Plan a Weekend Getaway to DC and Enjoy Free Spy Museum Tickets

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - May 12, 2011) - The Washington Marriott at Metro Center is offering an exciting downtown Washington, DC hotel package which includes Spy Museum tickets and hotel accommodations. With International Spy Museum tickets, guest can indulge in conspiracy theories, spy traps, military intelligence and the fascinating world of espionage while enjoying hotel accommodations at one of DC's premier hotels near the White House.

The Washington Marriott at Metro Center is offering a unique package that provides guests with two tickets for guaranteed entrance to the International Spy Museum in addition to a deluxe hotel room, complimentary daily breakfast for two at the hotel's own Fire and Sage restaurant and free parking. For the convenience of families, additional Spy Museum tickets are available for purchase at the hotel, which also offers convenient access to many other area attractions. Rates for this inclusive package start at just $209*, but are valid only through July 17, 2011, so time is of the essence to mastermind a vacation filled with energy and intrigue that will translate into some great summer fun for the entire family.

Still new as a Washington, DC attraction, the Spy Museum is the only public museum in the United States dedicated solely to espionage and the only one in the world that provides a global perspective on the profession that has shaped history and continues to impact world events. With one of the most intriguing hotel packages in downtown Washington, DC the Marriott at Metro Center enables guests the opportunity to track the development of espionage from the Sisterhood of Spies recognized during Civil War days to the use of pigeons in World War 1 and today's satellite technology. Featuring the largest collection of international artifacts ever placed on public display, along with a variety of exhibits, spy adventures, workshops and presentations for spies of all ages, the museum focuses on human intelligence and reveals the important roles spies have played in world events.

Accommodations utilizing this Washington, DC Convention Center hotel's Spy Museum package may be made by using promotional code ARN and booking online at www.marriottmetrocenter.com or by calling 1-800-228-9290 for personalized service.

*Rates are per room per night and valid for Thursday-Sunday stays through 7/17/11 based on availability at the time of reservation. Complimentary parking allows for one vehicle per room. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms and may not be combined with any other discount or promotion. Please visit hotel website for additional terms and conditions.

About the Washington Marriott at Metro Center
The Washington Marriott at Metro Center is a sophisticated hotel near Washington monuments, upscale restaurants, exciting shopping and historic national attractions. Spacious guest rooms and hotel suites along with concierge services, on-site dining options, a refreshing indoor pool, whirlpool and health club make the Marriott a relaxing choice for both business and leisure travelers. A full-service business center, state-of-the-art event space and a full menu of guest services make this a distinctive choice among fine Washington, DC hotels.

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