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Avenue Suites Opens in Georgetown
Washington, DC (May 4, 2012) – Modus Hotels, an affiliate of Cafritz Interests, recently hosted the opening of its newly-renovated all-suite property, Avenue Suites, at 2500 Pennsylvania Avenue. The 124-suite boutique-style hotel, the flagship hotel of the Modus Hotels brand, [...]
CityMarket on O Welcomes Cambria Suites Hotel
Washington, DC (November 18, 2011) – Roadside Development, the community-focused Washington, D.C.-based real estate development firm, along with Mayor Vincent Gray, Acting Assistant HUD secretary and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner Carol Galante, and District of Columbia Congresswoman and Eleanor [...]
Armani Hotel Milano Opens
Milan, Italy (November 17th, 2011) – The new Armani Hotel Milano is the second hotel to be launched within the Armani Hotels & Resorts project and marks the continued collaboration with Emaar Properties PJSC. Following the success of the Armani [...]
In the Lobby: The Benjamin Hotel NYC
The Benjamin, managed by Andrew Labetti, is located in the heart of midtown Manhattan at the corner of Lexington Avenue and 50th Street. The neighborhood is known for its proximity to famous sights such as Rockefeller Center and the legendary [...]
Marriott to Develop New York City’s Tallest Hotel
New York City, NY (August 10, 2011) – Marriott International, Inc. and ownership group Granite Broadway Development announced today a signed franchise agreement to develop the Courtyard and Residence Inn Manhattan/Central Park, a soaring, new 68-story property housing two distinctly [...]
Thursdays Angry Birds Happy Hour
Washington, DC (August 5, 2011) – Have you seen more people buried in their smartphones lately? No, they’re not checking their mail, the heat index, or the current height of the debt ceiling. They are playing a game. It seems [...]
Washington Circle Welcomes Residences on the Avenue
Washington, DC (May 11, 2011) – Bozzuto Management Company and Boston Properties announce the opening of Residences On The Avenue—an unapologetically luxurious downtown apartment residence featuring a collection of onsite retail and dining options and located at the nexus of [...]
Renaissance Capital View
Arlington, Virginia (March 8, 2011) – Two additions from Marriott International will anchor Potomac Yards. A 300-room Renaissance Hotel and a 325 all-suite Residence Inn by Marriott, are already boasting to be LEED® Silver certified and have received awards for [...]
Mandarin Oriental
Spring has opened its eyes here in the Capitol, and the first visually stunning awakening comes from the cherry blossoms. The cherry blossoms, “Sakura” in Japanese, are a gift from Tokyo, first given to Washington, DC in 1912 and again [...]
Hotel Monaco Alexandria
Stepping out to Old Town Alexandria on one of the first fair weathered days brought me to another Kimpton gem, the Hotel Monaco Alexandria. Opened in 2007, the continued standard of service and personality welcomes you into this lobby with [...]