Renaissance Hotels Kicks Off Election Season With Lavish "Pick Your Party" Package At The Mayflower Renaissance D.C. Hotel

BETHESDA, Md. and NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Proclaimed by President Truman to be Washington, D.C.'s "Second Best Address" after the White House, the Mayflower Renaissance D.C. Hotel, one of Renaissance Hotel's (www.renhotels.com) most notoriously historic properties, is celebrating both political parties this election season with its ultimate "Pick Your Party" suite package. Stacy Keibler recently stepped out in D.C. to check out the political suite and enjoy the election action.

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The extravagant package, which starts at $5,000 per night, is the perfect fit for politicos and supporters looking for a once-in-a-lifetime hotel experience. The package is available exclusively at The Mayflower Renaissance D.C. Hotel for weekend bookings, October 1, 2012 through the Presidential inauguration in January. Guests booking the "Pick Your Party" package can choose from a Republican or Democratic inspired one-bedroom suite, adorned in lavish "party-perfect" decorations and discover D.C.'s famous monuments with the complimentary champagne moonlight tour.  The ultimate "Pick your Party" suite package includes all of the following:

• Stay in your choice of the Republican or Democrat Ultimate Suite (one-bedroom suite) decorated with appropriate "party-perfect" red or blue decorations, fan-fare, hats, t-shirts etc.
• Champagne breakfast for two
• Complimentary parking
• Complimentary politically-inspired DVDs for in-room viewing including West Wing, Dave and political commentary from The Daily Show
• Champagne Limo Moonlight Tour of the monuments
• Political Swag Bag

"Renaissance Hotels prides itself on providing its guests access to exclusive and unforgettable experiences," said Tina Edmundson, senior vice president lifestyle brands for Marriott International, Inc. "This election season, the "Pick Your Party" package captures the excitement of election season and offers guests an once-in-a-lifetime hotel experience."

For those looking for a fiscally conservative option, the Mayflower Renaissance is also offering a separate "Red, White and You" package, starting at $224 per night. The package includes daily breakfast, nightly parking and a collection of politically-inspired DVDs for in-room viewing ranging from The West Wing to the movie Dave and political commentary from The Daily Show.

Hotel guests can also indulge in Renaissance Hotels election-themed cocktail menu, available at Renaissance Hotels nationwide. Guests can select from innovative libations like the Lobbyist (Belvedere Bloody Mary Vodka, Martini & Rossi Dry Vermouth and Fee Bros. Zesty Pickle Brine) or the Balanced Budget (Ciroc Berry Vodka, DeKuyper Blue Curacao, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur and strawberry flavored whipped cream).

Renaissance Hotels is known for offering guests a unique travel experience woven through design, service and unique programming inspired by each property's locale and/or destination. Game changing initiatives including the brand's NAVIGATOR hospitality concierge and RLife LIVE entertainment platform have helped transform Renaissance Hotels into one of the industry's most exciting lifestyle hospitality brands. This past April, Renaissance Hotels introduced its first ever global advertising campaign, "Live Life to Discover," created to inspire today's modern, lifestyle-oriented business traveler.

To book the "Pick Your Party" package, please call 202-776-9159. To book the "Red, White and You" package and for more information on Renaissance Hotels and its election cocktails please visit www.renhotels.com.

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SOURCE Marriott International, Inc.