Waldorf Astoria Washington Dc, Washington

Waldorf Astoria Washington Dc - A historic Pennsylvania Avenue hotel with Michelin-starred dining and luxury spa facilities

Located on Pennsylvania Avenue in Northwest Washington D.C., this 5-star hotel occupies the restored Old Post Office building with proximity to the White House, U.S. Capitol, and Smithsonian museums. The property features 263 guest rooms and suites, including the Waldorf Townhouse two-bedroom bi-level suite with private Pennsylvania Avenue entrance, 16-seat dining room, and private workout room. Rooms include Nespresso machines, electric sheers and drapes, clothing steamers, and spa-like marble bathrooms with glass-enclosed showers. Sushi Nakazawa serves an omakase menu featuring globally sourced fish with emphasis on Japan, while Peacock Alley offers classic dishes and an impeccable wine selection. The Waldorf Astoria Spa contains six treatment rooms including a Himalayan Salt Therapy Room and couple's suite with champagne service. The hotel provides 38000 square feet of event space across 17 meeting rooms, including the Lincoln Library with original woodwork and Franklin Study with Benjamin Terrace access. A 24-hour business center and fitness center with Technogym equipment are available. The historic clock tower offers complimentary 360-degree city views from its 270-foot observation deck.

Pros

The historic Old Post Office building features original architectural details including woodwork and carved plaster-crown molding

Michelin-starred dining options include Sushi Nakazawa's omakase menu and The Bazaar by José Andrés

The 270-foot clock tower observation deck provides complimentary 360-degree city views

Spa facilities include a Himalayan Salt Therapy Room and private couple's suite with champagne service

Suites rank among the largest in Washington D.C., with some featuring private entrances and butler pantries

Cons

The central downtown location results in consistently higher room rates compared to suburban properties

Limited on-site recreational facilities beyond the fitness center and spa treatments