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| Courtyard by Marriott Chevy Chase Opens With Event Space |
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| The upscale shops and department stores that line Wisconsin Avenue in Chevy Chase have a new neighbor. Last week, after a grand opening ceremony on September 22, the new 226-room Courtyard by Marriott Chevy Chase opened with several spaces for events. The 39-year-old property underwent a $35 million renovation and now has a contemporary design and a Gold LEED rating from the U.S. Green Building Council. |
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 | The boardroom holds 12 for a conference or dinner.
Photo: Courtesy of Courtyard by Marriott Chevy Chase |
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 | The casual Bistro restaurant has an American menu.
Photo: Courtesy of Courtyard by Marriott Chevy Chase |
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 | The soaring, contemporary lobby has lots of seating options and workstations equipped with high-definition TVs.
Photo: Courtesy of Courtyard by Marriott Chevy Chase |
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 | A 3,180-square-foot patio on the second floor accommodates 215.
Rendering: Courtesy of Courtyard by Marriott Chevy Chase |
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 | All rooms have a 32-inch flat-screen TV, iPod docking station, and free WiFi.
Photo: Courtesy of Courtyard by Marriott Chevy Chase |
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The open, bright lobby, where the traditional front desk has been replaced by separate welcome pedestals, has flexible seating options, a communal table, private media booths with high-definition TVs, and a bar. A key lobby feature is a 57-inch LCD touch screen packed with local information, maps, weather, and headlines. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Meeting spaces include the 2,160-square-foot Mayfair room, which can hold 200 for a reception and 150 for a banquet, and the 336-square-foot boardroom, with space for 12. For outdoor events, there is a 3,180-square-foot patio on the second level. The restaurant, Bistro, serves an American menu.
—Walter Nicholls
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