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9 nearby hotels for a holiday staycation

Skipping holiday travel this year? You can shop, sip, savor and spa at these hotels and resorts offering festive packages and promotions to get you into the holiday spirit.

By Kelly Magyarics November 16, 2020 at 2:58 pm

The Alexandrian

The charming 241-room property in a restored Federalist-style red brick hotel dating back to the Civil War is offering a Whiskey & Wonderland package that starts with a holiday cookie welcome amenity and ends with VIP seating plus a round of holiday cocktails and bites at their Winter Wonderland popup. Launching Dec. 2 and running through Jan. 30 on the property’s courtyard, the pop-up features socially-distanced private igloos for up to eight people that have individual heaters, speakers and cozy lounge furniture on which to enjoy Southern small plates and seasonal libations. // 480 King St., Alexandria

Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City

The Retail + Relax package is meant for locals and visitors to do their holiday shopping at The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City and Pentagon Row–conveniently connected to the hotel–then spend the night relaxing and indulging. It includes overnight accommodations, a $75 daily food and beverage credit valid through in-room dining or at fyve Restaurant and Lounge, a $50 Simon Mall gift credit daily and Simon Style Pass, overnight valet parking for one vehicle, premium high-speed internet access and complimentary use of fitness center, steam and sauna facilities. // 1250 South Hayes St., Arlington

Inn at Perry Cabin

The St. Michaels luxury property’s holiday staycation packages include Linger Longer…Through the Holidays; stay three nights and receive a complimentary fourth night with $200 food and beverage credit. (Offer valid when checking in on select Sundays or Mondays.) With the Cheers! offer, make plans to stay over select dates now through December and receive 20% off your guest room when staying for two nights, and 30% if staying three nights. // 308 Watkins Lane St. Michaels, MD

Fairmont Washington D.C.

This holiday season, the recently renovated 413-room Georgetown hotel is offering the Trees of Hope package, a great way to enjoy a staycation and help the community. Available  Dec. 1, 2020 through Feb. 28, 2021,  the package offers 15% off the best available rate, a $25 hotel credit per stay and for each package booked, $10 will be donated to Horton’s Kids, an organization that empowers children growing up in one of the District’s most under-resourced communities so they graduate from high school ready for success in college, career and life. Rates start from $186 per night and the hotel is pet-friendly. // 2401 M St. NW, Washington, DC

Salamander Resort & Spa

At Middleburg luxury property (pictured above), you can earn more resort credits with the Stay & Play package the longer you stay that can be used towards culinary experiences, memorable outdoor adventures, spa treatments and more. Stay two nights and receive $150, three nights and receive $300 and four or more nights and receive $600. The resort is planning holiday activities like a Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop, two Christmas dinner options, and Candy Canes with Cupcake (their adorable miniature horse). // 500 N. Pendleton St. Middleburg

Rosewood Washington D.C.

The More Rosewood package offered now through Dec. 19 gives a complimentary third night with every two paid consecutive nights; it also includes a $50 hotel credit per night to be used towards food, beverage and amenities. The Rosewood Family runs through Dec. 31 and includes a stay in a one-bedroom suite (two-night minimum stay required), daily continental breakfast for up to three guests, one complimentary rollaway bed, a welcome amenity, guaranteed late check out and wireless internet. // 1050 31st St. NW, Washington, DC

InterContinental DC The Wharf

The Winter Holiday Package includes a complimentary one-tier upgrade upon check-in, subject to availability, as well as $20 food and beverage credit and valet parking; dogs stay free too. The waterfront hotel recently opened Moon Rabbit, a 50-seat modern Vietnamese restaurant with waterfront views and dishes including pineapple milk buns and crab fat congee with Carolina rice, local blue crab, puffed grains, black beans and charred okra. // 801 Wharf St. SW, Washington, DC

Morrison House

The 45-room hotel housed in a Federalist mansion in the heart of Old Town is offering a Deck the Halls package through Dec. 30, where guest rooms are decorated for Christmas complete with small trees, stockings and more. // 116 South Alfred St., Alexandria

AC Hotel Washington, DC Convention Center

The AC ELF Holiday Experience at the new hotel by the Convention Center includes $25 in Uber credit to Uber in and out, $20 Downtown Holiday Market voucher, complimentary gift wrapping of one item purchased from the Holiday Market, complimentary croissant, coffee and bottled water daily, access to hotel amenities and enhanced Wi-Fi and connectivity. //  601 K St. NW, Washington, DC

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