MY HOTEL LIFE: Mie N Yu in Georgetown

Mie N Yu in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington D.C., is one of those restaurants that stay with you after you leave. The white tents flowing in the Moroccan Bazaar dining room, the yellow Chinese lanterns in the Tibetan lounge, the scarlet drapes in the Baroque room - each room is visually stimulating in their own right, but collectively, a design masterpiece. The food almost takes a back seat because the restaurant is so beautifully designed.

The inspiration is the Spice Route - navigating through the Spice Islands, South Asia, Central Asia, North Africa, India and the Middle East. The aromas of cardamom, coriander, ginger, vanilla, cinnamon and mint permeate through each room. A deejay, cleverly perched above the bar, plays global lounge tunes. Leaving Mie N Yu was a struggle. A definitely must-experience next time you're in D.C.