The Watergate Hotel Hosts Ceremonial Topping Off

March 23, 2015

WatergateHotelToppingOff-400Euro Capital Properties’ Principal Jacques Cohen and Director of Design & Development Rakel Cohen were joined March 19 by Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser; DC Councilmember Jack Evans, Ward 2; ANC Commissioner William Kennedy Smith, M.D.; and “Mad Men” costume designer Janie Bryant for a ceremonial topping off at The Watergate Hotel. The Washington, DC, hospitality icon will re-open as a luxury hotel in summer 2015 after a $125 million renovation.

The event celebrated one of the most important construction milestones within the renovation, the topping off of the 7,000-sf Moretti ballroom — a completely new build for the hotel, which previously had not offered extensive meetings and event space. The roof of the Moretti ballroom will be topped off with flora inspired by the building’s original landscape, and Euro Capital Properties executives, local dignitaries and design partners were given the opportunity to plant the future by placing historically significant May Night Salvia seedlings into symbolic soil at the event. When the seedlings are mature they will be incorporated into the landscape design on top of the ballroom.

The Moretti ballroom was added to the hotel by raising the earth an additional seven feet, creating an unparalleled 27,000 sf of waterfront meeting and event space. The brand new 7,000-sf ballroom will feature state-of-the-art technology and several configurations, as well as an additional 10,000-sf of outdoor terraces overlooking the Potomac
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“Euro Capital Properties has been passionately committed to restoring the iconic structure to create an urban resort that exceeds the expectations of today’s modern, luxury guest, in a setting that is central to everything,” said Jacques Cohen, Principal, Euro Capital Properties.

In addition, The Watergate Hotel’s unique retro-inspired uniforms for hotel associates by acclaimed “Mad Men” costume designer Janie Bryant were introduced. Sketches from the first hospitality uniform collection from Bryant showcased her inspiration from the 1960s glamour and sophistication that The Watergate Hotel epitomized. Attendees also had a sneak peak of the hotel’s 12th floor rooftop, which boasts 360-degree views of the Potomac.

The Watergate Hotel will offer 340 luxury guest rooms, fine dining and casual cuisine, an opulent whisky bar and luxury fitness center and spa.

www.thewatergatehotel.com

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