Here's a closer look at Washington, D.C.'s newest eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for events this summer. The new and renovated Washington, D.C., venues are available for corporate parties, weddings, fundraisers, outdoor functions, business dinners, team-building activities, conferences, meetings, and more.
The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
A staple of downtown D.C. since 1926, The St. Regis Washington, D.C. revealed an extensive redesign and renovation of its guest rooms, suites, and other spaces in late March. The 182 newly renovated guest rooms and suites offer spacious layouts and modern interiors. The guest rooms also received full updates to their bathrooms, complete with white and gray marbled vanities. The Presidential Suite is the property’s largest accommodation, offering 2,510 square feet of space. Guests can utilize the hotel’s signature St. Regis Butler Service across all suite categories. The hotel also debuted the restoration of its 2,508-square-foot Astor Ballroom and the adjacent 2,500-square-foot Astor Terrace. Dramatic floor-to-ceiling arched windows and crystal chandeliers adorn the venue with original hardwood floors and historic ceilings.
Photo: Courtesy of The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC
Is your group in need of a spa day? Look no further than Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, which unveiled a multimillion-dollar renovation to its famed spa in May. Newly enhanced features include state-of-the-art treatment rooms, a dedicated couples' massage room with a deep soaking bathtub for two, and a coed lounge; an updated indoor swimming pool will debut later this summer. Guests also have the opportunity to experience Mind Sync technology; the state-of-the-art equipment connects to the treatment tables and uses advanced technology to synchronize brain waves, inducing a deep state of relaxation and mental clarity. Total event space at the hotel clocks in at 22,925 square feet. The Corcoran Ballroom is the largest space, spanning more than 4,600 square feet.
Photo: Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Georgetown Area
In July, Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Georgetown Area completed a multimillion-dollar renovation that updated all 238 guest rooms throughout the property, alongside a further 3,165 square feet of redesigned meeting space, express check-in, a 24-hour fitness center, and a refreshed outdoor patio. In the rooms, expect rich blue tones, dark mahogany, updated flooring, and a functioning work area. The property now boasts over 3,100 square feet of new, flexible meeting and event space, including four meeting rooms to accommodate groups of all sizes.
Photo: Courtesy of Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Georgetown Area
The Farmhouse
For a new D.C. getaway, consider The Farmhouse, which opened in August about an hour from the city in Gambrills, Md. From Titan Hospitality Group, the new concept is a farm-to-fork restaurant that takes inspiration from its sister restaurants, Blackwall Barn & Lodge and The Lodge. Expect dishes made with ingredients sourced from local farmers and fishers and an on-site herb garden. The Farmhouse includes three private dining rooms named after farming culture: the Harvest Room, Orchard Room, and Homestead Hall, seating 12, 16, and 45 guests, respectively. The menu includes a heavy emphasis on locally sourced produce, butchered meats, and poultry, along with house-made specialties and drinks. Vegan and gluten-free menus are available as well.
Photo: Courtesy of The Farmhouse
Bar Japonais
Bar Japonais opened this summer on 14th Street, from the team behind Bar Chinois: Dean Mosones, Mark Minicucci, and Margaux Donati. The new izakaya restaurant offers French-Japanese cuisine with a focus on shareables and creative cocktails. The menu ranges from inventive and traditional skewers and appetizers to salads, fresh sashimi, and hand rolls. A newly launched happy hour offers bites ranging from $5 to $9 and drinks from $5 to $6. Bar Japonais also offers buyouts for private events.
Photo: Nina Palazzolo
