Salamander Washington DC

5.0 star property
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Property grounds
Sports facility
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1330 Maryland Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20024
  • National Mall
    7 min walk
  • International Spy Museum
    7 min walk
  • Jefferson Memorial
    11 min walk
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    11 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, View (Water View)

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, View (Water View, Roll-In Shower)

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite (Mayoral)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Ambassador)

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Diplomatic)

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Marina View

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Bethune)

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, View (Water View)

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Marina View (Roll-In Shower)

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, View (Water View)

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, View (Water View)

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, View (Water View)

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Washington

With a stay at Salamander Washington DC, you'll be centrally located in Washington, a 7-minute walk from National Mall and 11 minutes by foot from Jefferson Memorial. .This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Washington Monument and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from National Museum of African American History and Culture.

What's nearby

  • National Mall - 7 min walk
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture - 14 min walk
  • National Air and Space Museum - 15 min walk
  • Washington Monument - 15 min walk
  • White House - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Smithsonian Station - 6 min walk
  • Washington Union Station - 9 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪US Holocaust Museum Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jessie Taylor Seafood - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mi Vida - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Salamander Washington DC

Luxury Washington hotel in Southwest with 2 restaurants
Salamander Washington DC offers 373 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Washington hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Refrigerators, in-room massages, and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

A health club and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. In addition to an indoor pool, other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 8 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Stay in one of 373 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club and an indoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite at The Lounge, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Washington? This hotel has 36000 square feet (3344 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 16 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Lounge - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Dōgon - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Secured covered valet parking on site (USD 79 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (subject to charges) on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 30-39 for adults and USD 22-22 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • The Lounge
  • Dōgon

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Free bike hire
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Private picnics

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Fridge (on request)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (36000 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 16

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Couples dining
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Children's dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV
  • Digital channels
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Fridge (on request)

More

  • Children's slippers
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100.00 and a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 30 to 39 for adults, and USD 22 to 22 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 79 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay plus USD 100.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses wind energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a security system

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Salamander Washington DC Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 770 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Very relaxing environment. Really close to the Wharf and all of the attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Poughkeepsie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Fairfax

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Adaeze

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Salamander is over priced for its offerings. They have a $160 hold charge per night and yet cannot draw any charges to the room from it. So you pay your full bill and you have an additional $160 per night hold at the end of checkout. It’s ridiculous. The spa massage was great even without the full facilities. Its really good. However you have no discretion on tipping. Another thing that blew my mind was there was no tea or coffee in the room. For a hotel of this calibre the complimentary amenities were pretty sparce. It definitely dampened my ability to unwind for the weekend. Service is also pretty slow so if you need anything for the room, be prepared to call multiple times and wait a while! So would I stay again, nah. The shortcomings dampened a staycation - like the hotel service undid the relaxation of the masseuse. The grounds of the stairs leading to the wharf can be cleaner too and free of trash
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The DC property was undergoing renovation and the staff bent over backwards to make up for any inconveniences, which were relatively minor. Rooms are very nice, great food, great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Bathroom and welcome message with my name.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The location was amazing and perfect! However, there's a lot of extra charges that weren't shared ahead of time. We also got charged $141 for a meal we did not have. Good thing I checked our charges before we checked out. Everything is extremely expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abiodun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sheeba

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya, Delray Beach

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beautiful beautiful hotel!!! Rooms are spacious and spotless. The staff is extremely helpful and nice, and it’s super dog friendly. This will be my go to when in DC. Well done Salamander!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Hotel. No Shuttle Service
Nice hotel. I planned the trip thinking the shuttle would be able to take me to the landmarks I was hoping to visit. The shuttle was out of service and no one could tell me how long it would be that way. Disappointing, as that was part of the draw for me to stay there. Instead I had to Uber everywhere. Would have been nice to receive some sort of credit for the inconvenience. Maybe they should also update their website to reflect that shuttle service is not an option right now. Overall the stay was nice and the room was beautiful, especially the bathroom. For a 5star hotel, the pool and fitness center were lackluster. However, it seemed the fitness center may still be undergoing some construction. Also, $79 for valet seemed excessive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maalikah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ever since I read Sheila Johnsons book i have been wanting to try a salamander property! Im so glad I did. Salamander DC did not disappoint and will be my go to hotel when I visit the DC area!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shawna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were modern and clean. The bathroom was spacious. The lobby was very nice and the staff were very kind and helpful. The location was great, 15 minute walk to the Wharf and the national mall near the Washington monument
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

shentel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall a great stay!
The staff here were wonderful and all so kind and happy and helpful. The bed was very comfortable and I really enjoyed the aesthetic of the room and the large bathroom with soaking tub. I was a bit disappointed with the room service and breakfast- room service was delivered cold and breakfast was 45 dollars and the buffet was quite low caliber… powdered eggs, rubbery bacon, pancakes devoid of fluff. I have heard good things about the restaurant itself. Location was great, walking distance to the Tidal Basin. Dog friendly which is a huge plus for me as I travel frequently with them.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

toris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came for a staycation and I live in south east Washington DC This hotel was beautiful. I truly enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaShawn, Astoria

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Salamander in DC is a beautiful property with an incredible team that makes the experience from check-in to check-out amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arundeep

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is top notch. The rooms were beautiful and the staff was very helpful and friendly. The area feels very safe and it is just a short walk to all the sights in DC.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024