Hotel Lombardy
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| Location | 2019 Pennsylvania Ave NW., Washington, D.C. |
| Coordinates | 38°54′06″N 77°02′47″W / 38.901683°N 77.046286°WCoordinates: 38°54′06″N 77°02′47″W / 38.901683°N 77.046286°W Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. |
| Completed | 1929 |
Hotel Lombardy, in Washington, D.C., is in a 1929-built building converted to a hotel in 1994, at 2019 Pennsylvania Ave., located five blocks northwest of the White House.
It was built in 1926.[1] Also 1926 built per hotel itself https://www.hotellombardy.com/history. HHA says it was opened in 1929; perhaps it was built during 1926-29?
It faces south onto I Street, and is within the Golden Triangle business improvement district of Downtown Washington. It abuts the c.1802-05 Cleveland Abbe House, now the Arts Club of Washington, on the east.
It was built as a private residence. In 1990 it was converted into a hotel with 136 guest rooms.[2]
It was converted into a hotel in 1979.[3]
It is a member of National Trust for Historic Preservation's Historic Hotels of America program.[2] "The original property opened in 1929. A member of Historic Hotels of America since 2004."[2]
"Social interaction is a key part of the elevator experience at the Hotel Lombardy in Washington, D.C. The Lombardy boasts the last truly manual elevator in D.C.; there is an operator on hand at any time of day to take guests to their floors./ In just a few weeks, however, the elevator is scheduled to become automatic. / Keith Marshall, who has been operating the elevator for the past 30 years, reminds passengers that it's most likely their last ride in the charming, but noisy elevator."[4]
The hotel has 140 rooms, ranging from 325 square feet (30.2 m2) to 600 square feet (56 m2) in area. rates 8/10, 7/10, etc on various factors [5]
At least in a novel of WWII era, the hotel " "[7]
Reviews
In 2021, Travel + Leisure included it as one of 14 termed Washington DC's best hotels: "Looking for European elegance in the heart of the U.S. capitol? Hotel Lombardy delivers on timelessness and chic charm, while standing out as a (not-so-hidden) gem in a prime location."[8]
- https://ultimatehotels.com/hotel/hotel-lombardy/ Slow to load, for me.
- Per "this Hotel" site, "Lonely Planet review: “Done up in Venetian decor and beloved by World Bank and State Department types, this European boutique hotel has multilingual staff and an international vibe – you hear French and Spanish as often as English in its halls.”
- Fodors: https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/washington-dc/hotels/reviews/hotel-lombardy-428568 " Barbara Noe Kennedy
Washingtonians keep the Hotel Lombardy in mind when they’re looking for a romantic staycation (it’s also popular among World Bank and State Department staffers). Starting off as a gracious private residence in 1929, this British-colonial-style boutique hotel in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood has charming Asian and European antiques, a lauded on-site restaurant and bar (with plenty of other options in the neighborhood), a small fitness room—and supreme location, just blocks from the White House." Tip: Rates are lower when Congress is not in session. Room: British colonial flair is on full display in the perfectly appointed rooms, decorated with Italian and German fabrics, Oriental rugs, wrought-iron headboards, framed kimono fabric, and eclectic wood furniture. Some rooms have wet bars or kitchenettes and dining areas. / YOU SHOULD KNOW If you're a light sleeper, request a room on a higher level floor at the back of the hotel; street traffic can be noisy, especially in the early morning." "WHY WE LIKE IT The Hotel Lombardy an unexpected hidden gem just a few blocks from the White House." Dining: Feeling every bit like a charming European getaway, Café Lombardy is an acclaimed European-style bistro serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch. Drinking: Venetian Room Bar & Lounge serves up wine, spirits, and small plates in a bohemian-swank, bright-colored venue." end fodors
It offers group rates for various World Bank events, eg. https://www.hotellombardy.com/events/not-found/world-bank-group-youth-summit-5538315 World Bank Group Youth Summit and https://www.landandpoverty.com/venue/hotels.html and hotel rates World Bank spring meetings 2020 and Future of Work in Agriculture Conference 2019 group booking
youtube World Bank related meeting: "787 views May 27, 2014: General Secretary of Machimar Adhikar Sangharsh Sangathan (MASS) -- or the Association for the Struggle for Fishworkers' Rights - presented his case regarding the Tata Mundra coal-fired power plant funded by the World Bank at a press breakfast held at Hotel Lombardy in Washington, D.C. While the aim of the World Bank is to alleviate poverty, the coal-fired power plant is creating a harmful environment for locals and destroying livelihoods."
