WASHINGTON, DC—Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has been awarded the management contract for two hotels here—The Carlyle – Dupont Circle and the Savoy Suites Hotel in the Glover Park neighborhood—that will be converted to Kimpton-branded properties.
Both hotels are existing properties owned by Foxhall Partners and Iron Point Partners. The additions, both of which are undergoing extensive renovations to fit the Kimpton style and standards , bring the company’s total number of hotels in DC to 10, the highest concentration for the brand in any U.S. city. Kimpton’s Mid-Atlantic region, including neighboring Alexandria, VA and Baltimore, has now expanded to include 14 hotels.
Located just two and a half blocks northeast of Dupont Circle, The Carlyle – Dupont Circle, a Kimpton Hotel, is also within walking distance of more than a dozen art galleries, museums and attractions, including The Phillips Collection and the National Gallery of Art.
The Carlyle is undergoing an extensive renovation of the public spaces, restaurant and guestrooms that will expand the hotel from 170 to 198 rooms, including 56 that offer full-service kitchenettes, which are ideal for extended-stay travelers and families. The Art Deco property will meld classic style with modern flair, introducing clean lines, polished finishes and a touch of 1920s nostalgia, according to the company.
International artist Michele Oka Doner agreed to collaborate on an exclusive basis with Foxhall’s hospitality group to lead the design and concept creation of The Carlyle – Dupont Circle as her first hotel project in the U.S. The hotel will be restored to its original grandeur as an Art Deco landmark. The interior design draws on her Miami Beach Art Deco roots and features inspired modern artwork and handcrafted chandeliers customized to highlight The Carlyle’s history. The hotel will also debut a fitness center, Washington’s Urban Athletic Club, founded by Graham King, and 3,000 sq. ft. of meeting space when it reopens in May as a Kimpton hotel.
Situated in the Glover Park neighborhood, less than a mile north of Georgetown University and close to Embassy Row and the Washington National Cathedral, the Savoy Suites is currently undergoing extensive renovations to its room, living room and public spaces that are slated for completion in early 2016.
“Washington has been a thriving market for Kimpton over the years, and it’s great to be able to add these two new properties to our portfolio to keep up with the incredible demand we continue to see here,” said Barry Pollard, SVP of hotel operations. “Once renovations are complete and all the signature Kimpton amenities and programs are in place, The Carlyle – Dupont Circle and Savoy Suites will provide even more diversity to our offerings in the capital.”