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D.C.’s The Fairfax Hotel:
Legendary accommodations in the Nation’s capital

Washington insiders and global leaders have flocked to the Fairfax for nearly a century

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Opening its doors in 1927, The Fairfax Hotel at Embassy Row, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is one of America’s grand hotels. Information is power, and nowhere is that more evident than at The Fairfax Hotel located in the vibrant DuPont Circle neighborhood of our nation’s capital.

Washington insiders, dignitaries, and global leaders have set up residence at The Fairfax since its inauguration in to the D.C. hotel scene, indulging in the luxurious accommodations and commitment to privacy.

With 259 classically-adorned rooms and suites, a lavish ballroom, and intimate meeting spaces, The Fairfax ensures every stay is worthy of the royalty that have called the hotel home.

In 1927, guests began to stay at The Fairfax for the outrageous sum of $4.00 for a suite with a parlor, bedroom, and full bath. On the five-year anniversary of the hotel in 1932, Colonel H. Grady Gore and his wife purchased The Fairfax, and it was during this time that congressmen, senators, and ambassadors began to make the hotel their permanent residence. Prominent tenants over the years have included Mrs. Henry Cabot Lodge, Admiral and Mrs. Chester William Nimitz, and Senator John L. McClellan.

Vice President Al Gore lived with his parents in suite 809 in the 1950’s and a young George H. Bush and his parents, Senator and Mrs. Prescott Bush, also made The Fairfax their home when in town. In the 1950's, glamour reached new heights at The Fairfax, sealing its destiny as a Washington, D.C. trendsetter, and in 1961, on the evening of President John F. Kennedy’s inauguration, the fabled Jockey Club opened. The restaurant became a gathering place for President Kennedy’s "Camelot," and Washington elite—infusing The Fairfax yet again with political and social cache.

Over the years The Fairfax has seen a number of changes—including being purchased in 2006 by Pyramid Hotel Group and becoming a member of the elite Luxury Collection by Starwood Hotels & Resorts—and has held fast to the tradition of genuine hospitality that makes it one of America’s legendary hotels. Modern enhancements to the classic and historic hotel, including flat-screen televisions, superior linens, and an ambiance-setting sound system, the amenities found at The Fairfax continue to surpass expectation. The Fairfax Hotel at Embassy Row embraces its legendary past and continues to raise the bar for current and future guests.

Opening in 1927, The Fairfax Hotel at Embassy Row, a 259-room hotel, has long been known as the premier luxury hotel for business and leisure travel in Washington, D.C. Located along “Embassy Row” in the lively DuPont Circle neighborhood, The Fairfax is convenient for frequent or first-time visitors to the area. The Fairfax can accommodate up to 250 guests for a lavish wedding or event in The Ballroom. Additionally, The Fairfax offers flexible, state-of-the-art meeting spaces perfect for groups of 10-250. For more information, please visit: www.luxurycollection.com/fairfax.

A new incarnation of the famed original, The Jockey Club and Jockey Club Lounge have been serving contemporary American cuisine with a European flare since originally opening in 1961. The current Jockey Club and Jockey Club Lounge opened in 2004 and are helmed by Executive Chef Ralf Hofmann. These “power” tables have seen the likes of Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Nancy Reagan and countless senators, lobbyists, and other Washington insiders.