Wikilibrary results include
- One of five Classic Collection hotels (2000): "Hotels / These historic properties make a stay in the nation's capital even more majestic and memorable": "What do rock bands looking for a little discretion and quiet, Mantle Eisenhower and World Bank officials have in common? They have all stayed at or dined in one of the Classic Collection of Fine Hotels and Restaurants in Washington. / The members of the Classic Collection (soon to be renamed Classic Hospitality) are the Henley Park Hotel, Hotel Lombardy, Morrison-Clark Inn, State Plaza Hotel and Washington Plaza. The properties range from quaint to conspicuous in a city that caters to all types of visitors, from diplomats to families."[3]"One of Washington's best-kept secrets is the charm of the Hotel Lombardy, an apartment building built in the 1920s that was converted into a hotel in 1979. It caters to foreign clients, many from the World Bank; the hotel estimates that half its guests do not speak English. It specializes, therefore, in offering a comfortable, home-away-from-home experience." ... "Hotel Lombardy (2019 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.; 800-424-5486): This property is centrally located, near the White House. The charming 125-room hotel has many quaint features, such as manually operated elevators. Many of the rooms and suites have a kitchen area, although the Cafe Lombardy (an open bistro) and Venetian Room (an intimate bar/dining area) offer alternatives to in-room dining. The rooms are decorated in a warm style, with patterned rugs and coffee tables. Meeting space is limited, with only two rooms seating a maximum of 60, or up to 35 for boardroom-style gatherings. Rates range from $119 to $159 double. Travel agents are usually paid 10 percent commission, but during slow months, the hotel often sends fax blasts to its top agent partners, raising the commission rate to 15 percent."
- [9]:"Tucked among those attractions, and with rates closer to Earth, are the secret small hotels of Washington. Across from the World Bank, the Hotel Lombardy (www.hotellombardy.com, rates from $139) has such a discreet entrance that passersby might not even notice it. The tiny lobby may remind travelers of small hotels in Paris, and the attendant-operated elevator is a gracious step back in time. In Dupont Circle, Washingtonians love the Tabard Inn (www.tabardinn.com; from $128), an eclectic institution cobbled from adjoining town houses. The restaurant serves creative cuisine, and with a fire blazing in the hearth and wood floors, the lounge is the coziest spot in town."
- [10]i saved a PDF of article
HHA history
Situated on historic Pennsylvania Avenue, Hotel Lombardy in downtown Washington DC has been an alluring destination in the nation’s capital since welcoming its debut in 1929. Boasting a spectacular history, the building has witnessed countless historical moments like the Great Depression, World War II, the Civil Rights movement, and 20 Presidential inauguration ceremonies. Despite its celebrated status within the hospitality industry, the building has not always been active as a hotel. On the contrary, the structure first opened as an upscale residence complex right at the height of the Roaring Twenties. At the time, the surrounding neighborhood of Foggy Bottom was undergoing a period of economic decline. Much of the area’s diverse population had departed, seeking work in factories located elsewhere in the city. Nevertheless, a few enterprising individuals decided to capitalize on the slumping real estate prices and began building their own luxurious residences. This practice continued for some time, leading to the creation of countless structures like the brilliant housing facility that would eventually become the Hotel Lombardy. A new range of beautiful architectural styles gradually appeared all over the neighborhood as well, such as the magnificent Beaux-Arts-inspired motifs that defined the future Hotel Lombardy. The residence continued to be inhabited by numerous families over the next several decades, especially as the rest of Foggy Bottom reemerged all around it. Indeed, the neighborhood gradually recovered, becoming a major hub for government agencies in the wake of World War II. Then in 1994, the facility was brilliantly renovated into a wonderful European-style hotel called the “Hotel Lombardy.” It subsequently established itself as one of Washington’s most luxurious destinations, hosting all kinds of visiting dignitaries and businesspeople. A member of Historic Hotels of America since 2004, this amazing historic hotel continues to be among the top places to stay in the entire District of Columbia.[11]
"Timeline: 1929: The future Hotel Lombardy debuted along Pennsylvania Avenue in Foggy Bottom as an upscale private residence. The building displayed a variety of beautiful architectural motifs that were inspired by the French Beaux-Arts movement of the 19th century. It even contained a hand-operated elevator, which remained active for generations.
1994: The facility was brilliantly renovated into a wonderful European-style hotel called the “Hotel Lombardy.” It subsequently emerged as one of Washington’s most luxurious destinations, hosting all kinds of visiting dignitaries and businesspeople.
