Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf

"The luxury 131-room hotel on the Wharf opened in fall 2022 with a collection of dining establishments led by executive chef and W alum Barry Koslow. That includes Moonraker, a luxe rooftop lounge serving sushi and Japanese spirits and Bar Pendry, a lobby-level cocktail den decked out in gold and navy decor." - Tierney Plumb, Vinciane Ngomsi

"Staycation alert: The pool at Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf is only open to hotel guests, but non-guests score access if they book any 90-minute treatment at Spa Pendry. Its Poolside at Pendry package for guests staying two nights or more includes a full-day cabana reservation and complimentary bottle of chilled sparkling wine." - Tierney Plumb

"The most baller option of the bunch by far, the Wharf’s luxe Pendry hotel offers guests a captain-chartered Aviara cruise that’s available to the public for the first time." - Tierney Plumb

"To celebrate the start of season, afternoon tea is getting sweeter with a limited edition boozy cherry blossom menu running from March 23-April 21. Offerings include a Sakura tea made with cherry blossom flowers, cherry blossom cremeux, and cherry preserves. One of the standout tea trio options combines Bar Hill gin, sakura tea powder, honey, and lemon, which is then topped with whipped honey meringue and brûléed." - Vinciane Ngomsi

"Not many hotels in D.C. have their own boat docked right outside. Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf is a landmark within the Wharf marina, with eye-catching modern architecture that plays off its riverfront location. A saltwater pool studded with cabanas and striped umbrellas is perched above the Potomac and the Grove outdoor space with fire pits. Inside, three different bars and restaurants each have their own character, each with lavish touches like velvet and marble and richly patterned wallpaper. A gallery wall on the rooftop level reminds you are in D.C., featuring presidents in off-duty moments—like Obama catching a wave. Staycationers, business travelers, and families make up the clientele. Floor-to-ceiling windows in each room offer waterfront views from many room categories, thanks to the hotel's cantilevered design." - Adele Chapin, Laura Ratliff