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1927
Phoenix Park Hotel
Washington, District of Columbia
520 N. Capitol Street NW,, Washington, District of Columbia 22911
Original Property Opened in 1927
Historic Hotels of America member since 2002
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Originally called The Commodore when it opened in 1927, Phoenix Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. has always enjoyed a prime spot on Capitol Hill, just steps from the U.S. Capitol and the Supreme Court. Developed by famed Washington developer Harry Wardman, the hotel was bought in 1982 by Irish-American entrepreneur Daniel J. Coleman and renamed it in honor of Dublin’s 1,760-acre Phoenix Park, the largest urban park in Europe. Reminiscent of an 18th-century Irish manor house, this historic Washington, D.C. hotel has been beautifully updated to reflect the urban style of today’s Dublin townhouse, combining classic features and a stylish contemporary décor.
Discover
- Admire the classic Georgian Revival-style façade of the Phoenix Park Hotel. Originally named The Commodore, this picturesque historic hotel on Capitol Hill is reminiscent of an 18th-century Irish manor house, and was renamed after Phoenix Park in Dublin, the largest urban park in a European capital city.
- Discover Old World ambiance throughout the Phoenix Park Hotel, and admire the marble floors, Waterford crystal chandeliers, and textured woodwork that are complemented with rich fabrics and distinctive décor.
- Enjoy custom-built furnishings and luxurious marble baths that add character to every guestroom in this historic hotel on Capitol Hill, the largest historic residential neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
Explore
- Explore Union Station, Amtrak’s headquarters and the railroad’s second-busiest station, with its imposing façade and elegant interior that features expensive materials such as marble, gold leaf, and white granite.
- Walk through the architecturally stunning United States Capitol Building and admire the Brumidi Corridors and historic Capitol Dome. Sit in the Senate or House galleries and watch Congress in session, then head outside and look at the Statue of Freedom that crowns the dome.
- Visit the imposing Supreme Court, the highest federal court in the United States, and its classical Roman temple-style building that features the iconic flight of broad steps and the portico of tall Corinthian columns that define its monumental entrance.
Experience
- Experience local National Trust for Historic Preservation historic sites and discover great architecture, magnificent landscapes, and life-changing stories. These sites include the Decatur House on Lafayette Square, the President Woodrow Wilson House, President Lincoln’s Cottage, the Belle Grove Plantation, and James Madison’s Montpelier.
- Tour Woodlawn and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House, located on the same location in historic Alexandria, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C. Woodlawn is a 126-acre estate that was designed by the architect of the U.S. Capitol, Dr. William Thornton, and constructed for Washington’s nephew, Major Lawrence Lewis. The Usonian Pope-Leighey House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as an example of innovative, modern, and affordable middle-class housing.
- Follow the National Capital Region and Chesapeake Bay itinerary, which includes visiting the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Rock Creek Park, and the African American Civil War Memorial.
Taste
- Enjoy the world famous Fish & Chips and the authentic Irish Beef Stew in The Dubliner Irish Pub & Restaurant located in the Phoenix Park Hotel. Enjoy a pint of Guinness or the exclusive Auld Dubliner Amber Ale while enjoying live Irish music, which is a Dubliner tradition that the president of Ireland and President Obama took part in on St. Patrick’s Day.
- Bite into a Washington, D.C. original half-smoke sausage at Ben’s Chili Bowl, a casual eatery that has played host to jazz legends Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, and Ella Fitzgerald, and was popularized by President Barack Obama.
- Enjoy a meal in the main dining room of The Occidental restaurant. A gathering place for the nation’s political power brokers, sports figures, and celebrities since 1906, the photos of these notables line the walls of the restaurant and serve as a barometer for the city and a reminder of the honorable, scandalous, and fun adventures that have taken place within its walls.
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