Hotel Information
About the Washington Plaza The Washington Plaza, built in 1962 as the streamlined International Inn, was designed by the controversial modernist architect Morris Lapidus as a resort hotel . Lapidus was well-known for revolutionizing retail store design with his concept of letting the stores’ names become one with the building. His designs include the Fontainebleu (1954) and Eden Rock (1956) hotels and the Lincoln Road Mall (1960) in Miami Beach. The nine-story Washington Plaza features a beautifully landscaped pool (originally with an innovative retractable glass dome) and Lapidus's innovative curved hallway design that alleviated the endless corridor feeling by allowing guests to see a few doors at a time on the way to their rooms. Recently redesigned, the expansive, sunlit lobby is furnished with classic Bauhaus Barcelona chairs and other sleek Art Deco touches. The No. Ten Thomas restaurant, The International bar, and the pool area reflect the relaxed, resort-like feel that originally characterized the hotel. |
Washington Plaza
10 Thomas Circle, NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-842-1300
800-424-1140 (toll free in USA andCanada)
202-371-9602 Fax
www.washingtonplazahotel.com
Room Reservation Procedures
A block of 40 rooms has been established for the Art Deco Society of Washington for the nights of May 19, 20, and 21, 2005. Additionally, 10 rooms are being held for the night of May 18, 2005. Requests for room reservations from guests who wish to arrive prior to or remain past the dates of the event will be handled on a space- and rate-available basis.
March 14 Update: The block of rooms is full. The hotel will still honor our special rate on a space available basis; you must call or fax the hotel to obtain our rate. Some nights in May are sold out. Reserve your room immediately.
Please refer to "Group Number 4109" and the "Art Deco Society of Washington" when placing reservations at 202-842-1300 or, toll-free in the USA, at 800-424-1140. The room rate for a single or double room is $149 plus tax per night; for a triple room the rate is $169 plus tax per night. Children 17 years and under may share the same room with parents at no additional charge; rollaway beds are available for an extra charge and need to be requested in advance.
Guests are encouraged to request a room facing the pool for the best view.
Deadline: The deadline to make reservations is April 10, 2005. Requests received after this cut-off date will be accepted on a space- and rate-available basis.
Guarantee: All reservations must be guaranteed by a major credit card (American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa) or an advance deposit equal to the cost of one night's stay plus tax.
Cancellations: Individual reservations must be cancelled no later than 3 PM, 72 hours prior to the arrival date to avoid cancellation charges. Upon check-in, each guest will verify his or her departure date with a signature to his or her registration card. Should a guest wish to check out prior to this confirmed date, a charge of one-night's room revenue and taxes will apply.
Parking: On-site parking is available for an additional charge of $9 per day payable directly to the garage attendant.
Other Nearby Hotels
Comfort Inn Downtown DC (1 block)
1201 13th St., NW, Washington, DC 20005
202-682-5300 or 877-424-6423 (toll free)
www.comfortinn.com, www.choicehotels.com
Holiday Inn Downtown (1 block)
1155 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 2005
202-737-1200 or 800-465-4329 (toll free)
www.hidowntowndc.com
Homewood Suites by Hilton (1 block)
1475 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20005
202-265-8000 or 800-225-5663 (toll free)
www.homewoodsuites.hilton.com
For More Information
For more information, call ADSW at 202-298-1100 or send email to Art Deco Weekend coordinators Linda Lyons (llyons@adsw.org) or Jim Linz (jlinz@adsw.org).
Comments
Created February 13, 2005; Modified Monday, March 14, 2005.