by Jason Morenz MGM National Harbor pays homage to the Year of the Ox 2021 with another amazing display in the Conservatory. The display will be open through March and is open 24 hours a day with limited seating. With restrictions eased, the Marketplace is allowing indoor dining with 25% occupancy and the casino has reopened its cocktail bar.
DC Council Member Nadeau Attacks Airbnb
C Council member (Ward 1) Brianne Nadeau has ramped up the offensive against the home-sharing company, Airbnb. In D.C., as well as in most metropolitan areas in the US, rental properties are required to have a basic business license which entails checking for proper zoning and getting inspected by the city. Unfortunately the vast majority of Airbnb landlords are skirting …
Pre-Social Media Happy Hour @Parlay
Photos by Skovra Ltd Parlay was the chosen location for the 3rd Annual Pre-Social Media Happy Hour. What an ideal location in the heart of Dupont Circle-Golden Triangle, a casual sports lounge with a fancy dining area, an awesome bar with the friendliest bartenders and just an awesome place to host an event. Parlay is known for its beer — …
Fairfax Co Hotel Catches Fire – Condemned
A Quality Inn in Alexandria, VA caught fire overnight after a big explosion. Fire crews arrived at the scene around 2am Sunday morning and found the hotel engulfed in flames. Several floors collapsed and the entire building has been condemned. Displaced guests are at nearby hotels, and Red Cross is on the scene to assist. The cause of the fire …
DC’s First Micro Hotel Coming to Chinatown
Monument Realty has formed a partnership with Modus Hotels to develop a 245-room micro-hotel at 627 H St NW adjacent to Vapiano’s Restaurant. Construction is starting later this month with completion expected in 2015. The micro concept has proven to be a successful model in New York where guests who don’t spend too much time in their rooms would prefer …