Set at the heart of the US capital between Maine and Maryland Avenues and 12th and 14th Streets, SW, Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC has... more »
Set at the heart of the US capital between Maine and Maryland Avenues and 12th and 14th Streets, SW, Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC has redefined luxury in the city. Just streets away from the nation?s most revered monuments and the Smithsonian Institution, the hotel is also within easy reach of Capitol Hill and the seat of power.
Official Hotel Information
As one of Washington's finest accommodations, the Mandarin Oriental Washington DC truly stands out above the rest.
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Location. The Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. is centrally located in the nation's capital, across from Potomac Park. Connected by a footbridge to Potomac Park, the Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C., is four blocks from the Smithsonian Institution and five blocks from the National Mall. The White House and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial are one half mile away. Hotel Features. Multi course tasting menus created by an award winning chef are offered at CityZen, the hotel's flagship restaurant. Other on site dining options include Cafe MoZU, featuring Asian inspired cuisine in a contemporary setting. The Empress Lounge, a focal point of the hotel's main lobby, serves cocktails and features live entertainment. The hotel's 10,500 square foot spa offers Zen like ambience and is enhanced by burnished bronze ceilings, oak floors and light sycamore walls. Amethyst steam rooms, experience showers and relaxation areas offer multiple ways to unwind. The hotel also includes a fitness center with water views and a 50 foot, heated indoor lap pool. Children are welcome at the Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. On arrival, children are given an animated map and a kid's passport. Younger visitors receive a soft plush Gund dog to keep them company throughout their stay. Guestrooms. Guestrooms at the hotel feature Asian inspired décor with fresh orchids, dark wooden furniture and muted silk fabrics in burnt oranges and pale greens. Rooms are adorned with handmade silk tapestries and exclusive reproductions of artwork from the Smithsonian. Flat screen televisions and high speed Internet access are included. Bathrooms are decorated in Chinese marble. Select rooms include balconies. All rooms offer water or district views. Expert Tip. A private gallery exhibiting fine art in a unique arrangement with the Smithsonian Institution is open on site for guests to view.
Hotels.com
Set in the center between Maine and Maryland Avenues, this hotel is a few blocks from many of the Capital's attractions. There are 16 different types of rooms and suites to choose from, but all are comfortable and well equipped. The higher priced rooms will give you more space and a better view in most cases. There is a good health and fitness center, with an indoor pool and helath spa with waterfront views, which offers all sorts of treatments, such as amethyst steam rooms, experience showers, relaxation areas; a vitality pool and ice fountain for women, and a sauna and cold plunge pool for men! There is a well equipped business center too. An interesting addition to the hotel is it's in-house art gallery, but Washington's own galleries, museums and historic buildings are all in easy reach of the hotel. The restaurants, bars and lounges all continue with the relaxing theme, with a wide variety of menus and places to eat, both inside and outside, on the terrace. The staff are all welcoming and very efficient. This is a great hotel to get away from it all.
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30 year old male with a moderate budget, traveling for business
I felt like royalty. Everything that I could possibly desire was at my finger tips. They even brought special bottled water to my room every night gratis.
The staff was overwhelmingly concerned
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Posted Aug 09, 2006
Excellent
The staff was overwhelmingly concerned that we would have a nice time during our stay. The pool is not heated. They said they were trying to "maintain the temperature" which was a very positive spin on a cold pool.“Our stay at the Mandarin Oriental...
A true 1st class experience, &
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Posted Aug 08, 2006
Excellent
A true 1st class experience, & about the best DC has to offer - superb. Very well appointed rooms & excellent beds w/ very high thread count bedding. Pool is an oasis, well tended, and everywhere calming music. Exceptional & attentive ...
We thought this hotel was great....good
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Posted Jul 13, 2006
Good
We thought this hotel was great....good access to the Smithsonian & the staff were all very courteous at all times. We stayed for 8 days. Great viewing place for the fireworks. My only concerns was the cost of parking...$38 & the fact that...
beautiful...spotless...cityzen
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Posted Jun 17, 2006
Good
beautiful...spotless...cityzen restaurant had incredible food/ service...mozu just average...concierge nice, but not very helpful with sightseeing...front desk never called back on restaurant reservations (several instances) and messed up 4 wake up ...
The new Mandarin in DC excels as a
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Posted May 28, 2006
Excellent
The new Mandarin in DC excels as a business hotel and continues the world chain's excellent tradition of personalized service.From the moment you walk in the door, personalized service is the hallmark from every employee at all levels.The main...