Luxury Travel Advisor - January 2008 - (Page 32) HOTELS HA Y-ADAMS For a taste of what it’s like to be at the axis of Washington, D.C. politics, a visit to the Hay-Adams (www.hayadams.com) is a great gateway to experiencing an unvarnished look at these power players in action. More than just a luxury hotel, this member of The Leading Hotels of the World is where politicians come to be seen and hammer out deals. During our stay, we saw seemingly more elected officials, support staff, insiders and journalists than at the Capitol. Even Vice President Dick Cheney stopped by for a private party held on the hotel’s incredible rooftop. Adjacent to the White House and St. John’s Church, commonly known as the “Church of the Presidents,” this intimate, historic hotel exudes an unpretentious colonial charm and features only the finest amenities and services. After all, this is a second home Washington, D.C. to world leaders, millionaire financiers and, of course, fat-cat lobbyists. The finest rooms in the house are the Federal and Presidential Suites, which are bookable via the GDS. Each of these exquisite suites features two separate rooms: an expansive corner living room with breathtaking, panoramic views and a luxuriously appointed king-bedded master bedroom with a White House view. The spacious living room 32 LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR | January 2008 http://www.hayadams.com
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