The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City Honors Fallen Soldiers This Holiday Season

ARLINGTON, VA--(Marketwired - Oct 29, 2014) - With both the nation's capital and Arlington National Cemetery just a stone's throw away from The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City, patriotic pride surrounds the hotel. And while guests have long enjoyed excursions to national landmarks from the luxury hotel's convenient Washington, D.C. area location, the property's new Wreaths Across America contribution is an even better way to demonstrate an appreciation for one's country. 

Available now through January 31, 2015, the Arlington hotel's new offering enables guests to pay homage to servicemen and women who've paid the ultimate price for American freedom. When a guest reserves their stay, the hotel will donate (in the guest's name) a wreath for Arlington National Cemetery's annual wreath-laying ceremony in December.

In addition to sponsoring a wreath for a fallen soldier's headstone, guests will enjoy luxury overnight accommodations in some of the most lavish guest rooms in the city with feather beds; marble bathrooms; 24-hour, in-room dining; and flat-panel, high-definition televisions. Club Level and Executive Suite options are also available through the package and afford additional space and amenities. Family, friends, and loved ones can also enjoy an array of holiday festivities this season at The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City. Indulge in a terrific Thanksgiving Brunch and Dinner and save room for three joyous Christmas offerings including Christmas Eve Dinner, Christmas Brunch and Christmas Dinner, all accompanied with live entertainment. Children can gather round for a special Gingerbread and Train Workshop, attended by none other than Santa and Mrs. Claus! Ring in the New Year as you enjoy a festive ambiance of live music and a savory pre-fixe dinner menu. 

Each year, Wreaths Across America inspires more than 600,000 volunteers throughout the country to lay wreaths on veterans' headstones. This year's event is scheduled for December 13^th.

Guests are invited to join the Ladies and Gentlemen to participate December 13^th in the wreath-laying ceremony or Saturday, January 24, 2015 for the wreath pick-up. Or guests can simply visit Arlington National Cemetery during their stay. (The site is open 365 days a year.) But this luxury hotel positions visitors to enjoy many additional activities while in town. Thanks to the Blue and Yellow Metro lines located directly outside the hotel's doors, guests can explore nearby destinations like historic Old Town Alexandria, Georgetown, Capitol Hill, and downtown Washington, D.C. Or they can stay closer to home and wander through the more than 250 shops and restaurants of The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, which is directly connected to the hotel.

To learn more about the Wreaths Across America experience, travelers are invited to visit http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/PentagonCity/Reservations/Packages/Detail/Wreaths-Across-America-Package.htm. 

About The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
Guests of The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City find themselves just steps away from world-class shopping, dining, museums and national landmarks while enjoying some of the most luxurious accommodations in the area. It is positioned near a range of businesses, Reagan National Airport and downtown Washington, D.C., all of which is easily accessible thanks to the Metrorail service located outside the hotel's front door. The property includes a fitness center, an indoor pool, a full-service business center and the recently renovated 19,000 square feet of meeting space, perfect for weddings, social events and conferences. Cuisine is best experienced within the hotel's modern fyve Restaurant Lounge, which specializes in Mediterranean-influenced American fare. And guest rooms feature Frette linens, Asprey bath products, gourmet coffee and tea service and inspiring views of the Potomac River. For reservations, please call (800) 542-8680, or visit www.ritzcarlton.com/PentagonCity. 

About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 87 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award which recognizes outstanding customer service. For more information, or reservations, contact a travel professional, call toll free in the U.S. 1-800-241-3333, or visit the company website at www.ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR).