Sculptural glass sanctuary
An all-glass tower brings sharp modern architecture to downtown DC, elevating its main public spaces onto an airy third floor.
“Even standard rooms are large, starting at more than 400 square feet with floor-to-ceiling windows that flood spaces with natural light.”
Where it shines
Notable
Touchscreen-operated robotic massage sessions join the third-floor fitness center overlooking downtown.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Quite possibly the brand’s most stylish hotel, the Conrad Washington D.C. features architecture by the Swiss starchitects Herzog & de Meuron and interiors by the Houston-based Rottet Studio.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
CityCenterDC's shops sit right outside, and Metro Center is a five-minute walk down the street.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows light up muted pale wood interiors, and bathrooms have double vanities and walk-in showers.
The gym
Technogym treadmills, rowers, and Peloton bikes line floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over CityCenterDC.
Dogs stay too.
Estuary Bar & Lobby Lounge
The circular white marble bar sits beneath the third-floor atrium, opening onto outdoor garden terraces.
the hotel anchors the recently-created CityCenterDC mixed-use development, a five-block complex that features residential and commercial spaces and dozens of shopping and dining options.
At the table
Estuary cooks Chesapeake Bay seafood from an open kitchen. Up on the roof, Summit looks toward the Capitol dome.
How it began
Architects Herzog & de Meuron shaped the building footprint to mirror the exact perimeter of Switzerland.
“The sleek Conrad is the antithesis of a stuffy old Beltway hotel. Built as part of the CityCenterDC development, the Conrad was designed by Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron.”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.