10 I Street, SW
“Dear PoPville,
Just noticed this morning that South Capitol Street icon and landmark, the Capitol Skyline Hotel has just covered over the “Hotel” part of their signage. (more…)
Hotel/Lodgings
Thanks to R. for sending: “I think the motel 6 in union market is on its last legs… zoning notices go from the motel to a few buildings over.” (more…)
1337 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Ed. Note: We first heard plans for a hotel here back in 2018.
The liquor license placard for Sixty DC says:
“A new Retailer’s Class “C” Hotel with a total of 80 rooms. Summer Garden with 140 seats and total
occupancy of 160. (more…)
Thanks to J. for sending: “Sadly, looks like about a month or so, the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in the Washington Hilton was replaced by a generic, Starbucks-serving-but-not-a-Starbucks clone. I loved the Coffee Bean iced coffee. Bah!” (more…)
10th and K Street, NW
Thanks to Jared for sending: “new restaurant just opened in the Embassy Suites downtown at 10th and K St. NW. Replaces Finn & Porter”
Check out the menus here.
Thanks to Fox for sending around 8:20 this morning: “Still smells so had to have happened in the overnight hours.”
From DC Fire and EMS: “Update 2 Alarm fire 900 F St NW. 10 story occupied hotel with fire in walls & ceiling 6th & possibly 7th floor. Occupants evacuated. No injuries.”
“Box Alarm 9th & F Sts NW. #DCsBravest on scene with outside patio area on fire. Fire extension to building awning. Checking for extension into interior.”
“2 Alarm fire 900 block F St NW. Fire in walls 6th floor apartment with extension to 7th floor of 10 story building. Aprox 20 units & 100 personnel operating.” (more…)
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW photo by Jared Alves
First the blight is removed, then the Waldorf Astoria opens, then the Old Post Office Clock Tower reopens and now the big news from José Andrés this morning (“A vibrant mix of sophisticated cuisine by @chefjoseandres & playful lounge spaces”): (more…)
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1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW photo by Jared Alves
At the now open Waldorf Astoria. Thanks to Jared for sharing: “The Old Post Office Clock Tower has quietly reopened to visitors. Free, no tickets needed, and as of yet, no lines. Great endcap to a lunchtime walk.” (more…)
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Thanks to Josh for sending the other day: “The Waldorf Astoria opened today. Didn’t take long at all for the Trump Hotel switchover.”
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1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Ed. Note: You can read an awesome history of the Old Post Office Building here.
Thanks to Martin and Mark for sending. Mark writes: “The Waldorf Astoria team rented multiple lifts to expedite removal of the Trump Hotel branding.” (more…)