
October 2002


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Washington Diplomat
PO Box 1345
Wheaton, MD 20915
Tel: 301.933.3552
Fax: 301.949.0065
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Washington-Area Hotels Serving the Diplomatic Community
Days Inn
4400 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20008
Phone
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(202) 244-5600 |
Toll Free
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(800) 852-3060 |
Fax
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(202) 966-9597 |
Web site
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www.the.daysinn.com/washington06507 |
General Manager
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Jamie Howser |
Embassy Contact
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Effie Frankowski |
Rooms and Suites
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155 rooms |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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One small meeting room with 350 sq. ft. accommodating 25ótheater-style |
| Other Relevant Information |
Spacious guest rooms, one block to Metro, two blocks from International Drive, on-site parking garage at moderate charge, high-speed Internet service in every room, 2001 Chairman Award winner, special embassy rates |
Doubletree Hotel and Executive Meeting Center Rockville
1750 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone
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(301) 468-1100 |
Toll Free
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(800) 222-TREE |
Fax
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(301) 468-0163 |
Web site
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www.doubletreerockville.com |
General Manager
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Ed Proenza |
Embassy Contact
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Laura Harper, assistant director of sales |
Rooms and Suites
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297 guest rooms, 18 suites |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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21 function rooms totaling 20,000 sq. ft. |
| Other Relevant Information |
The new state-of-the-art Executive Meeting Center is certified by the International Association of Conference Centers. |
Embassy Suites Hotel Crystal City ó National Airport
1300 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone
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(703) 979-9799 |
Fax
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(703) 920-5947 |
Web site
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www.embassysuitesdcmetro.com |
General Manager
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Dominic Alcolino |
Embassy Contact
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Mekdim Yemane |
Rooms and Suites
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267 suites |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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6,000 sq. ft. |
| Other Relevant Information |
$169 diplomat rate, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast daily, nightly managerís reception with complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, complimentary shuttle to Ronald Reagan National Airport |
Embassy Suites ó Tysons Corner
8517 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22182
Phone
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(703) 883-0707 |
Fax
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(703) 760-9842 |
Web site
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www.embassysuitesdcmetro.com/tysonscorner |
General Manager
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Yvonne Jeziorski |
Embassy Contact
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Charlie Hill |
Rooms and Suites
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234 two-room suites |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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1,700 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space |
| Other Relevant Information |
Each suite includes a large living room with wet bar, microwave, refrigerator, game table for four and queen-size sofa bed. A separate king-size bedroom is attached. All suites also have two color televisions, two phones with two phone lines and Internet connection. Enjoy our complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and nightly managerís reception. |
Georgetown Inn
1310 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20007
Phone
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(202) 333-8900
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Toll Free
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(800) 368-5922 |
Fax
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(202) 337-4250 |
Web site
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www.georgetowninn.com
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Embassy Contact
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Teran Judd
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Rooms and Suites
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96 rooms and three suites |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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One |
| Other Relevant Information |
Beautiful European-style boutique hotel |
Governorís House Hotel
1615 Rhode Island Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone
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(202) 296-2100 |
| Toll Free |
(800) 821-4367 |
Fax
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(202) 331-0227 |
Web site
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www.governorshousehotelwdc.com |
General Manager
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Steve Wieder |
Embassy Contact
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Jorge Mesones |
Rooms and Suites
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120 rooms and 29 suites; most suites with pantry |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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Total of six banquet and reception rooms for 30 and up to 120 |
| Other Relevant Information |
The Governorís House Hotel is testimony to Washingtonís unique hospitality, featuring spacious rooms with elegant appointments in an atmosphere of gentility. The hotel enjoys a central location on Embassy Row, making the hotel ideal for the diplomatic or business traveler as guests may walk to many U.S. government agencies and the State Department, IMF and the downtown business district. The Governorís House is fully outfitted with contemporary amenities including WebTV, dual-line phones, data ports, iron/ironing boards, refrigerators and well-lit desks and work areas. |
The Hamilton Crowne Plaza
14th and K Streets, NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone
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(202) 682-0111 |
| Toll Free |
(800) 637-3788 |
Fax
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(202) 218-7601 |
