Skip to main content
Salamander DC Monument Club

Salamander DC

In The News

Stay Informed

In the News

12/22/2025 | American Express

These Hotel Restaurants Are Worth a Trip

12/17/2025 | Modern Luxury DC

Inside the Gold Standard of Luxury Men's Grooming: Groom Guy Raises the Bar in D.C.

12/9/2025 | The New York Times

The 23 Best Restaurant Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2025

12/3/2025 | Resy

The 10 Restaurants That Defined D.C. Dining in 2025

11/25/2025 | Organic Spa Magazine

Chef Kwame Onwuachi Brings Star Power to Salamander DC

10/23/2025 | Hospitality Net

Bertrand Mangeot has been appointed Managing Director at Salamander Washington DC in Washington, D.C.

10/9/2025 | Yelp

Yelp's Best New Restaurants 2025

10/8/2025 | Washington Post

The 40 Best Restaurants In and Around D.C.

10/7/2025 | Condé Nast Traveler

The 10 Hotels in Washington, DC: Reader's Choice Awards 2025

9/15/2025 | Essence

From BET To Billion-Dollar Hotels: The Unstoppable Legacy Of Sheila Johnson

9/12/2025 | Bon Appétit

The 20 Best New Restaurants of 2025

9/11/2025 | Washington Business Journal

La' Shukran, Dogon named to New York Times' best restaurants' list

9/10/2025 | Patch

3 VA, DC Restaurants Among 50 Best In U.S., New York Times Says In Ranking

8/25/2025 | The Week

Critics' choice: Three chefs fulfilling their ambitions

8/18/2025 | Trip Advisor

The best time to visit Washington D.C.

8/15/2025 | Fox 5

'The Family Reunion' 3-day culinary event returns to Virginia at Salamander Resort

6/20/2025 | Infatuation

The Hit List: New DC Restaurants To Try Right Now

6/12/2025 | Michelin Guide

These Washington, D.C. Hotels Make You Feel Like A Power Broker

5/15/2025 | Modern Luxury

Revealed: DC's Best Of Luxury Travel Awards 2025

5/14/2025 | Forbes

5 Exciting New Black-Owned Restaurants Bringing Flavor To The Capital

5/4/2025 | Fox5 DC

Dōgon Chef Kwame Onwuachi to oversee Met Gala dinner

4/29/2025 | AFAR

3 Locals on Why Washington, D.C. Is the City to Visit This Year, No Politics Required

4/22/2025 | Essence

The Sidecar, Reimagined: Inside Chef Kwame Onwuachi’s Dogon And Their New D'USSÉ Cocktail Experience

4/14/2025 | AFAR

These Are the 14 Best Hotels in Washington, D.C.

4/2/2025 | Virtuoso

Four Restaurants and Bars Defining Washington, D.C.’s Food Scene Now

3/28/2025 | AFAR

The Hotel Industry Has Traditionally Been a Man’s World. These 6 Women Leaders Are Shaking It Up.

3/27/2025 | Uptown Magazine

How to have an unforgettable time in Washington, D.C.

3/24/2025 | USA Today

Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Washington, DC: See photos of 'puffy white' flowers

3/18/2025 | Black Enterprise

9 Black-Owned Spas And Resorts Where Black Women Can Get Their Rest On

3/12/2025 | HOTELS Magazine

Salamander Collection pushes to head of D.C. class

3/11/2025 | FOOD & WINE

Here's How to Get Tickets to This Year's 'Family Reunion,' a Celebration of Diversity in Hospitality and Fantastic Food

3/10/2025 | The Telegraph

Hotel Review: Salamander DC

3/4/2025 | Mansion Global

S’Mores With More. Giving the Fireside Classic an Elevated Spin.

3/3/2025 | Hotel Management

How Salamander created an urban resort in D.C.

3/3/2025 | AFAR

A Local’s Guide to Viewing Cherry Blossoms in D.C.

2/28/2025 | The Infatuation

The Best DC Restaurants For Date Night

2/27/2025 | Yahoo! Creators

How To Get R&R in D.C.

