April 2005 Hotel Directory Beacon Hotel & Corporate Headquarters 1615 Rhode Island Ave., NW Washington, DC 20036 Phone (202) 296-2100 Toll free (800) 821-4367 Fax (202) 331-0227 Web site www.beaconhotelwdc.com General manager Steve Wieder Embassy contact Anita Nunez, sales manager Rooms and suites 139 deluxe rooms and 60 corporate quarter suites (total 199) Meeting rooms and ballrooms Nine function rooms including rooftop penthouse Other relevant information Stylish and welcoming, Washingtonís new Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters creates an experience tailored to fit the lifestyle of both leisure and business travelers, a place where the international traveler can enjoy exceptional hospitality in a convivial and comfortable setting. The hotel complements a fresh design with the latest in technological advancementsócomplete with flat-panel televisions, WebTV and Wi-Fi connectivityóto provide comfortable, stress-free accommodations for our guests. Our philosophy centers on delivering quality service to complement the individual lifestyles of each of our guests. The Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters reflects the diverse architectural landscape of its surrounding community. Transformed from its original 1950s-style hotel formerly known as the Governorís House Hotel, the property has been expanded and recreated with a new contemporary design combining cosmopolitan style with an urban appeal and a touch of tradition for good measure. Rich exotic woods, marble, and stainless steel finishes augment the floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and inviting alcoves to create a seductive elegance throughout the hotel. The newly added structure adds turret suites featuring rounded bedrooms, as well as New York-inspired extended-stay studios and an innovative restaurant, BB&G (Beacon Bar & Grill)óa fusion of separate and distinctive dining experiences will complement our guest experience. Ideally located, the hotel is on famed Embassy Row, convenient to the cityís business community on Connecticut Avenue, the Washington Convention Center, Georgetown, the National Mall and downtown monuments and museums, and a mere four blocks to the White House. The hotelís 139 guest rooms, 60 corporate suites, and 10,000 square feet of conference and banquet facilities offer flexibility in meeting and guest accommodations to suit any style. Capital Hilton 1001 16th St., NW Washington, DC 20036 Phone (202) 393-1000 Toll free (800) HILTONS Fax (202) 797-5825 (sales) Web site www.capitalhilton.com General manager Brian Kelleher Embassy contact Jackie Franchi, director of sales and marketing: (202) 797-5771 Rooms and suites 544 guest rooms and suites Meeting rooms and ballrooms 25,000 square feet of meeting space Other relevant information Home of Capital City Club and Spa and Fran OíBriens Steakhouse The Churchill Hotel 1914 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC 20009 Phone (202) 797-2095 Toll free (800) 424-2465 Fax (202) 328-1984 Web site www.thechurchillhotel.com General manager Alexandra Byrne Embassy contact Tanya Powell Rooms and suites 79 standard rooms 65 suites Meeting rooms and ballrooms Four meeting rooms with total square feet of 2,800 Hilton Washington 1919 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC 20009 Phone (202) 483-3000 Toll free (800) HILTONS Fax (202) 797-5825 (sales) Web site www.washington.hilton.com General manager Frank Otero Embassy contact Jackie Franchi, director of sales and marketing: (202) 797-5771 Rooms and suites 1,119 guest rooms and suites Meeting rooms and ballrooms 110,000 square feet of meeting space Other relevant information Features Washingtonís largest ballroom, which can accommodate 5,000 seated people at a time Hilton Washington Embassy Row 2015 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20036 Phone (202) 265-1600 Toll free (800) 695-7460 (reservations) Fax (202) 332-4870 Web site www.hiltonembassyrow.com General manager Gary Lashley Embassy specialist (202) 939-4206 Rooms and suites 193 rooms including 25 suites Meeting rooms and ballrooms 8,480 square feet total space 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. All rooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access. Hotel Lombardy 2019 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20006 Phone (202) 828-2600 Toll free (800) 424-5486 Fax (202) 872-0503 Web site www.hotellombardy.com General manager Patrick Lang Embassy contact Tracy Baer: (202) 857-3914 Rooms and suites 132 rooms Meeting rooms Three meeting rooms (to accommodate five to 60 people) Other relevant information Classic European-style boutique hotel within walking distance to the World Bank, two blocks from Metro stations, Venetian Room Bar and Lounge and the bistro-style CafÈ Lombardy serving French-inspired continental cuisine, complimentary in-house fitness room, guest rooms feature two-line telephones with data ports and voicemail, iron/ironing board, mini-bar, bathrobes, coffee/tea