The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection

About this hotel

Luxurious Accommodation Located in Southwest Waterfront, Salamander Washington DC offers luxury accommodation with stunning city or water views. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, marble bathrooms with a deep soaking bathtub, and a separate shower. Relaxation and Wellness Indulge in ultimate relaxation at Salamander Spa, featuring an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, plunge pool, and a fitness centre. Treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa experience during your stay. Convenient Location Situated just 730 metres from the L'Enfant Plaza Metro station, Salamander Washington DC provides easy access to all national monuments. With a short 12-minute drive to Ronald Reagan National Airport, your travel convenience is guaranteed. Book your stay at Salamander Washington DC now for a luxurious and relaxing experience!

Highlights

Facilities

• Parking
• Swimming pool
• Valet parking
• Accessible parking
• Parking garage
• Pool with view
• Heated pool
• Indoor pool
• Pet bowls
• Pet basket

Check-in & checkout

Check-in

04:00 PM

Check-out

11:00 AM

What's nearby

• Washington Monument1.1 km
• The White House1.3 km
• Lincoln Memorial1.7 km
• United States Capitol2.6 km
• Jefferson Memorial0.5 km
• National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian)0.6 km
• National Museum of Natural History (Smithsonian)0.7 km
• Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)5.0 km
• L'Enfant Plaza Metro0.4 km
• The Wharf (Southwest Waterfront)1.0 km

Accessibility

35.71 accessibility score

• Cane accessible
• Elderly accessible
• Electric wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair and scooter accessible

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Guest sentiment

• Cleanliness9.0

  The rooms were immaculately clean upon arrival.

• Service9.4

  The staff exhibited exceptional friendliness throughout my stay.

• Location8.5

  Location is limited; nearby attractions are not abundant.

• Room Quality9.4

  Rooms were spacious and remarkably quiet.

• Amenities8.4

  Renovations improved the pool area and lounge.

• Value for Money8.9

  Credits for incidentals and breakfast added value to the stay.

• Food and Beverage9.5

  Dining experience was exceptional with high-quality food.

• Overall Experience8.9

  High expectations largely fulfilled; a memorable stay overall.

Guest reviews

Had lunch. It was v good. Service was excellent

Had lunch. It was v good. Service was excellent

Trouble getting tv to work. Had to call engineer.

I LOVED my room! I had a one bedroom suite and it was clean and BEAUTIFUL! I loved it so much from the gorgeous bathroom to the stunning living room area that I had to add another night to my stay. The hotel was not far from the train station so I had no issues with the short ride there. The hotel was very close to the Wharf which was beautiful and had plenty to do and plenty to eat. We really enjoyed La Vie since we were unable to try Dogon within the hotel. The hotel staff was very nice and friendly. So thankful to Jeremy and his team for making me feel welcome! I can’t wait to come back!

I LOVED my room! I had a one bedroom suite and it was clean and BEAUTIFUL! I loved it so much from the gorgeous bathroom to the stunning living room area that I had to add another night to my stay. The hotel was not far from the train station so I had no issues with the short ride there. The hotel was very close to the Wharf which was beautiful and had plenty to do and plenty to eat. We really enjoyed La Vie since we were unable to try Dogon within the hotel. The hotel staff was very nice and friendly. So thankful to Jeremy and his team for making me feel welcome! I can’t wait to come back!

I had an excellent stay at the Salamander DC and would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting Washington, DC. The room was spacious, spotless, and very comfortable, making it the perfect place to unwind after a day of sightseeing. The hotel's location is another standout feature—it's conveniently situated near many of DC's most popular attractions, restaurants, shopping, and the National Mall, making it easy to explore the city. The food was fresh, flavorful, and consistently well prepared. Every meal we had was enjoyable and complemented the overall experience. The true highlight of my stay was the spa. The facilities and amenities were exceptional and created a peaceful, luxurious atmosphere from the moment I arrived. I especially want to recognize Shaniece, who provided one of the best spa experiences I've ever had. She was warm, professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail. Her expertise and genuine care made my treatment incredibly relaxing. If you're planning a spa visit, I highly recommend requesting Shaniece—she is outstanding. Overall, my experience at Salamander DC was deserving of a 4.5-star rating. The combination of beautiful accommodations, excellent dining, an unbeatable location, and an incredible spa made for a memorable stay. With just a few minor refinements (check-in communication), it would easily be a five-star experience. I look forward to returning on my next trip to Washington, DC.