2/12/2025 | Observer

15 Phenomenal Black-Owned Hotels Around the World

2/11/2025 | Modern Luxury DC

The 17 Best Hotels In DC

2/3/2025 | Condé Nast Traveler

The Best Places to Visit in May for Island Vacations, Safaris, and More

11/22/2024 | Northern Virginia Magazine

These Are the 8 Best Loudoun Restaurants

11/12/2024 | HOTELS

Hotel guests opt for on-the-go, easy meals over elaborate buffet spreads

10/17/2024 | Hotel Investment Today

Sheila Johnson’s third act

10/15/2024 | Vogue

Inside Dōgon, the New Afro-Caribbean Restaurant in D.C. from Star Chef Kwame Onwuachi

10/11/2024 | Veranda

The 24 Best Hotels in Washington, D.C.

10/10/2024 | Eater DC

Celebrity Chef Kwame Onwuachi Offers Personal Dining Experience at Dōgon

10/9/2024 | Nation's Restaurant News

Kwame Onwuachi opens Dōgon, an Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Washington, D.C.

10/2/2024 | Infatuation DC

The Best DC Restaurants For Date Night

10/1/2024 | Washingtonian

10 DC Area Restaurant Openings We’re Excited About This Month

10/1/2024 | Infatuation DC

Review: Dōgon

9/12/2024 | Yahoo! Life

Chef Kwame Onwuachi Opens An Afro-Caribbean Restaurant In Washington DC, Honoring A Black Mathematician And Astronomer

9/9/2024 |

Celebrated chef Kwame Onwuachi returns to D.C. with luxe Afro-Caribbean spot

9/6/2024 | Forbes

Chef Kwame Onwuachi Opens Highly Anticipated Dōgon Restaurant In D.C.

8/31/2024 | Essence

From Criticism To Culinary Triumph: How D.C. Has Long Remained A Top Food Destination

8/29/2024 | Washingtonian

Chef Kwame Onwuachi Explains Why He’s Returning to DC

8/24/2024 | The Kitchn

The One Ingredient Chef Kwame Onwuachi Wishes More Home Cooks Would Have in Their Pantry

8/19/2024 | Northern Virginia Magazine

Dōgon by Kwame Onwuachi to Open in September at Salamander Hotel in DC

8/15/2024 | WTOP News

Dogon’s chef de cuisine wants to get people interested in African diaspora cuisine

8/14/2024 | DC Eater

Inside Celebrity Chef Kwame Onwuachi’s Long-Awaited Return to D.C.

8/9/2024 | Black Entertainment Television

Black Business Month: Black-Owned Hotels and Resorts to Book

7/29/2024 | Harper's Bazaar

Discover Washington, DC like never before with a curated guide to unique experiences

7/26/2024 | Elite Traveler

The Best Hotels in Washington, D.C.

7/26/2024 | Food & Wine

Kwame Onwuachi Is Opening a New Restaurant – And That's Only the Beginning

7/23/2024 | News Break

Chef Kwame Onwuachi Teases New D.C. Restaurant, Dōgon

7/9/2024 | Travel and Leisure

This Black-owned Luxury Hotel Just Completed a Multimillion-dollar Renovation in One of Washington, D.C.'s Trendiest Neighborhoods

7/8/2024 | Northstar Meetings Group

53 Hotel Renovations Happening in 2024

7/1/2024 | Ebony

Kickin' Back at Chef Kwame's Cookout

6/24/2024 | Facilities Online

New Hotel Renovations in Washington, DC

6/8/2024 | Black Meetings and Tourism

WHERE TO MEET IN WASHINGTON, DC

6/7/2024 | Essence

12 Hotels Around The Globe That Epitomize 5-Star Luxury

5/29/2024 | Feast Magazine

Hot Hotel News From Washington, DC

5/1/2024 | Lonely Planet

The ultimate long weekend in Washington, DC

4/22/2024 | Meetings Today

Washington, D.C., Offers a Mosaic of Meetings Options for Planners

4/11/2024 | Modern Luxury DC

Kwame Onwuachi Returns to DC With a New Restaurant

4/5/2024 | E Global Travel Media

EXPLORE DC'S HOTTEST PICKS: APRIL-JUNE 2024!

3/15/2024 | Washingtonian

10 Spots for Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea Around DC

3/11/2024 | Axios D.C.

