Renaissance Washington, DC Dupont Circle Hotel Kicks Off Summer With Renaissance Global Day of Discovery

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwired - Jun 26, 2013) - Summer is all about exploration, whether traveling to a new destination, taking a class or visiting the gems just around the corner. Renaissance Hotels celebrates this spirit with the Summer of Discovery, a season-long calendar of RLife^® LIVE events at Renaissance locations around the world.

To kick things off, more than 100 hotels around the world hosted a Global Day of Discovery on June 19^th, and the Renaissance Washington, DC Dupont Circle Hotel was excited to participate in the second annual event. This hotel near Georgetown, DC welcomed both guests and locals for food-centric festivities hosted by food writer Nevin Martell. Local micro-brewery DC Brau sampled beer, Capital City Mumbo Sauce provided tasty treats and DJ Adrian Loving kept the party going.

The chefs at this hotel near Adams Morgan flexed their culinary muscles, too, turning out delicious (and beautiful) dishes including Capital Chicken Wings tossed in Mumbo Sauce and "Steak Em" Chili Half Smoke hot dogs.

"We make a promise to our hotel guests that every time they step into a Renaissance Hotel they are inspired to discover and experience something new and meaningful," Toni Stoeckl, vice president for Renaissance Hotels, says. "Celebrating Day of Discovery is just one way we are helping guests to Live Life to Discover this season by encouraging both travelers and locals to make the most of their time by visiting a new local art gallery or listening to an emerging musician perform in one of our hotel lobbies."

The Global Day of Discovery was just the first event on this Dupont Circle accommodation's summer calendar. To find out what's happening here and at Renaissance hotels around the globe, visit www.renhotels.com/discovery, or connect with the brand on Facebook (Facebook.com/RenHotels and https://www.facebook.com/RenaissanceDupontCircle) or Twitter (@RenHotels).

About the Renaissance Washington, DC Dupont Circle Hotel
DC might be home to politicians and businesses, but it's anything but buttoned up. Marrying sophistication with a little edge, the Renaissance Washington, DC Dupont Circle Hotel offers a boutique experience in the heart of the nation's capital. The lobby is a hub of activity, from meeting with colleagues over coffee and pastries from Illy Cafe to celebrating a special occasion with drinks at M Brasserie and Bar. The lobby offers complimentary Wi-Fi, making it a space to connect with those who are worlds away, too. The fitness center offers an escape from the day. Guest rooms at this hotel near GWU feature chic decor and a sleek design with luxurious bedding, an iPod dock, Aveda bath amenities, a desk, coffee/tea service, a 37-inch flat-screen HDTV, room service and high-speed wireless Internet. A central location makes this Dupont Circle hotel a hit with both vacationers and event planners. More than 14,000 square feet of event space can host meetings, weddings, family reunions and conferences. Those in town to explore the area are just minutes from Georgetown University, Foggy Bottom, the DC Metro and dining, shops and museums in Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle.

About Renaissance
Renaissance Hotels represents a diverse collection of more than 155 hotels in 35 countries worldwide. Each property is unique, offering passionate travelers a one-of-kind experience and memories they will be sure to take with them long after they depart. Within every hotel, guests are greeted by an exceptional array of amenities and an inspiring world of local discoveries. For travelers looking to experience something new, innovative and locally driven programs including the industry leading entertainment platform RLife LIVE as well as R Navigator, ensure that every trip is transformed into an eye-opening, unforgettable journey. Renaissance Hotels. Live Life To Discover. To discover more visit www.renhotels.com.

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