Travelling through
the USA is super exciting. Every state is so different and during my travels I
also had a stay in Washington D.C. . Beside the various sightseeing hotspots, I
had to make sure to not miss the Mandarin Oriental hotel, where I was invited
to stay at..
Located by
the seaside of Washington D.C., perfectly centered and in walking distance to
most of the sightseeing hotspots one will find the Mandarin Oriental Washington
D.C.. The house is always very busy, as D.C. is well known for business
travelers. As the hotel promotes a very business and high standard inspired
lifestyle, it is just perfectly tailored for business travelers and
luxury travelers, who will find a calming shelter, after exploring the city
and coming back from a long day of meetings.
Just as in
every of the Mandarin Oriental hotels, one will find a big spa area inside the
hotel. The Mandarin Oriental spas are well known and valued by its guests and
fans and always tempt to come back. The treatments and the therapists are more
than professional and the treatments definitely enhance every travel. As one
can probably assume, the spa is always very packed because of its great service
so I can definitely recommend doing appointments in advantage.
My check in
was easy and pleasant. As I was coping with a delayed flight the team has been
even more caring and servicing me while my arrival. At the check in I received
one of the cold towels and a cold water bottle, as the heat was terrible this
day.
One of the
lovely staff members escorted me to my room. The rooms have recently been renovated.
A new feature is that there's no desk anymore but a round table with a seating
area. The hotel recognized that most people are mostly on the go and won't use
the desk anyway. To provide a smart and pleasant service the hotel removed the seldom
used furniture item.
The room
features a high tech TV system and several plugs, so as USB stations for easy
charging. I can definitely give a positive feedback on this. Especially for international
travelers it is always a little burden with the plugs. The USB stations are
definitely simplifying this issue.
The room I
had was featuring a king-size bed. As you can imagine it was a very calming
and resting sleep for me. With different pillows to select of each guest is able to have the perfectly fitting pillow
for a resting sleep and individual needs.
As I was
very tired and in a bad mood I decided it was the best to visit the spa area.
Guest have access to a fully equipped fitness center and pool area. Moreover there
is also the possibility to use the facilities of the spa area, which are
featuring a sauna and a steamed bath. Beside guests will also be able to enjoy
the experience showers, a very unique and, as I think, special feature which are
featured within the Mandarin Oriental hotels.
After using
the facilities I enjoyed some snacks at the relaxation room. The relaxation
room is supplied with beds and blankets, so as magazines, water and tea.
The
restaurant "Muze" is well known for combining local produce combined with the distinctive
flavors of South-East Asia . The menu is featuring Asian inspired dishes, so as
sushi. I was definitely surprised of having a variety of vegan dishes on the
menu too. I'm always looking for healthy and creative food combinations and was
so happy to have many options, instead of the usual "plain salad". I
also recommend the fresh juices, which were so delicious and definitely the
perfect refreshment during the hot days in D.C.
In the
evening I enjoyed the Lounge of the Mandarin Oriental. It is an additional
service, which guests can book for theirself or friends, when staying at the
hotel. Once a year the lounge is renovated. I was very lucky, as it just reopened
and so I had the chance to also discover this service during my stay.
The lounge
is opened each day and features light meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, so as
snacks in-between. It is also a great escape from the room. Especially when
staying with a family in the hotel one can find a little rest in-between and
have some snacks on the go.
My stay at
the Mandarin Oriental was very unique. It was the first time that I was able to
discover one of the lounges, which I really enjoyed. As on every stay with the Mandarin
Oriental group I felt more than pampered and well treated. In general I think
that the Asian vibe and the unique locations of the Mandarin Oriental hotels make each
stay as perfect as possible. Each of the properties has an own signature and it
was a pleasure for me to come back "home". I'm thrilled to discover
more houses in future.