D.C.'s "she-conomy" is booming

3/8/2024 | Insider Travel Report

Salamander Collection’s Family Reunion Epicurean Experience Returns Aug. 15-18

3/7/2024 | Restaurant Hospitality

Kwame Onwuachi discusses his latest venture: Dōgon

3/3/2024 | Spa and Beauty Today

WASHINGTON, D.C. SPA GUIDE: THE BEST SPAS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

1/24/2024 | Washington Post

Kwame Onwuachi to honor Benjamin Banneker in his new D.C. restaurant

1/11/2024 | Travel and Leisure

15 Best Places to Travel in April

11/7/2023 | Eater

The Hottest New Restaurants Around D.C., November 2023

10/25/2023 | The List Are You On It

FOOD FIGHT TO ZEN - FOODIE AND THE BEAST

10/24/2023 | Pop Sugar

Hanifa Debuts Bridal Line With a Whimsical Wedding Show: "This Is Just the Beginning"

10/23/2023 | Travel Daily Media

Destination DC unveils New Marketing Campaign

10/9/2023 | District Fray

8 DMV-Area Spa Treatments to Help You Prioritize Self-Care This Season

10/2/2023 | New Yorker

Kwame Onwuachi’s Cuisine of the Self

9/15/2023 | NBC Washington

The Weekend Scene: Dachshund Dash, H Street Festival and 10+ more things to do around DC

9/1/2023 | Family Travel with Colleen Kelly

Meaningful Moments and Action-Packed Fun in Washington, D.C.

8/26/2023 | The List Are You On It

I HAVE A DREAM AFTERNOON TEA AT SALAMANDER DC

8/16/2023 | Broadway World

DC JazzFest 2023 Unveils All-Star Lineup for 19th Annual Celebration

8/1/2023 | The List Are You On It

JAZZ AFTERNOON TEA AT SALAMANDER DC

7/28/2023 | The Every Mom

10 Easy, Family-Friendly Weekend Getaways From Washington, D.C.

7/20/2023 | Amsterdam News

Six jazz festivals to put on your midsummer night’s dream list

7/17/2023 | Thrillist

Escape DC on a Summer Road Trip to These Easy Nearby Destinations

7/4/2023 | Conde Nast Traveler

Where to Watch the 4th of July Fireworks in Washington, DC, This Year

7/1/2023 | Fun In Fairfax, VA

Best Outdoor Activities in Northern Virginia for Summer Fun

7/1/2023 | The Vendry

The Top 25 Event Venues in Washington, D.C.

6/28/2023 | The Washington Lobbyist

Celebrate Independence Day in Style: A Week Full of Excitement in Washington, D.C.

6/27/2023 | K Street Magazine

4th of July Backyard Barbeque Series at Salamander Washington DC

6/26/2023 | DC Eater

Where to Celebrate the 4th of July in D.C.

6/24/2023 | Washingtonian

14 Fun Food Festivals Around DC This Summer

6/14/2023 | WDC News 6

Kwame Onwuachi plots return to D.C.

6/10/2023 | The List Are You On It

DC PRIDE AFTERNOON TEA + NATIONAL ROSÈ DAY AT SALAMANDER WASHINGTON DC

6/5/2023 | DC Eater

Where to Eat, Drink, and Party for Pride 2023 in D.C.

5/24/2023 | Frank Chiaro

The best Washington, DC, hotels to stay in when visiting the US capital

5/19/2023 | Forbes

Fresh Take: Chef Kwame Onwuachi’s Journey To Equity And His Next Fine Dining Venture

5/16/2023 | DC Eater

Celebrity Chef Kwame Onwuachi Plots a Surprise Return to D.C.’s Southwest Waterfront

5/16/2023 | K Street Magazine

This Just In! Chef Kwame Onwuachi to Open New Restaurant at Salamander

5/16/2023 | AXIOS

Celeb chef Kwame Onwuachi is making a D.C. comeback

5/16/2023 | DC Eater

Celebrity Chef Kwame Onwuachi Plots a Surprise Return to D.C.’s Southwest Waterfront

