WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - Oct 3, 2012) - Living a healthy life is important and for travelers suffering from allergies, checking in to a hotel that offers allergy-friendly guest rooms provides great peace of mind. An ideal destination for Washington, DC family getaways and business travel, the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel has partnered with the cutting-edge experts at PURE to provide allergy-friendly guest rooms so everyone can rest easy and wake up confident.

Enhancing the hotel experience with allergy-friendly technology, an offering of downtown Washington, DC hotel rooms at this Renaissance have been converted to PURE status through the patented technology and receive ongoing maintenance to ensure they remain 99.9% allergen-free. With the new technology in place, guests booking into these stylish and sophisticated Washington, DC hotel accommodations can enjoy one of the greatest amenities of all -- clean air. 

Each of the PURE Allergy-Friendly guestrooms feature:

• An in-room, medical grade air purification system;
• New micro-fiber hypo-allergenic mattress and pillow encasements;
• Sanitized soft surface to wipe out allergen triggers;
• Disinfected air conditioning and heating systems maintained with tea-tree oil, and
• Pure Shield -- a semi-permanent barrier applied to all surfaces to kill and inhibit the survival and growth of bacteria and other contaminants.

These features leave plenty to celebrate for allergy suffers, as now they can enjoy their travel and the other many remarkable amenities provided by this impressive hotel near Washington, DC museums, Chinatown, the National Portrait Gallery, world-famous National Mall monuments and the Verizon Center. In addition to typical sight-seeing destinations, guests find themselves within walking distance of boutique shopping, art galleries and fine gourmet restaurants.

Tantalizing on-site dining options offer variety throughout the day, whether looking for something to "grab and go" or a sit-down meal, the choices are phenomenal. From a Starbucks Café and Liberty Market Deli, to The Presidents Sports Bar and Fifteen Squares Restaurant, guests are treated to an offering of pastries and specialty drinks, deli delights, light fare from the sports bar and even great American Bistro favorites. The hotel's lobby is also a popular evening gathering place as the eclectic miXX opens up for dinner, just steps away from Mt. Vernon Square activity. 

About the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel

The Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel offers travelers trendy lodging conveniently located in the Penn Quarter district between Capitol Hill and the White House, and just across from the Washington Convention Center. Offering 64,000 square feet of flexible, high tech event space and meticulous accommodations, this Renaissance is ideal for capturing the essence of this bustling city whether hosting a convention or sightseeing with the family. Boasting remarkable venues, attentive service, dedicated event managers and professional catering with inspiring menus, this is one hotel that truly provides an exceptional hotel experience.