I had an excellent stay at the Salamander DC and would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting Washington, DC. The room was spacious, spotless, and very comfortable, making it the perfect place to unwind after a day of sightseeing. The hotel's location is another standout feature—it's conveniently situated near many of DC's most popular attractions, restaurants, shopping, and the National Mall, making it easy to explore the city. The food was fresh, flavorful, and consistently well prepared. Every meal we had was enjoyable and complemented the overall experience. The true highlight of my stay was the spa. The facilities and amenities were exceptional and created a peaceful, luxurious atmosphere from the moment I arrived. I especially want to recognize Shaniece, who provided one of the best spa experiences I've ever had. She was warm, professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail. Her expertise and genuine care made my treatment incredibly relaxing. If you're planning a spa visit, I highly recommend requesting Shaniece—she is outstanding. Overall, my experience at Salamander DC was deserving of a 4.5-star rating. The combination of beautiful accommodations, excellent dining, an unbeatable location, and an incredible spa made for a memorable stay. With just a few minor refinements (check-in communication), it would easily be a five-star experience. I look forward to returning on my next trip to Washington, DC.

This review is only for the Salamander SPA. The SPA, unlike the hotel room bathrooms, was SPOTLESS.& SANITARY. My masseuse, Shaniece, was amazing!! Shaniece was sweet, professional, & had extremely strong hands.She gave a wonderful deep tissue massage, and my skin was THE SOFTEST & MOST HYDRATED it's ever been after the Zen Body Treatment Can't wait to return!!

This review is only for the Salamander SPA. The SPA, unlike the hotel room bathrooms, was SPOTLESS.& SANITARY. My masseuse, Shaniece, was amazing!! Shaniece was sweet, professional, & had extremely strong hands.She gave a wonderful deep tissue massage, and my skin was THE SOFTEST & MOST HYDRATED it's ever been after the Zen Body Treatment Can't wait to return!!

Great location and easy to get anywhere in DC. The hotel has a nice atmosphere, and we booked it through Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts, so between the benefits and discounted rate it ended up being a pretty good value. That said, the stay was pretty underwhelming. Our original room was nice, but the AC wasn't circulating air properly and the room got uncomfortably warm. The hotel moved us the next day, but the replacement room was noticeably smaller and not really comparable to what we had originally booked. They explained they didn't have another similar room available. To their credit, management refunded half the cost of our first night and gave us a $100 property credit, which we appreciated. The hotel itself was quiet, room service was fast, and the amenities were good. The food was okay, but the lounge downstairs was by far the biggest disappointment. Service was slow, orders came out wrong, drinks took forever, and we were even charged twice for one of them before I pointed it out. I mentioned the experience to hotel management and was told someone from the food and beverage team would follow up, but nobody ever did. That's not the level of service I'd expect from a hotel in this price range. Overall, the location is the best part of the hotel. All of the monuments and museums were only a 10 minute uber away. I'd consider staying again if I got another good FHR rate, but at the regular price I'd probably look elsewhere.

Great location and easy to get anywhere in DC. The hotel has a nice atmosphere, and we booked it through Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts, so between the benefits and discounted rate it ended up being a pretty good value. That said, the stay was pretty underwhelming. Our original room was nice, but the AC wasn't circulating air properly and the room got uncomfortably warm. The hotel moved us the next day, but the replacement room was noticeably smaller and not really comparable to what we had originally booked. They explained they didn't have another similar room available. To their credit, management refunded half the cost of our first night and gave us a $100 property credit, which we appreciated. The hotel itself was quiet, room service was fast, and the amenities were good. The food was okay, but the lounge downstairs was by far the biggest disappointment. Service was slow, orders came out wrong, drinks took forever, and we were even charged twice for one of them before I pointed it out. I mentioned the experience to hotel management and was told someone from the food and beverage team would follow up, but nobody ever did. That's not the level of service I'd expect from a hotel in this price range. Overall, the location is the best part of the hotel. All of the monuments and museums were only a 10 minute uber away. I'd consider staying again if I got another good FHR rate, but at the regular price I'd probably look elsewhere.

The Salamander was centrally located where we could easily walk to the wharf as well as the Central Mall. The hotel was clean and new and the staff were friendly and welcoming and knowledgeable.

The Salamander was centrally located where we could easily walk to the wharf as well as the Central Mall. The hotel was clean and new and the staff were friendly and welcoming and knowledgeable.