You are not surprised when you learn that the hotel, built at the beginning of the Great Depression, was an oasis of tranquility and offered a bastion of upscale living amid the economic wasteland throughout the District and the country in the 1930s. It has played host to presidents, world leaders and inaugural balls, making it a true historic Washington landmark.
Much has not changed, sans the state-of-the art, post-modern renovations to incorporate modern technology. The four-star Omni Shoreham is a an ultra-luxurious resort that is within walking distance of the world-renowned National Zoo, the first-class Woodley-Zoo subway stop and in the middle of the revitalized Rock Creek Park community. Many of the 836 luxury guest room suites provide a spectacular panoramic view of the park.
The Omni Shoreham also has collected accolades over the years for offering upscale accommodations without wallet-sapping prices:
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Washington Business Journal named The Omni Shoreham as one of its Top 50 Best Places to Work in Greater Washington, in 2009 and 2011.
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The Omni Shoreham Hotel is the recipient of 2009 Inner Circle Award! The Omni Shoreham was selected for their high level of service, flexible function space, quality of food and beverage, and good value on room rates.”
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“Its design — wide corridors, vaulted ceilings and archways, and arrangements of pretty sofas and armchairs in the lobby and public spaces — endows the Shoreham with the air of a grand hotel. The Omni rightfully boasts its status as the city’s largest AAA four-diamond hotel, as well as its membership in Historic Hotels of America.” –frommers.com.
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The energetic, professional staff is the cornerstone of this hotel’s continued reign at the top of the conventions market. This resorty convention hotel is a much better choice.” –professionaltravelguide.com
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Association Meetings named the Omni Shoreham Hotel as an Inner Circle hotel.
The Omni Shoreham comes correct with the duo of executive chef Jon Dornbusch, sous chef Steve M Queen and their team of culinary connoisseurs. Working in synchronicity, they are known for their exotic dishes including an almond-crusted fried brie, a braised beef short rib Sandwich, a sautéed crab cake Maryland-style sandwich and a Pineland Farms all-natural burger. You can also imbibe on wine and other select drinks in the Marquee Bar and Lounge while indulging in your favorite sporting event.
One of the great things about it is that the Omni Shoreham is a two-minute trek to Connecticut Avenue bristling with eclectic dining options and outdoor cafes. The hotel is just 8 miles from Reagan National Airport and 28 miles from Dulles International Airpor
–terry shropshire
