THE JEFFERSON-A LOEWS HOTEL
Name Hotel: THE JEFFERSON-A LOEWS HOTEL
Country: United States
Location: US/District of Columbia
City: Washington
Stars: 4.0
Description:
For romantic getaways and vacations packed with fun, the Jefferson, a Loews Hotel, is conveniently located just five blocks from the White House and within a mile of most major attractions and the city's business district. The hotel features an elegant Beaux Arts exterior and antique-furnished Federal-style interior. Original etchings and paintings -- even documents bearing Thomas Jefferson's autograph -- adorn hallways and public spaces. Originally built as a home for Washington's social elite, the Jefferson is one of Washington's better-known historic hotels, continually hosting politicians, celebrities and foreign dignitaries. Posh amenities include complimentary shoe shining, private dining, wireless Internet connectivity in public areas, personal butlers and access to the University Club. The century-old University Club across the street contains an indoor pool, squash courts, workout equipment and saunas. The intimate Jefferson Restaurant offers American cuisine with a French twist, while the lounge serves specialty cocktails, fine wines, cigars and daily afternoon tea.
The Jefferson Hotel's 100 guest rooms are meticulously decorated with antiques, opulent draperies, fine linens and marble-floored baths. All guest rooms also provide high-speed Internet access, fax machines and speaker phones. In some rooms, guests will savor canopy beds, armoires and fireplaces. Room service is available around the clock. For families and other tourists looking for the upscale side of the nation's capital, The Jefferson, a Loews Hotel, caters to the most exacting guests, even ambassadors and heads of state, with the luxury of a bygone era.