Spas in and near Washington, D. C., DC

Relaxation may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the nation’s capital, but the Washington DC spa scene could easily garner a presidential seal of approval. Out-of-towners could look to their own hotels for some of the best spas in DC. The stunning Mandarin Oriental Spa is modeled after ancient Asian traditions, offering thai massage and reflexology as well as dips in an indoor pool. But throughout Georgetown, Dupont Circle, and Adams Morgan, locals and visitors will find some of the best day spas in Washington DC, including Nectar Skin Bar, which specializes in oxygen facials and organic spray tans.