{"id":9521,"date":"2025-01-15T03:56:07","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T08:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diningtraveler.com\/?p=9521"},"modified":"2025-01-15T03:56:10","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T08:56:10","slug":"six-new-hotel-experiences-in-and-around-d-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2025\/01\/six-new-hotel-experiences-in-and-around-d-c.html","title":{"rendered":"Six new hotel experiences in and around D.C."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
D.C. hotels are known for their upscale dining options and fun foodie activities like high tea and inventive cocktail tastings, many of which are seasonal. Here is a rundown of some of the latest D.C. hotel experiences for you to enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n
D.C.\u2019s oldest surviving apartment building, the 1888 Harrison Apartments, has been transformed into a glamorous new 445-room hotel, Arlo Washington D.C<\/a>. The hotel\u2019s highlights include a gorgeous rooftop bar with indoor and outdoor seating, as well as the flagship restaurant named Arrels<\/a>. Helmed by Chef Pepe Moncayo, Arrels means “roots” in Catalan to honor the Chef\u2019s Spanish heritage. Standout dishes on the menu include the crispiest patatas bravas, served in a charming cone alongside a puddle of garlicky aioli, grilled gem lettuce crowned with a snowy mountain of Manchego cheese, chewy mushroom fideos, and, of course, flaky, sugar-coated churros served with a dense chocolate sauce. <\/p>\n\n\n In the fall of 2024, The Pembroke<\/a>, the gorgeous, glass-enclosed restaurant located on the first floor of D.C.\u2019s Dupont Circle hotel, launched a new Sunday Supper series. Each month, a different member of The Pembroke\u2019s talented culinary team will curate a prix-fixe, family-style meal, using fresh ingredients from the market, that honors their own personal culture. Guests can choose to dine just with their party, or,\u00a0 in the dinner\u2019s spirit of gathering, sit at the community table with whomever else is there that evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We were lucky enough to attend the inaugural supper, which had a Sicilian theme. (And as you know, we at the Dining Traveler love all things Sicilian<\/a>!) The family-style meal included sfincione, a garlicky parmesan-dusted Sicilian pizza, panelle, crunchy chickpea flour crackers, stuffed cabbage, grilled romano beans, roasted cauliflower with almonds, mint, lemon, and chilies, and hearty braised beans. Dessert was a marvel; not-too-sweet ricotta cake arrived topped with warm roasted plums and peaches, and the creamiest chocolate chip gelato was too good not to finish. This is a D.C. hotel experience you don\u2019t want to miss! \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Old Town Alexandria\u2019s Hotel Heron<\/a>, right outside of D.C. just opened Francis Hall<\/a>, a craft cocktail bar offering a boozy D.C. hotel experience. The menu features about 30 drinks, including gems like Frank\u2019s Punch, a strong combination of corn whiskey, mezcal, clementine, and suze, and a Negroni that is served as a frozen sorbet with mezcal, vermouth, citrus, and chocolate, and made table-side with liquid nitrogen for an extra special experience.<\/p>\n\n\n Lots of local outdoor patios have closed for the winter, but if you love to enjoy the fresh air even when temperatures are low, visit the new fire garden at Blue Duck Tavern<\/a> for a super seasonal D.C. hotel experience. The newly created outdoor oasis features firepits and cozy blankets on the terrace and a fun menu of seasonal cocktails like a gingerbread martini, made with vanilla vodka, Irish cream, and ginger, and a chai white Russian, featuring chai-spiced cream, spiced rum, and cinnamon. There is also a series of drinks that incorporate at least one ingredient or garnish that was sourced directly from the hotel\u2019s rooftop garden, like the sweet potato old fashioned with rum blend, sweet potato syrup, angostura bitters, and pecan bitters, garnished with dehydrated orange and two charred meringue cubes. Also part of the series are the\u00a0golden pear\u00a0with pear ginger vodka, lime juice, elderflower liqueur, ginger syrup, and angostura bitters, garnished with dried pear,\u00a0and the Park DC cider\u00a0with apple, cinnamon- and clove-infused bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice, cranberry and ginger syrup, served in a cider mug and garnished with a cinnamon stick.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Dirty Habit has transformed its outdoor patio into a cozy winter chalet with fire pits, blankets, and a snow cannon, offering a lovely festive D.C. hotel experience. Seasonal beverages include warm concoctions like hot toddies, hot chocolate, and mulled wine. Don\u2019t forget to order some of their famous truffle frites!<\/p>\n\n\n<\/a>
Dupont Circle Hotel\u2019s Pembroke Sunday Suppers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Hotel Heron\u2019s Debuts New Cocktail Bar, Francis Hall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Fire Garden at Park Hyatt’s Blue Duck Tavern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Kimpton Hotel Monaco\u2019s Winter Chalet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n