My wife treated me to a birthday staycation this weekend, and I am so glad she did! I've visited…read morePendry before for a Yelp event at the pool, but staying here was a completely different experience--and it was absolutely top-tier. From the moment we arrived, the customer service was impeccable. All I wanted for my birthday was a relaxing weekend, and Pendry delivered exactly that. My wife knew how much I needed some time to unwind, and with the help of the amazing staff, this birthday was everything I hoped it would be. Our suite was stunning. The photos truly don't do it justice! We had a beautiful view overlooking the pool, and the room felt more like a luxury apartment than a hotel room (minus the stove ). Everything was spotless, the bedroom was spacious, and the shower was hands-down one of my favorite parts of the entire stay. A special thank you to Jarae and the staff for the thoughtful birthday card and delicious dessert. Those little touches made my celebration feel even more special. While you're there, be sure to check out Bar Pendry, Moonraker, and the spa. And don't leave without picking up one of their soaps, candles, or body washes--you'll definitely want to take that signature Pendry scent home with you! Overall, this stay exceeded my expectations in every way. Between the beautiful accommodations, outstanding service, and thoughtful birthday surprises, Pendry earned a 1000/10 from me. I can't wait to return!

It's just okay. I usually stay at Conrad or Intercontinental. Decided to use my Amex FHR benefits…read morehere and I am glad I got the credit because it's not worth full price. I thought it was luxury but it's not. It reminds me of Thompson brand actually just modern boutique with upscale touches but lacks attention to detail. Love their pool deck. Everything else is just okay. Bed was comfortable though and staff were friendly and tried to be serviceable. Like the accent lighting in room. Tiny rooms tiny bathroom with only 1 sink. Toilet closet is also small and claustrophobic. Wallpaper in hallways by elevator coming apart. When we got to our room there was bug crawling on our ceiling above the bed; took a while for cleaning ladies to come get it and they screamed and giggled as they tried to kill it. There was also one stuck on ceiling looked like a dead crushed gnat she tried for 3 seconds to get it off with her rolling tool and couldn't and left it there. Floor had crumbs and walls had food and makeup stains. Just not luxurious at all. I also do not recommend from a FHR standpoint. We were unable to get in our room early as the advertised noon checkin. I even asked if anything other than our upgraded room was available to get in room sooner and was told no. We arrived at 130 and didn't get in until 345ish. Before getting our room keys in addition to the original 200.00 incidental charge at check in, they charged my card for incidentals multiple times while we waited for the room to be ready and no one could explain why. I asked for manager and he immediately reversed the additional over 400.00 in overages. My card was charged again after that for something else so please watch your cards if staying here. Included with Amex FHR program, you do get 70.00 towards breakfast and a 100.00 credit and I hope there is no confusion at check out. It seems there may be so I am skeptical to use it. More charges hit my card after speaking with manager over 800 in automatic system security deposit charges no one can explain. Unacceptable. Also bathrooms on first floor at night were disgusting not clean at all poop in toilets tissue all over stall floors and ceiling was leaking had a bucket of water in middle of bathroom by sinks.

I absolutely love Yards Park, especially during the summertime when I'm able to go on runs there…read more For example, today I only planned to run a mile, but because the scenery and atmosphere are so nice, I ended up running longer. It's such a pretty area to walk, run, or just hang out by the water. It's also home to some of my favorite spots, including Osteria Morini and Barry's, which makes the area even better. Overall, it's one of my favorite places in DC and such a perfect spot to spend time when the weather is nice.

The YARD is where it's at! We so loved our visit here & felt the area was super safe! We rode our…read morebikes around morning, noon, & night with no problems! Super walkable & family friendly area with something for the whole family.

As a working parent of a toddler, I really wish more places like this existed! I was able to bring…read moremy daughter here to play, with supervision, while I got some work done and had a coffee on a day my nanny was not available. My daughter had so much fun with the employees and other kiddos! I opted to sit downstairs which is louder, but there is a quiet work/study space upstairs for additional cost. Before we left I also ordered food to go from Shorty's Deluxe. Childcare and food all in one Highly recommend Mulberry Lane for all the parents!

