Whether celebrating the return of the 44th president or the welcome of the new 45th, the nation’s capital during the 57th inauguration of the President of the United States will be brimming with spectacular revelry, pomp and circumstance. The JW Marriott Washington, DC will be at the center of it all. Situated at 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue on 14th Street, NW, the luxury hotel will join in the festivities by constructing a luxury inaugural parade viewing gallery high above, on its beautiful outdoor sky terrace.
For $ 2.7 million, one lucky group can experience all the excitement and create their own four-night inaugural celebration with 300 of their best friends, custom tailored for the occasion. Prominently staged on the hotel’s 7,300 sq. ft. sky terrace, the viewing gallery gives guests premium views of Pennsylvania Avenue, the inaugural parade and the renowned landmarks of our nation’s capital. January’s cold winter weather won’t affect the sky terrace celebration, as 300+ guests will enjoy the warmth of a luxurious heated framed gallery, complete with crystal chandeliers and six 52” HDTVs, just by walking from their guest rooms nearby. The JW Marriott will assist in designing and decorating the tented space to accommodate the group’s décor plans for the celebration. During the last presidential inauguration a similar package was created, purchased and enjoyed by a charitable organization who offered the rooms to the underprivileged.
The JW President’s Inauguration package* includes:
• Four nights in two luxury Presidential suites
• Four nights in two luxury “Running Mate” (VP) suites
• 300 guest rooms for four nights
• $800,000 in food and beverage
• Nightly keepsake inaugural amenities
• Private access to a heated luxury viewing gallery with crystal
chandeliers and 52” HDTVs on 12th floor terrace.
• Access to parade route entrance right outside hotel
The JW President’s Inauguration package is available for four consecutive nights with arrivals on January 18, 2013 and departure on January 22, 2013. This special one-of-a-kind package is based upon availability at the time of reservation and is on a first come, first served basis. A non-refundable advance purchase is required. *Inclusive of all tax and gratuities. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions. Other restrictions may apply. For reservations, please contact Erick Speight at (202) 626-2662.
About JW Marriott Washington, DC
The JW Marriott
Washington, DC, the first JW Marriott branded property, opened in 1984
as a tribute to J. Willard Marriott, founder of Marriott Corporation,
predecessor to Marriot International, Inc. One of the country’s
premiere meeting destinations, the property features over 37,000 square
feet of superior banquet and meeting space, including the 14,000
square foot Grand Ballroom, 29 meetings rooms and a 7,000 square foot
terrace on the 12th floor, overlooking the nation capital
and its
historic monuments and landmarks. For more information or to make
reservations, contact your travel professional, call the hotel directly
at (202) 393-2000, or visit www.jwmarriottdc.com.
Media Contacts:
Sarah Horner
Jaclyn Randolph
Get the Ba‘Rock’ Star Treatment at Kimpton’s Washington DC Area Hotels During the 2013 Presidential Inauguration
WASHINGTON, January 4, 2013 - America has voted to keep Barack Obama in the White House for four more years. Now it’s time for his supporters to celebrate when Washington DC becomes the ultimate "see and be seen" destination during the 57th Presidential Inauguration, scheduled to take place on January 21, 2013.
Travelers can take the stress out of getting ready for the flurry of balls, dinners and parties with Kimpton's Ba'Rock' Star Treatment Package. From makeup applications by a pro to relaxing massages, guests will be pampered from head-to-toe in the comfort of their room as they get gussied up for a celebratory night on the town.
Available at Kimpton's 11 Washington DC and Virginia hotels, this exclusive add-on package (room reservations booked separately) includes the following:
In-room hair styling services (up-do,
twist or braiding)
In-room professional makeup application
In-room manicure and pedicure using organic, paraben-free Kerstin
Florian products
Choice of one in-room Kerstin Florian massage:
o 50-minute Calm Mind
Massage to de-stress before the night begins
o 50-minute Aroma Journey Massage to liven your senses the
morning after
Starting at $705, Kimpton’s Ba'Rock’ Star Treatment Package can be purchased as an add-on package to any guestroom reservation. The package is available January 18-22, 2013, is based on availability and subject to change. The Ba'Rock’ Star Treatment Package must be booked by calling the individual hotels directly.
Room reservations are still available at Kimpton Hotels in Washington DC and Virginia, and rates vary per hotel. Rates are based on three-to-four night minimum stays, must be pre-paid and are non-refundable. Reservations can be booked at www.kimptonhotels.com/Inauguration or by calling 1-800-KIMPTON.
Participating Kimpton Hotels include:
Washington, DC:
Topaz Hotel: Located at 1733 N Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20036. Call
(202) 393-
3000 locally or (800) 424-2950 toll free, or visit www.topazhotel.com
Hotel Rouge: Located at 1315 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20036.
