Source: Marriott International

The Mayflower Renaissance Hotel Celebrates Springtime in the City

Flower Power Hotel Deals in Washington, DC and Cherry Picks Menu Available

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - February 24, 2011) - Washington will soon be abloom and the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel has created a Flower Power package for visitors to enjoy as seasons change. This luxury Washington, DC hotel's offer is valid now through June 6, 2011, inviting guests to experience signature springtime events like the White House Easter Egg Roll, Spring Garden Tours, Washington Nationals baseball games and the iconic National Cherry Blossom Festival.

This historic Washington, DC hotel's special package includes an overnight stay in one of the hotel's most luxurious deluxe guestrooms, a round of flower-themed cocktails for two and complimentary breakfast for two in Café Promenade the next morning. 

As part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival's Cherry Picks Program, Café Promenade will serve cherry-inspired cuisine throughout the 16-day festival. This restaurant in Washington, DC will serve a prix-fixe four-course menu, available March 26 through April 10, is priced at $44 per person (exclusive of tax & gratuity) and includes:

amuse bouche
honey | ricotta | cherry

salad
arugula | frisee | red oak | cherries | toasted almonds
champagne vinaigrette

entrée
grilled filet mignon
cherry herb crust | beet gnocchi | broccoli rabe | brandy reduction
- or -
seared organic salmon
cherry pistachio basmati rice | rainbow swiss chard | citrus butter

dessert
cherry walnut roulade | cherry vanilla gelato

The Mayflower is honored to host the Festival's annual Pink Tie Party on Wednesday, March 23 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. To purchase tickets and get more party information, visit www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/pinktie. Party-goers can enjoy the celebration, then take the elevator home -- one of the convenient advantages of staying at the Mayflower.

Room rates for the Flower Power package range from $219 to $279 per night (excluding taxes and fees). For reservations or more information, please call 1-800-HOTELS-1 or visit www.renaissancemayflower.com and use promotion code: P50.

This Union Station Washington, DC hotel's convenient location gives you access to all Washington has to offer. Both the Mayflower and Café Promenade are located at 1127 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20036, near the National Mall, White House, Dupont Circle and much more. The Café is open for breakfast Monday - Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; lunch Monday - Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and dinner daily from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Café Promenade offers Afternoon Tea daily from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (reservations required) and serves a spectacular seafood buffet every Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. For more information or reservations, please call 202.347.2233.