Top things to do near Arlo Washington DC
Arlo Washington DC sits at 333 G St NW in Judiciary Square and is a convenient base for downtown sightseeing. Top things to do nearby include visiting the National Building Museum, walking to the National Mall and Smithsonian museums, enjoying the hotel's seasonal rooftop pool and ART DC rooftop bar, and dining at the on-site restaurants and café.
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Rooftop pool and ART DC rooftop bar
Registered Arlo Washington DC guests can access the seasonal rooftop pool called ART DC via room key; seating is first-come, first-served and no reservations are required. The pool typically operates daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM during the season.
ART DC is the hotel's indoor–outdoor rooftop bar and lounge with Japanese- and Pan-Asian–inspired shareable plates and cocktails; it is open daily from 4:00 PM to late with a kitchen that usually closes around 10:00 PM. Reservations for ART DC can be made through Resy.com.
- Pool access: room-key entry for registered guests only
- Pool depth: 4 feet; no lifeguard on duty
- ART DC hours: 4:00 PM – late; happy hour commonly runs 4:00–7:00 PM
- ART DC menu highlights: hand rolls, yakitori skewers, sake and cocktails
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Pool hours | Typically 10:00 AM–8:00 PM (seasonal) |
| Pool rules | No lifeguard; children under 13 require adult supervision |
| Rooftop bar hours | ART DC: 4:00 PM–late (kitchen often closes ~10:00 PM) |
On-site dining: Bodega, ART DC and nearby restaurants
Bodega is the lobby grab-and-go café at Arlo Washington DC serving coffee, tea, pastries, sandwiches and light fare; its posted hours are daily 6:30 AM–10:00 PM. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available at the hotel for an additional charge.
ART DC is the rooftop cocktail lounge with shareable Pan-Asian dishes. The hotel also lists an on-site restaurant space (formerly Arrels) and a recently opened new-restaurant concept; check with the concierge for current menus and hours.
- Bodega hours: 6:30 AM–10:00 PM (daily)
- Breakfast: cooked-to-order options available for a surcharge (price range varies)
- Rooftop reservations: use Resy.com for ART DC
| Venue | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Bodega (lobby) | Coffee, grab-and-go, Spanish-inspired small plates |
| ART DC (rooftop) | Cocktails and Pan-Asian shareables; indoor/outdoor seating |
| Other dining | On-site restaurant space — check concierge for current status |
Guest rooms and where to stay at Arlo Washington DC
Arlo Washington DC has 445 guest rooms in a restored 1888 building plus a 12-story addition. Room types include Room, 1 King Bed; Room, 2 Queen Beds; Deluxe Room, City View; Premier Room; Studio; Junior Suite; Suite (Arlo); Room, Balcony; Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace; and several terrace and suite configurations.
If you want city views or a terrace, look for Room, 1 King Bed, City View; Room, Terrace; Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace; or Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace. For straightforward single-room stays, the Room, 1 King Bed and Room, 2 Queen Beds categories are common choices.
- Room, 1 King Bed — standard king option (some rooms also offer 2 Queen Beds)
- Room, 1 King Bed, City View — city-facing king room
- Deluxe Room, City View — larger room with city view
- Suite (Arlo) and Junior Suite — added living space for longer stays
| Room Type | Typical occupancy / note |
|---|---|
| Room, 1 King Bed | Standard king; some variants offer 2 Queen Beds |
| Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View | City view; 4 guests |
| Room, 1 Bedroom, Terrace | Terrace access; 1 King Bed |
Fitness, wellness and poolside rules
The hotel's Fitness Center on the 2nd floor is open 24 hours and is equipped with Life Fitness cardio and strength machines including treadmills, ellipticals, and free weights. Arlo promotes on-demand in-room Alo Moves workouts and Alo yoga mats are available on request.
The property does not operate a traditional spa with massage treatments; its wellness offerings focus on the gym, rooftop pool, and Alo-branded fitness programming.
- Fitness Center: 24-hour access (Life Fitness equipment)
- In-room wellness: Alo Moves streaming and requestable yoga mats
- Pool rules: access for registered guests only; no pets on pool deck; seating first-come
| Wellness feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Fitness Center | 2nd floor; Life Fitness machines; open 24/7 |
| In-room workouts | Alo Moves on-demand available via room TV |
| Traditional spa services | No evidence of on-site massage or facial treatments |
Walkable museums, monuments and attractions
Arlo Washington DC places you within easy walking distance of several major sights. The National Building Museum is about a 5-minute walk; many Smithsonian museums, the National Portrait Gallery and the National Mall are within roughly a 10-minute walk.
Capital One Arena is a short walk (about one block/10 minutes by foot) for concerts and sporting events, and Union Station is a few blocks away for trains, dining, and transit connections.
- National Building Museum — ~5-minute walk
- Smithsonian museums, National Portrait Gallery — ~10-minute walk
- National Mall — about 0.6 miles (walkable)
- Capital One Arena — about a 10-minute walk
- Union Station — roughly 4 blocks / ~10–15 minute walk
| Attraction | Approximate walk time |
|---|---|
| National Building Museum | ~5 minutes |
| National Mall / Smithsonian museums | ~10 minutes |
| Capital One Arena | ~10 minutes |
Meetings, events and backyard-style courtyard
Arlo Washington DC offers multiple meeting rooms and event spaces totaling more than 4,200 sq ft, including mezzanine-level Studio A (about 708 sq ft) and Studio B. The Arrels Courtyard is a ground-floor glass-roofed event space used for receptions and private events.
ART DC rooftop and the courtyard are bookable event venues; both the rooftop and courtyard have minimum spend requirements for private bookings and ART DC uses in-house catering and beverage services for events.
- Total meeting space: ~4,287 sq ft across five rooms
- Studio A capacity example: suitable for ~60 guests (check with events team for layouts)
- Arrels Courtyard: up to 100 standing / 60 seated for receptions
- Rooftop bookings: ART DC requires in-house catering; minimums apply
| Venue | Typical use / capacity |
|---|---|
| Studio A & B (mezzanine) | Flexible meeting rooms; Studio A ~708 sq ft |
| Arrels Courtyard | Ground-floor outdoor-style event space; ~100 standing |
| ART DC (rooftop) | Indoor/outdoor rooftop events; seated and standing capacities vary |