Call (202)
832-8000 locally or (800) 738-1202 toll free, or visit
www.rougehotel.com
Hotel Madera: Located at 1310 New Hampshire Ave, NW, Washington, DC
20036. Call
(202) 296-7600 locally or (800) 368-5691 toll free, or visit www.hotelmadera.com Donovan House: Located at 1155 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005. Call (202)
737-1200 locally or (800) 383-6900 toll free, or visit www.donovanhousehotel.com Hotel George: Located at 15 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. Call (202) 347-
4200 locally or (800) 576-8331 toll free, or visit www.hotelgeorge.com
Hotel Palomar Washington DC: Located at 2121 P Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037. Call (202) 448-1800 locally or (877) 866-3070 toll free, or visit www.hotelpalomar-dc.com
Hotel Monaco Washington DC: Located at 700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Call (202) 628-7177 locally or (877) 202-5411 toll free, or visit www.hotelmonaco-dc.com
Virginia:
Morrison House: Located at 116 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA
22314. Call (703)
838-8000 locally or (866) 834-6626 toll free, or visit
www.morrisonhouse.com
Hotel Monaco Alexandria: Located at 480 King Street, Alexandria, VA
22314. Call
(703) 549-6080 locally or (800) 368-5047 toll free, or visit www.monaco-alexandria.com
Lorien Hotel & Spa: Located at 1600 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Call (703) 894-3434 locally or (877) 956-7436, or visit www.lorienhotelandspa.com
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San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, a collection of boutique hotels and chef-driven restaurants in the US, is an acknowledged industry pioneer and was the first to bring the boutique hotel concept to America. In 1981 Bill Kimpton founded the company that today is well-known for making travelers feel welcomed and comfortable while away from home through authentic and unscripted customer care, stylish ambiance and embodying a certain playfulness in its approach to programs and amenities. Adjacent to the hotels are locally-loved, top-rated, Kimpton restaurants. Kimpton leads the hospitality industry in ecological practices through its innovative EarthCare program that spans all hotels and restaurants. Market Metrix, a recognized authority and leader in feedback solutions, consistently ranks Kimpton above other hotel companies in luxury and upper upscale segments for customer satisfaction. Privately held Kimpton was recognized by Fortune Magazine as a Best Company to Work for in 2012. The company operates 57 hotels and 67 restaurants and lounges in 24 cities. For more information visit www.KimptonHotels.com or call 1-800-KIMPTON.
Washington,
D.C., January 7, 2013 — In the tradition of celebrating the
Inauguration in our nation’s capital, the newly restored Madison hotel, located in
the heart of downtown D.C. is gearing up for all of the excitement with
our Inaugural Town and Country package.
This
elite experience not only allows our guests to soak in all of the
excitement of the 2013 Inauguration, but also includes an overnight
stay at Lansdowne Resort
in Leesburg, VA, the perfect place to relax after four days of serious
D.C. celebrations complete with a shopping excursion for the perfect
wardrobe by exclusive Madison retail partner, Brooks Brothers.
Assisting
guests during their four day inaugural stay at The Madison with
everything that they’ll need in order to have a one-of-a kind
experience during their stay in D.C., from bowties to the perfect
handbag; Brooks Brothers has every guest covered. The brand will be
setting up shop in The Madison’s Potomac Room, located just off the
lobby, providing last minute items to guests as well as a personal
shopper at their Georgetown location, just blocks away from The Madison.
“This
is such a special time in D.C. and we don’t want our guests to miss a
thing, so we’re ensuring that they will have everything they need and
are dressed to the nines,” says Jim Horsman, Managing Director, The
Madison. “We could not be more excited to partner with such a legendary
brand that will speak to our guests. Brooks Brothers’ level of service
and attention to detail matches what we strive to achieve every day at
The Madison.”
“We are looking forward to this partnership over
Inauguration and beyond,” says Don Miller, general manager, Brooks
Brothers, Georgetown. “We feel that The Madison is an ideal match for
Brooks Brothers; both brands have a strong history and are integral in
the Washington, D.C. landscape. We couldn’t think of a better property
to showcase our classic clothing and apparel.”
Priced at $47,000 and designed for two, the Inaugural Town and
Country package includes:
Once at Lansdowne, our guest will experience their signature
Presidential Treatment which includes:
“As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Madison
and the 2013 Presidential Inauguration, we look forward to welcoming
our guests from all over the world for this historic occasion,” says
Jim Horsman, Managing Director, The Madison. “This will certainly be an
experience no one will soon forget.”
In addition to The
Madison’s partnership with Brooks Brothers, the hotel has created a
haven for the droves of media that will be visiting from the U.S. and
internationally with our Media War Room.
Located
in the Hamilton Room on the second floor, the Media War Room will
provide visiting media all that they’ll need in order to report, tweet
and post all that is happening during this historic time in D.C. Media
will be provided with complementary high speed internet of up to 1.5
MBPS, charging stations for phones and laptops, desks, chairs and all
of the energy that they’ll need to keep the rest of the world informed
of what’s going on in D.C.
