Four Seasons Hotel, Omni Shoreham Celebrate Two Anniversaries of Distinction by Anna Gawel Two Washington, D.C., hotels are busy preparing for some very important milestones this year as they continue their efforts to remain at the forefront of the constantly evolving hospitality industry. This past month, the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown celebrated its 25th anniversary, ushering in a quarter of a century of refined luxury with a major renovation set to debut next spring. Meanwhile, the Omni Shoreham is on the eve of its own historic birthday: The famed Washington landmark turns 75 next year and is in the process of planning events to commemorate the anniversary. more... Hotel Directors Need Special Skills to Ensure Guests' Happiness by Deanna Murshed It takes a special kind of person to be a star at a historic Washington, D.C., hotel. You need to be the kind of person who is equipped to handle just about anybody, from presidents to both recognized and the less recognizable international celebrities, to just plain Joe Smith and his family "living it up" on their first tour of the nationís capital. You just never know what youíre going to get. more... October 2004 Hotel Directory

ëBest of Bestí Hotel Directory Rates Everything From Best Bar to Best Getaway by Christine CubÈ It was time again to take a look at some of the top hotels in the area with our own "best of the best" directory. As in our October 2003 listing, these names were not derived from any formal surveys or methodical structure. They represent our writing staffís selections for categories that we think will pique visitorsí interests, from celebrity watching to planning the perfect get-together. more... Hotel Marketing Often Requires ëThinking Outside the Boxí by Heather Nalbone Charles Muldoon was ranked among the top 1 percent of the worldís polo players until about two years ago, making him an unlikely candidate for work in the hotel industry. As it turned out, the varied interests of Muldoon work to the advantage of the Madison Hotel, where he now serves as diplomatic sales manager. more... D.C. Suburbs Offer Visitors Range of Lodging Options by Christine CubÈ In addition to the many hotels within the nationís capital, visitors to Washington, D.C., have a plethora of great options outside the city. more...