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 spring. The new and renovated Washington, D.C.-area venues are available for corporate parties, weddings, fundraisers, outdoor functions, business dinners, team-building activities, conferences, meetings, and more.
Arlo Washington DC
Independent lifestyle hotel brand Arlo Hotels—which has properties in New York, Chicago, and Miami—opened a D.C. location in December 2024. Arlo Washington DC boasts 445 guest rooms and takes over the District's oldest surviving apartment building; there's also a 12-story addition. Cozy public spaces show off the restored vaulted brick ceiling dating back to the building’s original construction. The property features more than 4,200 square feet of event space, including five meeting rooms, an interior courtyard, and an on-site Spanish restaurant from chef Pepe Moncayo, Arrels. Guests and visitors alike can also enjoy a rooftop bar, ART DC, which is open year-round, plus a rooftop pool. The hotel is within walking distance of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and other nearby attractions.
Photo: Courtesy of Arlo Hotels
Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown
In March, Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown unveiled the Nearest Green Suite in collaboration with Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. The inspiration for the suite comes from the story of Nearest Green, the formerly enslaved African American master distiller who taught his process to Jack Daniel, founder of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey Distillery. Green was hired as the first master distiller for Jack Daniel's distillery, making him the first African American distiller on record in the U.S. Fairmont collaborated with Uncle Nearest's founder and CEO, Fawn Weaver, and Green’s great-great-granddaughter and Uncle Nearest master blender Victoria Eady Butler on the concept for the suite. It is located on the hotel’s Fairmont Gold Floor, spans 1,500 square feet, and overlooks the property's courtyard garden.
Photo: Courtesy of Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina unveiled major renovations to its meeting and event space in March. Located across the bay on Maryland's Eastern Shore, the property has finalized a comprehensive upgrade to all on-site meeting venues, following the transformation of the resort’s ballrooms in 2023. The latest renovation phase includes a rehaul of its small and midsize meeting spaces and corridors. This includes a fresh color palette of neutral gray and blue tones reflective of the resort’s waterfront location. Its business center has also been fully converted into a brand-new meeting space called the Blue Heron room. The 500-square-foot room is ideal for intimate functions with space for up to 40 people. Overall, the resort boasts more than 122,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
Photo: Courtesy of Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
SIXTY DC
Opening this spring in Dupont Circle, SIXTY DC is the latest location from renowned hotelier Jason Pomeranc's SIXTY Hotels. The luxury hotel will feature 80 guest rooms and two new dining concepts from Toronto-based restaurateur Hanif Harji. These will be Harji’s first openings in Washington; he has owned and operated restaurants in the U.S., Canada, and the Middle East. SIXTY DC will feature Casamara (pictured), a full-service restaurant offering the fresh flavors of the Mediterranean, and Reynold's, a stylish cocktail bar. Casamara will boast 2,000 square feet of indoor dining, plus an additional 3,000-square-foot rooftop.
Photo: Courtesy of SIXTY DC
AC Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott Reston
In January, AC Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott Reston opened just across the district border in Virginia. The Residence Inn Reston offers 120 guest rooms with fully equipped kitchens, while the AC Hotel Reston offers 147 guest rooms. The dual-branded property is operated by Donohoe Hospitality Services. Amenities include a spa-style indoor pool, a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a street-level restaurant, an all-season rooftop bar and lounge, and 11,300 square feet of meeting event space featuring plenty of natural light. SEVEN Restaurant is led by award-winning executive chef Alexis Hernandez and showcases European-inspired cuisine. SYN Rooftop Bar & Lounge is located on the 16th floor of the property.
Photo: Courtesy of AC Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott Reston
