April 2015 - Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has recently been awarded the management contract for the Washington, D.C. hotel, The Carlyle – Dupont Circle, which will soon be converted to a Kimpton-branded property and will open its doors in May 2015 in the city's Glover Park neighbourhood.

The Carlyle – Dupont Circle, currently owned by Foxhall Partners and Iron Point Partners, is undergoing extensive renovation to fit the Kimpton style and standards of boutique service. Located just two and a half blocks northeast of Dupont Circle in the heart of a thriving restaurant and nightlife scene, The Carlyle – Dupont Circle, a Kimpton Hotel, is within walking distance of a number of art galleries, museums and attractions including The Phillips Collection and the National Gallery of Art. The Carlyle is undergoing an extensive renovation of the public spaces, restaurant and guestrooms that will expand the hotel from 170 to 198 rooms, including 56 that offer full service, state-of-the-art kitchenettes, ideal for extended stay travellers and families.

World renowned artist Michele Oka Doner agreed to collaborate on an exclusive basis with Foxhall's hospitality group to lead the design and concept creation of The Carlyle – Dupont Circle as her first hotel project in the United States.  The interior design features inspired modern artwork and handcrafted chandeliers customised to highlight The Carlyle's history. The hotel will also debut a membership quality fitness centre, Washington's Urban Athletic Club founded by Graham King, and 3,000 square feet of flexible meeting space when it reopens in May 2015 as a Kimpton hotel.  

In addition, The Carlyle will also house a restaurant by renowned Chef Michael Schlow, who was named “Best Chef in the Northeast” and operates the popular TICO restaurant on D.C.'s 14th Street corridor. The new restaurant slated to open this summer will be called The Riggsby with a focus on American dishes pulling in European influences, giving guests the option of in-room dining.

“Washington has been a thriving market for Kimpton over the years, and it's great to be able to add this new property to our portfolio to keep up with the incredible demand we continue to see here,” said Barry Pollard, senior vice president of hotel operations. “Once renovations are complete and all the signature Kimpton amenities and programmes are in place, The Carlyle – Dupont Circle will provide even more diversity to our offerings in the capital.” 

For more information and to book, visit www.carlylehoteldc.com and call +1 202-234-3200. The Carlyle – Dupont Circle, a Kimpton Hotel is located at 1731 New Hampshire Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C.

For more information on Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, visit www.KimptonHotels.com.

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ABOUT KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS

San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is a leading collection of boutique hotels and restaurants and the acknowledged industry pioneer that first introduced the boutique hotel concept to the United States. In 1981, Bill Kimpton founded the company that today is renowned for making travellers feel genuinely cared for through thoughtful perks and amenities, bold, playful design and a sincerely personal style of guest service. Out to help people live full, balanced lives, Kimpton aims to inspire with touches like yoga mats in every room, complimentary coffee and tea to start the day, hosted evening Wine Hour, in-room fitness programming and complimentary bike rentals. The award-winning restaurants and bars are led by talented chefs and bartenders that offer guests a chance to dine like a local. Kimpton is consistently ranked as one of the top companies in the Market Metrix Hospitality Index, Upper Upscale Segment, for Customer Satisfaction. The company is highly-regarded for its innovative employee culture and benefits and has been named a FORTUNE magazine “Best Place to Work” six times since 2009. Kimpton is continuously growing and currently operates over 60 hotels and 70 plus restaurants, bars and lounges in 30 U.S. cities. For more information, visit www.KimptonHotels.com.

ABOUT FOXHALL PARTNERS

Foxhall Partners is a Washington, D.C.-based commercial real estate firm that specializes in mixed-use development, renovation and investments in urban neighbourhoods. Foxhall's Hospitality Group focuses on high design lifestyle hotels and participates in the restoration of properties in collaboration with outstanding partners in select United States markets. 

ABOUT IRON POINT PARTNERS

Iron Point Partners, LLC manages a series of real estate private equity funds formed to invest in opportunistic real estate transactions throughout the United States and North America.