Oak & Laurel at The Hoya Hotel begins its soft opening on October 15, 2026, with bar service and complimentary appetizers. For Georgetown visitors, the new gathering place offers an on-campus option for an evening drink, with restaurant service scheduled to follow on October 21.
The Opening Begins With Cocktails and Appetizers
The hotel lists bar hours of 4 pm to 10 pm on October 15 and 4 pm to 11 pm on October 16 and 17, with complimentary appetizers on all three dates. Oak & Laurel then closes October 18 through 20. Both the bar and restaurant are scheduled to open from 4 pm to 10 pm on October 21. These opening dates take precedence over the regular hours advertised elsewhere on the dining page.
Campus Visitors Gain a Convenient Meeting Place
The hotel describes Oak & Laurel as a modern American restaurant with a first-floor bar serving cocktails, wines, and spirits. Its setting suits visiting parents, alumni, conference attendees, and people spending time near MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
The hotel’s dining and guest FAQs also confirm that room service is unavailable, making the restaurant a useful consideration for overnight guests planning their meals. For background on the property’s transformation, continue with our coverage of Georgetown’s campus hotel renovation.
Plan Your Arrival Through the Leavey Center
The hotel sits inside Georgetown University’s Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center. Its official arrival and parking guide identifies the Lombardi Circle entrance near Starbucks and lists visitor parking at the Leavey Center and Southwest Quad garages. Check those directions before setting off, especially if a driver is dropping you off. For hotel updates, follow @thehoyahotelatgeorgetown.
Oak & Laurel is at The Hoya Hotel, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007. Food and drink prices are not publicly listed on the dining page reviewed for this article. Follow The Washington Lobbyist for informed coverage of Washington DC travel, hotels, restaurants, and events.
