REI Co-op

Chic quarters, some with river views, in a contemporary hotel offering a pool & a restaurant. Facing the Potomac River, this contemporary hotel in the Wharf district is 6 minutes’ walk from Waterfront metro station, a mile from the Washington Monument and 2 miles from the Lincoln Memorial. Sleek rooms have Wi-Fi, smart TVs and minifridges, as well as coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add river views. Suites offer living and dining areas. Room service is available 24/7. There’s a Latin American restaurant, a lobby bar and a rooftop lounge, plus meeting and event space. Other amenities include a spa, a 24-hour gym and an outdoor pool with river views, in addition to breakfast and parking.

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