My fam travels a lot and we noticed play cafes in many other areas but not the DMV. It's clearly…read moremuch needed but we get why they aren't really here. But Mulberry Lane is a notch above bc not only is it a play cafe but there is staff there to watch your lils while you get to go elsewhere within the building whether that's in the lil tables visibly nearby or in one of their neighboring and partnering restaurants. I'd toootally get my kids memberships if we lived nearby. Since we probably would only go weekends for an hour or two, I'm glad there are the options for one time pay or multi hour passes for future use. Since we weren't sure if we'd be back, we gave it a try for one hour. Prices may change but our first time was $18 per child per hour. This may seem high for only one hour, but my kids had fun and my hour without worrying about them or being interrupted was very productive so it was worth it. Staff are friendly. I only wished they had gluten free options for the kiddos to enjoy after their play. Guess we can bring our own next time! :)

Stumbled upon this cute winery right at navy yard and had to check it out. We showed up without a…read morereservation and was able to get a few seats at the bar. The place was very busy! There was a wedding AND a bridal shower occuring at the same time. There is upstairs to the restaurant and the wedding was happening up there. There is also an outdoor porch area where the bridal shower was occuring. Most of the seating inside was high top seating. All the wines are made in house and there was a large selection! Our server (who may also be the manager/owner?) was very kind and explained some of the wines for us. We got 2 of their flights and they were all excellent. The Library Collection has some unique drinks. They do sell most of their bottles to go (pic of pricing in this review!). They also make food and they all smelled great. I would love to go back and try more wines and some of their food!

I'd rate this a 3.5 if I could. It was definitely better than a 3 but not quite a 4…read more Great vibe. The staff were all great. The views were lovely. We got a Chef's Whim board which was fun and filling. We also got the Winemakers and Library flights. Our server was very knowledgeable about the wines. I'm not giving them 4 stars for a few reasons. I wish I could build my own flight because each flight choice had wines I didn't like. I also wish there were more menu items. And, the bench seating cushions were worn through almost to the stuffing which was really surprising that they would let them get that bad at a restaurant like this. That said, we had a great meal with a great server. I don't think we'll be back though.

We gathered at Royal Sands Social Club for a memorial honoring a dear friend who loved tiki themes…read moreand tropical-island breezes. The staff could not have been kinder or more accommodating during such a meaningful occasion. They graciously honored his widow's request to bring a collection of tiki glasses so that each guest could choose a favorite to use and then take home as a remembrance. It was a wonderfully personal tribute, and the staff helped make it feel completely natural and special. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, and the tropical drinks were exceptionally generous--so strong, in fact, that we eventually had to ask the bartenders to go a little easier on us! Royal Sands provided a festive, welcoming setting in which we could celebrate our friend's life exactly as he would have wanted.

I ordered delivery here for the first time recently after a long day of moving…read more To be honest, any late night sushi delivery can be questionable so I had pretty low expectations to begin with. To say I was pleasantly surprised though is an understatement! The first time I ordered sushi my roll was solid (although the second time the rice was a bit stale.) However, I also ordered the fish tacos and the combination of both were the perfect amount of food for a late evening meal. The Blackened Mahi Tacos (2) had more flavor than I anticipated and were actually really satisfying. Bonus point for the kitchen being open late. I'll definitely be willing to explore the menu more in the future!

There are some glitches, but overall I had to give this hotel five stars because the people are so…read morekind, helpful, and knowledgeable. The hotel is really beautiful and there is nothing I like more than a courtyard. This area is well-maintained and very relaxing. It also is a great space to wait to get into the restaurant and bar associated with the hotel. The rooms are very attractive and well laid out. The rooms are also specious and updated. The only problem is the shower which is slippery and has no bar. It also takes a few minutes for the water to warm up. One of the most wonderful aspects of the hotel is that if a room is ready you do not have to wait for the check-in time. What a great way to run a business!!! Parking is about fifty dollars a night. But if you want to leave late there is no extra charge. The hotel also gives you a twenty-five-dollar credit for Home Grown - the breakfast restaurant associated with the hotel. The people who run this hotel make you feel like you are important and they want you to stay without squeezing every penny from clients by adding extra costs. Old Town, Alexandria, is charming with several small museums, lots of boutiques and small shops, and great food. The people are not so friendly, but the service sector makes up for that. Additionally, the trolley and buses are free, and the Metro is close by.

