Hotel Nell Union Market
Washington, DC
Vibe
Horticultural greens enliven lofty industrial interiors, while live foliage frames the rooftop bar and softens the warehouse setting.
“Seed warehouse revival”
Horticultural greens animate lofty industrial interiors, with live foliage framing the Treehouse rooftop bar.
The former Bolgiano seed warehouse retains exposed beams and its namesake matriarch’s story.
Treehouse serves rooftop cocktails, while Singing Tiger pairs its bar with private karaoke rooms.
On New York Avenue, five minutes from Union Market’s restaurants and shops.
Rooms
Small rooms combine exposed beams and minimalist décor with vibrant pieces by local artists, carrying the industrial character into more intimate spaces.
“A horticultural theme endures, with lush shades of green enlivening the lofty interiors and live foliage framing the Treehouse bar on the uppermost level.”
Backstory
The seed company that once occupied this building supplied lawn seed for the White House and National Mall.
“Find Hotel Nell, housed in a converted seed warehouse, at Union Market, with its rooftop bar featuring regular DJ sets.”
Eat & drink
Treehouse serves cocktails and tacos, Bolgiano’s Pantry serves produce-focused breakfasts, and Singing Tiger pairs Asian cooking with private karaoke rooms.
The neighborhood
Union Market’s restaurants and shops are five minutes away on foot, with Gallaudet University also nearby.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.