2004: Hotel Lombardy was inducted into Historic Hotels of America. The official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the organization celebrates and recognizes the finest historic hotels, inns, and resorts across the United States."[11]
"About the architecture: Originally developed as an upscale private residence, the Hotel Lombardy displays a wonderful blend of architectural motifs inspired by the famous Beaux-Arts movement. Popularized around the dawn of the 20th century, this beautiful architectural form originally began at an art school in Paris known as the “École des Beaux-Arts” during the 1830s. There was much resistance to the Neoclassism of the day among French artists, who yearned for the intellectual freedom to pursue less rigid design aesthetics. Four instructors in particular were responsible for establishing the movement: Joseph-Louis Duc, Félix Duban, Henri Labrouste, and Léon Vaudoyer. The training that these instructors created involved fusing architectural elements from several earlier styles, including Imperial Roman, Italian Renaissance, ad Baroque. As such, a typical building created with Beaux-Arts-inspired designs would feature a rusticated first story, followed by several more simplistic ones. A flat roof would then top the structure. Symmetry became the defining character, with every building’s layout featuring such elements as balustrades, pilasters, and cartouches. Sculptures and other carvings were commonplace throughout the design, too. Beaux-Arts only found a receptive audience in France and the United States though, as most other Western architects at the time gravitated toward British design principles."[11]
World Bank
close to the headquarters of World Bank and of the International Monetary Fund.
Google scholar hits include:
- Evaluation and Program Planning
Volume 67, April 2018, Pages 184-188 Evaluation and Program Planning "Daniel Stufflebeam and The World Bank" Author links open overlay panelCraigRussonaKarenRussonb
- https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/25542 downloading... late nights venetian room at Hotel Lombardy in "acknowledgements" section up front..
- https://www.google.com/books/edition/Diane_Arbus/CveczaI95Q8C?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22Hotel+Lombardy%22&pg=PR5&printsec=frontcover Diane Arbus moved to the hotel.... "… “They saw each other most every day, especially after the Russeks moved to the Hotel
Lombardy. When they were together, they behaved like schoolgirls." Sometimes Diane would …" oh, probably the NY one also
- "Full TextDissertation or Thesis A DETERMINATION OF THE RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWLEDGES OF SCIENCE TO THE DUTIES OF HOTEL MANAGERS
EISS, ALBERT FRANK. New York University ProQuest Dissertations Publishing, 1954. 0010630. ... no, that involves the NYS hotels, the nY lombardy presumably.
- sunny-side up eggs? https://repositories.lib.utexas.edu/bitstream/handle/2152/65244/ehmlingmorgan_Thesis_2018.pdf?sequence=2&isAllowed=y Hotel Lombardy chef Werner Haechler , the NY hotel... established sunday brunch.. https://ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.com/2016/07/07/1930s-new-york-made-sunday-brunch-very-trendy/
Obrador
In 2022, the president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, in Washington to meet U.S. president Biden, stayed at the hotel. "From the balcony of his Hotel Lombardy room in Washington, the Mexican president shouted to a group of immigrants that they are “very loved” and noted the huge amounts of money they send to relatives and friends in Mexico."[12]
With Harris in Rose Garden pic also available.
Photo of president leaning out from balcony, with Hotel Lombardy signage on entrance tent thingy. [14]
Youtube amlo president leaning out, Hotel Lombardy signage, speech in Spanish: 110 views Jul 11, 2022 WASHINGTON D. C. / Es un orgullo tener a un presidente de lujo como AMLO y a una Primera Dama sencilla, hermosa, inteligente y que ama a su gente como lo es la Doctora Beatríz Gutiérrez Müller. / Los verdaderos patriotas estarán de acuerdo conmigo, los disque opositores seguirán con sus líderes rateros y corruptos, prófugos de la justicia, me dan pena. / Viva AMLO, Viva Beatríz G. Müller. Viva México Patriotas Verdaderos!!! / Copyright: Canal de Youtube de Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Chekolynn."
