Best Spas in Bethesda

"The Four Seasons is expensive, but for those set on luxury, you won't find finer. The Four Seasons brand is a beacon for high-end service, classic design, and five-star pampering, and this property does an impeccable job delivering on all fronts. Tucked at the bottom of a picturesque street, the Four Seasons offers a covetable address amid Georgetown's tree-lined cobblestone streets lined with historic townhouses, designer boutiques, coffee shops, and restaurants."

"Transport yourself to a resort-like oasis at the Four Seasons Washington D.C. with its private fitness club and spa, along with luxuriously decorated rooms. Stay at the Georgetown Suite with Terrace for your private terrace area that boasts a lounge and dining set."

"This Hong Kong-born brand is renowned for its Asian-style opulence and microscopic attention to detail – just check out the dainty afternoon tea in the Empress Lounge. Cool sheets, plush furniture and deep marble tubs all elicit a sigh of contentment. One huge draw are the pin-drop-quiet pool and spa with huge daybeds – but the Downtown location is superb for sightseers, too."

"Prominently located on the Southwest Tidal Basin, near a number of new restaurants and bars, the Mandarin Oriental finds itself among one of the capital’s coolest communities. Glamorous decor, waterfront views, and high-end service are just the beginning of the hotel’s abundant luxuries. Fiola Mare Restaurant by Fabio Trabocchi"

"Every room at the luxury Mandarin Oriental hotel features a flat-screen TV with on-demand movies and music. The spacious marble bathrooms are fitted with a deep soaking bathtub and a separate showe..."

"The minute you step into Bliss Spa, you enter a colorful and vibrant ambience that instantly improves your mood. Belonging to the Bliss chain of spas, one can avail the various Swedish style massages and facials at this outlet. The spa also has a snack bar that serves tasty bites to the hungry guests."

"Adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery, Mynd at Pentagon Row offers a wide range of beauty and wellness services. Comprised of industry experts, our team specializes in seven self-care areas — massage therapy, body treatments, skincare, nail care, haircut and color, makeup, and waxing — and can ..."

"Love to Spa’s Take: I have not made it to this spa yet, but I have been to the Relâche Spas at other Gaylord properties such as Gaylord Opryland and Gaylord Rockies. I do however have a conference this fall (2020) at the Gaylord National Harbor and will definitely be visiting this spa!"

"The ambience and stunning interiors of the DC Spa in the Ritz Carlton Georgetown will take your breath away. This luxe spa is designed to provide the best experience for its guests, without compromising on privacy or luxury at any given point in time. The highlight of this spa is the newly designed wellness rooms, that are designed to ensure maximum guest comfort and the perfect setting to allow your body to heal and recover from its hectic lifestyle."

"Offering guests the unique chance of experiencing floating therapy, the spa aims at providing guests with a chance to experience the benefits of this new therapy. The spa consists of 4 soundproof and private float rooms, each equipped with its own shower. Once inside, guests can float for up to 90 minutes at a time, helping them unwind in the most unique way possible."

"SOULEX float spa, DC's first flotation and isolation chamber center, offers natural, holistic healing for the mind, body, and soul."

"3 out of 5 stars Restaurants Seafood Northwest. Owned and run by renowned culinary pair Ann Cashion (chef) and John Fulchino, Johnny’s relocated to Adams Morgan a few years ago. The restaurant has stayed the same, though: it’s famous for its super high-grade seafood ingredients, from oysters on the half shell to sea scallops lightly sauteed and served with roasted vegetables and a lemon caper sauce."

"Originally, Johnny’s Half Shell was located on Capitol Hill, but it has now moved to Adams Morgan. At the helm of this restaurant is award-winning chef Ann Cashion, who prepares refined dishes that highlight the stunning flavors of seafood. Each of the dishes is beautifully presented, so you begin eating with your eyes before your mouth."

"restaurant has a storied history, relocating to its current home in Adams Morgan after years on Capitol Hill. It’s now the place to find James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef Ann Cashion’s refined seafood dishes such as broiled fluke, salmon two ways with caviar, grilled rockfish, and a fine gumbo."

"This underutilized patch of grass, complete with flowers, fountains, and benches, sits next to the Smithsonian Castle, one of the more memorable looking buildings on the National Mall. While the hordes of tourists are huddled, drenched in sweat, on the steps of the various museums, in-the-know Mall-goers can escape to this oasis of green for some shade, a moment of peace, and the free Wi-Fi.Best for: checking your e-mail while smelling flowers.Photo by Flickr user cliff1066™"

"Green Spring Gardens, spanning about 31 acres, is a historic garden featuring a plantation house constructed between 1777 to 1784."

"Your profound respect for one another will abound while you both appreciate the excellent architecture of the National Cathedral and its magnificent gardens. Bishop’s Palace Garden pic:flickr,chris"

"5 out of 5 stars Restaurants H Street Corridor. Hip twentysomethings squeeze into this tiny spot to slurp big bowls of ramen in rich, house-made broth. The dumplings are great, too—we especially like the grilled pork ones—and there are more than 20 kinds of saké available."