New Washington, D.C. Hotels Offering a Truly Local Stay - AFAR

"Reimagined from a previous hotel with much of the original staff retained, this independently owned 355-room property was designed to function as a true neighborhood gathering place: its boho, ’70s-inspired brutalist lobby draws locals, with music piped in from the adjoining Uncle Tony’s Donut Shop turntable and a South American–inspired café and bar, Mercy Me, by Daniela Moreira and Andrew Dana. Warm vintage textiles over sleek concrete floors, a convivial public program, discounted partnerships with local shops and galleries, and an on-site Groom Guy men’s “lifestyle agency” (which began as a COVID pop-up cutting hair in the lobby) reinforce the hotel’s role as a community hub where guests and residents mingle over breakfast tacos, tropical drinks, and coffee." - Ann Shields