Moxy Washington, DC Downtown
Hotel · Downtown
1011 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Highlights
Sleek, compact rooms with slick glass bathrooms meet buzzing bars, rooftop views, and lobby games in downtown DC’s hip Moxy Hotel.
Sleek, compact rooms with slick glass bathrooms meet buzzing bars, rooftop views, and lobby games in downtown DC’s hip Moxy Hotel.
"Also on K Street is Lucha Rosa, the new petal-pink-accented rooftop bar atop the Moxy Hotel that will be in full swing on the 4th of July."
"Why we love it: A funky hotel that caters to the young, hip, and Instagram-obsessed The Highlights: - Instagrammable design around every corner - Spacious, comfy common areas with plenty of connectivity - Affordable bunkbed rooms for guests on a budget The Review: At D.C.’s Moxy, the fun begins at check-in, which takes place at the bar rather than a stodgy front desk. Along with their room key, guests receive a signature cocktail, setting the tone for a wholly different type of hotel stay. Here, the focus is on meeting new people and having a good time, which is reflected in the property’s cheeky, Instagram-ready design. In the lobby, installations and wall art by local artist Michael Crossett complement concrete floors and exposed columns. A video installation by international artist Rahul Jhad, who won the Moxy’s #BlankCanvas competition, adds color, while games like Jenga and foosball (and a mechanical toy horse that guests are encouraged to ride) bring the fun. A quiet “library zone” does exist, but the lively bar might prove too distracting. Rooms are small by design—the common areas are where it’s at—but include glass-enclosed bathrooms, plus functional details like motion-sensor lighting and pegs for hanging clothes. For those looking to cut costs and room with a friend, there are even cozy double rooms, complete with twin bunkbeds and adjustable bedside tables. When it comes to dining, options are limited to continental breakfast and grab-and-go items in the on-site convenience store, but some of D.C.’s best restaurants are a short walk away."
"Atlas Restaurant Group, a now national company with a vast presence in its home base of Baltimore, caused a stir when it posted a dress code outside of a new restaurant called Choptank with stipulations that blatantly targeted people of color." - Gabe Hiatt
"The millennial-trap hotel’s first annual “Moxyween” party (4 p.m. to 10 p.m.) features dancing, live entertainment from DJ Chubb E. Swagg, and a costume contest with cash prizes up to $150 (winners announced at 9 p.m.). The lobby bar will be slinging finger foods and themed cocktail specials like “Witches’ Poison,” “Vampire Kiss,” and “Voodoo Punch.”" - Tierney Plumb