El Tiempo Latino: "El martes por la mañana, un grupo le llevó serenata y mariachis al Hotel Lombardy, en Pennsylvania Ave., donde se hospedó. Por la tarde otros se concentraron en los monumentos."[15]
left for Meeting with VP Harris: https://latinus.us/2022/07/12/amlo-desayuna-kamala-harris-washington-eu-cuenta-vicepresidenta-primer-orden/
AMLO Hotel being just a minute, or just minutes? away from white house https://www.milenio.com/politica/amlo-llega-a-washington-para-gira-en-eu
Also with photo leaning out https://www.publimetro.com.mx/opinion/2022/07/19/pese-a-buenos-resultados-contra-la-corrupcion-falta-mayor-velocidad-por-graciela-gaitan/
More:Periódico Noroeste AMLO y Biden se reúnen en la Casa Blanca El titular del Poder Ejecutivo Federal mexicano salió del hotel Lombardy, donde se hospeda en Washington D. C., hacia su encuentro con la... .1 month ago
El Sol de Parral Desde la capital | Frente; no ante Biden ... a Washington DC para entrevistas con mandatarios estadounidenses. Basta ver lo sucedido frente al Hotel Lombardy, su encuentro con los... .1 month ago
Infobae SRE llegó a Texas para comenzar la repatriación de primeros mexicanos fallecidos en el tráiler del terror ... se dieron cita para brindarle muestras de apoyo al pie del Hotel Lombardy, ubicado a unas calles de la Casa Blanca en Washington D.C.,... .1 month ago
Infobae Fernández de Cevallos ironizó sobre visita de AMLO en Washington: “Biden se lo debió llevar para que lo medio orienten” Fernández de Cevallos ironizó sobre visita de AMLO en Washington: ... un grupo de migrantes mexicanos desde la ventana del Hotel Lombardy,... .1 month ago
MURAL Llega a Washington guerra de corcholatas de Morena Por la mañana, ese mismo grupo reprochó el actuar del Canciller Marcelo Ebrard a su salida del Hotel Lombardy. .1 month ago
https://elchamuco.com.mx/2022/07/12/migrantes-en-washington-llevan-mariachi-a-amlo/
Desde un balcon... https://zonafranca.mx/opinion/en-prospectiva/desde-un-balcon-vine-a-defenderlos/
There may be many more notable guests with meetings at the White House, but not calling attention, not so public...
site of alleged rape
Jesselyn Radack Trevor Fitzgibbon https://shadowproof.com/2018/05/18/whistleblower-attorney-faces-lawsuit-alleging-defamation-and-malicious-prosecution-over-sexual-assault-allegations/
other
Washington Post restauranteurs Chop't founders staying here as bring NYC to DC https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/chopts-essential-ingredient-its-founders/2012/11/18/38b5fcf4-3034-11e2-a30e-5ca76eeec857_story.html
Mashup of oriental and British, like something in Shanghai.[16]
NY Lombardy
What is relation to Hotel Lombardy in New York? "Walter Duranty, pictured in 1936 at a luncheon given in his honor by the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents at the Hotel Lombardy in New York, repeatedly defended Soviet Premier Josef Stalin." NPR https://www.npr.org/live-updates/russia-ukraine-victory-day-2022-05-09.
Restaurant in NY one https://ny.eater.com/2016/3/24/11299064/american-cut-midtown-opens
References
- ↑ Per reservations dot com link (blacklisted) assertion built in 1926 (tho not RS)]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Hotel Lombardy". Historic Hotels of America. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Jennifer Michels (February 28, 2000). "A Classic Collection". Travel Agent. 10539360 is an EBSCO article number?
- ↑ Heather Murphy (January 11, 2010). "Inside The Genius, But Asocial Elevator's Brain". Heard on All Things Considered.
- ↑ Tracy Kaler (February 27, 2018). "Telegraph Review: Hotel Lombardy". (Date of review not readily apparent, but Google identifies article as February 27, 2018 in search results)
- ↑ Michelle Goldchain (May 6, 2016). "Mapping the Most Essential Hotels in Washington, D.C." DC.Curbed.
- ↑ Masters, Marshall (August 2003). Gpdschild Covenant. ISBN 9780972589505. Search this book on
- ↑ Maya Kachroo-Levine (March 1, 2021). "Washington, D.C. Travel Guide". Travel + Leisure. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ↑ Siobhan Roth (March 2009). "Washington, D.C. Digs". National Geographic Traveler.
- ↑ Poe, Andrea C. (February 2003). "Keeping Hotel Workers". HR Magazine.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 "Hotel Lombardy: History".
- ↑ JORGE RAMOS AVALOS (July 20, 2022). "Behind the Picture: There are times in diplomacy when smiling for a photo is enough, then leaving without enjoying a long dinner".
- ↑ "Cuánto cuesta una noche en el Hotel Lombardy, lugar en el que AMLO se hospedó en su visita a Washington".
- ↑ Forbes Mexico Forbes coverage https://www.forbes.com.mx/decenas-de-mexicanos-dan-bienvenida-a-lopez-obrador-en-su-hotel-de-washington-dc/
- ↑ https://eltiempolatino.com/2022/07/13/local/amlo-compartio-con-mexicanos-y-llevo-ofrendas-florales-al-national-mall-de-washington-dc/
- ↑ Oyster detailed review, summaries
External links
- Hotel Lombardy official site "hotellombardy.com"
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