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front desk dC is the premier luxury liFestyle travel guide
For the greater dC area traveler.
our editorial team acts as the local authority for high-end retail,
dining hot spots, nightlife and cultural events. as part of the
award-winning MoDern luxury network of regional publications,
Front Desk DC is able to deliver cutting-edge editorial with
local expertise, ensuring its content consistently engages the
cultured traveler and provides unparalleled reader services.
reaDerShip & DiStribution
circulation
50,000
Dc Visitorsin 2012, DC welcomed a record breaking total of
18.5 million visitors.
DC is the 8th most popular uS destination for international travelers.
SourCe: D.K. Shifflet & associates, office of travel & tourism industries, Department of Commerce
in 2012, visitors spent $1.71 billion on food and beverage, $1.02 billion on entertainment
and $753 million on shoppingSourCe: ihS, inc.
DC tourism generated
$6.21 billion in 2012.
Hotel Partners
aKa - arlingtonaKa - White housealoft Washingtonavenue Suites*bethesda Courtbethesda Marriottbethesda north Marriott
hotel & Conference Center*
bolger CenterCapella hotel*Capital hiltonCapitol hill hotel*Capitol Skyline hotel Courtyard by Marriott
arlington Crystal CityCourtyard by Marriott
Chevy Chase*Courtyard by Marriott
tysons CornerCrowne plaza old town
alexandriaCrowne plaza
national airportCrowne plaza
tysons CornerCrystal City MarriottDonovan houseDoubletree by hilton -
bethesdaDupont hotel*embassy row hotelembassy Suites alexandria
old townembassy Suites arlingtonembassy Suites DC
Convention Center*embassy Suites
Washington, DCfairfax at embassy rowfairmont hotel*fairview park Marriottfour points by Sheraton
Washington, DCfour Seasons Washingtongaylor national resort &
Convention Centergeorgetown inngeorgetown Suitesgeorgetown university
hotel & Conference Center
graham hotel*grand hyatthamilton Crowne plaza
Washington, DChampton inn - Downtown*hampton inn & Suites
national harbor hampton inn old town
hay-adamshenley park hotelhilton alexandria
Mark Centerhilton alexandria
old townhilton arlingtonhilton Crystal City at
regan national airporthilton garden inn
bethesdahilton garden inn
Washington*hilton garden inn
Downtownhilton Mclean
tysons Cornerhilton Washington,
DC/rochville hotel & executive Meeting Center
hotel arlington Court Suites
hotel georgehotel helixhotel lombardyhotel Maderahotel Monaco alexandria hotel Monaco*hotel palomarhotel rougehyatt arlingtonhyatt fair lakeshyatt regency bethesdahyatt regency Crystal
City at regan national airport
hyatt regency restonhyatt regency Washington
on Capitol hill Jefferson hotel JW MarriottKey bridge Marriottle Meridien arlingtonl’enfant plaza hotelliaison Capital hill* lorien hotel & SpaMadison hotel*Mandarin orientalMarriott hotel &
Convention CenterMarriott Suites bethesdaMelrose hotel
Washington, DCMorrison house hotel normandy inn*omni Shoreham hotelone Washington Circle*park hyatt Washington*Quincy hotel*
renaissance arlington Capital View hotel
renaissance Mayflower*renaissance Washington,
DC Downtown hotelrenaissance Washington,
DC Dupont Circle hotelresidence inn arlington
Courthouseresidence inn by Marriott
bethesdaresidence inn by Marriott
Capital View arlingtonresidence inn
pentagon Cityritz-Carlton georgetownritz-Carlton pentagon Cityritz-Carlton tysonsritz-Carlton Washingtonriver innSheraton Crystal CitySheraton national hotelSheraton pentagon
City hotelSheraton premiere at
tysons CornerSheraton restonSheraton Suites old town
alexandriaSofitel lafayette Square*St. gregory St. regis*topaz hotel*W hotelWashington Court hotelWashington Dulles airport
MarriottWashington hiltonWashington Marriott
Metro CenterWashington Marriott
Wardman parkWashington plazaWestfields Marriott
Washington DullesWestin alexandriaWestin arlington gatewayWestin tysons Corner Westin Washington
national harborWillard-intercontinentalWyndham Vacation
resorts old town alexandria
Front Desk DC reaches affluent travelers where they stay, play and shop. partnerships with the DC area’s
finest luxury and boutique hotels ensure exposure to visitors who can afford to buy—and will actively seek out—the very best when spending in DC. and with copies distributed in the DC area’s hottest retail
districts and at local charity and social events, Front Desk DC gains added exposure to both travelers and
locals who embrace a luxury lifestyle.
SourCe: ihS global insight
* in-room distribution as of 1/1/14
eDitorialthe Metropolitan traVeler’S lifeStyle DefineD
With a knack for capturing the exquisite and the refi ned, Front Desk DC covers the most au courant in dining, shopping, nightlife and culture the DC area has to offer. We know your time is invaluable, which is why we scour the metropolitan area searching for DC’s crème de la crème. published bi-monthly with up-to-the-minute fi nds, ours is the defi nitive resource for getting around our fabulous area.
tHe intrePiD traVeler in every issue we highlight the best in travel accessories – from luxe luggage and bags to techy goods and beauty products.
WHat’s Hot Want to know what’s hot noW? from new openings in town to luxury products, this section includes articles about the places that the fabulous like to dine, shop, play and get pampered.
DininG the fastest way to fi nd the best eats in DC, Maryland and Virginia. read reviews and recommendations about DC’s fi nest restaurants and cafés.
niGHtliFe Whether it’s dancing, comedy or a late-night cocktail, our reviews and recommendations on the coolest things to do after dark.
sHoPPinG from one-of-a-kind fi nds to the latest season’s trends, our shopping section will lead you in the right direction for the most current fashions and accessories and the best places to fi nd them.
culture Museums, galleries, concerts, and shows… we cover it all. our culture section highlights the current exhibits and productions as well as the innovators and history behind them.
tHe 411 GuiDes a section of listings briefl y describing the best of the best in dining, nightlife, shopping, beauty, and culture.
MaPs Want to know where everything is? this section provides the shopping maps for some of the DC area’s must-see neighborhoods.
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