Web site
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www.hamiltoncrowneplazawashingtondc.com |
General Manager
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Ralph Polanec |
Embassy Contact
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Delphyn Weber-Martin |
Rooms and Suites
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318 newly renovated guest rooms, 17 king suites |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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6,700 sq. ft. of meeting space accommodating 10 to 300 guests |
| Other Relevant Information |
Franklin Exchange Restaurant and Lounge, concierge, valet parking, fitness center, multilingual staff, high-speed Internet access |
Hilton Washington D.C. North/Gaithersburg
620 Perry Parkway
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Phone
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(301) 977-8900 |
| Toll Free |
(800) 599-5111 |
Fax
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(301) 869-8597 |
Web site
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www.gaithersburg.hilton.com |
General Manager
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Richard Johnson |
Embassy Contact
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Geoffrey Mason |
Rooms and Suites
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301 |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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14,000 sq. ft. |
| Other Relevant Information |
Located at the top of Montgomery Countyís high-tech corridor and only 20 miles from our nationís capital, the Hilton Washington D.C. North/Gaithersburg provides superior service, extraordinary amenities and incredible values. Stay with us once and youíll see why our guests return time after time. |
Hilton Washington Embassy Row
2015 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone
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(202) 265-1600 |
| Toll Free |
(800) HILTONS |
Fax
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(202) 332-4870 |
Web site
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www.hilton.com |
General Manager
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Gary Lashley |
Embassy Contact
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Joy Whiddon |
Rooms and Suites
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193 rooms including 21 suites |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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8,480 sq. ft. total including one large ballroom on the mezzanine level, featuring views of Massachusetts Avenue through indoor and outdoor terraces |
| Other Relevant Information |
Located on the fashionable "Embassy Row," the Hilton Washington Embassy Row is perfect for hosting delegations and National Day celebrations. |
Holiday Inn Georgetown
2101 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20007
Phone
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(202) 338-4600 |
Fax
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(202) 338-4458 |
Web site
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www.higeorgetown.com |
General Manager
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Linda Eagon |
Embassy Contact
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Ella Savon |
Rooms and Suites
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292 rooms and four suites |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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5,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeti
ng space, one ballroom that accommodates up to 300 people |
| Other Relevant Information |
Experienced bilingual sales manager, special embassy rates all year round |
Hotel Lombardy
2019 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
Phone
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(202) 857-3910 |
| Toll Free |
(800) 424-5486 |
Fax
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(202) 296-8959 |
Web site
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www.hotellombardy.com |
General Manager
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Reinhold Schulz |
Embassy Contact
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Gunes Asselberghs |
Rooms and Suites
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130 rooms |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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Three meeting rooms |
| Other Relevant Information |
In-house cafÈ, Venetian Room, bar and lounge |
Hotel Washington
515 15th St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
Phone
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(202) 638-5900 |
| Toll Free |
(800) 424-9540 |
Fax
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(202) 638-1595 |
Web site
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www.hotelwashington.com |
General Manager
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Wally Harb |
Rooms and Suites
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344 |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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17,000 sq. ft. |
| Other Relevant Information |
Rooftop terrace open for lunch and dinner (May to October) |
Hyatt Regency Bethesda
One Bethesda Metro Center
Wisconsin Avenue at Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone
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(301) 657-1234 |
| Toll Free |
(800) 233-1234 |
Fax
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(301) 657-6437 |
Web site
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www.bethesda.hyatt.com or www.hrbcatering.com |
General Manager
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Phil Tufano |
Embassy Contact
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Rosemarie Tolbert |
Rooms and Suites
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390 luxury Rooms and Suites |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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19 beautifully appointed banquet/meeting rooms, two boardrooms, Crystal Ballroom accommodates 620 persons banquet-style, 880 reception-style |
| Other Relevant Information |
Multi-million-dollar, hotel-wide renovation, superb location at Bethesda Metro Center, minutes from downtown Washington, D.C., and Embassy Row, within walking distance of fine restaurants, movie theaters and world-class shopping, rooftop health club with heated indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, exercise equipment, free 24-hour T1 Internet access, in-room data port, voice messaging, two phone lines, elegant and imaginative catering services, ample garage parking |
Jurys Washington Hotel
1500 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone
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(202) 483-6000 |
| Toll Free |
(800) 423-6953 |
Fax
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(202) 232-1130 |
Web site
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www.jurysdoyle.com |
General Manager
