The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
An Arlington full-service luxury hotel
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Surrounded by the history of both Arlington and Washington, DC, The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City offers a hotel experience that beautifully melds traditional and modern touches. Iconic monuments, renowned museums and important historical sights are moments away, and after a day of meetings or exploration, the property offers the perfect respite.
Five minutes from Washington National Airport, The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City offers tailored elegance with feather beds, Egyptian cotton linens, updated technology and luxurious club-level accommodations. Massages and personal fitness assessments are available at the fitness center. Head to Santé's inviting bar, fireside lounge or dining room for cocktails and Mediterranean fare featuring seasonal, local ingredients.
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Our Inspector's Highlights
- Because it’s just outside the heart of Washington, D.C., The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City is just a 10-minute drive or short Metro ride from historic attractions in both DC and Arlington Virginia.
- Little ones visiting The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City enjoy a range of amenities, which makes traveling with the whole family much easier. Upon check-in, kids enjoy a red wagon filled with toys, a self-guided scavenger hunt around the hotel and select seasonal events depending on the time of year.
- Grab a workout at the Pentagon City hotel’s state-of-the-art fitness center which also offers a sauna and steam room.
- You’ll want to splurge for a club level room at this luxury property. The 18th-floor Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge is an exclusive retreat delivering monumental views of Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. while also offering complimentary Wi-Fi, continuous culinary offerings through the day and gratis garment pressing.
- Enjoy direct access to The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, offering more than 140 dining and shopping options. Connected to the hotel, the mall is a haven for shoppers.
Things to Know
- Wi-Fi is not complimentary at this Arlington hotel. If you want to stay connected, you’ll have to pay.
- This Ritz-Carlton property does not have a full-service spa on site. You can relax in the sauna or steam room in the wellness center or ask the concierge to recommend the best local masseuse to grab a little R&R.
The Rooms
- Accommodations range from 400 square foot city view rooms to the 1800 square foot Ritz-Carlton Suite with its own spacious living and dining room.
- Guest rooms feature plush beds with 400-thread-count Frette linens.
- Bathrooms offer Italian marble bathtubs, luxurious Asprey amenities and plush terry cloth bathrobes for relaxing before a night out.
- The rooms at the luxury Arlington hotel feature a modern color palette of black, white and a variety of shades of grey. Pops of color come from the fresh cut flowers found on your bedside table.
The Restaurants
Offering all-day dining just off Pentagon Row, Santé spotlights seasonally influenced dishes, an extensive wine list and a traditional afternoon tea.
Savor sharable plates like shrimp saganaki and a trio of hummus, muhammara (red pepper spread) and mutabal (an eggplant and yogurt dip), or order entrées like roasted whole branzino or black angus ribeye.
Getting There
1250 South Hayes Street, Arlington, Virginia 22202
TEL703-415-5000
NEARBY AIRPORT(S)
IAD (30-40 min)
DCA (8-10 min)
The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City