A sunken enclave and an inviting escape from the city, Empress Lounge offers signature martinis, cocktails, wines, champagnes, sakes, cognacs and teas. A great place to people watch, listening to the refrains of a pianist or a jazz trio during weekend nights. On Thursday nights, enjoy a sultry mix of Brazilian, Latin and contemporary live music. 

The main focal point of the Lobby and Empress Lounge is the playful painting “Empress Dowager over DC.” Chinese Artist Zhong-Yang Huang was commissioned to do a Washington, DC interpretation of his piece “Above The Forbidden City” that depicts the Last Empress of China flying over Beijing, China.

Sample the flavors of Asia with our Curry Lunch Monday-Friday from 11:30am-1:30pm. The buffet-style presentation offers a variety of rotating regional curries from Thailand, Malaysia, Japan and India, along with authentic condiments, an Asian bread basket and an sumptuous dessert. A special beverage menu featuring a variety of refreshing elixir drinks is available.

Delight in Afternoon Savories and Sweets Thursday-Sunday from 2:30pm-4:30pm. Indulge your sweet tooth with a selection of artistically crafted cakes, cremes and tarts and mouth-watering scones. The desserts are accompanied by an international menu of rare teas and coffee blends.