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· Make Spirits Bright This Season With Holiday Delights At The Fairmont Washington, D.C. A Crystal Garden, a Gingerbread Santa's Work Shop and a Holiday PackageWASHINGTON, D.C. (December 10, 2003) - The Fairmont Washington, D.C. is offering some spectacular holiday delights this season, guaranteed to make spirits bright. Upon entering the hotel's festively decorated lobby, guests will pause to view the courtyard, which has been transformed into a crystal garden filled with thousands of tiny white lights, shimmering Christmas trees and over 30 animated Reindeer. Guests can enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or they may order a festive holiday beverage from the cocktail menu, while enjoying this holiday scene. On display in the lobby, Executive Chef Daryle Nagata and Pastry Sous Chef Mihn Hoang created a 12-foot Gingerbread House. The sugary replica of Santa's workshop is made from more than 1,000 hand-cut Gingerbread bricks, 702 egg whites, 234 lbs of confectioner's sugar, 208 lbs of flour, 117 lbs of molasses, 104 lbs of shortening, 78 lbs of brown sugar, 70 lbs of marzipan, and 3.5 pounds of Ginger. Chef Nagata and his staff spent over 100 hours creating, assembling and decorating the display. Window boxes on the outside of the house are filled with treats for all visitors to enjoy. The gingerbread display will be in place through New Year's Day. The Holiday Delight Package allows guests to enjoy all of the delights of the nation's capital during the holiday season. After checking to a deluxe room, guests will be treated to complimentary hot Chocolate and cookies in the hotel's festively decorated lobby. There, guests will enjoy the illuminated view of the crystal garden, and chef's whimsical Gingerbread house. To make holiday spirits even brighter, a choice of a $25 gift certificate for Barnes and Noble or the Art Store in Georgetown will be presented. Available December 1, 2003 until December 31, 2003, the Holiday Delight Package starts at $279 midweek, and $189 on weekends. Based on Double occupancy and availability, rates do not include taxes or gratuities. For reservations, please call 202-429-2400 or toll free at 1 800-441-1414. The Fairmont Washington, D.C. is located at 2401 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a collection of world-class resorts and city center hotels that enjoy unrivalled prominence in the communities where they are located. Operating 42 properties throughout six countries, Fairmont is committed to providing guests with exceptional service in distinctive surroundings. Featuring such storied hotels as the Fairmont San Francisco, The Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac and The Plaza, Fairmont properties are often deemed attractions in and of themselves. For more information or reservations please call 1-800-441-1414, or visits us online at www.fairmont.com. Media Contact: Diana K. Bulger 202-457-5019 diana.bulger@fairmont.com |
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