Address
Salamander Washington DC
1330 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024
Lowest upcoming
$185
25 May 2026
Highest upcoming
$1,482
14 Apr 2027
Median nightly
$368
across 365 upcoming days
Cheapest week
24 to 30 May
27% below annual median
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Cheapest week ahead: 24–30 May 2026
at $267/night
(27% below median)
Review
Forbes ★★★☆☆ Recommended
Condé Nast Readers' Choice 2025
Character and identity
Set on the Southwest waterfront overlooking the Tidal Basin and Washington Marina, this 373-room property occupies a nine-story neoclassical building with a limestone façade and ornate columns, a deliberate nod to the city's 18th-century plans. Since taking over from Mandarin Oriental in late 2022, Salamander has reworked the lobby and lounge, refreshed the suites, and added a terrace above the marina. The headline restaurant is Kwame Onwuachi's Dōgon, an Afro-Caribbean tasting experience, with all-day food in the Lounge. The 10,000-square-foot, two-floor spa runs 14 treatment rooms, steam, sauna and a 40-foot heated indoor pool.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and culturally minded travellers who want proximity to the Mall, Smithsonians and Jefferson Memorial without staying in the thick of downtown. Food-led guests will come for Dōgon, spa-goers for one of the city's largest wellness floors, and cherry blossom visitors for the Tidal Basin views. Strong pick too for event and wedding parties drawn to the 4,000-square-foot Grand Lawn.
Should look elsewhere:
Travellers who want to walk straight into Georgetown nightlife, K Street meetings or the museums of the upper Mall will find the Southwest waterfront quieter and more removed. The hotel currently sits at Forbes Recommended rather than starred level, so guests benchmarking against the city's top-tier service ceilings may notice the gap.
Bottom line
The defining draw here is the combination of Tidal Basin position and Dōgon, a pairing no other DC luxury hotel can match. Book a waterfront room or suite for the Jefferson Memorial and cherry blossom outlook, secure a Dōgon reservation before you arrive, and aim for late March to early April if the blossoms are the point of the trip.
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Location
1330 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024
Washington Dc District Of Columbia, United States · 38.8837° N, 77.0301° W
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Amenities
24-hour room service
Bar
Gym
Indoor pool
Meeting rooms
Pet friendly
Restaurants
Spa
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi in public areas
Public internet workstation
Restaurant