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Salamander Washington DC

5.0 star property
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Property grounds
Sports facility
Lobby lounge
Terrace/patio
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Marina View | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1330 Maryland Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20024
  • National Mall
    7 min walk
  • Amity & Commerce
    1 min walk
  • Smithsonian Station
    6 min walk
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    11 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, View (Water View)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries

Suite (Mayoral)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Ambassador)

Suite (Ambassador)

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite (Diplomatic)

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Marina View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Marina View

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite (Bethune)

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

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

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Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom (Water View)

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, View (Water View)

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, View (Water View)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, View (Water View)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, View (Water View)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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
  • Washington Monument - 15 min walk
  • Capital One Arena - 2 min drive
  • 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
  • ‪Surfside - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jessie Taylor Seafood - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mi Vida - ‬9 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)

Property is also known as

Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington D.C.
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Salamander Washington DC Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 774 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1006 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, nice view, attentive and friendly staff upon arrival. Quick check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaDonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room is nice, good bed and friendly staff but It did not feel like a five star luxury hotel. - I sent a messenger prior to arrival asking if there were any renovations, they answered that the spa on the second floor was under renovation. But there was construction on the same floor and on the floor above us. We were waken up by hammering and drilling every morning. They offered to waive the cancelation fee but we could find a last minute hotel in the area so had to stay. - At breakfast they informed us that the kitchen was busy with room service so our only option was the buffet.. Asked for a green juice or smoothie they said they don’t serve anything healthy (exact words). There main restaurant was close both Sunday and Monday. We had to have breakfast and dinner elsewhere. - The lobby and bar are the same area two of the four nights there were loud parties, I don’t know why Expedia recommends it as a family hotel, the only other area you can gather in is a beautifully courtyard that has has traffic noise from the highway. - They dont have any of the amenities or special details you expect from a luxury five star hotel, no turn down service or chocolate in your pillow, there is no attention to detail. The concierge was nice but not Very helpful. - A thing I did like was they have free bikes you can use that was nice. They also have free coffee to take with you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ordered room service and for this to be a 5 star hotel, the food was sub par. We didnt eat it. Spa service was unavailable. Other than that room was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful,helpful staff,felt special. Wish food and drink were more affordable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a water view room that was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Samira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
the check-out was probably the worst experience I have had at a hotel. I asked twice for the extension to 1pm to check out and every time was told no but no explanation was given. I travel bicoastal and overseas all throughout the year and never has a hotel not given an explanation as to why a late checkout could not occur. I also was apart of a wedding which over 20-30 rooms were filled with wedding guests and the wedding party. so attempting to check out as fast as 11am was not possible given all of the festivities. this occurred twice even when I extended my stay another night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

otis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location, Friendly Staff
Stayed for 2-nights at the tail end of a post-work conference mini-vacation with my wife. The location could not have been any better, within walking distance of all the monuments, museums, restaurants, bars, etc. The property was very well kept and the room was fantastic. Staff were very accommodating and excited to help. The hotel was undergoing a refresh of some of the rooms, but we hardly noticed. Rates were a bit pricey, and parking was just the same (valet only, $79/night), but everything else delivered on our expectations. I would definitely stay here again and I would definitely recommend, especially for any D.C. first timers like myself (assuming they keep it affordable).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Harold

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Enjoyed our stay here. There were a few areas in the room that came across as awaiting renovation or replacement, but the room was quite lovely overall. Wish there was a hot tub, but the pool was nice. Staff was excellent and extremely professional and courteous. The valet parking was very highly priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Buffi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! The room was so clean and dining was excellent. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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