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Salamander Washington DC

5 star hotel
Kids stay free
Connecting rooms
9.4/10 Exceptional
(1007 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
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Overview

Salamander Washington D.C. is a wonderful hotel for families. Guests consistently praise the exceptionally friendly and helpful staff, who go above and beyond to ensure a comfortable stay. Families appreciate the convenient location, with easy access to attractions like the National Zoo (a short Uber/taxi ride or walkable for older children to The Wharf area). While renovations may affect amenities like the pool, the hotel makes up for any inconvenience. Rooms are well-equipped and suitable for families, often offering cribs, fridges, and microwaves upon request. The hotel also offers thoughtful touches such as complimentary lollipops and cotton candy, enhancing the overall experience.

Guest highlights

The exceptionally friendly and helpful staff who consistently went above and beyond.
The convenient location, with easy access to the National Zoo and The Wharf area.
Thoughtful extras like complimentary lollipops and a cotton candy station.
Well-equipped rooms often including cribs, fridges, and microwaves upon request.

About the hotel

A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour business center are onsite.

Nearby attractions

Located on the waterfront, Salamander Washington DC is in Southwest, a walkable area in Washington with good shopping. National Air and Space Museum and National Museum of African American History and Culture are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial. Traveling with kids? Consider Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of Natural History. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing and segway rentals/tours. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Baby bath
Children's club (surcharge)
Children's dinnerware
Dvd player
Free cribs/infant beds
Highchair
In-room child care (surcharge)
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Refrigerator (on request)
Soundproofed rooms

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: free wifi
In-room wifi speed: 25+ mbps

Food and drink

1 bar
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
24-hour room service
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 am–11:00 am: usd 28 for adults and usd 42 for children

Spa

8 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Detox wraps
Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - swedish
Massage - thai
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - hot stone
Massage - prenatal
Massage - sports
Massage/treatment rooms
Reflexology
Spa open select days

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Assistive listening devices available
Braille signage
Grab bar near toilet
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Low-height counter and sink
Raised toilet seat
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Things to do

24-hour fitness center
Full-service spa
Indoor pool
Private picnics

Outdoor

Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Terrace

Conveniences

Atm/banking services
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Elevator
Free newspapers in lobby
Front-desk safe
Library

More

Couples dining
Renovated entire property - january 2017
Romance packages available
Smoke-free property

Nearest Airports

Airplane
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
4 km from this hotel
Washington Dulles International Airport
37 km from this hotel
Baltimore-Washington International Airport
45 km from this hotel
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Reviews that mention...

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5 out of 5 stars

12 reviews

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Latest reviews (12)

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Kara

20 Jun 2024 - 23 Jun 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

It was still partially under construction but it was a beautiful property and they were extremely friendly with my children. We also went during a heatwave and they always offered our family cold water after walking back into the hotel. Highly recommend and will return again.
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Gareth

9 Feb 2024 - 14 Feb 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

We've just returned from a 5 day trip to DC staying at the Salamander. The hotel was wonderful and the staff were excellent, really looking after us and making sure we have everything we needed. There were three of us staying (2 adults 1 child) and the room we had (915) was wonderful, with great views over the Potomac and Regan airport etc. The in room facilities were great, large bathroom with Bath and separate shower and the AC worked a treat. Sadly no kettle in the room, but i think this is normal for USA? There were renovations going on during our stay, which meant the swimming pool was closed, however we didn't experience any noise at all, probably because we were on the top floor. The hotel kindly compensated us for the loss of the pool with extra food and drink credit which was appreciated. Overall I'd recommend this hotel to anyone wanting to visit DC. Especially if you have children. I'd be more than happy to visit again, especially when renovations are complete.
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Nicola

27 Dec 2023 - 31 Dec 2023
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Our stay at salamander dc, was excellent. The staffs are great, friendly and professional. Me and my family enjoyed ourselves. Will definitely be back.
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Alexess

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reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful hotel. Great for our family trip to see the pandas @ the National Zoo. Walkable to wharf area restaurants & hop-on/off bus pickup, short Uber/taxi to zoo & other attractions.
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Gail Ferguson

17 Oct 2023 - 25 Oct 2023
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

The very best part was the friendliness of all the staff! Itfelt like home and family!
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Savalis

6 Jul 2023 - 9 Jul 2023
reviewed on orbitz

5 out of 5 stars

I Really enjoyed myself my family and I can not believe how amazing this hotel is and we would definitely be back
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Vinicius

31 May 2023 - 3 Jun 2023
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

My family stayed for 3 nights and the experience was amazing! The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the rooms and bathrooms were super clean everyday, and they provided a crib, fridge and microwave upon check in since I have a small toddler. The location is great and there is a shuttle service that can take you to nearby spots making it very convenient too. Overall amazing place and I would stay here again!
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Jill

9 Apr 2023 - 13 Apr 2023
reviewed on orbitz

5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely loved our time at the Salamander! The staff was attentive and helpful, our suite was perfect for our family of 4 and we will definitely be back!
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Amy Lynn

26 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023
reviewed on orbitz

4 out of 5 stars

We would have liked a hot tub. We did not use the spa given it was extra. My kids were excited about a pool, but when they learned it was a lap pool, it was not as fun. Room dine-in menu was varied and good. Hotel dining ootions seemed limited - we are not buffet goers. The staff were ALL accommodating and personable. They made our stay! Morning coffee in the lobby for guests was appreciated.
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Stephanie

10 Mar 2023 - 14 Mar 2023
reviewed on orbitz

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, great service. 10 min walking to the Wharf area (prob difficult walk for young kids) or quick ride share. After a long flight in the concierge surprised our kids with a lollipop at check in. Another day after sight seeing we walked in and there was a cotton candy station in the lobby. It’s the little things that make a stay great!
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