Salamander Washington DC

5.0 star property

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Front of property
Bethune Suite | View from room
Indoor pool
Presidential 2-Bedroom Suite | Living area
Lobby lounge

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
1330 Maryland Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20024
  • National Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • White House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Water View King and Queen Connecting Rooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe King and Queen Connecting Rooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Presidential 2-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

Premier Water View 2-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Marina View 2-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bethune 3-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

Studio Suite

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

Deluxe King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Queen Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Water View King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Water View King Roll In

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Queen Roll In

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Mayor Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ambassador Suite

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Diplomat Suite

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe One Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Marina View One Bedroom Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Bethune Suite

  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Balcony One Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premier Water View One Bedroom Suite

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Marina View One Bedroom Suite Accessible Roll In

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Deluxe Water View Double Queen Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Water View King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Water View Double Queen Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Washington Monument - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • United States Capitol - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • White House - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

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
  • ‪Surfside - ‬9 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 hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
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.

Salamander Spa has 14 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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 86.50 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 30 to 39 for adults and USD 22 to 22 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Dōgon
  • The Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 16 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 36,000 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 14 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Children's robes
  • Children's slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 37.10 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 86.50 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 smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 10:00 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

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Salamander Washington DC Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 775 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an absolutely beautiful hotel with staff who went out of their way to make our stay comfortable. The rooms are spacious, with nice big bathrooms containing a big shower and beautiful soaking tub. I did notice that despite the room being beautiful, there was scotch tape on the platform bed frames which I found very odd and out of place in such a nice hotel. Aside from that everything was top notch. At one point we realized my younger son left his retainer in the case inside the car. I thought the valet would direct us to the car but they actually went and retrieved the retainer case for us and delivered it to our room. The lobby bar was very nice, good strong drinks, however it was closed on our last full day due to a private event— so we were unable to grab a quick drink when we wanted. The only downfall of this hotel for me, is its lack of restaurants, bars, or nice cafes in the immediate area. Although it is walking distance to MANY must-visit places, museums, monuments, and National Mall… we did have to Uber or drive to every dinner out. This wasn’t a dealbreaker but when I booked I assumed there would be places to eat in the immediate area upon leaving the hotel. That being said, every hotel that is within the center of the city is much more expensive for much less space. I am very happy with our stay and I would highly recommend it to others who are looking for an amazing DC trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijaykumar

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and i were celebrating our honeymoon. Tired and exhauted due to lengthy drive we finally arrived. Nate the bell man greeted us with an immediate smile and warm welcome. He took our lugguage to our room. Austin at the front desk was extremely helpful and very acvomidating to our room. Very professional and yet personally a true star player to the hotel. The hotel is gery close to Nationa mall so easy and walkable. The room very well appointed to every detailed and extremely clean plenty of space. Lastly but not least Christian the FOB manager was incredible, he was personally and very kind, gave me great dinner options to the hotel and surrounding area. He also gave my wife and i a toasting to champaigne to ring in our marriage. Tobi the Director of FD very kind and personal we spoke and shared in stories as I was a former AGM to Hilton. KIond blesssing to such an incredible staff we will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location of the property, and the fact that it had a pool for my granddaughter. In fact, this combination was why I chose it, despite the price. The staff was all very pleasant. The food was good, but quite pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First time, but not last

Everyone was wonderful! I had my grand daughters with me and they ( Austin at the front desk) sent up matching bathrobes so we could be triplets. The food was delicious that we ordered from room service. I have no choice but to come back :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable lobby lounge area. Accommodating staff . Location is terrific. Easy access to the new wharf area with wonderful restaurants. And across the street for Starbucks because the only downside is the expensive buffet breakfast which is quite ordinary.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and in a great location to pretty much everything. Our room was exactly as pictured and had the most loveliest view of the cherry blossoms and the Wharf. The staff was amazing, they really went out their way to create a great experience for us, even the doormen/valet guys looked out for us. The only downside I would say is for a luxury hotel, I expected their toilet paper would be two-ply and soft, lol! Other than that, it was a pleasant experience and I look forward to visiting their other property in Virginia.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Midalma

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay started off Rocky, however one of the Managers Mr. Tavi Smith went above and beyond to make our stay a great one. Definitely recommend it to all.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wynn, Huntington Beach

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

becky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious bright rooms, very friendly staff, I wouldn’t think twice about staying here again. It was excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed here to celebrate our anniversary and we were very disappointed. The room was clean, but dated. The bathroom was nice. However, the service was terrible. After staying at the Salamander in Middleburg, where the employees were so kind and helpful, staying here was a huge disappointment. We went to the front desk asking for ice and champagne glasses as we had a vintage bottle to enjoy for our anniversary. The front desk employee said she would send it up shortly. After over an hour, we called to inquire on the status and they said it was coming. After another 40 minutes, we gave up and called and said not to worry about it. It had been over two hours at that point, and instead of being apologetic or kind, the employee was rude and dismissive. For the amount of money it costs for a one night visit, the disregard for customer service is frustrating. The overnight valet parking charge is also ridiculously high. This wouldn’t have bothered me so much if the customer service was great. Maybe my expectations were too high after our fantastic weekend celebrating an anniversary at the Salamander in Middleburg 2 years ago, but this stay was a big let down.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reneca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely weekend exploring DC. Hotel is wonderful! Great location! great amenities! My only wish would be a bathroom exhaust fan.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serafino

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 min walk to the wharf and lots of bars and restaurants. Very clean gym and pool. All around nice place just super pricey for food and drinks at the hotel itself. $12 for a beer is a bit much even at a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was our first time at the Salamander Hotel. We were
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025