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Mandarin Oriental: $200K for Once-in-a-Lifetime Inaugural Package

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Recession be damned—you can get four nights at the Mandarin Oriental for $200,900 during the inauguration.

By Emily Leaman Published Tuesday, November 18, 2008

The living room of the presidential suite at the Mandarin Oriental hotel. All photographs courtesy of the hotel

If you’re able to drop more than $200,000 on lodging for the inauguration, the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Southwest DC is offering a luxe Presidential Privilege package that includes four nights in the hotel’s swanky presidential suite. The 3,500-square-foot unit, on the ninth floor, has floor-to-ceiling windows, two balconies, and a telescope to take in panoramic views of the city. The suite’s 14 rooms include three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and dining and media rooms. A grand piano, a chess table, and a 60-inch flat-screen television are among the extra touches.

As part of the inaugural package, you’ll enjoy breakfast in bed every day, a private dinner for eight at the hotel’s restaurant, CityZen, and 24-hour butler service. Daily treatments at the hotel’s spa are also included, as are outfits by Ralph Lauren to be worn to the inaugural balls (tickets to an unnamed “inaugural event” are included). You’ll be driven around town in a chauffeured Maserati Quattroporte, which features a back seat stocked with snacks and Champagne, and you’ll enjoy Champagne and caviar in your suite each evening.

You won’t walk away from the experience empty-handed, either: You’ll leave with bathrobes monogrammed with your party affiliation, keepsakes left during the nightly turndown service, and passes for ten weekend stays at the hotel. A $10,000 donation to the new First Lady’s charity of choice will also be given in the your name.

The fine print states that the $209,000 price tag does not include tax and tip. Add in the District’s 14.5-percent hotel tax plus, say, another $500 in tips—you do have a driver and 24-hour butler service, after all—and you’re looking at a total of more than $238,000 for four nights. That’s $59,500 a night to witness history in top-notch style.

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2br - Suite on Capitol Hill for rent for Inauguration (Washington DC)
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Do you need a place to stay for the Inauguration?
Looking for Luxury, Privacy, Security and top of the line accommodations?
Do you want to stay in the heart of Inauguration Central?

If so, you’ve found the right place!

Come celebrate history in the heart of Washington D.C.! There is 1 Luxury Suite still available in the much sought after Jenkins Row Condominiums! Jenkins Row is located on Pennsylvania Ave in the heart of Capitol Hill and is the newest and most popular place to stay in town! Don’t you want to be where all of the Inaugural activities will take place? Wouldn’t it be nice to be walking distance to the Capitol and surrounded by great clubs, shops, metro and pubs! You can have it all right here at Jenkins Row!

Jenkins Row has luxury amenities and the convenience you are looking for. Upon entering this immaculate Capitol Hill Suite you will notice that the owner spared no expense when creating this wonderful oasis. The living and dining room areas have been furnished to perfection with warm tones and modern furnishings. The living room features a walk-out to a relaxing and spacious patio. The patio area is surrounded by a gazebo, waterfall and sitting areas for your pleasure and enjoyment. This elegant Master Bedroom gives you a nice place to catch up on your rest after all of the Inauguration activities. It also has a huge walk-in closet which leads to an extra nice bathroom. The Master Bath has been upgraded with a flat screen TV, mirrored shower, Jacuzzi tub, tile walls, bidet toilet and vessel sinks.

Jenkins Row has taken great measure to make sure every accommodation possible is available for you. Jenkins Row has a Wi-Fi room so you can stay in touch with your important contacts while on the road, there is also a Fitness Center to help you look and feel good on your visit to Washington D.C. There is a Harris Teeters grocery store in the building for maximum convenience if you decide to stock your refrigerator with goodies during your trip. Enjoy views of the Washington D.C. from the 3 roof top decks. Also, celebrate the Inauguration in the on-site pub/party room which features a bar, pool table and more. What a relaxing and fun environment for you, your family and friends! Jenkins row is a secured building with a concierge for your use and safety.

Special accommodations have been made for the lucky person who gets to stay here during the Inauguration Festivities! There are 2 luxury packages for you to choose from!

The Inauguration Package / $15,000 / One week reservation

* Fully furnished 2 bedroom luxury suite with flat screens in all rooms
* Use of the Wi-Fi room
* Use of the Fitness Center
* Use of Roof Top Decks
* 2-day, private party room reservation (Friday and Saturday)
* Access to private outdoor oasis featuring gazebos, a water fall and rest areas

The Presidential Package / $20,000 / One week reservation:

* Fully furnished 2 bedroom luxury suite with flat screens in all rooms
* Use of Wi-Fi room
* Use of Fitness Center
* Use of Roof Top Decks
* 2-Day Private Party Room Reservation (Friday & Saturday)
* Maid Service
* Underground parking
* Additional Storage
* Chauffer service to and from Inauguration events
* Chauffer service from the airport (or your particular location of arrival)
* Choose from selection of Luxury Cars /Trucks to be driven in from the airport and during Inauguration events.

This is one of the last available places to stay in D.C. You can’t afford to let this go. There is almost no where left to stay in D.C. but you were lucky enough to find this one! Call today before this one is gone too! Call Vishnu Persaud on 301-772-5082 for details. Send an e-mail to vishnu_persaud@hotmail.com with request for reservations today!

Posted by: vishnu_persaud@hotmail.com , Dec 02, 2008 10:12:17 AM

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