The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, March 12th, to celebrate the official opening of the hotel.
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In the famed Dupont Circle area known for art, international culture, cuisine and home to the world’s embassies, The Ven is reflective of the vibrant neighborhood it calls home.
Offering style and international flair in a sophisticated yet comfortable environment, The Ven implements various elements and touchpoints reflective of the Danish and Norwegian concept of hygge; design meant to encourage guests’ comfort, exploration and personal well-being.
As guests arrive at The Ven, they will walk into an expansive lobby featuring floor-to-ceiling windows looking onto famed Massachusetts Avenue, providing the perfect sociable summit to mingle with friends and build new connections.
Local Dupont Circle partner, Valley Brook Tea will provide guests with an introduction to the worldly craft of tea service, with an on-demand pour over tea instruction.
When evenings call for rest and rejuvenation, guests will be invited to create a personalized scented sachet bag, creating a lasting memento of calm and contentment.
All of the oils will be derived from flowers and plants native to the countries of the surrounding embassies.
The Ven has a captivating Scandinavian-inspired design created with simplicity and minimalism in mind. Guests will be able to soak up and experience vibrant social spaces with pops of pink and blue, blonde wood tones throughout the property, arched passageways and custom-made furnishings.
In the spring, the hotel will unveil a Gallery level featuring rotating art from local, national and international artists that instills curiosity and joy in guests. Four times per day guests will be able to transport themselves to the geographic phenomenon of the Northern Lights, with a digital light installation and guided meditation.
The Exchange, the Ven’s unique gift shop, features curated items from local vendors and products from companies that sell ethically sourced goods.
Companies include Matt & Nat that sell vegan leather travel bags and journals, Love is Project that have artisan-made LOVE bracelets as well as matching LOVE dog collars, captivating postcards from around the city by DC is My City founded by local artist Carlos Carmonamedina, a selection of Washington, D.C. themed books, pieces of pottery from KUZEH Pottery by a local ceramicist and cashmere scarves.
The boutique property features 231 guestrooms and suites overlooking Embassy Row’s stately mansions. All of the rooms will feature STAYCAST that allow guests to stream over 1,000 apps from their mobile device to the TV.
The hotel also features three flexible meeting spaces designed to accommodate bespoke and intimate gatherings of up to 25 people. The Ven will be partnering with Spin to provide convenient on-property access to an electric scooter docking station for guests to use and roam around the nation’s capital.
This fall the hotel will also be unveiling Fred & Stilla, a full-service restaurant in a living room setting that will offer local and fresh programming. This summer, The Ven will be debuting its Rooftop Pool & Bar featuring weekend sunrise yoga classes in partnership with Epic Yoga. ■