The Hamilton Room is a corner space offering 1,150 square feet of space
that includes:
The Madison, whose opening in 1963 was attended by President John F.
Kennedy, has long been the address of choice for diplomats,
entertainers, world leaders and international delegations and recently
completed a 22 million dollar redesign that included all guest rooms,
public spaces and meeting rooms. The Madison will be the site of the
most exclusive Washington, D.C. private party hosted every four
years
by prominent Washingtonians, Mr. and Mrs. William (Bill) and
Buffy
Cafritz, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon and Ann Jordan and Mr. and Mrs. Roger and
Vicki Sant.
To learn more about The Madison, please visit us at www.madisonhoteldc.com.
Hi-resolution images of The Madison are available here.
The Madison
Located
in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C., The Madison offers guests
the respite of a classic country house hotel located within our
capital’s vibrant cityscape. Just steps away from the White House
and
other historic landmarks, The Madison is the gateway to all things
Washington. The hotel’s 356 well-appointed guestrooms include nine
suites that balance efficiency and elegance and are equipped with
contemporary amenities for elevated comfort, including complimentary
high speed wi-fi. The hotel’s Jefferson Suite was recently listed on
the top 101 Suites in the World in Elite Traveler. For reservations, or
more information, please call, 202-862-1600, 1-800-424-8577 or visit us
at www.madisonhoteldc.com.
Twitter:
www.twitter.com/madisondc;
Facebook:
www.Facebook.com/madisondc.
In
partnership with Jamestown, a leading asset and management firm based
in Atlanta, GA., The Madison is operated by Destination Hotels &
Resorts, a leading hospitality management firm recognized for its
collection of high-quality independent hotels.
Jamestown
Founded
in 1983 with headquarters in Atlanta, Ga. and Cologne, Germany and
offices in New York City, San Francisco, Ca., Boston, Mass., and
Washington, D.C., Jamestown is a leader in acquisitions and value added
management. Over 29 years, Jamestown has generated approximately $8
billion in strategic investments. The company is focused across the
risk spectrum with core, core-plus and opportunistic funds in two
primary markets: 24-hour cities and Sunbelt territories with strong
demographic growth. For more information, visit www.jamestownproperties.com.
Destination Hotels & Resorts
Destination
Hotels & Resorts is a privately held hospitality management company
headquartered in Colorado. With nearly 40 independent, luxury and
upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the fourth
largest hospitality management company in the country. The company’s
portfolio features more than 9,300 guest rooms, 18 golf courses and 16
full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are
located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington,
D.C., Chicago, Seattle, Denver, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin,
Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Palos Verdes, Maui and Lake Tahoe. The
company is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development
and management firm Lowe Enterprises.
For a complete list of properties in the Destination Hotels
& Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.
Exclusive access to Inaugural perks and
amenities usually reserved for
celebrities, rock stars, and platinum rewards status
WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 16, 2012 - As the world watches, the President of the United States of America will take the country's highest office this January following this oath:
“I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully
execute the office of
President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability,
preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.”
Following the oath of office, the President will give his inaugural
address, setting out his vision for America and goals for the nation.
The
Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C., long recognized as the Capital’s most
sought after address, is the perfect place to celebrate history in the
making with the “Access Washington” package priced at $100,000.
“This
package is appealing to those looking to be at the epicenter of the
festivities, it offers guests exclusive access to some of Washington,
D.C.’s most iconic monuments and museums, gives the guest an
opportunity to give back and make a contribution to the hotel’s
community partner DC Central Kitchen, while also celebrating the
incoming administration in style,” said Elizabeth Mullins, vice
president and area general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Washington,
D.C.
It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity tailored to thrill and create
lasting memories. The Access Washington Package includes:
Washington, DC, November 8, 2012 –
In anticipation of President Barack Obama’s second inauguration the Willard InterContinental hotel is in full swing preparing for the festivities. The Willard Hotel has been a prime hotel for over 150 years, due especially to key location on Pennsylvania Avenue along the parade route and between America’s two houses of power, the White House and U.S. Capitol. Rooms are selling at a four night minimum, starting at $1,149 for a Deluxe room. Suites like the Willard’s well-appointed Oval Suites with their large marble-floored entryways and based on White House Oval Office are in particular demand. These suites, priced at $5,700 per night with a four night minimum plus a $27,000 catering minimum, are perfect for a parade viewing party. For information and reservations contact Erin Mooney at 202-637-7314, or erin.mooney@ihg.com .
