Renaissance Mayflower, Washington DC Hotel Makes Fitness a Priority

    /24-7PressRelease/ - WASHINGTON, DC, October 18, 2007 - Living well away from home is even more attractive with the new million-dollar Fitness Center at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, which designed its high-end workout facility to ensure guests receive a priceless experience.

Just steps from where world leaders are celebrated and weighty deals are brokered is a place where guests can walk, jog, step, spin ... and even pose for yoga. Unveiled in April, the hotel's newest hot spot contains the most advanced equipment found in only the finest health clubs. With 3,000 square feet of space, it's a luxury rarely seen in urban hotels.

"Living well, both at home and on the road, is very important to our guests. The size and quality of The Mayflower's new Fitness Center allow our guests to exercise in a modern facility while experiencing the splendor of staying in a hotel that is rich in history," said Hugh Stephens, Director of Marketing for the Washington, DC hotel.

The Mayflower's Fitness Center is majestic by nature and serene by design - with enough bright, open area to provide each guest with "personal space." The minimalist d cor is soothing and sophisticated, an ideal backdrop to showcase an array of impressive equipment vast enough to challenge any exercise fanatic.

Multiple areas are targeted to specific workouts. For example, the Cardio Training Center features a cardio theater with treadmills, elliptical machines and bikes by Precor. There are separate areas for Technogym circuit strength training machines, free weights, stretching and relaxation. Yoga and aerobics have their own place, too.

The Fitness Center is open 24-hours a day exclusively to guests at this Washington, DC hotel. Complimentary headphones, fruit and water are always available.

About the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
As the largest luxury Washington DC hotel, the Renaissance Mayflower is a proud member of Historic Hotels of America and second only to the White House. Situated in the heart of the business district, this downtown Washington DC hotel offers an historic aura with an abundance of modern conveniences and boasts a recent $11 million restoration project, reviving spacious meeting rooms and elegantly appointed ballrooms. Dine in at the newly renovated Cafe Promenade & Lounge or go out on the town and enjoy close proximity to monuments, neighborhood restaurants, fabulous shopping, and the White House. All are welcome to experience a truly exceptional DC experience at this pet-friendly hotel, where a central location near national attractions and easy access to three metro subway lines that reach any city destination contribute to the property's coveted White House hotel status. Discover the second best address in the nation's capitol at the premier Renaissance Mayflower luxury hotel in Washington DC. For more information or to make a reservation, call 202-347-3000 or visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wassh-renaissance-mayflower-hotel.

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