Omni Shoreham Hotel

2500 Calvert Street NW

Washington, DC 20008

Property Description - Omni Shoreham Hotel

The Omni Shoreham Hotel offers resort-like hotel accommodations in Washington D.C. Located in the scenic Rock Creek Park, this luxury hotel is near the National Zoo and is only 1 block from Washington Metro subway system which will take guests to such attractions as the Capitol Building, White House, the Smithsonian and the many museums and monuments along the National Mall. A Washington, D.C. landmark hotel since 1930, the "grande dame" of Washington has played host to many of history's notables not to mention every Presidential inaugural ball from Roosevelt to Clinton.. Even with its historic past, the hotel features all of the luxury the 21st century has to offer with an outdoor heated pool, state of the art fitness center and over 100,000 square feet of meeting space. Outdoor pool that is closed seasonally starting November 1, 2008 will reopen Spring 2009

Reservation Information - Omni Shoreham Hotel

Indicative rates for search purposes only; check for specific rate when making a reseration.

Guarantee Policy: All cancels received after 12PM one day prior to arrival will be billed one night stay.

Cancellation Policy: Cancels received after 1600 day of arrival will be billed for 1 nights stay.

Directions - Omni Shoreham Hotel

Starting From:Dulles International Airport: (6:30am-9:00am) Take the Dulles airport access road to I-495 North. Cross the American Legion Bridge into Maryland. Take exit 33 (Connecticut Avenue/South Washington DC) and travel approximately 5 miles, passing the National Zoo on left. Travel another approximate 5 blocks and turn right onto Calvert Street. The hotel is one block away on the left. (All other times) Take the Dulles airport access road to Route 66 East. Cross into DC on the Roosevelt Bridge and turn onto Constitution Avenue. Turn left onto 18th Street then turn left on Connecticut Avenue. Travel through the underpass at Dupont Circle. Cross the Taft Bridge. Turn left onto Calvert Street. The hotel is one block away on the left.
Starting From:Ronald Reagan/National Airport: (After 9:45am) Exit airport following signs to George Washington Parkway North follow signs to Memorial Bridge. Stay in right lane on Memorial Bridge. Follow signs to Rock Creek Parkway. Proceed approximately 3 1/5 miles in the left lane and exit at the Connecticut Ave/Cathedral exit. Turn left at the light at top of the ramp onto Calvert Street. The hotel is on the left(Before 9:45am) Exit airport following signs to George Washington Parkway North to I-395 North. Travel across 14th Street Bridge to Route 1 North. Follow 14th Street to R Street and turn left. Turn right onto Connecticut Avenue. Cross the Taft Bridge and turn left onto Calvert Street. The hotel is one block away on the left.
Starting From:Baltimore/Washington International Airport: Take I-195 to exit 4B which merges into I-95S. Take I-95S to Exit 27-25 and turn right onto I-495 W. Follow I-495 W to Exit 33 South (Connecticut Avenue). Travel south approx. 5 1/2 miles. Turn right onto Calvert Street. The hotel is one block away on the left.
Starting From:Baltimore & North via I-95 South of 295: Take either Baltimore/Washington Parkway (295) or I-95 S to exit I-495 W. Follow I-495 W to Exit 33 South (Connecticut Avenue). Travel south approx. 5 1/2 miles. Turn right onto Calvert Street. The hotel is one block away on the left.
Starting From:South via I-95 North and I-395 North: From I-95 N merge onto I-395 N via exit 170A. Take I-395 N across the 14th Street Bridge. Merge onto US-1 N via exit on the left. Stay straight to go onto 14th Street. Follow 14th Street to R Street and turn left. Turn right onto Connecticut Avenue. Cross the Taft Bridge and turn left onto Calvert Street. The hotel is one block away on the left.
Starting From:West via Routes 66 and 50 East: Travel over the Roosevelt Bridge to Constitution Avenue. Turn left onto 18th Street then turn left onto Connecticut Avenue. Cross the Taft Bridge and turn left onto Calvert Street. The hotel is one block away on the left.
Starting From:Annapolis, Maryland: Take Route 50 W to New Yourk Avenue. Bear right onto Massachusetts Avenue. Go around Dupont Circle, pass P Street, New Hampshire and 19th Street. Turn right onto Connecticut Avenue. Cross the Taft Bridge and turn left onto Calvert Street. The hotel is one block away on the left.

