You can rent a Georgetown mansion with private chefs — for $25K a night
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One of LXIV D.C.'s living areas. Photo: Courtesy of Douglas Friedman Photography
Hospitality groups are all in on Georgetown, and a new concept inside a mansion right off M Street could be the bougiest of them all.
The big picture: Lots of buzzy names are making Georgetown their home — think José Andrés' forthcoming hotel or Stephen Starr and Nancy Silverton's soon-to-launch Osteria Mozza. The Tesla store is even moving there!
- Georgetown has always been tony. But now? It's cool.
State of play: D.C.-based hospitality company LXIV Group recently opened its first private villa in an over 11,000-square-foot estate in the neighborhood.
- The renovated residence, originally built in 1840, has six bedroom suites and sits on over a half-acre with manicured gardens.
What they're saying: The estate is inspired by the kind of high-end private villas you might find in Europe, says LXIV Group co-owner Ezra Glass. (The name's a nod to the French king Louis XIV, says Glass.)
- The target demographic: High-net-worth travelers like CEOs and heads of state who'd typically stay in presidential suites at five-star hotels like the Four Seasons, but want something even more exclusive and private. Glass uses Apple CEO Tim Cook as an example.
- "There aren't really that many options at that caliber," says Glass.
The price tag reflects that. Renting out LXIV D.C. for one night can run between $15,000 and $25,000.
How it works: LXIV D.C. feels like an extremely high-end and vibey boutique hotel, but in home form. Even the bathrooms are luxe, complete with electric bidets and Byredo products.
- Also included: A heated pool; a spa with a sauna, hot tub and cold plunge; a greenhouse filled with lime and kumquat trees; a gym; a yoga and meditation room; a wine cellar; and a multipurpose ballroom for parties or screenings.
And then there are the services: Don't know what to pack? Fear not — LXIV D.C. works with a stylist who will stock your closet with couture and jewels that you can buy or rent.
- The group also partners with big-time chefs who will cook in-house for you.
- When Axios got a tour, chef Zach Ramos of Ama Ami was in the kitchen preparing an omakase feast.
If you like something in the estate, point your phone at it using LXIV's app, and you can buy it right there. The concierge will ship it to your house.
- Speaking of the concierge: The smart home has a concierge system named "Josh," similar to an Amazon Alexa. Just ask out loud for Josh to do something — charter a private jet or plan "your Yorkie's fourth birthday party" — and consider it done.
Zoom in: Privacy and security are big: The house has a private gate and parking so no one has to use the main door, security offices for guests' staff and a bedroom with a secret exit should important visitors need to scram.
Context: Alongside his wife, Jessica, Glass co-owns Thyme Real Estate Holdings and the design and build firm Atelier Verre.
- Their portfolio includes popular Georgetown spots like Reverie, Grace Street Collective, Yellow and Apéro, Glass tells Axios.
- Glass previously owned a lifestyle management company targeted to the ultra-wealthy.
What we're watching: LXIV Group plans to open similar stays in Los Angeles and New York, says Glass.
Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that renting out LXIV D.C. costs up to $25,000 for one night (not $20,000).