maker, hair dryer, complimentary newspaper delivery, complimentary shoe shine, daily chamber and turn-down service Hotel Washington 515 15th St., NW Washington, DC 20004 Phone (202) 638-5900 Toll free (800) 424-9540 Fax (202) 638-1595 Web site www.hotelwashington.com General manager Wally Harb Embassy contact Summer Belman, director of sales and marketing Rooms and suites 344 rooms and suites Meeting rooms and ballrooms 17,000 square feet of meeting space Other relevant information Newly renovated lobby, new business center and fitness room, famous rooftop Sky Terrace bar and restaurant (open May to October) The Madison 15th and M Streets, NW Washington, DC 20005 Phone (202) 862-1600 Toll free (800) 424-8577 (reservations) Fax (202) 785-1255 Web site www.themadisondc.com General manager Axel Suray Embassy contact Charles Muldoon Rooms and suites 353 rooms including 42 suites Meeting rooms and ballrooms Nine meeting rooms with more than 11,000 square feet of space, including the Dolley Madison Ballroom with 3,300 square feet of space Other relevant information Established in 1963, The Madison set the standard for luxury in Washington, D.C., and became known as "Washingtonís Correct Address." Reopened in September 2003 after a $40 million restoration, the Madison has become one of the Leading Hotels of the World and was awarded the five-star diamond award by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. For luxurious accommodations and personalized gracious service, you are invited to experience the Madison, Washingtonís Correct Address. Marriott Wardman Park Hotel 2660 Woodley Road, NW Washington, DC 20008 Phone (202) 328-2000 Toll free (800) 228-9290 Fax (202) 234-0015 Web site www.marriott.com/wasdt General manager Ed Rudzinski Embassy contact Tom Blaszczyk Rooms and suites 1,335 rooms, 125 suites Meeting rooms and ballrooms Marriott Wardman Park Hotel has the capability to host 75 contiguous meetings. The hotel features 173,000 square feet of total event space, 95,000 square feet of dedicated exhibit space and 30,000 square feet of divisible ballroom space. Other relevant information The Marriott Wardman Park Hotel has a storied past and a dazzling future, where presidents once dwelled and todayís guests can experience a hotel of grand proportions, historical significance and contemporary convenience. The hotel is the perfect balance of landmark charm and modern sophistication in a prestigious Washington, D.C., setting. The Wardman Tower, completed in 1928, has been the ho me of three U.S. presidents, four vice presidents, and hundreds of other dignitaries and notables. The foremost meeting hotel for groups of 10 to 7,000, the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel offers more meeting space than any other hotel in Washington, D.C. Millennium UN Plaza Hotel New York One United Nations Plaza (44th Street and 1st Avenue) New York, NY 10017 Phone (212) 758-1234 Toll free (877) 866-8086 Fax (212) 702-5051 (guest fax); (212) 702-5031 (sales fax) Web site www.millenniumhotels.com General manager Mr. Fook Kay Chan Embassy contact Nilda Estevez, Oscar Vertiz, diplomatic sales managers nestevez@mill-usa.com, overtiz@mill-usa.com Rooms and suites 382 rooms (including king, queen and twin) and 45 suites Meeting rooms and ballrooms 7,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space Other relevant information Located across from the United Nations Headquarters, panoramic views of the New York City skyline, the East River can be seen from all rooms, health club, indoor swimming pool and indoor tennis court Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 1001 LaFayette Drive Farmington, PA 15437 Phone (724) 329-8555 Toll free (866) 399-6957 Fax (724) 329-6947 Web site www.nemacolin.com Embassy contact Dennis Noonan, director of sales, or Tom Smith, sales manager General manager Trey Matheu, director of resort operations Rooms and suites 335 Meeting rooms and ballrooms 24 meeting rooms, 200-seat lecture hall and four ballrooms, with 31,000 total square feet of meeting and event space Other relevant information 14 restaurants and loungesóincluding the Four Star-rated Lautrec and Aqueous; a 10,000-bottle wine cellar; two golf coursesóincluding the Pete Dye-designed Mystic Rock, home to the PGA Tour 84 Lumber Classic on September 12-18, 2005; award-winning Woodlands Spa; Equestrian Center; sporting clays Shooting Academy; 18-mile Off-Road Driving Academy exclusively featuring HummerÆ H1 and H2 vehicles; Activities and Adventure Centers with a 50-foot freestanding rock climbing wall, ropes course, and paintball course; skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing; organized childrenís programs; shopping at 14 specialty shops and the ultimate outdoor store, Woodlands World; team-building programs; $50 million private art collection; and 3,900-foot private airstrip. The Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 1127 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC 20036 Phone (202) 