Salamander Washington DC

5.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Water View Double Queen Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 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
  • Capital One Arena - 2 min drive - 2.1 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
  • ‪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 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. 776 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1009 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

Lana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and great location for sight seeing the monuments and cherry blossoms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

anjali, Greensboro

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very posh hotel clearly targeting the business professionals of DC. The staff and service are great. Room had a few issues but the view of the river was perfect. Did not get a chance at dinner but menu seemed very nice. Breakfast buffet was not great and very overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aryam

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

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JASMINE

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Beautiful but deceptive.

I will never stay there again. Although the hotel was beautiful and the food was delicious, we were treated like we were invisible. Doormen open doors for many others, yet I opened most doors myself. A maid entered our room after checked in. The concierge, Jennifer appeared polite and accommoding over the phone, but when she asked us to meet her in the lobby, things changed. She greeted us with smiles and offered to honor HER promise to provide a $60 resort credit AND provide a $100 credit for our breakfast buffet bill due to the invasion of the maid. (Buffet breakfast for two adults was $85+tip) Several hours after checkout, my credit card was charged a $160 room deposit fee and a $35 room service fee. The $60 resort credit was not applied. Jennifer deleted that $60 credit after meeting us. She did honor the $100 breakfast buffet credit, however, that won't be confirmed until all charges are final on my credit card. I did appreciate the early check in and the late check out, but I will not return due to the treatment by some of the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lady Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Omg I love this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Mount Pleasant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable with nice pool and fitness facility. Full service spa, a comfortable bar with good service but it closes at 10:00pm. Nice new restaurant has created a buzz.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The windows are almost soundproof. The view of the water allowed us to see the fireworks (and we didn’t hear them). The bed and sheets were wonderful. The Dogon restaurant is Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

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

Cherry blossom weekend stay

We had a lovely stay, Your staff is very professional and helpful. Our room was very nice The cold showers were not the fault of the hotel, but of a boiler that was faulty, I understand. We had breakfast at the hotel three times and it was very good! I clearly understand it was an insanely busy weekend! All in all, I thought everything went smoothly except for the showers We would certainly come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Salamander is the perfect hotel for the Cherry Blossom festival. You can walk to the Tidal Basin from the property. The staff is also very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and attentive. Very clean. Parking price was a bit steep but overall a great, quality stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tenagne

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is luxury personified! Love this place!! You are conveniently located and can walk to all the key sites in DC. A must!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hong

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

Amazing place to stay

An amazing trip.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and very walkable. The food service is a disaster. 24 hour room service is a joke no one answers phone 20 minutes guest services does not answer 20 minutes. In person trip talking to manager at front desk got food to arrive 60 minutes later cold. If you want food walk to wharf.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

8/10 Good

Jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were very attentive and responsive when we had issues. The hotel was walkable to the wharf, tidal basin and museums. It was kid friendly (staff was so sweet to our 1 year old, supplied crib and baby toiletries and had small play room). Our main issue was that it felt like the hotel’s dining options catered to people not staying at the hotel and we were never able to eat in lobby/on terrace. As a result, We ended up having to spend a lot on room service as the main walkable restaurants were on the wharf, and while there is a pedestrian walkway, it requires you to carry stroller up and down two flights of stairs, which we weren’t always in the mood to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Cherry Blossom Weekend

It was a very busy weekend with the cherry blossoms but everyone was amazing. Service was very prompt and helpful from the desk to the valet parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025