FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16, 2021
Contact: Kelley Darling | The Donohoe Companies, Inc.
(202) 625-4223 | kelleyd@donohoe.com | www.donohoe.com
Cambria Hotel Washington DC Capitol Riverfront Opens in Southwest DC – Washington, DC celebrates Cambria Hotel Washington DC Capitol Riverfront’s opening within the vibrant Capitol Riverfront and Buzzard Point neighborhoods at 69 Q Street, SW. The nine-story 154-room upscale hotel joins Southwest’s newest mixed-use community, overlooking the Anacostia and Potomac rivers at a central point to Audi Field, Nationals Park, and the Yards Marina.
The project is a joint venture between Koucar Management and The Donohoe Companies, Inc. Donohoe’s Development, Construction, Hospitality, and Facilities Management divisions contributed to bringing the project from concept to completion in a little over two years.
“Delivering the project on time despite a global pandemic is a testament to the high-quality team of designers, consultants, contractors, and government agencies that worked on the project, as well as the collaborative relationship fostered with the local community,” said Steve Colangelo, vice president at Donohoe Development. “We owe a special thanks to all our team members that had boots on the ground as the project successfully advanced despite the uncertainty that COVID-19 brought to the world over the last year.”
Amenities at the new hotel include sophisticated guest rooms with spa-style bathrooms, 24-hour room service, a state-of-the-art fitness center, RowHouse full-service restaurant with patio seating, meeting and events space overlooking the Capitol, and free pet access; Rocco, the hotel’s onsite director of furry friend relations, welcomes his friends with a unique gift basket. A hotel highlight is the 3,500 square foot rooftop terrace offering skyline views with ample seating and firepits centered around the Perch SW rooftop lounge. Locally inspired decor displays the architecture and history of the area with featured maps and prints depicting local landmarks. The design team, led by BBGM Architects and DiLeonardo (interior design), incorporated the cornice from the site’s original row house above the reception desk to weave the past, present, and future of Southwest D.C. into the hotel.
“It was critical for us to ensure that we were becoming part of the neighborhood we’re joining,” said General Manager Elif Sen. The hotel honors the legacy of Delores C. Mack, a staple in the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood and passionate in her work with The Southwest Community House, by naming the ninth-floor meeting space in her honor, noted with a special plaque hung outside the room. To reiterate the hotel’s connection to the community, the development team commissioned historians Marjorie Lightman, PhD. and William Zeisel, PhD. to create Reflections: The Southeast/Southwest Waterfront, a unique book of walking tours displayed in each guest room that tells the story of this historic part of the city that the hotel now calls home.
An official grand opening celebration at the hotel will be held later this year.
For more information on Cambria Hotel Capitol Riverfront Washington, DC visit https://www.donohoe.com/development/key-projects/cambria-hotel-washington-dc-capitol-riverfront/
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The Cambria Hotels brand is designed for the modern traveler, offering guests a distinct experience with simple, guilt-free indulgences allowing them to treat themselves while on the road. Properties feature compelling design inspired by the location, spacious and comfortable rooms, flexible meeting space, and local, freshly prepared food and craft beer. Cambria Hotels is rapidly expanding in major U.S. cities, with hotels open in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, and Washington, D.C. There are over 130 Cambria properties open or in the pipeline across the United States, with more than 50 currently open.
For more information visit www.choicehotels.com/cambria.
Koucar Management, LLC is a privately held, Michigan-based company with a diverse portfolio of holdings and investments. Our wide spectrum of business activities includes general contracting, construction management, land development, residential, commercial and industrial construction, hotel, restaurant and property management, real estate services and equipment leasing. Koucar Management has an investment strategy that firmly focuses on expansion within existing industries, bringing new vitality to acquired businesses and laying the groundwork for new ventures. With our recognized management strengths and ample financial resources, Koucar Management is providing growth capital and other resources to its portfolio of companies, with a collective pipeline in excess of $250 million. Our vision is clear; motivated, skilled partners & employees, significant financial strength and stability, a willingness to look beyond conventional performance measurements and an untiring commitment to our customers. Since our founding, we have viewed obstacles as opportunities, placed a premium on sweat equity and sought out affiliates and individuals who share our passion for excellence. Working together, we guarantee the best is yet to come. For more information visit www.koucar.com.
The Donohoe Companies, Inc. (Donohoe) is the Washington, D.C. region’s oldest full-service real estate company. It is also one of the largest – ranked by the Washington Business Journal as one of the area’s top private companies. With more than 1,300 employees in five companies, Donohoe employs its expertise to build, develop, service, manage, lease and maintain billions of dollars of real estate. Our projects include hospitals, university and government facilities, embassies, historic landmarks, hotel, retail, office and residential projects and major mixed-use developments. For more information visit www.Donohoe.com.
Donohoe Development is invested in revitalizing neighborhoods, creating value for investors and generating job opportunities for residents. Donohoe Development is a division of The Donohoe Companies, a full-service commercial real estate company with expertise in the Washington, DC region. Donohoe Development has experience developing billions of dollars of commercial real estate from conception through building completion and management. Portfolio property types include office, hotel, retail, industrial, residential, and embassy properties. For more information visit www.donohoe.com/development.
Donohoe Hospitality Services is a leading hotel management company dedicated to excellence in service while providing outstanding performance for its owners and partners. Founded in 2005, Donohoe Hospitality Services is a division of Donohoe, an iconic real estate service company established in 1884. Building on its founders’ 135-year history, Donohoe Hospitality Services has grown to become one of the largest independent hotel management companies in the Washington, D.C. metro area and is rapidly expanding throughout the U.S. Donohoe Hospitality Services’ portfolio includes full service and premium select service hotels. Donohoe Hospitality Services is approved to manage Marriott, Hilton, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Hyatt, and Choice hotel brands. In addition, the Company presently has six hotels under development in the District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, Oregon and Nevada. Recognized as one of the top 35 management companies by total revenue, and as one of the 10 Best Places to Work by The Washington Business Journal, Donohoe Hospitality Services is a forward-looking company with a vision of success. For more information visit www.donohoe.com/hospitality.
BBGM is an internationally renowned architecture and interior design firm with extensive experience in the design and planning of hotels, resorts, hospitality, multi-family residential, office buildings, mixed-use complexes, master plans for development, and renovation / restoration projects. For more information visit www.bbgm.com.
DiLeonardo is an established international design firm known for creating beautiful and intelligent hospitality interiors for over 50 years. For more information visit www.dileonardo.com
