The W Hotel's rooftop bar combines some of the finest views of D.C. with some of the city's best cocktails.
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Gorgeous views, perfect drinks, and exclusive enough to make it worth going to.
Crowd == bunch of douch bags, People at the tables == even more of douch bags People renting out the party rooms == douchiest 1 drink price = $16 Decor == very nice, and well done
I typically enjoy the DC upscale cocktail lounge scene, and am a real fan of the W hotel chain. I am even willing to indulge my hosts in a degree of aloofness that is typical of some of the more trendy spots in town. I heard great things about this lounge, but I have to agree with the other reviews that the dismissive service and the lines are prohibitive. Unless someone drags you here, do yourself a favor and go somewhere else you'll actually enjoy.
Just got asked to leave by about 3 useless bouncers, who had a superiority complex and ego issue. They asked us (3 well dressed, sober, OF AGE girls) to step outside after we handed our Puerto Rican Ids to the bartender. They were rude and clearly on some sort of pathetic power trip. We weren't even making a scene, just making our case, and were threatened with being escorted out. Please, give these baboons something to do so they don't have to all gang up on 3 harmless girls, and give them some proper training on 1. courtesy and 2. US history.
These drinks cost some dollars, but they are all really good. Best view in town too no doubt. I'm very glad they the don't let everyone in, it would be a zoo otherwise.
I had the worst experience I have ever had at a W Hotel. From San Francisco, Chicago and New York this is a mark of shame and embarrassment for the Starwood Hotels. Why would anyone with any class or maturity want to be in a cattle call line to get to a roof top bar? If you aren’t going to carry any flavored vodka tell you waitresses to explain this and come up with a drink list that has some alternatives. I spent the night completely frustrated with the drink options. And finally, correct the spelling of Jim Beam from Jim Bean on your drink menu.
I visited the roof terrace last saturday..July 25. We arrived around 11:30 pm & was told the wait would be an hour&a half to actually go upstairs. After waiting outside for about 15min then a line inside for close to 30min we finally headed to the top level.For the record, the music down in the lobby lounge was more up beatt.A mix of House and techno.Upstairs there was a nice, mature crowd and the atmosphere, was very somber. It seemed more like a late night happy hour for the corporate world rather than a saturday night lounge spot. Correct me if I am wrong,but I've always been under the impression that people might want to nod their heads and move a little while drinking on a fri/sat night. This is NOT the spot for that. UPTEMPO JAZZ feel
We waited in line forever and beyond what I would normally do for a pretentious good time (1 ½ hours). The hotel was like a doctor’s office where you wait forever in one room they finally call you and then you wait in a smaller place forever. My friends and I waited 45mins outside and only to then wait another 45mins inside to get on the elevator. We finally left when we realized that even though we were in the front of the line waiting to get on the elevator – tons of folks were getting on before us because of special events etc. Totally not worth it.
I give two stars to this beautiful hotel. One for their great view and another for their decor. Everything else about the evening I spent there was a complete mess. The employees were not friendly or helpful, the bartenders were slow so it took about a twenty minutes to get a drink each time, the waitress at our table was barely ever seen, it took too long (about a thrity minute wait) to get through the front door even with a table reservation, and there was a line to get on the elevator (another 15 minute wait). Oh and not to mention, the crap music they were playing in both the terrace and lounge. It was a complete bore to those who enjoy good music. Spend your money elsewhere and have a much better time.
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