The best places to stay for cherry blossom season

04.03.2024 - 14:45 / thepointsguy.com

Spring is on the horizon, and with it, the truly stunning spectacle of cherry blossom season.

If you've been watching the bloom calendars and planning on traveling to see the delicate flowers, it's high time to get your hotel reservations sorted out, especially since this year's forecast predicts peak blooms will be March 23-26.

Luckily there are myriad properties in top cherry blossom viewing locations with "bloom and bed" packages and deals around the globe to tint your stay pink.

From the iconic festivals of Japan to the picturesque streets of Washington, D.C., these hotels make sure you have a front-row seat to witness nature's rosy seasonal spectacle firsthand.

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Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf

This trendy hotel in the Wharf entertainment district is not only in the middle of a bevy of restaurants and shops along the water, but, come spring, it's also right in the center of Bloomaroo, the Wharf's celebration of all things cherry blossoms on March 23.

Even if you're not here for that particular party, this modern D.C. hotel serves as the perfect home base for exploring all that the city's cherry blossom season has to offer, with a location right on the Potomac River within a quick walk to the Tidal Basin.

Their Picnic & Petals package includes an e-bike rental and a packed picnic for two so you can dine under the blossoms. Rooms start at $515 per night for the package during Bloomaroo, or $478 for a double room without the extra perks.

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InterContinental Washington D.C. The Wharf

If you're looking for chic luxury at the Wharf, this hotel with floor-to-ceiling windows and views of the cherry blossom-framed Jefferson Memorial is a top pick.

It's elegant, but with a friendly vibe, and its rooftop pool is a big draw in warmer weather. Rates start at $542 for the Springtime Bloom package (although we couldn't get the promotion to work for Bloomaroo), which includes a Kodak camera, bike rentals, cocktails and breakfast; regular rates start from $371 per night, or 61,000 IHG One Rewards points.

The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.

Tucked into a cozy corner of Georgetown, the Ritz is in a historic industrial building, an interesting juxtaposition to the Federal-style architecture of the neighborhood.

The hotel has a number of special spring flower offerings, including a relaxing cherry blossom spa treatment at The Ritz-Carlton Spa and cherry blossom-infused cocktails and desserts at The Living Room lounge.

The Cherry Blossom Offer includes perks such as a cherry blossom-themed arrival amenity, complimentary valet parking, breakfast for two and