11th and E Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
This continues to fascinate: When out for lunch and again, I saw a couple leave the Hotel Harrington and lock the lobby door behind them. They were perhaps in their 30s, dressed casually. Maybe they’re the caretakers? Hopefully, not in the sense of the Overlook Hotel.”
When we last posted a commenter shared: (more…)
11th and E Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
So we all know the Hotel Harrington has been closed for some time, but today I walked by and noticed some lamps on in the rooms above the former lobby. And then I noticed someone vacuuming and cleaning one of the spaces. Any idea what is going on there? The rest of the building is definitely abandoned and cleaned out, so it was perplexing.
There was definitely someone there again today…
I saw a woman who opened the window and threw birdseed or something out onto the roof. I’m hoping it’s a legit situation though the person is definitely not hiding the fact that she’s there.
Looking forward to hearing anything. It’s such a great location and I’m curious when it will be snapped up. I have this dream of winning the lottery and turning it into a shiny new version of itself.”
1776 Street, NW
Thanks to Anya for sending: “Looks like a coffee shop and restaurant coming to the new Tempo hotel on the corner of 18th and K, NW!”
“Enjoy two inviting lobby-level dining options. One offers premium coffee, globally inspired café fare, and grab-and-go bites. The other serves locally sourced brasserie classics, craft beers, and cocktails with indoor and patio seating for any occasion.” (more…)
1345 4th Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Back in 2023 we saw some development notices at the former motel 6 space in Union Market.. (more…)
1023 31st Street, NW courtesy Canal House of Georgetown
From a press release:
“The recently opened Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is excited to welcome guests to its now open C&O Restaurant & Lounge. Situated just steps from the iconic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, which dates back to 1828, the C&O Lounge is inspired by colorful design and authentic taste from the region. (more…)
2100 P Street, NW
A new construction permit says that “alteration will incorporate a separate existing vacant restaurant tenant space into the hotel ground floor…remove the kitchen…” (more…)
rendering by GriD architects
Thanks to Jay for sending “New Dupont Circle hotel” from GriD architects:
“A transformation like no other— Hotel on the Circle is an iconic modernist office tower reimagined into a 110-key boutique hotel in the heart of the city. (more…)
1780 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to all who passed on the wild news from Eater DC about the future of the Line Hotel in Adams Morgan:
“Elon Musk is slated to be the highest bidder on D.C.’s trendy Line hotel. The recently inducted member of President-elect Donald Trump’s billionaire boys club plans to turn the desirable Northwest digs with 220 rooms into a “private social club” of sorts, according to multiple sources familiar with the deal.”
Well then – stay tuned…
2311 18th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I was walking by the old Brass Knob building & wondered what it was being turned into. (more…)
425 12th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Assets from the Washington, DC landmark eatery Ollie’s Trolley, a downtown lunchtime hotspot at the base of the historic Hotel Harrington since 1989, are now up for auction at CapitalOnlineAuctions.com.
Fans of Ollie’s Trolley can bid on more than 100 lots from the restaurant, which will close Dec. 12 as part of the Hotel Harrington sale. Available to the highest bidder are the iconic “Ollie Fries” and “Ollie Burgers” neon signs; additional Ollie’s Trolley indoor and outdoor signage; vintage and vintage-inspired décor items; trolley imagery and décor; the eatery’s signature red booth seating and padded chairs; high-end commercial kitchen equipment, and much more.
“There are many pieces of nostalgia that will strike a chord with fans looking for an item to remember Ollie’s Trolley by,” said Mitch Rotker, owner of Capital Online Auctions, which is hosting the online auction. “We also hope that the commercial kitchen equipment and classic dining fixtures can go back into the local business community to be used in area businesses and restaurants.”
Bidding on the Ollie’s Trolley auction begins closing on Dec. 14 at 11:00 am EST.
R. also reported: “Harry’s Bar’s last day is Sunday, December 3. I’m there on Friday night December 1 and it is packed.” (more…)