POV at the W Hotel

[Anonymous]

Has anyone been to the POV cocktail lounge at the W Hotel (renovated Hotel Washington)? Will a couple of middle aged moms enjoy it, or will we be out of place among teeny boppers? Are the food, drinks and view worth the price tag?

[Anonymous]

I used to like going there when it was the Hotel Washington but the reports I've gotten (FWIW) is that the new management sucks a lot of the fun out of it if you're not an ultrahip youngster.

[Anonymous]

Go and have a backup plan. Personally I hate what they've done to it. But I want to go back and give it another shot.

[Anonymous]

It is swank, ultrahip - but go early evening, and the views of the lights and DC just cannot be beat - and the ultrahipsters haven't made it in yet, so you won't feel so out of place.

[Anonymous]

If it is too swanky, head across the street to Old Ebitts, there is usually an older crowd there.

[Anonymous]

over-rated, but I agree with the poster that says "go early"...it is fun to do once, the views are amazing!

[Anonymous]

I usually go on weekend afternoons, and the crowd is a little older and its not as crowded. I've never been at night but I"ve heard its a bit of a scene. Lunch / brunch has always been great tho.

[Anonymous]

The W Hotel has ruined what used to be a DC tradtion - a favorite spot for us to take out of towners or enjoy a nice day. It now reminds me of a scene from South Beach. You have to have reservations, there is a red carpet...no more fun and you certainly can't be spontaneous and go her for a drink on a nice day like you used to be able to.

[Anonymous]

SOOO prententious. But those views. I go early, during the week. It's mostly 30ish folks. Never been at night.

[Anonymous]

The staff are so ridiculously uppity, I thought I was on a hidden camera show. Bad attitudes and terrible service.

[Anonymous]

Agreed with the uppity staff with horrible service. Such a shame, I loved The Hotel Washington bar.....

[Anonymous]

Tried to go once since the change over, couldn't even get upstairs it was so crowded. From the crowd in the lobby, we weren't interested in waiting for a spot to open up so we left. Maybe well try the afternoon thing like PP suggested.