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| Address | 1127 Connecticut Ave. NW | ||
| Location | Between L and M Sts, Midtown | ||
| Transportation | Metro: Farragut North (L St. NW exit) | ||
| Phone | 800/228-7697, 202/347-3000 | ||
| Fax | 202/776-9182 | ||
| Web site | www.renaissancemayflower.com | ||
| Room Information | 657 units | ||
| Prices | Weekdays $299-$519 double, $499-$599 suites; weekends $179-$299 double, $499-$599 suites. Rates include complimentary coffee service in Town and Country. No charge for extra person in room | ||
| Credit Cards | AE, DC, DISC, MC, V | ||
| In Room Amenities | A/C, TV w/pay movies, 2-line phone w/dataport, wireless high-speed Internet access ($9.95/day), hair dryer, iron, robes | ||
| Parking | Parking $35 | ||
Frommer's Review
The Mayflower is steeped in history: When it opened in 1925, it was the site of Calvin Coolidge's inaugural ball. President-elect FDR and family lived in room nos. 776 and 781 while waiting to move into the White House; this is where he penned the words, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
Guest rooms feature silvery-green bed coverings, embroidered drapes, silk wall coverings, pillow-topped mattresses, and sink-into armchairs. Each guest room has its own marble foyer, high ceiling, combination of reproduction and contemporary furnishings, and Italian marble bathroom. The Mayflower has a club level on the eighth floor, as well as 74 executive suites.
In the hotel's lovely Café Promenade, lawyers and lobbyists continue to gather for weekday power breakfasts. At cocktail time, the clubby, mahogany-paneled Town and Country Lounge is a favorite spot for locals, thanks to complimentary hors d'oeuvres and bartender Sambonn Lek's magical martinis.
Facilities:
Restaurant (Mediterranean); lobby lounge; bar; 24-hr. fitness center; concierge; 24-hr. business center; 24-hr. room service; same-day laundry service; dry cleaning; club level; 15 rooms for those w/limited mobility
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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