General Property Information - Omni Shoreham Hotel

Hotel Rating(s): 4

Check In: 3:00pm

Check Out: 12:00pm

Currency:American Dollars

Floors: 8

Rooms: 836

Year Opened: 1930

Year Renovated: 2007

Airport Details

Ronald Reagan (National) 8 mi; shuttle at addt'l charge (Super Shuttle 1-800-258-3826), taxi at addt'l charge. Dulles 28 mi; shuttle at addt'l charge (Super Shuttle 1-800-258-3826), taxi at addt'l charge. Baltimore/Wash 30 mi, taxi at addt'l charge.

Areas Served

Lincoln Memorrial 1.5 miles White House 2 miles Smithsonian 2 miles Union Station 5 miles

Recreation

Health Club: Located on hotel property. Hours 6:00am-9:00pm daily. Cost: approximately $10 per day or $13 per person. Equipment includes: Bench press, Cybex equipment, dry sauna, free weights, Jacuzzi, jogging track, leg press, Lifecycles, Liferower, locker rooms, massage services (guest must contact hotel for costs), sit-up incline board, Stairmasters, stationary bicycles, treadmills.
Pool: Outdoor heated pool open seasonally May through mid-Novemer, 6:00am-sunset daily. Closed Nov. 1, 2008 to spring 2009.
Spa: Services include: Swedish Massage; Aromatherapy; Sports Massage; Facials; Manicure; Pedicure; Sauna; Salt Glow; Mud Wrap.

Area Attractions

Corporations/Hospitals: * American Association of Homes & Services for the Aging (1/2 Mile) * George Washington Medical Center (2 Miles) * Georgetown Medical (2 Miles) * Howard University Hospital (3 Miles) * Sibly Medical Center (3 Miles)
Cultural/Entertainment: * Adas Israel Synagogue (1 Mile)* African Art Museum (2 Miles) * Air & Space Museum (2 Miles)* American History Museum (2 Miles) * Capital Steps Comedy Troupe (3 Miles)* Capitol Hill (5 Miles)* Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (1 Mile) * Corcoran Gallery (2 Mile) * First Baptist Church (1 Mile)* Ford Theater (2 Miles) * Georgetown (1 Mile) * Holocaust Museum (2 MIles)* International Spy Museum (2 Miles) * Islamic Center (1 1/2 Miles) * Kennedy Center (1 Mile) * Kings Dominion Amusement Park (100 Miles)* Korean War Memorial (1 1/2 Miles) * Lincoln Memorial (1 1/2 Miles) * National Archives (4 Miles) * National Basilica (2 Miles) * National Gallery of Art (2 Miles) * National Theatre (2 Miles) * National Zoo (4 Blocks) * Natural History Museum (2 Miles) * Rock Creek Park (Adjacent) * Shakespeare Theatre (3 Miles) * Six Flags America (30 Miles)* Smithsonian (2 Miles) * St. Luke's Methodist Church 1/2 Mile) * St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church (1/2 Mile) * Union Station (4 Miles) * Vietnam Memorial (1 1/2 Miles) * Warner Theatre (2 Miles) * Washington National Cathedral (1 Mile) * Washington Convention Center (3 Miles) * Washington Monument (2 Miles) * White House (2 Miles)
Nearby Cities: * Arlington, VA (3 Miles) * Cheby Chase, MD (4 Miles) * Behesda, MD (6 Miles) * Alexandria, VA (8 Miles) * Baltimore, MD (60 Miles) * Richmond, VA (90 Miles)
Restaurants: ** Robert's Restaurant (on-site) * Morsel's (on-site) * Mark Russell Marquee Bar and Loinge (on-site) ** Butterfield 9 (1 1/2 Miles) * Cafe Paradiso (1 Block) * Capitol Seafood Grill (3 Miles) * Love (1 1/2 Miles) * ESPN Zone (2 Miles) * Jandara (1 Block) * Lebanese Taverna (1 Block) * Lex Cajun Grill (1 Block) * McDonald's (1 Block) * Medaterra (1 Block) * Mr. Chen's Chinese (1 Block) * Murphy's Irish Pub (1 Block) * New Heights (1 Block) * Occidental (2 Miles) * The VIP Club (2 Miles)
Shopping: * Adams Morgan (6 Blocks) * Chevy Chase Pavillion (2 Miles) * Fashion Center (4 Miles) * Georgetown (2 Miles) * Skin Savvy Spa Express (1 Mile)
Sports Venues: * Fed Ex Center (10 Miles) * MCI Center (2 Miles) *RFK Stadium (5 Miles)
Universities: * Howard University (3 Miles) * Georgetown University (3 Miles) * George Washington University (2 Miles) * University of Maryland (20 Miles)

About the Location

Located in Northwest Washingtons prestigious Woodley Park, the Omni Shoreham is conveniently located near downtown and just 100 yards from the Woodley Park/Adam's Morgan metro stop on the redline. Situated on 11 acres of lush landscaping, stately trees and winding walkways overlooking Rock Creek Park, the Omni Shoreham hotel is considered the "grand dame" of Washington. Built in 1930 the Shoreham is a historical landmark hotel, renowned for hosting presidents, dignitaries and world leaders.

