TRENDY & CHIC
THE RITZ-CARLTON, TYSON’S CORNER
1700 Tysons Boulevard,
McLean, VA 22102 USA
Phone: (703) 506-4300
The Ritz-Carlton, Tyson’s Corner, was named one of the top 50 hotels in the United States by the Condé Naste Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards located in Northern Virginia’s exciting business, dining and shipping district. Enjoy Tyson’s Corner I, one of the largest shopping malls in the United States and The Galleria, known as the “Rodeo Drive of the East Coast.” The Ritz-Carlton, Tyson’s Corner is Virginia Green Lodging Certified, and is a leader in waste management, water conservation, energy conservation, and sustainable sourcing. This hotel is a 100% non-smoking establishment and allows dogs up to 25 lbs ($250 addition fee). They do offer “feather free” accommodations and can accommodate vegan or dietary specifications, please make note of these requests during scheduling. This hotel is approximately 15 minutes from our Dress Studio.
SMALL TOWN & BIG CHARM
216 Bed & Breakfast
216 Fayette Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
This bed and breakfast is located in historic Old Town Alexandria just steps away from tons of boutiques, 139 restaurants, and Potomac waterway attractions. Old Town is always busy with people walking the tree lit main street, while many choose to sit in the park watching the boats come and go, or enjoy gazing at the Washington Monument during sunset. 216 is a 126 year old, two story town house which has been newly renovated. It includes three bedrooms, two and one half bathrooms, living room, dining room, fireplace, reading room, terrace, private garden, one parking space. There are innkeeper services and continental breakfast. The free King Street trolley stops at the corner of the block connecting you to the Metro with access to Washington DC/VA/MD or water taxi to National Harbor or boats to Georgetown or Mount Vernon. There are many walking tours through historic Alexandria and ghost tours too!!
Welcome to the most pet friendly area in Northern Virginia! Enjoy a canine cruise on the Potomac, dog accessible cafés, local dog run park, and tons of dog boutiques within walking distance.
This bed and breakfast is approximately 20 minutes from our Dress Studio.
SITES & THE CITY
THE WILLARD INTERCONTINENTAL WASHINGTON
washington.intercontinental.com
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004 USA
Phone: (202) 628-9100
The Willard a most celebrated historic Washington DC hotel, the Willard InterContinental Washington, has been the focal point for elegant dinners, meetings, and gala social events for more than 150 years. An institution, this grand Washington DC historic hotel has hosted almost every U.S. president since Franklin Pierce in 1853. On August 28, 1963, the Reverend Martin Luther King finished his famous “I Have A Dream” speech while a guest at the Willard. Other notable guests have included Charles Dickens, Buffalo Bill, David Lloyd George, P.T. Barnum, Lord and Lady Napper, and countless others. Walt Whitman mentioned the hotel in his works; and Mark Twain penned two books here in the early 1900s. Throughout the ages, no phrase has raised eyebrows like “I’m staying at the Willard.” The refurbishment of the guest rooms were completed spring 2012. The Willard was recently awarded the International Hotel & Restaurant Association’s Environmental Award for Sustainability. The Willard has embarked on a Responsible Business program; this holistic plan is comprised of numerous interwoven sustainable projects designed for a luxurious urban hospitality experience in harmony with social and ecological consciousness. This hotel is a 100% non-smoking establishment and allows dogs up to 50 lbs ($200 additional fee). They do offer “feather free” accommodations and can accommodate vegan or dietary specifications, please make note of these requests during scheduling. This hotel is approximately 30 minutes from our Dress Studio.
Note: There are many fantastic bed and breakfasts in adjoining Loudon County. Please let us know if you would like a referral.
Special Note: There are several Pet Resorts nearby offering day camps, boarding, swim sessions, agility, training, and grooming services for dogs and cats. Please let us know if you would like a referral.
