'Tis the Season to Gather and Celebrate the Winter Holidays at Park Hyatt Washington
Washington, DC - November 30, 2011 - For an all-American holiday celebration in the nation's capital, Park Hyatt Washington and Blue Duck Tavern present a winter season of innovative style and modern luxury, combined with farm-fresh, local ingredients to tempt the palate. Over the Christmas and New Year's holidays, guests and area residents are invited to celebrate and gather with family and friends by creating their own festive experience at Park Hyatt Washington and Blue Duck Tavern. With a variety of offerings available throughout this magical time of year, guests have the opportunity to indulge in unique holiday meals, mingle over cocktails in the Lounge, or retreat to luxurious overnight accommodations.
Christmas at the Park
Celebrate the spirit of the season with Park Hyatt Washington's exclusive Christmas at the Park package, available December 22 - 26, 2011. Enjoy the Christmas holiday with a complimentary upgrade to a signature Premier Park Deluxe room, along with dinner for two at Blue Duck Tavern, available once per stay, offering an artful blend of seasonal dishes. This festive package also includes homemade gingerbread cookies and eggnog, American breakfast for two in the Lounge or through In-Room Dining, late check-out of 2:00 pm, and valet parking.
The Christmas at the Park package is priced at $445 per room for the first night's stay and $245 for each additional night (based upon double occupancy). Dinner at Blue Duck Tavern, excluding beverages, is valid once per stay, up to $200. Additionally, guests can reserve a second room for the family at a flat rate of $99 per evening by calling +1 800 778 7477 and asking for Park Hyatt Washington's Families at the Park plan to accompany the Christmas at the Park package. All hotel reservations are subject to availability and must be made in advance.
Christmas Day at Blue Duck Tavern
Gather and celebrate the Christmas holiday at Blue Duck Tavern. On Sunday, December 25, the warm and inviting restaurant will offer a three-course brunch from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. Brunch begins with an array of starters set throughout the open kitchen, including seasonal salads, breads, cheese and meats, followed by choice of a plated entree and side dishes showcasing produce from regional farms. Homemade desserts from the Pastry Pantry complete the Christmas meal. The holiday brunch menu is priced at $90 per person for adults and $42 for children between six and 12. Children under six years of age are complimentary. Reservations can be made by calling +1 202 419 6755 or visiting www.blueducktavern.com.
For dinner on Christmas, Blue Duck Tavern will offer a regular a la carte menu from 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
New Year's Eve at Park Hyatt Washington
Ring in 2012 at Park Hyatt Washington, presenting a sophisticated New Year's Eve celebration in the Lounge. Priced at $165 per person (inclusive of beverages, tax and gratuity), the party will include a premium open bar from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am along with live music from the Steve Washington Ensemble. Enjoy a sumptuous tapas table, champagne toast at midnight, plus decadent chocolate and sweets until 2:00 am. For additional information or reservations, please call +1 202 419 6755 or email [email protected]. The New Year's Eve party is not bookable online. Advance reservations are required.
Continue the celebration with plush accommodations at Park Hyatt Washington. Priced at $539 per room for the first night's stay and $239 for each additional night (based upon double occupancy), the New Year's at the Park overnight package, available December 27, 2011 through January 2, 2012, includes two tickets to the party in the Lounge, a complimentary upgrade to a Premier Park Deluxe room, special welcome amenities, American breakfast for two in the Lounge or through In-Room Dining, late check-out of 2:00 pm, and valet parking. For reservations, please visit http://www.parkhyattwashington.com or call +1 800 778 7477. Advance reservations are required. Reservations are subject to a 72-hour cancellation fee.
New Year's Eve at Blue Duck Tavern
Celebrate the New Year in good taste at Blue Duck Tavern, offering two seatings for dinner on New Year's Eve, Saturday, December 31. The first seating, available from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, will feature a three-course, a la carte menu priced at $75 per person or $145 with Robert Mondavi Reserve wines and Taittinger champagne pairing (exclusive of tax and gratuity). For additional information or reservations, please visit http://www.blueducktavern.com or call +1 202 419 6755. Advance reservations are recommended.
A second seating, starting at 8:30 pm, will consist of a three-course, a la carte menu, with a champagne toast at midnight, priced at $110 per person or $175 with Robert Mondavi Reserve wines and Taittinger champagne pairing (exclusive of tax and gratuity). For additional information or reservations, please visit http://www.blueducktavern.com or call +1 202 419 6755. Advance reservations are required.
Also on New Year's Eve, gather with friends at Blue Duck Tavern's private Chef's Table for an intimate celebration with up to 18 guests. Allow Chef de Cuisine John Melfi to customize a four or five-course, family-style menu using the freshest ingredients available for regional purveyors. This special holiday menu is prepared in a series of small casserole dishes, designed for sharing. For additional information or reservations, please visit www.blueducktavern.com or call +1 202 419 6755. Advance reserversations are required.
About Blue Duck Tavern
Located at Park Hyatt Washington, on the corner of 24 and M Streets, NW, the dining room of Blue Duck Tavern is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily - breakfast from 6:30 am to 10:30 am (Monday - Friday only); lunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm; dinner from 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm, and features Saturday and Sunday brunch from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm. The restaurant has seasonal outdoor seating for 40 guests, a semi-private dining room for up to 10 guests, and a Chef's Table adjacent to the open kitchen, which seats up to 18 guests. Reservations for Blue Duck Tavern may be made by calling +1 202 419 6755 or by visiting www.blueducktavern.com.
About Park Hyatt Washington
Park Hyatt Washington combines dynamic modernism with classic American style. Located in the fashionable West End, Georgetown neighborhood, near Embassy Row and the Smithsonian Museums, Park Hyatt Washington affords guests convenient access to shopping, dining, and cultural attractions of the nation's capital. With a Tea Cellar offering rare and vintage tea selections, the largest deluxe rooms in the city with spa-inspired bathrooms, and a personalized, intimate Spa Room, Park Hyatt Washington offers guests a truly unique experience. The hotel is home to the award-winning restaurant, Blue Duck Tavern, an elegant neighborhood tavern offering menu selections focusing on the freshest ingredients available from regional purveyors. Park Hyatt Washington offers newly renovated flexible meeting and event space and seasonal catering.
To make a reservation for Park Hyatt Washington in the U.S. or Canada, please call +1 800 778 7477 or visit www.parkhyattwashington.com.
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