The St. Regis Hotel, Washington, D.C. to offer bespoke experiences at an iconic washington, d.c. address
Underscoring its commitment to custom-tailored guest experiences in the best addresses around the world, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today announced plans to reopen the brands celebrated St. Regis Hotel, Washington, D.C. after an extensive 16-month long renovation. The iconic hotel has been Washingtons most desirable destination for royalty, statesmen, business magnates, politicians and celebrities since its opening in 1926. Located two blocks from the White House, the St. Regis Hotel, Washington, D.C., will represent the ultimate expression of bespoke luxury and sophistication in the capitals thriving landscape.
We are proud to unveil the St. Regis Hotel, Washington, D.C., offering our global guests the iconic luxury, unmatched privilege and bespoke experiences for which the St. Regis brand is renowned, said Ross Klein, President of Starwoods Luxury Brands Group. From D.C. to Deer Crest, Bangkok to Buenos Aires, St. Regis is going global offering custom-tailored guest experiences in the best addresses around the world.
Artfully designed by Sills Huniford, the restoration of St. Regis iconic Washington D.C. property includes a complete renovation of all guest rooms and public spaces, including the lobby, ballroom, fitness center and meeting rooms as well as a new landscape concept for the Astor Terrace (formerly the Crystal Terrace). The new layout was designed to meet the changing needs of the global St. Regis guest while embracing the legacy of the St. Regis brand. Formerly offering 193 guest rooms, the renovated property will feature 175 rooms, allowing for 11 additional, lavishly decorated suites.
Each guest room will feature signature St. Regis amenities including wireless internet, 32 LCD television, DVD player, Pratesi linens and Remde Spa products as well as bathrooms intricately
detailed with mosaic tiles and custom-designed brass fixtures. Guest rooms will also feature an innovative 15-inch LCD television, recessed behind the bathroom mirror, enabling images to be
projected onto a screenless surface.
The hotels outdoor Astor Terrace, a long coveted location for Washingtons preeminent events, is the only exterior space of its kind in the city that can accommodate up to 200 people. The redesign of this space will enhance the European ambiance of the original design.
Sills Huniford recently redesigned the acclaimed interiors of The St. Regis Hotel, New York, seamlessly blending classic and contemporary design for the new interiors of the St. Regis Hotel, Washington, D.C. The result is a fresh, bright, modern aesthetic, incorporating a color palette of rust and gold with bespoke furnishings comprised of distinctive materials.
Following in the tradition of the legendary St. Regis Hotel, New York, the St. Regis Hotel, Washington, D.C. will feature the famed hallmarks of St. Regis brand including the iconic St. Regis Butler Service, available to guests staying the hotels suites, bespoke guest experiences, and luxury accommodations tailored to global travelers. The St. Regis Butler Service offers unparalleled round-the-clock personal attention to every guest. Trained in the English tradition, the butlers provide ever- present yet unobtrusive service while anticipating guest needs and customizing each guests stay according to his or her specific tastes and preferences. Additionally, the butlers will be equipped with wireless handheld devices so that all guests can email instructions from any location to their personal butler. St. Regis is the first hotel brand to institute this service.
The St. Regis Hotel, Washington, D.C. is owned by Manhattan-based Brickman Associates in partnership with New Valley Corporation and Haberhill LLC. Brickman Associates is a real estate operating and investment company that owns hospitality, office and residential properties throughout the United States.
About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts includes the most celebrated properties in the world. Founded by John Jacob Astor with the landmark St. Regis Hotel, New York over a century ago, the company will unveil highly anticipated St. Regis properties in Mallorca (2007), Singapore (2007), Mardavall (2008), Punta Mita, Mexico (2008), Bali (2008), Mexico City (2008), Atlanta (2009), Costa Rica (2009), Bahia Beach, Puerto Rico (2009), Bangkok (2009), Deer Crest (2009), Macao (2009), Bal Harbour, FL (2010), Lhasa (2010), Osaka (2010), Buenos Aires (2010), Baha Mar, The Bahamas (2011), Jakarta (2011), and Tianjin, China (2011) that will further enhance the brands legacy. Personalized service and amenities, enviable locations and luxuriously localized design are recognized worldwide as hallmarks of the St. Regis experience. For more information on St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.stregis.com.
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