Inauguration at the Willard InterContinental is a very big deal. The hotel’s is busy designing its interior inaugural décor, while outside, the hotel will feature patriotic bunting and hundreds of flags fluttering on its façade. Inside, our concierge team is preparing an array of amenities to assist inauguration ball-goers in every way. These range form Lear Jet procurement to concierge’s wardrobe accoutrements and malfunction emporium, stocked with accessories from local purveyors, providing for any and all last minute wardrobe emergencies.
Each of the four nights, the Willard’s inaugural guests will receive a different amenity. They are elegant, tasty, clever, extravagant and historic, all reflecting the newly-elected president, the office of the presidency and Washington’s “other” Residence of Presidents” – the Willard. Some amenities from President Obama’s 2009 inaugural included:
While the 2013 inaugural amenities are still being decided, they will have a Sustainably-Made in America theme, to include chocolates by Tumbador, a Brooklyn, New York chocolate factory that employs many people who are given a second chance through community based programs.
A visit to the Willard history gallery gives an inspiring overview of inaugural history featuring pictures of inaugural events which passed by the Willard’s door from 1850 to the present. Most famously, President Lincoln, his family and aides stayed here prior to his inauguration in 1860, and his inaugural luncheon was held (menu: Corned Beef and Cabbage, Mock Turtle Soup, Parsley Potatoes and Blackberry Pie.) Lincoln's first presidential pay check went to paying his bill at the Willard - a copy from the Library of Congress of the $773.75 bill is on display in the gallery.
The Willard InterContinental is located in the heart of the nation's capital on Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House, the Smithsonian museums and the downtown business and theatre districts. The Willard epitomizes world-class hospitality as the hotel of choice for heads of state and leaders of the world's business, cultural, social and political elite. The hotel's 335 well appointed guestrooms include 41 elegant suites. Dining options include Café du Parc, the popular French bistro with seasonal outdoor seating, the Occidental Grill & Seafood, traditional Afternoon Tea in Peacock Alley and the classic Round Robin Bar. The luxurious Red Door Spa offers a wide array of pampering treatments. An American institution, the Willard has hosted nearly every U.S. president since 1853. It was at the Willard that Julia Ward Howe wrote The Battle Hymn of the Republic, where President Ulysses S. Grant popularized the term “Lobbyist,” and where Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King finished his renowned "I Have a Dream" speech. The Willard is also noted for its 100% wind power, recycling and charitable initiatives including Anacostia River clean-up, the hotel’s “Adoption” of a Pershing Park, and support of a school prom for disabled youth. The classic Willard InterContinental combines heritage and luxury with contemporary comfort and the latest technology. Tel. 202-628-9100, 1-800-827- 1747, or Web site: www.washington.intercontinental.com. Twitter: www.twitter.com/willardhotel; Facebook: www.Facebook.com/willardhotel
Forbes 4 Star
Washingtonian 100 Best Restaurants 2011 - Café du Parc,
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards: Top 45 Hotels in the
Northeast
Condé Nast Traveler 2012 Gold List
3 Star Certified Green Restaurant® Café du Parc 2012
The World’s Best Hotels 2011, Institutional Investor
Washingtonian Bride & Groom Top Wedding Venue 2011
Travel + Leisure's World's Best Hotel 2010
AOL City's Best Hotel in Washington, D.C. 2010
Condé Nast Traveler 2009 World Saver Award
AAA 4 Diamond, Hotel and Restaurant
Best Meeting & Conference Hotel in the US igroupnews 2009
WASHINGTON, June 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Former Presidential Candidate Gary Bauer congratulated Governor Scott Walker for his win in Wisconsin's recall election, calling it "another sign that taxpayers will award office holders ready to do the hard work of reigning in out-of-control government spending."
Bauer, the chairman of the Campaign for Working Families, made the following statement:
"I congratulate Governor Scott Walker for his hard-fought victory tonight, and most especially for having the courage of his convictions to fight the good fight. But the victory in Wisconsin is not Scott Walker's alone. It is a victory for the hard-working taxpayers of Wisconsin, who foot the bill year after year. It is a victory for common sense over powerful special interests. It is a victory that taxpayers in every state can celebrate. It is a victory, yes, even for some union members.
"Since Gov. Walker's reforms were enacted, tens of thousands of state employees have opted to keep more of the money they earn rather than let the public employees union siphon off their hard-earned dollars. In other words, once given the choice, more than half of the public employees union's members decided that they didn't need the union. These reforms will pay real dividends for the taxpayers of Wisconsin. They are the real winners tonight.
"The recall election is a sign of good things to come. The power of the Big Labor bosses has finally been checked, not just in Wisconsin, but also in scores of other states across the country. More governors, legislators and taxpayers will be inspired to stand up against the liberal labor unions and do what is truly in the best interests of their communities. Wisconsin's 10 Electoral College votes are now in play, and the anti-tax, small government movement that swept the country in 2010 is about to sweep Barack Obama out of office in 154 days!"
Source: PR Newswire (http://s.tt/1drYR)