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Tom Casey |
Embassy Contact
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Cathal McGlinchey |
Rooms and Suites
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314 rooms, one presidential suite, and five one-bedroom suites |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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7,904 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space |
| Other Relevant Information |
Free high-speed Internet in all guest rooms, one block from the Metro |
Latham Hotel
3000 M St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20007
Phone
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(202) 726-5000 |
| Toll Free |
(800) 368-5922 |
Fax
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(202) 337-4250 |
Web site
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www.thelatham.com |
Embassy Contact
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Teran Judd |
Rooms and Suites
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143 rooms, nine suites |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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Seven |
| Other Relevant Information |
RestaurantóMichel Richard Citronelle |
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Spa
1001 LaFayette Drive
Farmington, PA 15437
Phone
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(724) 329-8555 |
| Toll Free |
(877) 899-
5125 |
Fax
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(724) 329-6947 |
Web site
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www.nemacolin.com |
General Manager and
Embassy Contact |
Ronald Cadrette |
Rooms and Suites
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285 |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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23 meeting rooms, one lecture hall, and two ballrooms |
| Other Relevant Information |
10 restaurants, two golf courses, spa, equestrian center and polo field, sporting clays course, activities and adventure centers, snow sports center, childrenís programs, team building, unique venues for special events |
Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20008
Phone
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(202) 234-0700 |
| Toll Free |
(800) THE-OMNI |
Fax
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(202) 265-7972 |
Web site
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www.omnihotels.com |
General Manager
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Peter Austin |
Embassy Contact
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Catherine Denby Koutalas |
Rooms and Suites
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836 |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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24 function rooms and exhibit hall |
| Other Relevant Information |
Nestled on 11 acres of lush, green landscape in Rock Creek Park, this historic landmark offers a resort atmosphere in dynamic Washington, D.C. The renowned AAA four-diamond/Mobil four-star hotel has played host to presidents, world leaders and celebrities since 1930. |
Park Hyatt Washington
24th and M Streets, NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
Phone
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(202) 789-1234 |
| Toll Free |
(800) 233-1234 |
Fax
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(202) 419-6694 |
Web site
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www.washington.parkhyatt.com |
General Manager
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Paul Disarz |
Embassy Contact
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Jacqui Kennedyó(202) 419-6689 |
Rooms and Suites
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223 rooms, 130 suites |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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16,000 total sq. ft. of meeting space |
| Other Relevant Information |
$12 million renovation completed in 1999, complimentary health club, embassy winter rate Nov. 1-March 2 |
The Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone
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(202) 347-3000 |
| Toll Free |
(800) HOTELS-1 (reservations) |
Fax
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(202) 776-9182 |
Web site
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www.renaissancehotels.com |
General Manager
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George Cook |
Embassy Contact
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Linda Medalla |
Rooms and Suites
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660 total, 76 executive suites and two luxury suites |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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15 meeting rooms and five ballrooms |
| Other Relevant Information |
Ideal layouts for maximum privacy and security, side-street and side entrance for large motorcades and easy movements, experienced contact person and security personnel |
The River Inn
924 25th St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
Phone
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(202) 337-7600 |
| Toll Free |
(800) 424-2741 |
Fax
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(202) 337-6520 |
Web site
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www.theriverinn.com |
General Manager
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Charles Honaker |
Embassy Contact
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Scott M. Foster |
Rooms and Suites
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126 suites |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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Three meeting rooms accommodating up to 45 people |
| Other Relevant Information |
Full renovation during winter 2002, full kitchen in every room, AAA-rated three-diamond hotel |
St. Gregory Hotel and Suites
2033 M St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20036-3305
Phone
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(202) 530-3600 |
| Toll Free |
(800) 829-5034 |
Fax
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(202) 466-6770 |
Web site
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www.stgregoryhotelwdc.com |
General Manager
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Jay Haddock |
Embassy Contact
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Wendy Gonzalez
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Rooms and Suites
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54 rooms, 100 suites |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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Five rooms with natural light, receptions for up to 200 people, banquets for up to 140 people |
| Other Relevant Information |