347-3000 Toll free (800) HOTELS-1 (reservations) Fax (202) 776-9182 Web site www.renaissancehotels.com General manager Christian Mari Embassy contact Tes Espiritu and Michael Ketema Rooms and suites 657 total rooms, 74 one-bedroom suites Meeting rooms and ballrooms 15 meeting rooms and five ballrooms Other relevant information ìThe Grande Dame of Washington, D.C.,î The Renaissance Mayflower Hotel is celebrating a $10 million total-room renovation, completed in July 2004, and the addition of a new VIP club floor lounge. Since 1925, The Mayflower has welcomed presidents, royalty, celebrities and head of states with magnificent opulence, located just minutes from the White House and Embassy Row. St. Gregory Luxury Hotel and Suites 2033 M St., NW Washington, DC 20036-3305 Phone (202) 530-3600 Toll free (800) 829-5034 Fax (202) 466-7353 Web site www.stgregoryhotelwdc.com General Manager Jay Haddock-Ortiz Embassy contact Fabricio Jiron Rooms and suites 100 suites and 54 deluxe guest rooms Meeting rooms and ballrooms Five meeting rooms with a total of 3,000 square feet Other relevant information The St. Gregory Luxury Hotel & Suites has played frequent host to many world-renowned performers, artists, international delegations and innumerable heads of state since its opening. The St. Gregoryís cosmopolitan ambience is supported by exceptional service standards and amenities that have made it a truly successful hotel due mainly to its loyal clientele, who become accustomed to the gracious and welcoming hospitality offered each and every guest. Our staff is at ease with at least 15 different languages including Japanese, Arabic, French, Spanish, Urdu, Tagalog, Amharic, Swahili, Portuguese, Italian, Vietnamese and German. Apart from a presidential suite, the hotel offers 99 other suites, most including fully stocked pantry kitchens, ideal facilities for extended stays and international delegations. The dÈcor, while elegant, is also comfortable and soothing, allowing guests to truly relax, at the same time offering those contemporary amenities required by the business traveler, such as high-speed Internet, Web TV, well-lit work areas and dual-line phones. The St. Gregory features private special-access floors for added privacy, and all floors are solely accessible to in-house guests with electronic keys. Facilities for banquets and press conferences are also available. For the dining pleasure of our guests, the M Street Bar and Grill offers contemporary American cuisine creatively presented. Frequented by the local community, the M Street Bar & Grill provides a respite for our guest in an atmosphere that is casual with attentive service, refined and at the same time welcoming. 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 within easy walking distance. Three Metro stationsóFarragut North, Foggy Bottom and Dupont Circleógive access to the entire city. More important, the location is vibrant with activity for diners and revelers in one of Washingtonís finest neighborhoods. State Plaza Hotel 2117 E St., NW Washington, DC 20037 Phone (202) 861-8200 Toll free (800) 424-2859 Fax (202) 587-1354 Web site www.stateplaza.com General manager TBA Embassy contact Ursula McNamara Rooms and suites 175 State Room Suites and 51 Plaza Suites Meeting rooms and ballrooms Three meeting rooms Other relevant information See Web site: www.stateplaza.com The Virginian Suites 1500 Arlington Blvd. Arlington, VA 22209 Phone (703) 522-9600 Toll free (800) 275-2866 Fax (703) 525-4462 Web site www.virginiansuites.com General manager Saleem Malik Embassy contact Lydia Simone Rooms and suites 261 suites Meeting rooms Two meeting rooms Other relevant information Complimentary shuttle to Rosslyn Metro station Willard InterContinental Washington 1401 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20004 Phone (202) 628-9100 Fax (202) 637-7326 Web site www.washington.interconti.com General manager HervÈ HoudrÈ Embassy contact Shirin Kooros Rooms and suites The Willard InterContinental boasts 341 oversize deluxe guest rooms, including 42 elegantly and beautifully appointed suites, uniquely designed and decorated to accommodate the most discriminating traveler. Meeting rooms and ballrooms Sixteen beautifully renovated function rooms offer flexible venues that can be customized to accommodate meetings, galas or high-profile events. The versatile ballroom, with its magnificent crystal chandeliers, murals and high ceilings, is a grand and elegant setting for any occasion. Other relevant information The Crown Jewel of Pennsylvania Avenue, the Willard InterContinental is a historic landmark rich in tradition, elegance and style. It is conveniently located in downtown Washington, D.C., just one block from the White House and within walking distance of restaurants and shops. The Willardís majestic, stately suites with spectacular views of the monuments and the U.S. Capitol truly make it a "Residence of Presidents." *Please note: This list represents a select group of advertisers.