WASHINGTON, D.C.—Independent hotel brand Arlo Hotels officially opens Arlo Washington DC, a 12-story lifestyle hotel, on November 18. The building is a conversion of the 1888 Harrison Apartments, the district’s oldest surviving apartment located in the heart of downtown D.C., plus the 12-story addition.
The new 445-room hotel features a rooftop bar and pool, an interior courtyard, a fitness center, and signature destination restaurant Arrels, serving traditional Spanish cuisine by chef Pepe Moncayo. It’s within walking distance of Penn Quarter, Judiciary Square, and Capitol Hill. Guests are also in close proximity to the National Mall, museums, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and plenty of dining and entertainments venues.
For groups and events, Arlo Washington DC offers 4,287 square feet of event space, including five private meeting rooms.
“We are thrilled to bring Arlo Hotels to Washington, D.C., a city known for its vibrant culture, diverse backdrop, and rich history,” says Olev Pavlov, CEO of Quadrum Global. “Expanding our footprint to the nation’s capital is an exciting milestone for the Arlo brand, and we look forward to welcoming travelers and locals alike to stay and enjoy all that the hotel has to offer, including our rooftop, restaurant, events, and the genuine sense of community that defines every Arlo hotel.”
The building, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994, is an example of the Romanesque Revival style and stands as a testament to the evolution of city living in Washington, D.C. Executed by design studio Meyer Davis, the hotel interior marries the old with the new. The vaulted brick ceilings in the lounge, rooms with exposed brick, and black-and-white penny tile in the bathrooms are all nods to the original design and history of the Harrison Apartments. The details are juxtaposed with Arlo Hotels’ signature style: light-tone woods, a custom grid light feature, and chic oak reception desk.
The hotel is expected to achieve LEED certification within six months of completion (Spring 2025). The property is demonstrating more than 25 percent 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.
