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· The Jefferson, A Loews Hotel Serves Up A Presidential Picnic Package And Highlights Washington D.C.'s Picnic Hot Spots Top 5 Picnic Places In This Verdant Seat Of Power Includes Capitol LawnsWASHINGTON, D.C. (July 30, 2003) - For those who never thought of the nationıs capital as a picnic hot spot, The Jefferson, a Loews Hotel has a two-night Presidential Picnic package that comes with a list of the top five places for picnicking in this verdant seat of power. Valid now through September 28, 2003, the package includes luxurious Friday- and Saturday-night accommodations, a picnic basket filled with a bottle of sparkling cider, an assortment of fruits and cheeses, gourmet sandwiches, and other sumptuous goodies. Priced at $380 (in honor of the hotelıs 80th birthday this year), the Presidential Picnic package represents a room savings of more than 50%. Since the hotel is located just four blocks from the White House, guests can opt to dine on the lawn of one of the worldıs most famous residences. For those dying to know the Top 5 Places for Picnics in D.C., they are: 1 The Tidal Basin at The Jefferson Memorialshort cab ride away 2 The Reflecting Pool15 minute walk 3 - The Ellipse4 blocks away 4 - The National Mall15 minute walk 5 U.S. Capitol Building Often hailed as "the best kept secret in town," The Jefferson, a Loews Hotel is a four-star, four-diamond, 100-room treasure with well-appointed, spacious and antique-filled rooms and suites. Located just four blocks north of the White House, The Jefferson is steps from Connecticut Avenue shops, the Smithsonian Institute, the National Geographic Society, and just 3 blocks to the Metro. All guestrooms feature two-line telephones, voicemail, fax machines, Internet access, VCRs, CD players, mini bars, oversized marble bathrooms. The hotel also 24-hour room service and twice-daily maid service. In addition to the hotelıs brand new fitness center, guests have access to the prestigious University Club, a fitness and social club across the street. The Jefferson Restaurant, a hotspot among Washingtonıs powerbrokers, is acclaimed for its cozy, intimate atmosphere, elegant service and seasonal modern American menu. The 60-seat restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and Sunday brunch. The adjacent Lounge features a cigar menu, which offers fire-lit charm original signed documents of Thomas Jefferson. There is a Legal Eagle extended-stay package, a Law Concierge, and portable in-room law stations especially for lawyers. As a Loews Hotel, The Jefferson participates in Loews Loves Pets, Loews Loves Kids, Loews First, and other corporate programs. For information and to book this package, call 800-235-6397 or log onto www.loewshotels.com/hotels/washington_jefferson/. Loews Hotels currently owns and/or operates 18 hotels and resorts in the U.S. and Canada. The company has recently opened six new properties, with two more under development. Loews added The Jefferson Hotel to the chain in December 2000 by assuming management. For reservations or more information on Loews Hotels, call 1-800-23-LOEWS or check www.loewshotels.com. Media Contact: Samantha Oehl Quinn & Co. Tel: 212-868-1900 x233 Fax: 212-465-0849 soehl@quinnandco.com www.quinnandco.com |
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