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Highlights of the inauguration packages being offered by some Washington hotels:

Monday, November 15, 2004


Highlights of the inauguration packages being offered by some Washington hotels:
The Ritz-Carlton, "Pre-eminent Presidential Package," $150,000:
First-class travel to Washington and greeting by a 24-hour chauffeur and butler.
Seating for two at the inaugural parade.
Two tickets to one of the official inaugural balls.
Reception for 25 with Cristal champagne and Beluga caviar.
Two weekend stays per year until the 2009 inauguration.
A set of "Kashmere" bathrobes from Saks Fifth Avenue.
The Fairmont Hotel, "President for a Day," $40,000:
Accommodations in the Presidential Suite.
Beluga caviar and Dom Perignon party for 10.
A Rolls Royce and driver to and from inaugural festivities.
Two make-believe Secret Service agents.
The Hay-Adams, $25,000:
Accommodations in the Federal Suite, which overlooks the White House, Lafayette Park and St. John's Episcopal Church.
A Cadillac sedan on call.
Cristal champagne upon arrival.
Presidential cuff links.
Private, four-course dinner for up to eight guests in the Suite.
Personal, engraved stationery.
A Tiffany keepsake commemorating the 2005 inauguration.
Hotel Monaco's "Inaugural Indulgence" package, $5,050:
Personal escort to and from the airport.
Deluxe suite accommodations.
Commemorative binoculars for parade watching.
Personal concierge.
Transportation to and from an inaugural ball.
Specialty blend of bourbon in glass with a presidential seal.
Source: Associated Press
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