Property Amenities - Omni Shoreham Hotel

AM/FM Alarm Clock

Babysitting/Child Services

Bar/Lounge

Business Center

Coffee Maker in Room

Concierge

24 Hour Front Desk

Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

Express Checkout

Hairdryers Available

Mini Bar

Modem Lines in Room

Meeting/Banquet Facilities

No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

Free Newspaper

Pets Allowed

Pool

Parking

Restaurant

Room Service

Safe Deposit Box

Shops/Commercial Services

Fitness Center or Spa

Television with Cable

Laundry/Valet Services

Room Information - Omni Shoreham Hotel

Deluxe Room - approx. 203-316 square feet

Deluxe rooms offer a variety of bed types that include 1 King bed, 2 Queen beds, 1 Queen bed, 2 Double beds or 1 Double bed. In-room amenities include: alarm clock radio, bath amenities, bathrobes, cable color television, coffee maker, desk, extra blankets, extra towels, hairdryer, high speed Internet -additional fee applicable, individual climate control, iron/ironng board, lodgenet system, luggage holder, marble bathroom, mini bar, newspaper delivery (complimentary), dual line speaker telephone, voice mail, video game system (available at an additional cost), wakeup service., wireless high speed Internet access in main building rooms -additional fee applicable, hard wired in Parkview rooms.

Deluxe Room

Classic Suite - approx. 483-520 square feet

Amenities include all the amenities of a Deluxe room plus this room is a corner room that includes a sitting area with a sofa bed. A wall separtes the sitting area and sleeping. King bedded rooms are not available with a park view.

Suite

One-bedroom Suite - approx. 526-713 square feet

Amenities include all the amenities of a Deluxe room. In addition, this room has a separate living room that includes a sofa, 2 overstuffed chairs, coffee table, dining table that seats 4 and a desk. The bathroom is oversized. One bedroom suites with 2 Queen beds also feature a balcony.

Suite

Bridal Suite - approx. 526 square feet

The Bridal Suite must be booked directly with the hotel. Amenities include all the amenities of a Deluxe room. in addition, this room has a separate living room with sofa, 2 overstuffed chairs, coffee table, dining table that seats 4 and a desk. The oversized bathroom has a Jacuzzi tub.

Suite

Presidential Suite - approx. 1176 square feet

The Presidential Suite must be booked directly with the hotel. Amenities include all the amenities of a Deluxe room. This suite features a kitchen with limited appliances, large dining room that can accommodate up to 8. The living room has a couch, overstuffed chairs and a coffee table. The library also has a couch and coffee table. The bedroom has one King bed. The suite also has a CD player, fireplace, balcony and oversized bathroom.

Suite

Ghost Suite - apprx. 1176 square feet

The Ghost Suite must be booked directly with the hotel. This suite has all the amenities of a Deluxe room and features 2 bedrooms, each with a King bed, an oversized bathroom, a kitchen with limited appliances, a large dining room that can accommodate up to 8 comfortably, a living area with a couch, overstuffed chairs and coffee table. The library also has a couch and coffee table. The suite also has 5 telephones, a balcony, and a jacuzzi.

Suite

Restaurant Info

Robert's Restaurant: Located on hotel property. Hours: 6:30am-11:30pm daily. Featuring superb American cuisine (breakfast, lunch and dinner)with seasonal outdoor dining. Restaurant telephone number-202-759-5300
Morsel's: Located on hotel property. Hours 6:30am-8:00pm daily. Carry out offering coffee, pastries, and fruit for a quick bit.
Mark Russell Marquee Bar & Lounge: Located on hotel property. Hours: 4:00pm-1:30am. Food service up to 1:00am with last call at 12:30pm. Daily Happy Hour 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Seasonal Poolside service: Light fare available seasonally 11:30am - 7:00pm.
Room Service: 24 hours daily.

Meeting Facility Information - Omni Shoreham Hotel

Business Center Services: Located on hotel property. Services include: Business card preparation, collating/binding, computers hook-ups, dataport/modem, fax machine, photocopies, postal/mail service, printers, transparancies, wireless high speed Internet (for a fee).
Meeting Facilities: Total meeting space-100,000 square feet including 25 meeting rooms and exhibition hall.