Arlo Hotels has debuted Arlo Washington DC, a 445-room property that comprises the 1888 Harrison Apartments (the district’s oldest surviving apartment building) and a newly constructed 12-story structure.
Virginia-based Architecture Incorporated carefully juxtaposed the Romanesque Revival-style landmark with the contemporary addition to create a dialogue between past and present.
Stepping into Arlo Washington DC
With interiors by Meyer Davis, the hotel showcases the organic aesthetic found across Arlo’s other outposts while highlighting the structure’s original architectural elements through light-tone woods, custom grid lighting, and a sleek oak reception desk.
As guests make their way through the public spaces, they’re welcomed into cozy lounges that unfold beneath a restored vaulted brick ceiling.
Old meets new in the guestrooms
Guestrooms and suites are found across both the historic Harrison Apartments and the new tower. The latter boasts an interior courtyard, spacious fitness center, and the penthouse Arlo Suite.
In the heritage wing, original exposed brick walls in small dens offer a rustic warmth, while dark walnut wood floors, bespoke light fixtures, and pops of green and red add a modern touch. Black-and-white penny tiles in the bathrooms reference the building’s original flooring as well.
Art at Arlo Washington DC
Arlo Hotels continues its commitment to contemporary art with a curated selection by Jasmine Akrel, who leads the hotel’s Living Room Gallery Series. The grand opening exhibition features museum-quality works from artists including Sage Barnes, Vicky Barranguet, Angels Grau, and Denis Meyers.
Furthermore, digital artist Brooke Einbender (aka Mindbender Art) has transformed the property’s elevator spaces with an interactive blend of art and technology.
F&B concepts
Arlo Washington DC’s signature restaurant, Arrels, is an homage to chef Pepe Moncayo’s Spanish roots. Designed by //3877, the space features warm terracotta tiles, exposed brick, and textured plaster.
Guests can also visit Bodega by Arrels, a casual ground-floor café. Meanwhile, the hotel’s ART DC rooftop comprises a bar and lounge, resort-style pool, and jewel box-inspired vestibule with panoramic city views.
Set to achieve LEED certification this spring, Arlo Washington DC integrates sustainable features like a 6,000-square-foot green roof and a 12,000-gallon rainwater cistern for onsite reuse, contributing to a 25 percent reduction in energy costs.
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