Washington, D.C., Sept 16, 1999 - A jewel of the capital city is now
shining even brighter following the completion of a $12 million redesign
project. The 415-room Washington Monarch Hotel, formerly known as the ANA
Hotel, will host more than 600 of Washington's civic leaders and social
elite on Tuesday, September 21, 1999, during a gala event to unveil its
luxuriously redesigned guest rooms and meeting facilities.
Washington Monarch Hotel Deluxe
Guest Room
Washington Monarch Hotel Lobby
Lounge
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The redesign, by Wilson & Associates of New
York, complements and enhances the flavor and flair of the hotel's two
most inviting elements, the lobby atrium and garden courtyard. The redesign
project succeeded in "bringing the outside in," according to Margaret McMahon,
managing director of the New York office of Wilson & Associates, by
using the beautiful colors of the foliage in the hotel's central garden
courtyard in the renovated interior areas. "In the redesign, we've managed
to create a transitional feel between the contemporary elegance found throughout
the hotel and the timeless distinction of its delightful courtyard," McMahon
said.
This rare blend of beauty and elegance is evident in the hotel's meeting
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new color scheme of warm gold, deep greens and burgundy tie the rooms together.
New, pendant chandeliers of polished brass and alabaster have been added
to the ballroom area, while the ballroom's fabulously detailed millwork,
etched mirrored panels, coffered ceilings, and crystal chandeliers remain
in place. Additionally, CAT-S lines, improved lighting and sound systems
have been added in order to meet the high standards required by meeting
and social planners alike
"The goal of our redesign project was to create an elegant refined look
with all the modern conveniences a business traveler of the 2st Century
will need," said George Terpilowski, hotel general manager.
The sophisticated look continues in newly redesigned guest rooms that
combine a subtle color palette with rich textural fabrics. New Studio Suites
offer an added touch of luxury with fluffy down duvets and additional king-sized
pillows with shams on each bed. All guest room bathrooms have been completely
transformed using Italian Botticino marble on the floor, walls and counter
tops. Each room now contains multiple phone lines with data ports as well
as large desks. Plus, a fully equipped and staffed Business Center is ready
and on call to meet the needs of business travelers.
The renovations will continue in January 2000 when The Washington Monarch
Hotel begins the redesign of the Executive Forum. Upon completion, this
state-of the art auditorium will be a meeting planner's dream, complete
with acoustical wall panels, custom mahogany stained millwork desks, ergonomic
chairs and data ports at each seat.
The luxury property, originally designed by renowned Washington architect
Vlastimil Koubeck, has been considered Washington's hotel of choice for
visiting heads of state, Hollywood celebrities and discerning business
travelers since it opened in 1985. It is located in the fashionable West
End district, minutes from the White House and the business district, and
adjacent to the great shopping and dining experiences of Georgetown.
The Washington Monarch Hotel, managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts,
is part of a collection of distinctive, independent luxury hotels and resorts
in the U.S. offering exceptional recreational opportunities and conference
facilities. |
