As visitors head to Washington, DC this summer to see the city�s newest attraction, the National World War II Memorial, hotels throughout the capital region will offer special rates and added incentives. Through �America Celebrates the Greatest Generation� packages, summer visitors can take advantage of the World War II-themed programming while saving on accommodations at a wide range of properties.

The summer promotional packages are available exclusively through the Washington, DC Convention & Tourism Corporation by calling 1-800-422-8644, ext. 1945 or online at www.americasgreatestgeneration.com. Visitors who purchase �America Celebrates the Greatest Generation� packages will receive:

� A special limited edition DVD of Steven Spielberg's Academy Award-winning Saving Private Ryan (while supplies last).
� An official guide to all America Celebrates the Greatest Generation events.

Participating hotels and featured offers include:

Carlyle Suites Hotel: Includes accommodations and free breakfast for two, starting at $99 per night.

Fairmont Washington, D.C.: Includes overnight accommodations, two Tourmobile tickets for a hop-on, hop-off tour of the new World War II Memorial, along with the other famous monuments and memorials of the city, a star-spangled welcome gift, and a full American breakfast, starting at $160 per night.

Four Seasons Hotel: Summer promotional rates start at $299 per night, including full breakfast for two.

Georgetown Suites: Discounted rates start at $135 per night, including complimentary continental breakfast daily, free parking, free local calls, and 2 for 1 dining coupons valid at select Georgetown restaurants.

Hay-Adams: The �World War II Veterans Only� package includes full American breakfast for two and complimentary valet parking, beginning at $229 per night.

Hotel George: Summer promotional rates begin at $179 per night. Guests who stay two nights get a third night free.

Hotel Helix: Summer promotional rates begin at $139 per night. Guests who stay two nights get a third night free.

Hotel Madera: Summer promotional rates begin at $149 per night. Guests who stay two nights get a third night free.

Hotel Monaco-DC: Summer promotional rates begin at $179 per night. Guests who stay two nights get a third night free.

Hotel Rouge: Summer promotional rates begin at $139 per night. Guests who stay two nights get a third night free.

Hyatt Regency Washington: The Hyatt�s �Experience DC� package starts at $119 per night and includes a deluxe guest room and breakfast buffet for two.

The Madison: A special promotional rate of $195 per night includes continental breakfast for two and free parking.

Marriott and Renaissance Hotels: Marriott and Renaissance Hotels in Washington, DC will be offering a special "Greatest Generation" package through the summer in commemoration of the opening of the National WWII Memorial this spring. Visit www.thegreatestgeneration.com for more information on this package that offers great rates and something special the whole family will appreciate.

Radisson Barcel�: Weekend promotional rates begin at $109 per night, including full buffet breakfast for two and discounted parking.

Savoy Suites Hotel: Packages start at $99 per night, including breakfast for two, on-site garage parking and shuttle service to the Metrorail station.

Topaz Hotel: Summer promotional rates begin at $149 per night. Guests who stay two nights get a third night free.

Willard InterContinental Washington: The �Greatest Generation� package includes a second night or second room at special V-Day rate of $19.45, breakfast and a �Willard in the War Years� historic keepsake. The package starts at $399 per night.

For a complete listing of America Celebrates the Greatest Generation hotel packages and promotional offers, visit www.americasgreatestgeneration.com. �America Celebrates the Greatest Generation� is organized and produced by The American Experience Foundation in partnership with the Washington, DC Convention & Tourism Corporation and Cultural Tourism DC.

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