Need a quick escape for the weekend? These local venues, all with safety protocols in place, offer 48 hours of rejuvenation.
A premier corner guest room at Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC with water views.
While travel regulations begin to loosen up, some may stay wary of hitting the road or the skies. The best alternative: Stay downtown in one of three world-class properties. Here are some of our favorites with fall and winter packages as perfect enticements.
1. Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC
More room? Yes, please. Reserve a suite and receive an accompanying deluxe guest room or private fitness room for optimal social distancing with the A Room With a Suite offer. If you opt for the private fitness room, you can look forward to working out sans mask, plus a bounty of nutritional post-workout snacks. The hotel also offers a specific staycation package, which spoils guests with daily in-room breakfast for two, early check-in, late checkout, a $50 credit and a bottle of sparkling wine. 1330 Maryland Ave. SW, 202.554.8588, mandarinoriental.com
2. Conrad Washington DC
Located alongside CityCenterDC, the luxury hotel is popular for its open-air rooftop bar, along with yummy eats from chefs Bryan and Michael Voltaggio—plus the added benefit of the exclusive Sakura Club that can accommodate any desire doesn’t hurt. New: the Hidden Terrace at the Conrad Gardens, located on the third- floor south terrace. The experience takes guests on a whimsical journey via a prix fixe menu told in three chapters with paired cocktails. Book one of the hotel’s two offerings—Sweeten Your Stay or Dream Away—for a $75 credit and early or late checkout options. 950 New York Ave. NW, 202.844.5900, conradhotels3.hilton.com
3. Fairmont Washington, DC, Georgetown
We love this West End property in the autumn, especially since it’s a 10-minute walk from Georgetown and Rock Creek Park. Warmed by heat lamps, the Fairmont’s gorgeous loggia and courtyard are open throughout fall for cocktails and dinner. Guests can enjoy cozy fire pits too. Look for special overnight package rates during the holidays. The culinary team, led by executive chef Jordi Gallardo, is already prepping for holiday dinners; take advantage of to-go packages for Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. New executive pastry chef A.J. Thalakkat also works his confectionary magic for the sweet portion of the meals. 2401 M St. NW, 202.429.2400, fairmont.com
Photography by: Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