The St. Gregory Hotelís cosmopolitan ambiance is supported by exceptional service standards; suite accommodations include fully stocked pantry kitchens. Ideal facilities for extended stays and delegations. The hotel also features three private special-access floors for added privacy. Contemporary amenities include spacious rooms and suites with WebTV, dual-line phones, data ports, iron/ironing boards, refrigerators and well-lit desks/work areas. The hotelís central location in the heart of downtown Washington is three blocks from Embassy Row, the Kennedy Center and Georgetown. The White House and the World Bank are also within walking distance. |
Sofitel Lafayette Square
806 15th St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone
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(202) 730-8800 |
| Toll Free |
(800) SOFITEL |
Fax
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(202) 730-8500 |
Web site
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www.sofitel.com |
General Manager
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Francis Cossutta |
Embassy Contact
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Erik Grazetti and Atsuko Higuma |
Rooms and Suites
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237 |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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Six |
| Other Relevant Information |
Sofitel Lafayette Square is a brand-new property in Washington, D.C., that just opened June 17, 2002. The hotel is located at the corner of 15th and H streets on Lafayette Square, which borders the White House. |
State Plaza Hotel
2117 E St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
Phone
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(202) 861-8200 |
| Toll Free |
(800) 424-2859 |
Fax
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(202) 659-8601 |
Web site
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www.stateplaza.com |
General Manager
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John Rish |
Embassy Contact
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Charles Hegeman |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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Three |
The Virginian Suites
1500 Arlington Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone
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(703) 522-9600 |
| Toll Free |
(800) 275-2866 |
Fax
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(703) 525-4462 |
Web site
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www.virginiansuites.com |
General Manager
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Saleem Malik |
Embassy Contact
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Vicki Jameson |
Rooms and Suites
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261 suites |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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Two meeting rooms |
| Other Relevant Information |
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Washington Terrace Hotel
1515 Rhode Island Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone
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(202) 232-7000 |
| Toll Free |
(866) 984-6835 |
Fax
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(202) 332-8436 |
Web site
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www.washingtonterracehotel.com |
General Manager
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Peter Carroll |
Embassy Contact
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Pete Rockwood |
Rooms and Suites
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220 |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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Nine meeting rooms and one ballroom |
| Other Relevant Information |
Home to 15 Ria, an upscale bistro and lounge, health club, outside terrace, meeting space |
The Watergate Hotel, Washington
2650 Virginia Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
Phone
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(202) 965-2300 |
Fax
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(202) 337-7915 |
Web site
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www.thewatergatehotel.com |
General Manager
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Alberto Ramirez-de-Arellano |
Embassy Contact
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Alice Lehimisiam |
Rooms and Suites
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250 rooms including 144 suites |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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More than 8,500 sq. ft. of meeting space that accommodates up to 1,000 people |
| Other Relevant Information |
12 minutes from Ronald Reagan National Airport, adjacent to the Kennedy Center, on-site health club, Jeffreyís at The Watergate Restaurant (contemporary Texas cuisine) |
Willard Inter-Continental Washington
1401 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
Phone
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(202) 628-9100 |
Fax
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(202) 637-7326 |
Web site
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www.washington.interconti.com |
General Manager
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Jean-Jacques Reibel |
Embassy Contact
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Andrea Mellado |
Rooms and Suites
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341 oversized guest rooms, including 42 beautifully appointed suites, unique in design and decor to accommodate the most discriminating traveler |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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16 elegant function rooms offer flexible venues that can be customized for a meeting, gala or high-profile event. The versatile ballroom with its magnificent crystal chandeliers, murals and high ceilings, is a grand setting for meetings. |
| Other Relevant Information |
The crown jewel of Pennsylvania Avenue, the Willard is a landmark hotel rich in tradition, elegance and style. It is conveniently located within one block from the White House and within walking distance from the U.S. Capitol. Special heads of state suites and multilingual staff are available |
Woodfin Suites Hotel
1380 Piccard Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone
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(301) 590-9880 |
| Toll Free |
(800) 966-3346 |
Fax
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(301) 590-9614 |
Web site
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www.woodfinsuites.com |
General Manager
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Richard Petras |
Embassy Contact
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Lee Ireland |
Rooms and Suites
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202 |
Meeting Rooms and Ballrooms
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Three meeting rooms |
| Other Relevant Information |
Complimentary full hot buffet breakfast served daily, social hour with complimentary beverages and light dinner fare (Monday to Thursday), complimentary video library, each suite equipped with VCR, two TVs, two phones with data ports, place settings for four, cookware, microwave and refrigerator |
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