Washington D.C., DCDowntown
The Westin DC Downtown
Convention wellness hub
Downtown Washington D.C., DC
Renovated
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Wellness Design SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottConvention wellness hub
This downtown property rethinks the convention stay around athletic stamina, replacing sluggish conference routines with serious daily workouts.
What it’s good at
Notable
A 10,000-square-foot fitness studio features an Olympic weight room alongside in-room Peloton bikes.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The convention center sits across 9th Street, while Chinatown eateries and the National Portrait Gallery are an easy walk south.
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The rooms
Dedicated workout suites include stationary bikes, while standard rooms stick to a simple layout designed for resting after meetings.
The gym
The 10,000-square-foot studio holds an Olympic weight room, TRX rigs, and rows of treadmills looking toward the street.
Restaurant
Root and Vine
The open kitchen fires pizzas in a brick oven beneath the atrium. Menus center on grains and seasonal produce.
At the table
High barstools line the illuminated counter, where servers assemble artisan cheeses and cured meats on wooden boards.
Washington D.C.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.