Washington, DC is one of the most sneakily exhausting destinations in the United States.
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First, if you’re visiting during a warmer month, you’ll be contending with heat and humidity. Second, DC is home to many walkable neighborhoods that are easier to explore on foot. Third, that includes the expansive list of landmarks, from the National Mall to the Smithsonian.
You’re likely to be on your feet often, and possibly dealing with heat waves.
I have one suggestion: Seek out a spa experience to give yourself a little TLC while you’re in town. And don’t just sign up for a massage, then head back to your hotel. I recommend you make an afternoon of downtime.
The easiest way to do so is to look for ResortPass spa experiences in DC that are available from some of the city’s most elite hotels. Instead of paying a high price tag for a room rate, you can head straight to the spa for a relaxing afternoon. Here are the top seven ResortPass spa experiences available in DC, including one at the infamous Watergate Hotel.
ResortPass spa experiences in DC you don’t want to miss
MGM National Harbor
You can choose from five spa-centric offers at the MGM National Harbor, which is also a casino and hotel. All offers include a spa and pool pass, plus other treatments like their signature pedicure and couples massage. The spa includes an outdoor pool, sauna, hot tub, steam room, gym, relaxation lounge, and drink and food service.
Here’s what you can book:
- Spa & Pool Day Pass
- 50-minute Custom Massage + Spa Pass + Pool Access
- 50-minute Couples Massage + Spa Pass + Pool Access
- 50-minute Facial + Spa Pass + Pool Access
- Signature Pedicure + Spa Pass + Pool Access
Argentta Spa at The Watergate Hotel
Step inside the infamous Watergate Hotel and head to the spa for total relaxation—no scandals involved. The luxury hotel has a 12,500-square-foot facility that runs along the Potomac River. There’s a sauna, hammam, hot tub, steam room, indoor pool, gym, and indoor saltwater pool lined with genuine silver decals.
Choose from these three spa experiences:
- Spa Pass
- Spa Pass + Argentta by Design Facial
- Spa Pass + Argentta Signature Massage
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Soak up the pure Zen of Gaylord National’s Relache Spa, which offers bird’s-eye views of the nearby Potomac River. The spa includes a sauna, steam room, indoor pool, relaxation lounge, and spa treatments, but it’s not quite as expansive as other large facilities.
Here’s what you can book:
- Day Pass + Spa Pass
- Spa Pass
- Spa Treatment + Spa Portrait Experience
- 50-Minute Relache Retreat Massage + Spa Access
- 1-Month Spa Pass
Salamander Spa Washington DC
The Salamander Spa is part of the Salamander Washington DC, which is located conveniently close to the National Mall. It’s home to a two-level sanctuary of relaxation where you can enjoy his-and-her sauna, steam rooms, vitality pools, relaxation lounges, indoor lap pool, and more.
You’ve got two choices for ResortPass spa experiences:
- Spa Pass + Pool Access
- 90-Minute Signature Massage
The Spa at the Wharf
Located inside the InterContinental Washington DC, this spa is treatment-centric. If you’ve got aches and pains or want a beauty service, you’ve got plenty of options. However, when it comes to ResortPass, you can only get a 50-minute massage that comes with pool access, which includes the modest spa.
Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington DC
Head to one of DC’s most sought-after neighborhoods for a bit of downtime at the Omni Shoreham. It’s a large, opulent property that has 11 different ResortPass experiences available, most of which focus on the spa and pool. But look for other unique offers, including their evening pass and candlelit yoga class.
Here’s what you can book:
- Day Pass
- Early Morning Pass
- Evening Pass
- 50-Minute Custom Facial + Pool Access
- 50-Minute Custom Massage + Pool Access
- Tai Chi
- VIDA Fitness Jivamukti Yoga
- VIDA Fitness Water Aerobics
- Alice’s Tea Party
- Yoga by Candlelight
- Private Event Space
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