Official selection dossier · 2026

Unwind Wellness – Adams Morgan

Washington DC, United States

Luxury Boutique Spa

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Unwind Wellness – Adams MorganWashington DC, United States

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Experience
Luxury Boutique Spa
Location
Washington DC, United States
Guest rating
4.8 / 5
Recognition
1 official selection
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Unwind Wellness – Adams Morgan is the operator’s studio at 1990 18th Street NW in Washington, DC. This replaces the inherited Champlain Street address. Unwind currently lists three District locations—Adams Morgan, Georgetown and Navy Yard—so guests should confirm that their booking is attached to Adams Morgan rather than another branch.

The Adams Morgan studio lists massage, wellness and beauty services. The broader Unwind menu includes signature, Swedish, deep-tissue, sports, Thai, prenatal, couples and four-hands massage, along with foot and scalp formats. Beauty appointments include customised facials and exfoliating or device-assisted options. Wellness services include body scrubs, wraps and acupuncture. Availability can vary by studio, practitioner and date; the online booking flow is the reliable place to confirm what Adams Morgan can provide.

Unwind publishes daily opening hours of 09:00–22:00 for this location. Walk-ins may be accepted, but appointments are encouraged and a major credit card is required to hold a reservation. The current policy states that cancellations or rescheduling need at least 12 hours’ notice and that late arrivals may receive a shorter treatment. A four-percent employee wellness fee is added per visit. Terms and prices can change, so verify the total, duration, enhancements and cancellation charge before confirming.

Guests are asked to arrive five to ten minutes early. The reserved time includes consultation, changing and other preparation, rather than hands-on treatment alone. Discuss desired pressure, areas to avoid, draping, practitioner preferences and any aromatic, topical, CBD, heat or skincare enhancement before the session. Stronger pressure and more equipment are not automatically better choices. Stop if a service causes unexpected pain, numbness, dizziness, breathing discomfort, burning or irritation.

The menu contains wellness and cosmetic claims that should not be treated as medical promises. Persistent pain, swelling, skin disease, neurological symptoms or post-surgical concerns require appropriate professional assessment. Anyone considering lymphatic work after surgery should obtain clearance from the treating clinician and confirm the practitioner’s relevant training. Acupuncture, device-assisted facials and heat-based body treatments also merit service-specific screening.

Pregnancy must be disclosed. Unwind’s menu recommends prenatal massage only after 15 weeks and warns against heated wraps during pregnancy, but suitability still depends on the guest’s circumstances. The policy also asks clients to disclose allergies, medical conditions and special needs. Recent surgery, fever, acute injury, cardiovascular concerns, reduced sensation and medication that changes bleeding, skin or heat response should be discussed before booking.

Unwind permits clients aged 16–17 with written guardian consent, while ages 13–15 require a parent or guardian in the treatment room; children under 13 are not permitted. The reviewed official pages do not describe entrance steps, elevator access, accessible toilets, treatment-table transfers or sensory accommodations in enough detail for this guide. Guests with access requirements should call the Adams Morgan team with specific questions before paying.

The studio publishes telephone +1 202-232-2232 and email [email protected]. The retained legacy photograph shows a massage treatment associated with this listing and remains as historical service context, but the exact room, capture date and reuse rights are undocumented. Five current, rights-cleared images are still needed: exterior entrance, reception, treatment room, circulation route and accessible facilities. No images were copied from Unwind, Google, Tripadvisor, social media or booking platforms. Information was checked on 15 August 2026.

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  1. 2026 · Washington DC · Official selection

    Best Spa Washington DC

    No. 9Published rank

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1990 18th Street NW, Adams Morgan, 20009, Washington DC, United States
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