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Arc The.Hotel To Open In D.C.’s Foggy Bottom May 1
Washington's tech-savvy boutique hotel will open May 1 with mobile room entry, customizable pillow menu and streaming in-room entertainment.

From MoKi Media: On May 1, ARC THE.HOTEL (824 New Hampshire Ave NW) lands in northwest D.C.’s Foggy Bottom neighborhood, featuring bright, spacious guest rooms, panoramic views of the Potomac River and an impressive array of tech-based amenities.
Combining form with function, the all-new ARC THE.HOTEL offers guests the comfort of plush Frette bedding and chic JN+A-designed decor paired with state-of-the-art convenience. ARC guests can enter their rooms via mobile devices, for instance, and can stream Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and more in-room on 55-inch televisions.
Additional digitally enhanced perks to enhance guests’ stays include a sleep-perfecting customizable pillow menu and mobile concierge, bringing little luxuries your way with the touch of a button.
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Renovated from top to bottom, the nine-story ARC, formerly University Inn, features 136 guest rooms with wood tile entryways in the masters and suites, marble bathroom, desk and vanity countertops, Frette Luxury 300 thread count bed linen, Malin + Goetz “Rum” scented bath amenities, Keurig coffee makers and more.
Plus, the hotel is just a stone’s throw from all that the nation’s capital has to offer. ARC guests are within walking distance of The Kennedy Center, George Washington University & Hospital, the IMF/World Bank headquarters, the National Mall and the Metro’s orange and blue rail lines. Shopping destinations are close at hand, too, with stores like Tory Burch, J.Crew, Cos, Kate Spade and more located just minutes away on Georgetown’s bustling, historic M Street. For dining and nightlife, West End and Foggy Bottom are crawling with options as well, from high-end, see-and-be-seen spots like Nobu to homegrown favorites like Founding Farmers and Beefsteak.
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ARC THE.HOTEL is also dedicated to making a difference in the D.C. community, establishing an ongoing partnership with pediatric cancer organization Special Love throughout the year. The hotel plans to periodically donate a portion of proceeds and host special events for Special Love, the Virginia-based nonprofit organization that provides cancer families fellowship, friendship and fun via a community of support, made up of other patients and families who know and understand the trials and triumphs of the cancer experience.
ARC THE.HOTEL, part of the Preferred Hotels and Resorts collection and iPrefer member rewards program, is scheduled to open Tuesday, May 1. Its innovative food and beverage program will debut this Summer and includes a full bar, in-restaurant dining and courtyard seating.
Image courtesy of MoKi Media: On May 1, ARC THE.HOTEL lands in northwest D.C.’s Foggy Bottom neighborhood, featuring bright, spacious guest rooms, panoramic views of the Potomac River and an impressive array of tech-based amenities.