The view just few blocks from the Marriott Downtown Last weekend, it seemed as if Hurricane Sandy hadnt worried enough hoteliers in the southern region of the country to do much more than shut down some areas of their hotels,and pull in deck chairs to keep them from flying...
October 29, 2012
Peninsula Tokyo As Japan still struggles with the aftereffects of the earthquake and deals with nuclear crisis, a number hotels are stepping up to offer aid and encouraging guests to do the same. Find out how you can help out the relief efforts when you stay at a hotel....
March 29, 2011
Black & White margarita If you want to toast the Oscars, head down to the Jefferson Hotel in Washington, D.C. Not only will the hotel's Quill lounge screen the Academy Awards, it also will serve up some special cocktails inspired by the Best Picture nominees. While you pick out...
February 18, 2011
To mark its one-year anniversary after a 2.5-year renovation, the Jefferson will be throwing a key party. Not those gross kinda key parties where swingers swap keys and partners. Instead, the hotel is selling antique keys for a contest to see who can unlock various prizes from the hotel....
August 30, 2010
Apparently, there was a blizzard or something in DC over the weekend? We wouldn't know because we were kicking it in mild temps in Las Vegas. Jealous? Trash talk aside, it looks like DC is bound to get another dumping of snow today which could mean that DC residents...
February 09, 2010
In this regular feature on HotelChatter, we choose a hotel and take a look at what other businesses or buildings are on its block. Because what's close by is nearly just as important as what's inside the hotel. Today we look at the newly opened Jefferson Hotel. Heres what...
September 25, 2009
We popped into DC's shiny-new Jefferson Hotel this week for a nightcap at the hotel's bar, Quill. And true to hype, Quill delivered with a high-class vibe and top-shelf cocktails. We snapped a few (admittedly not amazing) photos of the bar and entryway. A few highlights from our experience:...
September 10, 2009
Alright, so we confess we haven't yet had a chance to check out DC's Jefferson Hotel, which reopened Monday after a two-year, floorboard-to-ceiling renovation. When we toured the construction site back in May, the place was a long way from being guest-ready, but the parts that were ready were...
September 04, 2009
[Update: We were looking at the wrong room category. Room rates will be available for $300 for the hotel's classic king room category on the weekends. Mid-week rates will start at $380. We apologize for the error.] We thought The Jefferson Hotel in Washington, DC would be open by now...
August 27, 2009
While TA reviewers continue to duke it out over the W Washington DCs semi-iffy first month in service, DCs classic Jefferson Hotel is quietly preparing to open. Soon! Were still awaiting word on the official opening date, but heres what we know: The Jefferson is accepting reservations starting Aug....
August 07, 2009
A rendering of the Jefferson's Plume Last week we divulged details about the fresh look and amenities of the soon-to-reopen Jefferson Hotel in D.C. Today, its restaurant and bar time! The Jefferson sticks closely to a feather theme (as throwback to its namesakes writings) throughout the hotel, from brand...
May 22, 2009
We mentioned previously that DCs venerable Jefferson Hotel would be reopening this summer after a two-year renovation (read: total gutting of its interior). Yesterday we got a tour of the place, and well admit: We left more than a little impressed. Though the Jefferson is still very much a...
May 15, 2009
While we eagerly await word on when the Edition Hotel will open in Washington, DC, a classic DC hotel is gearing up for its reopening. Just four blocks due north of the White House, the Jefferson Hotel has been closed since March 2007 for a major renovation but plans...
February 27, 2009
Easy money and lustful entrepreneurs are transforming the D.C. hotel landscape, reports the Washington Post. (Okay, they didn't call the entrepreneurs lustful. We did.)The sale of the Hilton Washington, announced late last month, prompted the obligatory hometown paper roundup that includes many of D.C.'s better known properties. The Post describes...
June 14, 2007
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