The Madison Hotel, now a Loews Hotel, Celebrates Golden Anniversary in Washington DC with $23 Million Renovation, Stay Golden Package

Loews Hotels & Resorts returns to Washington, D.C. with a new running mate, the Loews Madison Hotel. The hotel, which recently completed a dramatic $23 million renovation, is celebrating 50 years as one of the most distinguished hotels in the nation’s capital.

To celebrate the Golden Anniversary and welcome the hotel to the Loews family, the Loews Madison Hotel is offering a special ‘Stay Golden’ package which includes:

• Loews best available rate
• $50 hotel credit towards food and beverage and/or parking
• Automatic enrollment in YouFirst loyalty program and/or upgrade to Gold Status

“It’s an exciting time for us at Loews Hotels as we return to Washington, D.C.,” said Jonathan Tisch, Chairman, Loews Hotels & Resorts. “The newly renovated Loews Madison Hotel is centrally located and has a rich history, which will surely please our loyal business and leisure guests.”

The property will also be offering a specialty drink named the ‘Golden Dream’ in honor of this occasion, featuring Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Domaine de Canton ginger, fresh lime juice, simple syrup and ginger ale. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the cocktail through April 30, 2013.

The offer must be booked by April 30, 2013 for travel through December 31, 2013. The package is available only at the Loews Madison Hotel and is based on availability.

Located in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C., the Loews Madison Hotel offers guests the respite of a classic country house hotel located within the capital’s vibrant cityscape. Just steps away from the White House and other historic landmarks, the Loews Madison Hotel 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. The hotel’s Jefferson Suite was recently listed on the top 101 Suites in the World in Elite Traveler.

For more information, call 202-862-1600 or visit us at: www.loewshotels.com.

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Virginian Suites apartment-style hotel near DC offers special $139 rate

Virginian Suites apartment-style hotel just two miles from downtown Washington DC offers the comforts of home and the service of a fine hotel © 2011 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com

Through the end of this year, special rates at Virginian Suites start at $139 per night. Less than two miles from downtown Washington, D.C., the hotel is close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Arlington National Cemetery and just a mile from the lively shops, restaurants and nightlife of historic Georgetown.

Virginian Suites just joined the Ascend Collection membership program from Choice Hotels International. As part of this elite network, the stylish property remains independently owned, while also gaining a global reservations system and a guests rewards program with more than 13 million members worldwide.

The 261-room hotel has large apartment-style suites, 24-hour high-tech gym, a business center, meeting and event space, and an outdoor swimming pool opened seasonally. Studio and one-bedroom suites range from 440 – 610 square feet. Each suite features a fully equipped kitchen, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen HDTV. For families and extended stays, one-bedroom suites also house living rooms and dining rooms, and many suites boast large windows with dramatic city views. A brief stroll away, guests can hop on the Metro and take it one stop to the fashionable West End neighborhood and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Less than five miles away, they can visit the National Zoo, monuments, White House, U.S. Capitol and renowned museums.

Ascend Collection appeals to a growing number of travelers who like to discover independent, upscale hotels with unique ambiance and local flair when visiting new cities.

Virginian Suites, 1500 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22209, 866-371-1446, www.virginiansuites.com.

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