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The White House is getting a new neighbor today with the opening of the W Washington, DC hotel. Formerly Hotel Washington, this new property opens after an 18-month, $100 million renovation project that has created a distinctly trendy yet classic setting.

Combining the original hotel's Italian Renaissance architecture with modern decor designed by Los Angeles-based Dianna Wong Architecture & Interior Design, the hotel's interior—from its ground-floor lobby to guest rooms—is nothing short of stunning.

The grand Living Room features vast archways, ornate chandeliers and sleek red and black furniture. The 285 guest rooms and 32 suites are spacious and airy, and streamlined in their predominantly black and white color scheme (though the 10th-floor, 900-square-foot E-Wow suite pops with a purple semi-circle couch).

Meant to be much more than just a place to stay and sleep, the W Washington, DC is a destination in and of itself. Featuring cuisine created exclusively by Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, the hotel features J&G Steakhouse, where premium meats and a global selection of fresh fish are savored in a Beaux Arts dining room. Also on-site is the Wine Bar, a cozy DC restaurant where guests can enjoy gourmet cheeses and old and new bottle selections.

Perhaps one of the W's most exciting dining options is the POV Lounge and Roof Terrace. In addition to all-natural, fresh libations, the lounge features 12-foot-tall windows that afford stunning views of the city and major DC attractions, including the White House and the Washington Monument. Before the weather cools, the velvet red banquettes and high-backed wicker furniture of POV's terrace are the place to get an even better view of the nation's capital lit up at night.

Bar goers are not the only ones who can enjoy the W Washington, DC's prime views. Thanks to the hotel's Altitude rooftop ballroom and outdoor terrace, event attendees at the W can, too.

In addition to the nearly 3,000 square feet of meeting space at Altitude, the hotel also features two studios and the Great Room, a modern 6,205-square-foot DC ballroom that evokes Old Hollywood glamour with crystal chandeliers, 15-foot-tall ceilings and gold columns.

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