Pose Ultra Lounge
Pose Ultra Lounge
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PearlJamDC
Maryland438 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Great place to chill for great views of city lights. 80s theme was cool and seats comfy and welcoming. Even the bathroom has views. Enter through lobby at Gaylord then the elevator up to the top. Kids can go until 9:00 when it’s adults only.
Written December 20, 2022
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omars
Maryland215 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
Come for the views, but liquor prices are inflated for short pours, and the security staff take themselves much too seriously.

The place is really pretty-- beautiful views of the area, from the floor to ceiling windows. It's a 2-story space with chandeliers, hardwood floor, a wide stone bar, long balcony on the outside. Even the men's bathroom is the prettiest I've seen in the DC area, with its own windows and views.

But the place can't decide if it wants to be a club or a lounge, and takes itself very very seriously despite a limited admission policy. On this Saturday January visit, there were a couple of dozen people at 11:30pm in a space that could fit 250 without feeling cramped.

Despite that minimal attendance, staff were exceedingly concerned when girls in our group wanted to take their stilettos off to dance (anybody who's been to a few clubs has seen girls dancing in their stocking feet, it certainly isn't a serious matter).

Similarly, club staff were concerned when girls wanted to put their clutches on the floor (and dance around the spot in a circle, so not like the clutches wereout in the middle as a tripping hazard). Again, not unusual-- and there's no other spots (such as tables) in the large dance area where they could safely leave such items.

If Pose is trying to be a club... actively discouraging girls from dancing means they've failed. Badly. Why have a huge dance floor, and then freak out about such small things?

Drinks were very overpriced-- $13 is normalish for top-shelf with a mixer (ie, Grey Goose and tonic), but these were tiny pours in a small glass full of ice. Not a cheap place to get a buzz.... Similarly chintzy, a vodka+redbull cost an extra $3 for the splash of redbull.

More weirdness: unlike properties such as W Hotels and Kimpton, which make their nightlife a destination, Pose is open only to registered hotel guests. Hotel guests can bring either 4 (regular rooms) or 8 (suite) visitors up to the club with them. I had to call to find this out...

Saturday night DJ played a fine selection (club songs), and seating areas are comfortable and spread out for a little privacy (presuming they're not taken up with bottle-service customers). There's also a 2nd story VIP area but I can't imagine it being used for anything other than private events.

Coatcheck available on your way up, with a dedicated elevator available.

The place could stand loosening up, and allowing outside clientele in, otherwise the space would be much better used as a restaurant or an observation deck or something.

Take a look if you're staying at the hotel, but plan to do your drinking and dancing elsewhere.
Written January 11, 2015
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Besabab
186 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
This place has a bar, music, DJ, and security. It's technically a club. But it's not really the best vibe. Generally speaking, you have to a hotel guest to go. I went recently. No one working there seemed to be happy about it. The dance floor was sparse. There was an empty VIP lounge upstairs. The view from the deck, however, was amazing at night. Since the club is free with your hotel booking, you may as well take in the view from the 18th floor. Who knows? You may luck out and have a great mix of crowd and music!
Written September 19, 2018
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J H
Philadelphia, PA5 contributions
Sep 2017
Visited the National Harbor and thought seeing the night from the rooftop would be lovely. Imagine our disappointment when we got to the Gaylord and found signs to the Pose lounge stating "open to hotel guests 21+. Why list this as an attraction if it is only open to hotel guests? Take it off your list unless you stay at the Gaylord. And take it off the attractions list TripAdvisor.
Written September 9, 2017
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Lolly’s Look
New York City, NY12,815 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
We stayed at the Gaylord, so after the show at MGM, dinner and drinks we took the elevator to the rooftop. The rooftop had indoor and outdoor areas with sweeping ideas of the harbor front. Theres bottle service, white couches and an upstairs vip area. The dance floor was big and the DJ played good dance music. We danced all night.
Written February 11, 2019
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Deirdre M
Baltimore, MD1 contribution
Jun 2018 • Friends
Starting June 1st, the club is now open to the public for a $20 fee and must purchase from their website.
Written June 5, 2018
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FindingWater
125 contributions
Dec 2017 • Friends
Every year we stay at the Gaylord and I never go to the club because it's not my mother's scene. This year, I made her go with me. I think we went too early. Some people were upstairs; however, nobody was dancing. I enjoyed a drink (1800 and cranberry) some music and left. This is a place to go with friends who like to have a good time, not your mother.

The place has amazing views and a large dance floor.
Written January 31, 2018
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Tim W
Columbia, MD21 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
My wife and I celebrated our 40th anniversary with an evening of dancing and drinks at Pose. The place is first class and the ambience chic and classy. The DJ accommodated all of our requests. We stayed for nearly three hours. The bartenders were outstanding. And the view . . .the best at National Harbor.
Written November 26, 2017
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Jenofwaukesha
Waukesha, WI270 contributions
Jul 2017
Lovely outdoor patio overlooking the Washington DC skyline! Yummy drinks and nice place to visit ... no one was dancing as mostly business clientele but was still a very nice evening visit spot!
Written July 19, 2017
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NJJenn
West Milford, NJ70 contributions
Feb 2017
We went to meet a friend for a drink for her birthday.
There weren't many people there, so it was good to see what's there. Seriously tight security. Good drinks, nice atmosphere. Beautiful view.
Written February 14, 2017
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