I wanted to share some hotel developments in Washington, D.C.

First, Donald Trump has expressed interest in opening a luxury hotel in Washington in the Old Post Office Building:
http://travel.usatoday.com/hotels/po...hotel/179423/1

This hotel would probably have some of the best views in Washington.

According to the article, Virgin Hotels and SLS are also looking at jumping into the Washington market.

Second, the Loews has ended their partnership with the Madison, so presumably Loews is also looking for a new hotel in Washington.

We were supposed to get a 1 Hotel, but it is apparently going to become the "nicest Hilton Garden Inn in the country":
http://dcmud.blogspot.com/2011/08/on...to-become.html

Also, renovations continue on the famed Watergate Hotel building. I'm sure one of those hotel operators mentioned above will jump on board this project, it's an amazing opportunity:
http://dcmud.blogspot.com/2011/07/wa...ove-ahead.html

But it makes me wonder about where exactly the others plan to build. DC is fast becoming saturated. Perhaps at the new CityCenter site downtown? I was a bit surprised that a prime location and proposed fancy building is becoming a Hilton Garden Inn--I would think a more luxurious brand would have jumped in there.

Other developments in the last two years: the new W has been open about two years now and is lovely. Four Seasons got Bourbon Steakhouse, which has received amazing reviews. Another restaurant opened underneath the West End Ritz-Carlton called Ris (named after the chef, not the hotel) that has also received fantastic reviews and has delicious food.