Visited in 2006.
The Mandarin Oriental is at a very nice, although a bit out of the way location in Washington DC.
Beautiful hotel near the water and the Cherry Blossoms. I didn't stay there (since it's home) but it definitely would be a nice place to live for a few days from the looks of it.
The spa is very expensive (somehow I'd gotten a $50 off coupon, and haven't been back since).
You get an Asian foot bath upon arrival, beautiful teak floors and walls, great locker room/relaxation area, super jacuzzi. They have the full "spa experience" with rain showers and steam room. Nice relaxation area with lounges and curtains between each person (thanks for that bit of privacy).
The Wow!
Sorry, none.
Good things:
Facial was pretty good, with the lady explaining everything she was doing.
Needs work:
The pedicure was bad! I was taken to a room set up with footbaths and my feet were placed in a wood bowl with orchids in it....nice touch but no bubbles or massage tub? and the seat was uncomfortable. Basically a wood bench with a pillow on it. I was totally alone in this room with the pedicurist so it was rather strange. She seemed uninterested in what she was doing, there was no music so I just sat quietly and waited for her to get through it. Strange, not pleasant experience.
Overall, this place didn't seem worth the price. It wasn't a fantastic experience but it WAS a lot of money.
I'd like to go again and try something else but maybe need to win the lottery first!
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