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D.C. Westin Completes $17M Improvement Project

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Westin Washington, D.C. City Center recently announced the completion of its $17 million dollar enhancement of the 406-room property. Located in downtown Washington, D.C., just blocks from the White House and the K Street corridor, the hotel has made significant upgrades to its guest rooms, restaurant, lobby and meeting facilities.

Each guest room and suite at the hotel now features newly-remodeled bathrooms, 50" LED TVs, refrigerators and safes. All rooms now also offer the world-renowned Westin Heavenly® Bed. Guests will revive in the Heavenly® Bath enhanced with the brand's Heavenly® Shower, Heavenly® Robe and White Tea Aloe bath amenities.

All guest rooms feature wireless high-speed Internet access. The hotel also now offers the Westin brand's signature SuperFoodsRX® menu, which includes nutrient-rich options.

New Dining Options

Blending modern design with healthful menu offerings, the Westin Washington, D.C. City Center introduces Fringetree, the innovative on-site restaurant and lounge. Located off the lobby, Fringetree provides the ideal atmosphere for a delectable meal or handcrafted cocktail. This modern and intimate creation fuses the contemporary feel of a sophisticated urban eatery with options for the health-conscious guest.

The menu includes traditional dishes, as well as cutting-edge creations that encompass Westin's SuperFoods concept. A wide-ranging selection of wine, local beer on tap and cocktails complement the imaginative cuisine. A full-service dining outlet, Fringetree also offers an adjoining Grab-and-Go counter serving Starbucks® coffee, breakfast sandwiches and light fare.

Meeting Space Redesign

The hotel's transformation also includes a new look and feel to 17,500 square-feet of versatile meeting and banquet space. With enhanced catering and event planning services, and the latest in meetings technology, Westin Washington, D.C. City Center is an ideal venue for weddings, social galas and business functions.

The hotel also offers Tangent™ at Westin, a sophisticated workspace concept that meets the changing needs of today's mobile business travelers and small workgroups.

Lobby Concept and Other Facilities

Developed with the guest's well-being in mind, the new lobby concept serves as a modern-day oasis from the demands of travel by incorporating natural elements, vertical gardens, flexible and functional seating. The Vertical Garden is a unique focal element of the new Westin lobby concept designed to improve indoor air quality and create a calming environment.

Additional facilities include an expanded 24-hour WestinWORKOUT® that provides guests a sleek, airy fitness studio featuring state-of-the-art Life Fitness® equipment combined with high-performance workouts. The property also offers Gear Lending with New Balance. For a nominal charge, New Balance gear will be delivered to guest rooms to help visitors pack light and stay fit when on the road.

The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center is located at 1400 M Street, NW.