{"id":2436,"date":"2015-10-14T17:38:54","date_gmt":"2015-10-14T17:38:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.diningtraveler.com\/?p=2436"},"modified":"2015-10-14T17:38:54","modified_gmt":"2015-10-14T17:38:54","slug":"staycation-ritz-carlton-tysons-corner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2015\/10\/staycation-ritz-carlton-tysons-corner.html","title":{"rendered":"Staycation: Ritz Carlton Tysons Corner"},"content":{"rendered":"
As much as I travel, I love to take a staycation in the area from time to time. However, every now and then, I enjoy a little escape to Tysons Corner. Recently, I experienced a staycation at the Ritz Carlton Tysons Corner, a slice of luxury in the beltway.\u00a0 Spa, great food, and shopping\u2026 What else can I ask for?<\/p>\n The Scene:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em> The Ritz Carlton Tysons Corner<\/a> is tucked away in McLean, Virginia.\u00a0 You can feel the calming vibe upon arrival with the warm palette of the lobby d\u00e9cor and beautiful fresh flowers everywhere.\u00a0 There is also a discreet entrance to Tyson\u2019s Galleria, the epitome of luxury shopping of the Washington, DC metro area.<\/p>\n The Rooms:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 The rooms are spacious with a classic d\u00e9cor.\u00a0 I enjoyed the separate sitting area to the bedroom.\u00a0 Given that I work remotely, it is important to me to have a comfortable working space. The room design makes it perfect for that. \u00a0The only disappointment I found was Wi-Fi for a fee.\u00a0 For a luxury property with so many extras, free Wi-Fi should be a must, especially with so many business travelers. \u00a0Free Wi-Fi is provided in the lobby and lounge area.<\/p>\n The Location:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 With the new silver line, getting to Tysons Corner has never been easier if you want to avoid the traffic from Washington, DC.\u00a0 The hotel is equidistant to Washington, DC and Dulles Airport and there are plenty of shopping areas and restaurants to choose from.<\/p>\n The Spa:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 After two intense weeks of travel, a spa treatment was happily welcomed! Love how the Spa at the Ritz Carlton Tysons Corner is a little oasis in the city. I received a Moroccan Oil scalp treatment with my massage\u2026 amazing! After my treatment, I was greeted in the spa lounge with champagne.\u00a0 There, I started chatting with a lovely woman who was indulging in a whole spa day with her friend. She was telling me how this had become a yearly tradition for them.\u00a0 It included multiple treatments, access to the pool, gym, and lunch.\u00a0 She said the quality of the services always made them come back. \u00a0Dining Traveler Tip: The Spa offers complimentary valet parking if you\u2019re not a hotel guest.<\/p>\n The Food:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 Any hotel with a Jose Andres restaurant gets my seal of approval.\u00a0 I had lunch at America Eats Tavern which has a unique take on American food using a variety of locally sourced ingredients. My watermelon salad followed by their signature coconut cake was to die for.\u00a0\u00a0 I also recommend going for a cocktail. Their bar and lounge area is great to catch up with friends.<\/p>\n We also dined at ENTYSE, the wine bar and lounge at the Ritz Carlton Tysons Corner.\u00a0 Don\u2019t be fooled by the title \u201cwine bar\u201d.\u00a0 ENTYSE has an eclectic but delicious full dining menu.\u00a0 Our hostess recommended the pad Thai, which I was hesitant about ordering since the restaurant is not Thai. However, I was surprised, it was absolutely delicious. \u00a0Another standout were the Korean shrimp tacos. This is another proof not to overlook hotel restaurants!!!<\/p>\n The verdict:<\/em><\/strong> \u00a0Whether you are looking for a staycation or a quiet luxury thirty minutes from Washington, DC, the Ritz Carlton Tysons Corner is a great pick. \u00a0You can never go wrong with the Ritz Carlton brand (about my Ritz experience in San Juan<\/a>). Not staying overnight? \u00a0Definitely take advantage of the spa and dining options!<\/p>\n As much as I travel, I love to take a staycation in the area from time to time. However, every now and then, I enjoy a little escape to Tysons Corner. Recently, I experienced a staycation at the Ritz Carlton Tysons Corner, a slice of luxury in the beltway.\u00a0 Spa, great food, and shopping\u2026 What […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":2446,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[39,53,403,2],"tags":[292,404,405],"class_list":{"0":"post-2436","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dc-life","8":"category-hotel-reviews","9":"category-luxury-travel","10":"category-travel","11":"tag-luxury-travel","12":"tag-ritz-carlton","13":"tag-staycation"},"yoast_head":"\n<\/a>
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Disclaimer: I was hosted by the\u00a0Ritz Carlton Tysons Corner, as always opinions are my own!\u00a0<\/em><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"