Salamander Washington DC

5.0 star property
Luxury spa hotel, walk to National Mall

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Front of property
Garden
Terrace/patio
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Meeting facility
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
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  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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1330 Maryland Ave, SW, Washington, DC, 20024
  • Popular LocationNational Mall7 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Museum of African American History and Culture14 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Air and Space Museum15 min walk
  • AirportWashington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)10 min drive

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Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.3/10 Wonderful
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 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 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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)

9.3/10 Wonderful
  • 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 neighborhood

Washington

Located in Southwest, Salamander Washington DC is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as National Mall and Jefferson Memorial. This 373-room, 5-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like a full-service spa and a 24-hour gym.

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
  • The nearest major airports are:<br />Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): 11-min drive, 4.4 mi/7.1 km<br /> College Park, MD (CGS): 27-min drive, 14.2 mi/22.9 km<br /> Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton): 32-min drive, 24 mi/38.6 km<br /> Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark): 39-min drive, 25.9 mi/41.7 km<br /> Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD): 37-min drive, 27.7 mi/44.5 km<br /> <p>The preferred airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). </p>

Restaurants

  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Brighton SW1 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪US Holocaust Museum Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tiki TNT - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Salamander Washington DC

Luxury spa hotel, walk to National Mall
Guests staying at Salamander Washington DC enjoy access to a full-service spa, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Valet parking is available for USD 79 per day, and there's also limo/town car service. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include conference space, a 24-hour business center, and free use of bicycles.
55-inch Smart TVs come with digital channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Pillowtop beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Free newspapers, laptop-compatible safes, and phones are other standard amenities.
A health club and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. 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.

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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 79 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck 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
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Eighth Floor Lounge

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free crib
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • 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 center
  • 36,000 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • 8 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • 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 crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch Smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 7 2023 to June 30 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from December 7 2023 to September 30 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Spa

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Health club
  • Recreational facilities

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 150 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100.00 and a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Pet weight must not exceed 40 lbs per pet
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? For a fee, this property offers valet parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • This property uses wind energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and a security system.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Salamander Washington DC?

Salamander Washington DC provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Salamander Washington DC?

As of Jun 9, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Salamander Washington DC on Jul 1, 2024 start from $332.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see around Salamander Washington DC?

This hotel is situated in Southwest within a 10-minute walk of National Mall and International Spy Museum. You'll also find Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of African American History and Culture less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Salamander Washington DC?

Yes, secured valet parking is offered for USD 79 per day with in/out privileges. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Salamander Washington DC?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include sports massages, deep-tissue massages, Ayurvedic treatments, and reflexology.

Does Salamander Washington DC have a casino?

No, Salamander Washington DC doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Salamander Washington DC?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel. Note though that pool facilities will be unavailable from December 7 2023 until June 30 2024 (subject to change).

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Salamander Washington DC?

At this riverfront hotel, there are many amenities for couples, including Champagne service and in-room massages in each guestroom with some featuring marina views.

Are there hot tubs at Salamander Washington DC?

No, but this hotel offers jetted bathtubs in some guestrooms.

Does Salamander Washington DC have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Salamander Washington DC serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Eighth Floor Lounge.

Does Salamander Washington DC allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Salamander Washington DC for a fee of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls. A deposit of USD 150 per stay is collected.

Are there connecting rooms at Salamander Washington DC?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Salamander Washington DC?

The closest major airport to Salamander Washington DC is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is 4.4 mi away (11 minutes by car). Another top airport is College Park, MD (CGS), which is located 14.2 mi away (27-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Salamander Washington DC?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy marina or garden views.

Does Salamander Washington DC host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Salamander Washington DC if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Salamander Washington DC Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 763 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1012 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with excellent location.
Hotel was amazing. The staff was super friendly. Easy access to all most DC high points. Easy to get there by train and to move around on the bus.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An underwhelming experience
I have stayed at the Salamander DC in 2022. Booked a premier room with water view. Which only had view of the Potomac River from only one window. Room was clean except for food in the minifridge. However, room service was exceptional including the meals. This trip in 2023 was terrible. I wasn’t aware of how inconvenienced I would be due to the renovations. I was encouraged to find the hotel upgraded our accommodations in response to our previous complaints. However, we found the room to be unsatisfactory. The sofa was heavily stained and should be removed. The bed mattress had poor support with worn edges. The meals this time were very underwhelming. I sent my egg and sausage breakfast back to the kitchen because it arrived cold. Which the manager did comp, but I however went without breakfast. The burger we ordered for dinner from room service was great, but the thin pizza was the worst. Again, cold and overdone. I am sorry to say this visit did not live up to the hotel’s reputation. A return visit may not be in the future.
Sofa
rug
Bathroom outlet
dusty work desk
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent, my room was clean, spaciois with a beautiful view of the marina and skyline. It was truly a luxurious experience and I cannot wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and customer service was exceptional! Be aware of the parking, only valet is available at $60/day.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Giselle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Spa and restaurants and lobby all under construction. Front desk and spa staff need better customer service training. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Erica

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard K

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024