Leading hospitality management company Charlestowne Hotels announces its continued expansion with the takeover of Hotel Nell, a 106-room property located in Washington DC’s lively Union Market neighborhood.
Charlestowne will oversee all management of Hotel Nell, including day-to-day operations, food + beverage programming, revenue optimization, strategic marketing and creative services.
After decades of consistent expansion across secondary and tertiary markets, we’re looking forward to bringing our expertise to this dynamic property in Washington DC. Our team excels at elevating properties that embody a unique sense of place, and we’re excited to further evolve Hotel Nell, with its vibrant food and beverage offerings and desirable location, into a destination that serves as a modern, go-to retreat for both locals and visitors to DC. Kyle Hughey, CEO of Charlestowne Hotels
Hotel Nell is a stylish, modern lifestyle hotel located in one of DC’s most creatively charged districts. Housed in the historic Bolgiano Seed Factory and surrounded by eclectic restaurants, artisan shops, and creative spaces, the 106-room property offers travelers an authentic taste of the city’s vibrant energy. A prime address in the nation’s capital provides guests easy access to DC’s stunning landmarks, monuments, and history. With over 10,000 square feet of flexible event space, including a rooftop venue with sweeping city views, Hotel Nell is also an ideal destination for group events, from intimate gatherings to corporate functions.
Anchored by three distinct dining outlets, each of Hotel Nell’s culinary offerings reflects a thoughtful balance of creativity, quality, and multicultural influence. Treehouse, the hotel’s popular rooftop bar, is an urban escape in the heart of the nation’s capital. The intimate jungle sanctuary sits five stories above DC, and features a menu of Mexican-inspired bites and cocktails, complemented by breathtaking views of the city skyline. Guests can enjoy farm-fresh eats at Bolgiano’s Pantry, which serves up health-conscious breakfast and lunch options daily.
The newest venue, completely reimagined by Charlestowne’s in-house food and beverage team, is set to open very soon. Conceived as both a signature amenity for Hotel Nell guests and a spirited neighborhood destination, the concept will bring an immersive and playful energy to the late-night scene—delivering unexpected moments, bold flavors, and a vibrant social atmosphere.
We believe a truly exceptional food and beverage program can become the heart of a hotel experience,” said Hughey. At Hotel Nell, we saw an opportunity to create something bold, unexpected, and deeply rooted in place to complement the needs of the city’s diverse clientele.
The takeover of Hotel Nell marks Charlestowne’s continued expansion in top-tier US cities, following the takeover of a collection of properties in Chicago. For more information on Charlestowne Hotels visit www.CharlestowneHotels.com.
About Charlestowne Hotels
For more than 40 years, Charlestowne Hotels has been recognized for its management of lifestyle hotels and is consistently ranked by top industry publications as one of the leading hospitality management companies for independent, collegiate markets, soft brands + brands, condo hotels and adaptive reuse properties. The company’s family of individual hotels includes a portfolio of 60+ properties and 40+ food & beverage outlets located in urban city centers, secondary cities, and resort destinations. Charlestowne’s management expertise encompasses all phases of operations, inclusive of day-to-day management, new development, property renovations + repositioning projects, and hotel transitions. Charlestowne properties consistently achieve above-average RevPAR growth and receive some of the country’s top travel accolades including topping the “best hotels” lists by Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, USA Today and TripAdvisor. To achieve this, Charlestowne treats each property like its own brand, working with owners and on-site teams to implement lifestyle operations, revenue optimization and strategic marketing that elevate the property’s unique story and enhance the guest experience. For more information visit www.CharlestowneHotels.com.
