THE MANSION ON O STREET, Washington

The Mansion On O Street - A historic 100-room museum hotel with secret passages, themed suites, and private gardens in Embassy Row

Located in Embassy Row near Dupont Circle, this unique Washington hotel combines a restored townhouse with over 100 one-of-a-kind rooms and 70 secret doors. The Mansion On O Street functions as both a luxury hotel and an interactive museum, featuring themed accommodations from safari-style rooms to rock-and-roll suites. Guest rooms offer amenities like teakwood soaking tubs, environmental spa showers, and custom-designed bathrooms - including one fashioned from a British phone booth. The property provides complimentary WiFi, separate private entrances, and outdoor gardens with BBQ facilities. A team of award-winning chefs creates customized meals accommodating kosher-style, halal, vegetarian and vegan diets. The Mansion sits less than a block from the Dupont Circle Metro station, with The White House and Georgetown minutes away.

Pros

Rated in top 5 historic venues to explore worldwide by Smithsonian Magazine

Every room features unique decor themes and hidden passages to discover

Private entrances and separate accommodations ensure guest privacy

On-site museum with extensive art, music and literature collections

Custom dining options from award-winning chefs

Cons

Room themes are assigned by the hotel and cannot be specifically requested

On-street parking is limited in the area