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The Madison Hotel Offers Exclusive Package to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of The National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.

Washington, DC – January 2012: The nation’s grandest springtime celebration, The National Cherry Blossom Festival, will celebrate 100 years in 2012. The Madison, ideally located in downtown Washington, D.C., offers guests the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the festival with easy access to the celebrations and the best that the nation’s capital has to offer. Guests of The Madison can join the centennial celebration for an unforgettable Washington, D.C. experience. The Cherry Blossom Cherry Centennial Package at The Madison includes:

• Two nights in an Executive Terrace room with balcony
• 100th Anniversary Cherry Blossom Amenity Breakfast each morning
• Parking Daily
• Cherry Festival Information
• Cherry Tree Sapling upon Departure
• Survival Back Pack (sunscreen, chap stick, maps, disposable camera, snacks, bottled water and metro passes)
• One Hour Photography Session amongst The Blossoms at the Tidal Basin with your personal photographer
• Monument by Night Tour in a private Sedan or SUV
• Cherry Amenity Turndown with Sake

Each year The National Cherry Blossom Festival commemorates the gift of the cherry blossom trees and celebrates spring in Washington, D.C. The 2012 festival includes five weeks of diverse and exciting events, many of which are free and open to the public. There are more than 150 incredible daily cultural performances and signature events including the Opening Ceremony, Family Day, the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade and the Southwest Waterfront Fireworks Festival.

Rates for The Madison Cherry Blossom Package start from $1649 per stay March 16-April 16, 2012 and are subject to availability. Taxes and gratuity are not included. To book this cherry blossom package, please call (202) 457‐5841 or (800) 424‐8577 and for more information, visit www.madisonhoteldc.com.

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About The Madison

Situated in the heart of Washington, DC, The Madison has 356 exquisitely appointed guestrooms including 9 suites designed to provide the utmost elegance and privacy to our guests. The Madison also features PostScript – lobby restaurant serving breakfast until 11:00 am, 24-hour fitness facility, in‐room spa services, 24‐hour business center, valet parking, in‐room dining, and 12,500 square feet of flexible meeting space. For more information, please visit www.madisonhoteldc.com. Adjacent to The Madison is the Federalist, open for lunch and dinner, serving early American cuisine with French influence. For more information, please visit www.thefederalistdc.com.

About Destination Hotels & Resorts

Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held hospitality management company headquartered in Colorado. With more than 35 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the third largest hospitality management company in the country. The company’s portfolio features more than 8,970 guest rooms, 15 golf courses and 16 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Seattle, Denver, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Palos Verdes, Maui and Lake Tahoe. The company is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises.

For a complete list of properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.

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