Wow such a cute boutique hotel right on King. Amazingly warm welcoming staff. Spotlessly clean…read more Great public spaces w cute courtyard. Easy beautiful walk to old towns waterfront with so many restaurants and stores. Plus being connected to Home Grown for breakfast lunch with more superior service from Coco and Kevin and a multitude of delicious food choices.

This is a converted conference venue that is unexpectedly nice and modern. Spacious main auditorium…read morewith all the A/V IT techs and large screens. Catering is nice (both breakfast and lunch). They have lots of seating areas including areas with big tables for collaboration and just to sit down and have lunch. The ladies room is so spacious with a sofa there! And ... the most stylish green room I have ever seen (see my picture. Postmodern lighting and furniture, carpet, just comfy.

A decent enough venue. My first time here was to see a comedy show and the venue was nice. I'm not…read moresure how long it's been open (I remember first seeing it maybe a year or two ago when I parked in lot W for Elton John) but it's still new looking and clean. I can see it must be a bummer to be seated behind one of the pillars but I didn't have that problem. Some of the reviews were saying they didn't have food but when I went (April 2024) they may have added food? Or at least the person sitting next to me was eating a pizza (weird food to be eating during a comedy show lol) but I assume he got it there or maybe he brought it in? But either way there's plenty of food options in the area if you're hungry

You probably don't know this place at all or at least know it as an event space, maybe as a…read morewonderful event space! Great! ... but you probably never knew that it has the ..... the ..... The Secret Garden !!! It's really a secret, and searching the secret garden might lead you to different places or to the opposite side of the area! The secret garden is a series of musical events every year that some of it is inside the house and the most is at the garden ... the secret garden ;) I once went to a concert there, French jazz, and I was transferred to Europe thru the StarGate and felt I was in heaven! My favorite music and at a beautiful garden??? This was really a dream came true and an unforgettable experience! I wish they could sell finger food bites, but they were selling limited options of drinks . I also wish they had more drinks and maybe sell Espresso and Espresso based drinks Please keep the secret as a secret to anybody else , only the Yelp family! I can't wait to attend the Jazz in the garden event Saxophone by Leigh Pilzer https://www.classicalmovements.com/secretgardenconcerts/ Keep the secret , book your ticket , try it, vote for the review , message me, or compliment me with any comment or question, and don't forget to ... Pray for me ;)

Order yourself the delicious Mama Majesty, refreshing wizardry concocted by lovely Ali!…read more It is perfect answer to 104 degree temps on this July 4th weekend.

We are Canadians living in old town Alexandria for work and this is probably the best food and…read moreservice we have had. We both had pasta dishes and the arancini and everything was perfectly executed. For dessert the doughnuts were to die for. And we loved the Latino spin the chef added to the dishes. Positive energy and lively ambiance with still a cozy side and romantic feel. We will return for sure!

Servers are of a high standard rare to see these days. View is great. Lobster salad is a go to…read morestarter.

Sometimes a girl and her friend just need some quality time!…read more We went to Jula for lunch during Alexandria Restaurant Week, and what was supposed to be a lunch date turned into us staying all the way through happy hour! We enjoyed a few more drinks and ordered a few more appetizers, because apparently we weren't ready to leave! And I have to say... Jula has my heart! The food, the drinks, and especially the service were all amazing. Our waiter, Quentin, was absolutely wonderful, and Dan, the bartender, was just as amazing. They both made our experience even better with their attentive and friendly service. Between the delicious food, perfectly made drinks, great service, and all the laughs and conversation, this was exactly the kind of girls' lunch date we needed. Jula, you definitely have two new fans! #Jula #AlexandriaRestaurantWeek #AlexandriaVA #GirlsLunch #HappyHour #DMVFoodie #FoodAndDrinks #GoodFoodGoodFriends #LunchDate #SupportLocal