WASHINGTON, D.C. – Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands, has opened its latest offering, Westin Washington, DC Downtown.
After a nearly $80 million investment by the ownership group, Sunstone Hotel Investors, the 807-room hotel has officially opened.
“From the moment they arrive at Westin Washington, DC Downtown, guests will have endless opportunities to recharge and recover,” says Jennifer Connell, global brand leader, Westin Hotels & Resorts. “The hotel’s modern residential design brings the natural world indoors, to create an all-encompassing health and wellness experience that redefines the traditional hotel stay. What better way to further energize business and leisure guests as they travel through the city than a visit to the largest hotel fitness studio in Washington, D.C.”
Designed by leading architecture and design firms Parts and Labor Design and Leo A Daly, the hotel’s architecture and design elements drew inspiration from Potomac stone, native to the Washington, DC area. The contrasting use of materials is highlighted by stone in raw and finished states. Once inside, guests will be in a space inspired by biophilic design, layered with the elements of nature, through the integration of sunlight, greenery, and water.
“The warm and inviting environment provides a place to unwind, with artwork that captures the influence of Washington, D.C.’s surrounding waterways in the form of ripples, flow, reflection, texture, and movement,” a media release states.
“Westin Washington, DC Downtown is an urban oasis with something to offer everyone,” says Kori Johnson, general manager of Westin Washington, DC Downtown. “We have created a space where a focus on well-being comes together in all aspects of the hotel. From our guest rooms and WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio to our lively bar and compelling cuisine, we look forward to bringing Westin’s wellness spirit to life through our brand’s six pillars of well-being.”
Culinary options include Root and Vine, the open-kitchen concept with locally sourced menus, beverages including botanical-inspired cocktails, and a biodynamic wine program, as well as a convenient grab-and-go “wellness market.”
The 10,000-square-foot WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio features an Olympic weight room, a yoga room, Peloton bikes, and studio space for stretching and yoga. With the local RunWESTIN program, featuring running routes and jogging maps, guests can remain active throughout their stay. Guests can also keep in shape at any time of day, and in private, in one of the hotel’s Peloton Suites. Each room is equipped with a Peloton bike that can be used with the Peloton App.
Modern meeting spaces and workstations are designed to feature customizable breakout rooms with convenient layouts. Select meeting rooms face the vast, nature-inspired foyer space to create an open-air feel and further inspire guests.
Guests can explore the nation’s capital and the area’s cultural and entertainment sites, only a short walk or metro ride from the hotel.