5/13/2023 | The Travel

10 Best Hotels In Washington DC Worth Booking This Summer

5/11/2023 | Leahingram

Virginia Hotels with Peloton Bikes

5/9/2023 | Modern Luxury DC

The DC Father's Day Guide

5/5/2023 | Washtonian

Mother’s Day in DC: 24 Fun Things to Do With Mom

5/4/2023 | FOX 5 DC

Serving spring high tea with Salamander DC

5/4/2023 | Washingtonian

A Guide to the Best Spas Around DC

5/3/2023 | District Fray Magazine

Getting Dressed (Up) with DCFashion Fool

5/1/2023 | Families Travel

9 Best Moms' Spa Getaways Near DC

4/3/2023 | Travel Curator

VIRGINIA’S BEST SMALL TOWNS

4/3/2023 | Washingtonian

The 39 Best Hotels in Washington, DC

3/8/2023 | Washingtonian

3 Pet-Friendly Getaways Within Driving Distance of DC

3/8/2023 | The Points Guy

8 women influencing luxury travel tell us what’s hot for 2023

3/6/2023 | Travel Noire

DMV Travel Guide: Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia

3/1/2023 | AFAR

The Best Time to View D.C.’s Cherry Blossoms This Year Is Sooner Than You Might Think

2/28/2023 | Forbes

Washington DC Cherry Blossom Season 2023: Where To Stay

2/28/2023 | Food & Wine

Chef Kwame Onwuachi's Presents 'The Family Reunion' — Here's How to Get Tickets

2/21/2023 | DC Eater

Where to Enjoy Extravagant Afternoon Tea Around D.C.

2/19/2023 | The List Are You On It?

FOODIE & THE BEAST

2/16/2023 | Washingtonian

Best Things to Do in the DC Area 2/16-2/20: George Washington Birthday Parade, an Orchid Exhibit, and Intersections Festival

2/8/2023 | Hotel News Source

HVS Market Report - Recent Trends in Washington, D.C.'s Luxury Hotel Market

2/8/2023 | WTOP News

Where are the best places to escape the kids for a night? DC is home to some of the nation’s top hotels

2/6/2023 | District Fray Magazine

Stuck on Where to Eat This 14th? 14 Dining Options For You + Your Valentine

2/6/2023 | Wtop News

11 best weekend getaways from DC

2/3/2023 | Hospitality Net

Recent Trends in Washington, D.C.’s Luxury Hotel Market

1/16/2023 | EATER Washington DC

Where to Find Brunch on MLK Day Around D.C.

1/13/2023 | The List Are You On It?

BESPOKE AFTERNOON TEA AT SALAMANDER WASHINGTON DC

1/13/2023 | Commercial Construction Renovation

Preferred Hotels & Resorts expands its portfolio

1/12/2023 | Washingtonian

Best Things to Do in the DC Area 1/12-1/16: MLK Peace Walk and Parade, “Intangible Forms,” and Let Freedom Ring Concert

12/22/2022 | DCist

12 Virtual And IRL Things To Do Around D.C. This Christmas and Hanukkah Weekend

12/17/2022 | The List Are You On It?

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT THE SALAMANDER WASHINGTON DC

12/15/2022 | Washingtonian

Best Things to Do in the DC Area 12/15-12/18: Winter Lantern Festival, Museum of Illusions, and Cirque Dreams Holidaze

12/15/2022 | Tiny Beans

30 Kid-Friendly Events to Ring in the New Year in DC

12/13/2022 | FOX 5

A taste of capital and country with Salamander Hotels

12/9/2022 | District Fray Magazine

Holiday Food + Drink Specials

12/9/2022 | Washington Business Journal

Staying Power

12/5/2022 | Washingtonian

Best Holiday Teas in the DC Area

12/3/2022 | Family Destinations Guide

35 Fun Things to Do in Washington DC at Night — The Best Night Activities!

12/3/2022 | Family Destinations Guide

55 Free Things to Do in Washington DC — Places to Go for Free!

11/29/2022 | Fun in Fairfax VA

10 Great Festive Christmas Towns Near Washington DC

11/24/2022 | Happening Next

Thanksgiving Brunch at Salamander DC

11/17/2022 | Family Destinations Guide

Best Lunch in Washington DC — 20 Top Places!

