Age and check-in policy at Arlo Washington DC
Arlo Washington DC is an all-ages hotel but the lead guest checking in must be at least 21 years old and present a valid government‑issued photo ID plus a credit card. Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and is available until midnight; check-out is by 11:00 AM (some bookings may allow a short grace to noon).
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Minimum age to check in
The lead guest who completes check-in at Arlo Washington DC must be 21 years old or older and present a valid government-issued photo ID and a credit card at arrival. This 21+ requirement applies to the person registered as the primary guest on the reservation.
The hotel is not marketed as adults-only; the property is described in public materials as family friendly and allows guests of any age to stay, but the 21+ minimum applies specifically to the lead guest who signs for the room. If someone under 21 will be staying, the booking should list an eligible 21+ lead guest for arrival and payment handling.
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Check-in and check-out times
Standard check-in at Arlo Washington DC opens at 4:00 PM and remains available until midnight. Guests who plan to arrive late should confirm arrival plans with the front desk but can check in any time before midnight.
Check-out is by 11:00 AM; some listings mention a possible grace window to 12:00 PM depending on the booking. If you need later check-out, request it through the front desk or your reservation — approvals are subject to availability.
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| Policy | Time |
|---|---|
| Check‑in | From 4:00 PM until midnight |
| Check‑out | By 11:00 AM (some bookings may allow to 12:00 PM) |
ID, payment and incidentals at arrival
A valid government-issued photo ID and a credit card are required at check-in. The hotel accepts credit and debit cards for payment; some public materials note cash is not accepted and a card is required for incidentals.
Arlo Washington DC applies a mandatory Urban Fee that posts to the folio; guests should review their booking folio or confirmation for the fee and other pre‑arrival requirements. For event bookings or group reservations, the person booking must also meet the 21+ minimum and provide appropriate identification at arrival.
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- Valid photo ID required at arrival
- Credit card required for incidentals
- Mandatory Urban Fee charged to folio (see booking confirmation)
Rooftop pool access and age rules
The seasonal rooftop pool (ART DC) is for registered hotel guests only; access is via room key and seating is first-come, first-served with no reservations required. Pool hours are typically daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM during the season (hours may vary).
Pool rules note there is no lifeguard on duty. Children under 13 must be supervised by an adult (18+) at all times on the pool deck; service animals are allowed on the deck but not in the water. The pool depth is listed at 4 feet and temperature is maintained between 72–80°F.
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- Pool access: registered guests via room key
- Hours (seasonal): typically 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Children under 13 require adult (18+) supervision
- No lifeguard on duty; pool depth 4 ft
Who can use hotel amenities
Registered hotel guests have access to the rooftop pool (via room key) and the 24-hour Fitness Center on the 2nd floor with Life Fitness cardio and strength equipment. ART DC rooftop bar and Bodega café are public venues of the property; ART DC accepts reservations through Resy and is open daily from 4:00 PM to late.
If you are the lead guest under 21 but arriving with an eligible 21+ accompanying adult, that adult must check in and provide ID and card. For group or event bookers, the lead contact must also meet the 21+ age requirement when checking in for an event or room block.
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- 24-hour fitness center (registered guests)
- ART DC rooftop bar: open daily 4:00 PM–late (reservations via Resy)
- Bodega café in the lobby: daily 6:30 AM–10:00 PM
Pets, fees and things to confirm before arrival
Arlo Washington DC permits up to two dogs or cats per room (each under 75 lbs) for a nightly pet fee; service animals are exempt. The property applies a nightly Urban Fee that appears automatically on the folio and covers connectivity and wellness perks—check your confirmation to see how it posts.
Other items to confirm before arrival: whether your specific room type has a balcony or terrace if you’re traveling with minors, any requested accessible room features, parking arrangements (covered self-parking is available nearby with a surcharge), and whether you need a specific bed configuration (examples of room names: Room, 1 King Bed; Room, 2 Queen Beds; Suite (Arlo)).
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- Pet policy: up to 2 dogs/cats per room (each <75 lbs); nightly pet fee applies
- Urban Fee: mandatory nightly charge on folio
- Parking: covered self-parking nearby for a surcharge; on‑street metered options exist
| Item | Note |
|---|---|
| Pet allowance | Up to 2 dogs/cats per room (each under 75 lbs); fee applies |
| Urban Fee | Mandatory $35/night plus tax (posts to folio) |
| Nearby parking | Covered garage available nearby for a surcharge |
