The Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC Offers Special 2009 Presidential Inauguration Hotel Packages

Washington, DC – November 2, 2008 – Come January, the nation will see in a new administration. Whether Republican or Democratic-history will be made. This may prove to be among the most exciting inaugural event in years. What more fitting a place to usher in the new power elite than The Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. This inaugural season, the venerable "second best address in Washington, DC" offers a variety of special 2009 Presidential inauguration packages quite literally on the road to the White House-and since The Mayflower Hotel has the most suites of any hotel in the DC Metro area-it is the perfect spot to celebrate.

For a totally unique experience, the Ultimate Presidential hotel package, includes a three night stay in the hotel's luxurious Presidential or Mayflower Suite, complete with limo service to and from point of arrival and departure; his and hers signature inaugural jewelry from Tiny Jewelry Box; Dom Perignon Champagne with Baccarat toasting flutes from Tiffany & Co.; in- room massage for two; 24 hour butler service; a custom designed inaugural cocktail by legendary bartender Sambonn Lek of the hotel's destination Town & Country bar; inaugural petit fors specially designed by the hotel's pastry team and his and hers inaugural garb from Burberry to keep special guests warm during the inaugural ceremony. For a cool $51,000 complete-our Washington DC hotel's Presidential Package is a one of a kind life experience.

For those looking for just a little less fanfare but a top notch inaugural stay, the DC hotel offers a 2009 Inaugural Suite package which includes accommodations in a luxury suite with access to the exclusive Mayflower Club level-which offers several food and beverage presentations throughout the day as well as a dedicated concierge in beautiful surroundings including fireplace, cushy, comfortable furniture and uncompromising service. Each night of their stay, guests will receive a different commemorative 2009 Presidential Inaugural gift at turndown. The Inaugural Suite package is priced at $1500 per night with a minimum three-night stay.

Whether in Suite 776 where FDR penned the famous line, "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself" or in room 351, where WW II spy and saboteur George Dasch exposed a plot to destroy US power plants and factories; or in the ballrooms and grand hallways where the political and social elite still walk today, an exhibition of artifacts from days gone by is on display on the Mezzanine level. And, in truly bipartisan fashion, the Renaissance Mayflower is neither blue nor red-it's green. Only eco friendly products keep the historic room spic and span; batteries are recycled; paper, metal and glass products are recycled and environmentally friendly light bulbs add a warm glow to each room. With the nation entering a new phase, celebrating the 2009 Presidential Inauguration at The Renaissance Mayflower Hotel will be a memory of historic proportions.

The Mayflower, a Renaissance Hotel, is located at 1127 Connecticut Ave., NW, in Washington, D.C. For more information or hotel reservations, call 202 347 3000 or visit renaissancemayflower.com.