11/12/2022 | Monarch Magazine

The Luxury Hotel Company Makes Its Premier In The Nations Capital

11/12/2022 | The Edvocate

7 Best Family Resorts Near Washington D.C.

11/7/2022 | Journal Des Palace

PREFERRED HOTELS & RESORTS WELCOMES 14 NEW MEMBER PROPERTIES

11/4/2022 | Hospitality Net

A Look at the Major US Hotel Sales in Q3

11/2/2022 | Travel Noire

BET Co-Founder, Sheila Johnson, Is Expanding The Salamander Hotel Brand

10/28/2022 | Mice Benelux

Preferred Hotels welcomes 14 new members

10/28/2022 | Biz Bash

5 New Venues in Washington, D.C. For Fall 2022 Meetings and Events

10/27/2022 | Wtop News

You know our CEO of the Year. Now meet more top D.C.-area executives we’re honoring for 2022.

10/3/2022 | Washingtonian

55 Holiday Gifts for Everyone on Your List

9/26/2022 | The Afro News

BET co-founder Sheila Johnson now making moves as luxury hotel creator and CEO

9/22/2022 | Top Hotel News

Salamander to remodel former Mandarin Oriental in Washington DC

9/21/2022 | Tommy & Kelly Show

Sheila Johnson's Salamander Take Over Lux DC Address

9/20/2022 | CoStar

US Hotel Conversions: LaSalle Hotel To Join Tribute Portfolio

9/20/2022 |

Henderson Park Scores $87M for Acquisition of DC’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel

9/17/2022 | MSN

CEO Sheila Johnson Purchases D.C. Hotel for $140 Million

9/17/2022 | Essence

Sheila Johnson Purchases Mandarin Oriental in Washington D.C.

9/16/2022 | Meetings Net

Salamander Finds a Home in Washington, D.C.

9/16/2022 | Bisnow

This Week's D.C. Deal Sheet

9/16/2022 | The Meeting Magazines

Salamander Hotels & Resorts And Henderson Park Unveil Salamander Washington DC

9/15/2022 | CoStar

Salamander To Rebrand DC Mandarin Oriental Hotel After $139 Million Purchase

9/15/2022 | Rebusiness Online

JLL Negotiates Sale of 373-Room Mandarin Oriental Hotel in D.C.

9/15/2022 | The Georgetowner

Middleburg’s Salamander Takes Over Mandarin Oriental

9/15/2022 | The Georgetown Dish

Salamander Washington DC Opens

9/15/2022 | FOX 5

Salamander Resorts opens first DC hotel formerly owned by Mandarin Oriental

9/14/2022 | The Washington Informer

Editorial: Make Room for D.C. Residents in Hospitality Industry

9/13/2022 | Hotels Magazine

BRIEFS: SALAMANDER TAKES OVER IN DC; VALOR TO MANAGE MARRIOTT IN OMAN

9/13/2022 | Hotel Online

Salamander Hotels & Resorts and Henderson Park Unveil 373-Room Salamander Washington DC

9/13/2022 | WUSA9

Sheila Johnson purchases the Mandarin Oriental hotel in DC

9/13/2022 | Washington Business Journal

Salamander opens its doors at the former Mandarin Oriental hotel in D.C.

9/12/2022 | K Street Magazine

Sheila Johnson, Notables of DC Raise a Glass at Salamander Hotel Opening

8/16/2022 | NBC Washington

The Scene

8/10/2022 | DC Area Moms

A Momcation Series: Part 2 – Staycation Near the DMV

7/25/2022 | Travel Weekly

Mandarin Oriental hotel in D.C. will be rebranded

7/25/2022 | Hotels Magazine

BRIEFS: Q2 TRANSACTION UPDATE; YOTEL TO JAPAN

6/29/2022 | Herald Leader

Black-owned hotels and resorts in the Washington, D.C., area for your summer travel

6/13/2022 | The Washington Post

How Ryan and Heather Zimmerman spend a perfect day in D.C.

6/6/2022 | DCist

A Dozen Day Trips To Escape D.C. This Summer

5/11/2022 | Fathom

Outside the Nation’s Capital, Five Relaxing Countryside Escapes

5/3/2022 | WTOP News

4 DC-area hotels awarded Forbes’ 5-star ratings

4/30/2021 | Northern Virginia Magazine

Where To Go For Mother's Day Brunch

4/28/2021 | Eater DC

A Running Guide to Mother’s Day Brunch, Sweets, and Dinner Specials Around D.C.