Arlo Washington DC

Arlo Hotels, the independent lifestyle hotel brand with properties in New York, Chicago and Miami, is pleased to announce that the highly anticipated Arlo Washington DC will officially open on November 18, 2024. Located within the heart of downtown D.C., within walking distance of Penn Quarter, Judiciary Square and Capitol Hill, the hotel is surrounded by the city's top attractions, including the National Mall, museums, the convention center, and top dining, shopping and entertainment venues. The property is Arlo Hotels' seventh location and its first in the nation's capital.

The new 445-room hotel incorporates the district's oldest surviving apartment building, the 1888 Harrison Apartments, plus a 12-story addition. The building, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994, is a prime example of the Romanesque Revival style and stands as a testament to the evolution of city living in Washington, D.C. The team at Architecture Incorporated juxtaposed the old with the new when completing the renovation of the historic building and designing the new 12-story addition.

The hotel's interiors were crafted by multidisciplinary design studio Meyer Davis, which also contributed to Arlo Midtown and Arlo Wynwood's unique aesthetics. The studio, led by Will Meyer and Gray Davis, highlighted some of the historic building's original features while embracing the organic style found at other Arlo properties. While the D.C. property has its own distinctive features, loyal Arlo Hotels guests will recognize the brand's signature style and sensibility, including light-tone woods, a custom grid light feature, and a sleek oak reception desk.

As guests make their way through the public spaces, they're welcomed into the cozy lounges, which show off the restored vaulted brick ceiling dating back to the building's original construction. Guests can settle into the plush couches and leather chairs to socialize, read or work. This space also has a full-service bar, which will come in handy during the many social functions slated to take place in the hotel's public areas. Adjacent is the fireplace lounge, where guests can gather by the fire for drinks and conversation during the winter.

The hotel's guest rooms and suites, designed as rich and sophisticated settings for relaxation and slumber, occupy both the new building and the historic space. The old Harrison Apartments rooms have the original exposed brick wall in their small dens, adding a warm and rustic element. All rooms have dark walnut wood floors with small pops of green and red on the headboards and custom light fixtures. The black-and-white penny tiles in the bathrooms were inspired by the original tiles in the Harrison Apartments. A select number of guest rooms have balconies overlooking the city.

The new building has an interior courtyard, an expansive fitness center and the penthouse Arlo Suite, which offers ample space for VIPs and unparalleled views of Judiciary Square and historic national monuments in the distance.

Arrels, the signature destination restaurant by Chef Pepe Moncayo, is also on the hotel's historic ground floor. The dining room, designed by the experts at //3877, pays homage to Chef Moncayo's Spanish origins through warm materials, terra-cotta tiles, exposed brick and textured plaster. The celebrated local chef has taken a fresh approach to traditional Spanish cuisine with a curated menu focusing on open-fire cooking, bringing out deep, authentic flavors in classic tapas and flavorful entrées. Arrels is also home to the hotel's lively ground-floor bar and lounge area, which serves craft cocktails in a welcoming atmosphere that captures the essence of Spain. Guests can dine at the chef's counter to get a front-row seat to the action. Arrels will also operate the Bodega by Arrels on the ground floor, which will serve premium coffee and espresso drinks and grab-and-go breakfast and lunch items curated by Chef Moncayo.

One of Arlo Washington DC's most distinct features is the ART DC rooftop, which includes a bar and lounge and a resort-style pool. Chef Moncayo will also spearhead the menu here, shifting to Japanese-style hand rolls, yakitori and other expertly crafted dishes.

The rooftop bar and lounge have both indoor and outdoor areas, allowing guests to enjoy the views no matter the season. As guests make their way from the pool to the inside, a jewel box-like vestibule with textured wallcoverings provides an element of surprise. Other detailed decor elements include Verde Alpi marble and Calacatta turquoise stones, along with eye-catching 3D tiles on the front of the bar. The perfect setting for cocktails and dancing, ART DC will adopt the brand's new nightlife component, Arlo After Dark, in 2025, featuring year-round entertainment and music programming.

Arlo Hotels' collaboration with esteemed art curator Jasmine Akrel has been pivotal in shaping the brand's innovative art program. Akrel will lead Arlo Washington DC's Living Room Gallery Series, debuting a new exhibition alongside its grand opening with museum-quality works by artists such as Sage Barnes, Vicky Barranguet, Angels Grau, Denis Meyers and more. As with its other properties, Arlo Hotels has partnered with pioneering artist Brooke Einbender (aka Mindbender Art) to reimagine Arlo Washington DC's elevator spaces, seamlessly blending art and technology. This initiative underscores Arlo Hotels' commitment to creating immersive, culturally rich experiences for its guests.

Arlo Washington DC is expected to achieve LEED certification within six months of completion (Spring 2025). The property is demonstrating over 25% reduction in energy cost and will have a 6,000-square-foot green roof, including a 12,000-gallon cistern to capture rainwater that will be treated and reused on-site.

An ideal host hotel for groups and events, Arlo Washington DC offers ample space for social functions, meetings and weddings. The hotel has 4,287 square feet of event space, including five private meeting rooms. The hotel is also within walking distance of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and other nearby attractions that appeal to groups and travelers.

As part of the greater brand experience, Arlo Washington DC will feature Arlo's signature "Deep Wood" scent in the reception and lobby area while providing guests with unique in-room amenities, including fortune cookies, on-demand fitness videos in partnership with Alo Moves (the online fitness arm of Alo Yoga), and a thoughtfully stocked minibar with fun and local items.

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Arlo Washington DC
333 G St NW
Washington, DC 20001
United States

+1 202-737-7000

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