Former Salamander Washington DC Reopens as The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection
The 373-room hotel has joined Marriott’s Autograph Collection, bringing Marriott Bonvoy benefits while retaining Dōgon, its spa, and other familiar amenities.
Photo: Courtesy of The Potomac Hotel
The former Salamander Washington DC has reopened as The Potomac Hotel, Autograph Collection, giving the prominent Southwest Washington property a new name, brand affiliation, and management company.
The 373-room hotel is now part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, a portfolio of independently styled properties within the Marriott system. Pyramid Global Hospitality has taken over management of the Henderson Park-owned hotel, while Salamander Collection founder and CEO Sheila Johnson will remain a minority partner in the property. For travelers, one of the most notable changes is access to Marriott Bonvoy: guests can now earn and redeem points on stays and access eligible member benefits, including member rates and potential room upgrades.
Beyond the new flag, much of the hotel’s existing guest experience will remain in place. The Potomac Hotel continues to offer 38,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, a two-level spa with wellness and grooming services, a heated indoor pool and a fitness center.
Also remaining is Dōgon, the Afro-Caribbean restaurant from chef Kwame Onwuachi that opened at the hotel in 2024. The restaurant has since collected a lengthy list of accolades, including recognition on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Hot List and North America’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2026. Onwuachi was also named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2025.
The location remains a strong selling point. The hotel sits between the National Mall and The Wharf, putting guests within walking distance of many of the capital’s major museums, monuments and restaurants. Reagan National Airport is approximately 15 minutes away, making the property particularly convenient for shorter Washington stays.
The conversion also gives Marriott Bonvoy members another upscale option in the capital while preserving many of the features—and one particularly high-profile restaurant—that defined the hotel under its previous identity.
