of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' 18 temples. The temple first opened in 1974. Visitors of the temple will find a handful of hotels within just a few miles of its Kensington, Maryland location, 10 miles north of D.C.'s Capitol area.
  
  

Bethesda Marriott

• Guests of the Bethesda Marriott stay near the junction of Interstates 270 and 495, less than four miles from the Washington D.C. Temple. Rooms here feature a standard layout and design and come with traditional amenities as well as high-speed Internet access. The on-site full-service restaurant serves contemporary Italian dishes in a chic and modern surrounding. The heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool and fitness center allow guests to stay in shape during their visit. On-site parking and limousine services are available. For guests who participate in the Marriott Rewards Program, this hotel counts as a category 4.
  
  Bethesda Marriott
  
  5151 Pooks Hill Road
  
  Bethesda, MD 20814
  
  301-897-9400
  
  marriott.com
  
  

Crowne Plaza Washington DC--Silver Spring

• The Crowne Plaza Washington DC--Silver Spring puts guests within walking distance to three parks, numerous local restaurants and the Silver Spring Metro Station. Additionally, the Washington D.C. Temple is reachable by car in less than 10 minutes (three miles). The hotel's 231 guest rooms have a contemporary upscale design utilizing deep reds and lighter Earth tones to create a comfortable living area; complimentary wireless Internet is available. Dining options include a pizza restaurant and an American grill. For relaxation, guests can take advantage of the outdoor swimming pool or simply relax at the hotel's lounge bar.
  
  Crowne Plaza Washington DC--Silver Spring
  
  8777 Georgia Ave.
  
  Silver Spring, MD 20910
  
  301-589-0800
  
  cpdcsilverspring.com
  
  

Doubletree Hotel Bethesda

• Located just three miles from the temple, the Doubletree Hotel Bethesda offers luxury hotel rooms with all the finest amenities including flat-screen televisions and MP3 compatible alarm clocks. Rooms have a modest contemporary design, reflective of the hotel's up-to-the-minute appeal. The hotel has two restaurants both of which serve sushi and items from a children's menu. Guests can enjoy views of the surrounding area from the outdoor swimming pool and sundeck or release some unwanted stress via the on-site fitness center. For members of the Hilton Honors Rewards program, this is a category 4 hotel.
  
  Doubletree Hotel Bethesda
  
  8120 Wisconsin Ave.
  
  Bethesda, MD 20814
  
  301-652-2000
  
  doubletree.hilton.com