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Eat like Lincoln, dress Like Truman or take time out à la Eisenhower or Obama...
Republican and Democrat-themed packages until Election Day 2016 with Slice of the City: Your Vote, Your Stay at Washington DC's hottest spot
As the excitement and controversy of US election season ramps up, The Dupont Circle will invite guests to vote with their feet by visiting the hotel to experience a Republican or Democrat party-themed stay when booking the Slice of the City: Your Vote, Your Stay package, available until the election in November 2016.
Guests booking the package will enjoy a host of politically-themed perks and VIP treatment, giving them a taste of life as a party candidate and insider access to the history of previous presidential favorites. All hotel candidates will enjoy luxury accommodation and access to the hotel's famous Bar Dupont, a hotspot for DC's political elite, as well as a host of in-room amenities and activities, as well as the opportunity to explore former Presidents' old haunts around D.C.
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY EXPERIENCE
- Two hand rolled cigars from W. Curtis Draper Time Tobacconist, Ulysses S. Grant's guilty pleasure
- $150 gift card to Brooks Brothers, where Abraham Lincoln had all of his suits made
- Vouchers for Oysters and beer at Bar Dupont, honoring Abraham Lincoln's favorite food
- A round of golf on the local course, in honor of Dwight D. Eisenhower's favorite pastime
- Republican US President puzzles to tackle in the room
- Republican party chocolates by DC-based chocolatiers Harper Macaw
- Special selection of books, including the likes of Militant Spirit, by James Traub and Theodore
- Roosevelt in the Field by Michael R. Canfield
- Teddy bear the perfect cuddly souvenir, named Theodore Roosevelt
- A copy of the 'Knute Rockne - All American' movie, along with a bag of jelly beans - Ronald Reagan's top choice
THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY EXPERIENCE
- Two tickets to The Spy Museum so guests can enjoy the James Bond exhibition - John F. Kennedy was a big fan
- $150 gift card to Brooks Brothers for bright shirts and bowties, to recreate Harry S Truman's signature look
- Lunch for two at Bar Dupont with cheeseburgers (Bill Clinton's cheat meal) on offer
- Private VIP tour of the Verizon Center, where Barak Obama played basketball growing up, to see the Wizards' locker room, backstage and the best views in the house
- A copy of Obama's favorite movie, Casablanca, to take home
- Special selection of books including the likes of Team of Tivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin
- Democrat US President puzzles to tackle in the room
- Democratic party chocolates by DC-based chocolatiers Harper Macaw
Overlooking the iconic circle, The Dupont Circle sits a stroll away from the city's political bustle;; surrounded by boutiques, bookshops, artisan bakeries and sidewalk cafes. The polished stone floors of the hotel's glamorous lobby have, for decades, echoed with the footsteps of DC's political heavyweights, whilst the Italian marble fireplace has warmed fretful conversations long into the evenings. The Dupont Circle really comes to life after dark, and Bar Dupont buzzes as guests and locals rub shoulders with Washington's hip crowd. Bar Dupont also offers lunch and dinner, while the modern French brasserie Cafe Dupont serves breakfast, dinner and weekend brunch. The lounge area on the Executive Floor - Level Nine – is the perfect place to digest the day's news over great coffee, while balconies offer astonishing views across the city – perfect to absorb the buzz of global decision-making going on all around. The 327 guest rooms and suites are comfortably appointed;; spacious and design-led, each with their own iPhone docking stations, flat screen TVs and spacious bathrooms with roomy walk-in showers.
The hotel is part of The Doyle Collection, an Irish, family-owned hotel group with hotels in 5 cities across the globe, all offering a unique Slice of the City by giving guests the opportunity to get a taste of each hotel's fantastic location with special menus, amenities and distinctive touches in the hotel, as well as opening the door to special experiences around the city through the expertise and contacts of the hotel team and partnerships with the best local experts and attractions.
The Slice of the City: Your Vote, Your Stay package is available from $629 + tax per night for a two- night minimum stay.
www.doylecollection.com/dupont
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The Doyle Collection
The Dupont Circle is a member of The Doyle Collection, the Irish family-owned luxury international hotel group that comprises eight hotels in five cities around the world. These design-led properties provide modern havens for modern day travellers, as well as stylish bars and restaurants for local consumers. For more details please visit www.doylecollection.com/dupont
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For more information contact Julia Perowne, Nomi Kakoty, Caroline O'Grady Emma Lipman or Ellen Thom at Perowne International doyle@perowneinternational.com / +44 (0) 20 7078 0295