WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dec. 10, 2014 – The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center today announced the appointment of Anthony Arbeeny as general manager of the recently-transformed hotel. Tasked with the reintroduction of the hotel following its impressive $17 million enhancement to business, leisure and meeting delegates, Arbeeny brings more than three decades of culinary, hotelier and hospitality management expertise to this new role. He will oversee all aspects of hotel operations, foodservice, sales and marketing initiatives.
“It is an honor to join The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center and introduce its extraordinary transformation to visitors and local residents in the capital region,” said Arbeeny. “Our enhanced signature Westin guest rooms, lobby, meeting facilities and all-new restaurant, Fringetree, will inspire guests. At Westin, our focus is on the well-being of our guests, ensuring they leave feeling better than when they arrived.”
With more than 30 years of tenure with Hyatt Hotels, Arbeeny joins The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center from his most recent role as the general manager of Hyatt Regency Bethesda, and prior, as general manager of Hyatt Fairfax at Fair Lakes.
A Brooklyn native, Arbeeny is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in New York and holds a degree in Culinary Occupational Studies. Arbeeny was a host Chef of the prestigious James Beard Journalism Award from 2002-2006 and is the recipient of numerous culinary accolades, distinctions and awards including medals in the International Culinary Olympics in Germany, the American Culinary Federation Food Show, the 6th Annual Sebastian Kneip Dietetic Competition. Arbeeny was also distinguished as Chef of the Year in 2000 by Awards of the Americas.
The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center is located just five blocks from both the Washington Convention Center and the White House. The hotel is served by two Metro stations. The hotel’s $17 million transformation includes a complete revitalization of guestrooms, restaurant, lobby, public areas, meeting space, plus the addition of Tangent at Westin, allowing small groups of up to four people experience smart technology and intuitive design in a unique meeting venue. The hotel also added a new WestinWORKOUT fitness studio. The 406 guest room and suite accommodations offer a comfortable respite in the heart of the city providing Westin’s signature Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bath®.
The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center offers over 20,000 square feet of meeting space, wholesome menus, and an attentive team dedicated to ensuring your event is seamlessly executed. The prime downtown location of our Washington, D.C. hotel places your attendees just moments away from the Washington Convention Center, The White House, and all the best Washington, D.C. attractions to explore after the meeting concludes.
For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.westinwashingtondccitycenter.com The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center is operated by Interstate Hotels & Resorts (www.interstatehotels.com), the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company.
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