WASHINGTON, D.C.
Choice Hotels International and Concord Hospitality announced the opening of the new Cambria Hotel & Suites Washington D.C. Convention Center. The hotel is situated in the historic Shaw neighborhood downtown.
"This is the first Cambria Hotels & Suites in the nation's capital, and we are thrilled to open in such a lively and historic city where both business and leisure travel are booming," says Michael Murphy, senior vice president, Upscale Brands, Choice Hotels International.
According to the latest research from Destination DC, the district welcomed a total of 18.5 million visitors in 2012, including approximately 16.8 million domestic and 1.7 million overseas travelers, setting a new record for the city.
The 182-suite hotel is the brand's first property to be part of a mixed-use development and the first LEED-certified Cambria Hotels & Suites.
The property features a rooftop pool with views of the U.S. Capitol and national monuments, along with a courtyard that connects to the neighborhood.
With nine floors and more than 1,200 square feet of meeting and conference space, all equipped with high-tech audio and visual equipment, the hotel welcomes business travelers and is located one block from the Washington Convention Center.
In addition, the Cambria Hotel & Suites Washington D.C. will offer complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet access, an on-site business center and free airport transportation.
