Salamander Washington DC
Hotel · Southwest Employment Area
1330 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024
Highlights
Upscale hotel offering international/Asian dining & chic spa
Upscale hotel offering international/Asian dining & chic spa
"Occupying the former Mandarin Oriental near the Tidal Basin, this French neoclassical–inspired property (opened under new management in 2022 and renovated in early 2025) showcases a rotunda, a large bas‑relief installation depicting local monuments and cherry blossoms, a new spa, and 373 reimagined guest rooms with a pastel-leaning palette and soft, curvy furnishings. Culinary attention centers on Dōgon, an Afro‑Caribbean restaurant by chef Kwame Onwuachi that draws on Nigerian, Jamaican, Trinidadian, and Creole influences to serve dishes such as hoe crab, bone marrow with jerk‑barbecue lamb, and berbere‑roasted chicken with jollof rice." - Laura Dannen Redman, Nicholas DeRenzo
"The former Mandarin Oriental property in Washington, D.C., taken over by its current management in 2022 and fully renovated by 2024, repositioned as a flagship city hotel under its new ownership." - Jennifer Flowers
"Between January 17 to 20, the Lounge at Salamander Washington DC offers a number of experiences in honor of the long weekend. The fun ends on Monday with an afternoon tea featuring uplifting gospel music and select sweet and savory bites. It’s priced at $115 per person." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"A re-imagined hotel offering top-notch service and ambiance, part of Sheila Johnson's Salamander Collection." - Michael He
"The new-and-improved hotel wrapped up renovations just in time to host winter afternoon tea service in its lobby lounge. Expect pastries, tea sandwiches, and plenty of Champagne for $90 a diner; make reservations here. The tea is offered on Saturday and Sunday from November 30 through December 22 between 1-3:30 p.m." - Vinciane Ngomsi
