HILTON WELCOMES ENCHANT CHRISTMASⓇ TO WASHINGTON DC
The Holiday Season Brings Winter Offers and Unique Experiences to DC Area Hotels
MCLEAN, VA (November 13, 2019) — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is pleased to welcome guests to Washington, DC this winter as the official hotel partner of Enchant Christmas. Guests visiting the city over the holidays will enjoy special rates, one-of-a-kind experiences, and much more when they stay with Hilton at nearly 50 participating hotels across the company’s dynamic brand portfolio.
Enchant, a thrilling holiday wonderland, takes over Nationals Park from November 22 through December 29 and Hilton guests, who book the Enchant package at select hotels, will receive complimentary ice skate rentals for up to four (4) guests, a $40 value. Explore the World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze and Market, savor sweet treats, and glide over a river of ice before enjoying more special offers and exciting experiences around the region at participating Hilton hotels.
Through its support of Enchant, Hilton is thrilled to spread the warmth and light of hospitality through additional partnerships with INOVA Children’s Hospital, Children’s National Hospital, and Toys for Tots. In November, surprise guests will visit the oncology floors at the area hospitals, delivering Enchant experiences to young patients and their families to enjoy over the holiday season. Hilton, with the support of Lyft, will ensure families are able to visit Enchant without worry. Participating hotels will coordinate toy drives on property to help spread the spirit of the season to the children around the capital region who need it most. Anyone can visit participating hotels to get involved. Hotels accepting donations include:
The Bethesdan Hotel and The Graham Georgetown Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Canopy by Hilton The Wharf
Capital Hilton and Washington Hilton
Doubletree Crystal City and Largo-Washington DC
Embassy Suites Alexandria Old Town, Springfield, Crystal City, Chevy Chase and DC Convention Center
Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South, Downtown DC Convention Center, National Harbor, White House, Laurel, Falls Church and Washington DC NoMa Union Station
Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town King Street Metro, Falls Church, Fairfax, Washington DC / Georgetown Area, Arlington/Shirlington and Washington DC Downtown
Homewood Suites by Hilton Largo-Washington DC
Similar efforts are underway in Tampa Bay, where Hilton hotels are coordinating holiday support for military families in the region.
Among the participating hotels, visitors to the capital region will find other special values, delicious amenities and easy access to all the area has to offer. A full list can be found at travel.hilton.com/enchant. Among the Enchant packages being offered:
Canopy by Hilton The Wharf provides every guest with two winter inspired amenities, guaranteed River View rooms, a welcome gift upon arrival, and breakfast for two each morning of a stay.
Embassy Suites DC Convention Center will include a mini tree sapling and mini décor kit for use in room or at home, a house made mulling spice mix and cocoa kit, 30% off parking and a $25 Lyft credit for transport to Enchant.
The Madison, which recently unveiled a multimillion-dollar renovation, covers free parking for one car, complimentary holiday beverages at Lady Madison, the hotel’s beautiful lobby bar, a $10 Lyft credit, and the hotel will proudly make a $5 donation for every reservation to a local charity partner. As a surprise bonus, selected suites will take holiday décor to the next level, giving guests a seasonally themed in-room experience as well.
Washington Hilton invites guests to take advantage of a 10% discount at any hotel restaurant and receive customized greeting card and a pair of gloves. The hotel will donate a pair on behalf of every guest.
Those visiting the capital region during the holiday season will find the best rates available with Enchant. Hilton is proud to partner with Lyft for the season, allowing guests to curate the perfect holiday getaway anywhere, with seamless transportation to and from the stadium. Suburban hotels offer a comfortable retreat for locals or visitors and many holiday packages include access to public transportation and shuttles to Enchant, among other seasonal attractions, including:
Doubletree Hotel Largo-Washington DC
Hampton Inn & Suites Falls Church
Hilton Arlington
Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda, Washington DC/Bethesda and Falls Church
Homewood Suites Largo-Washington DC
Many hotels will offer special holiday programming, décor and festive amenities to brighten up the season. Adding to the holiday cheer, select Hilton restaurants and bars will feature the Enchant cocktails from Founding Spirits, the official beverage partner of Enchant. Among the exciting attractions:
Capital Hilton will host an Enchant reindeer scavenger hunt throughout the season in the lobby with fun prizes for all ages.
Embassy Suites DC Convention Center will offer special hot beverages on tap including a hot spiked cider, mulled wine and a hot cocoa flight. Enjoy regular lobby bourbon tastings and spiced cider service among captivating holiday décor. A special build your own artisanal s’mores dessert experience will be offered in the hotel’s onsite restaurant Finn & Porter. Guests will also find a F.R.I.E.N.D.S. themed holiday armadillo included with a letters to Santa activation in the lobby.
Embassy Suites Springfield will have a holiday crafts table set up during evening receptions and will host a special ugly sweater contest on December 13. Guests can enjoy $5 sparkling rosé daily, and the culinary team will provide build your own gingerbread houses as part of the special holiday kids menu.
Hilton Garden Inn Fairfax will host nightly ugly sweater happy hour as well as breakfast with Santa on December 14.
Hilton Washington DC National Mall, among the company’s newest hotels in the region, is within walking distance to Enchant. Guests are invited to take a personal photo at the Enchant Christmas Display in the lobby, featuring a 20-foot reindeer and snow-covered trees in a magical winter wonderland.
Hilton Honors members will also have the chance to experience select exclusive offerings using their Honors points. VisitExperiences.HiltonHonors.com for more information on exclusive access to these experiences and many more. To enroll in Hilton Honors click here. To book a getaway and experience Enchant in Washington D.C., call 1-800-445-8667 or visit travel.hilton.com. Follow @HiltonNewsroom for more information and updates on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 17 world-class brands comprising nearly 6,000 properties with more than 954,000 rooms, in 117 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world’s most hospitable company, Hilton earned a spot on the 2019 World’s Best Workplaces list, and has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its 100-year history. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, more than 100 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can’t buy, plus enjoy instant benefits, including digital check-in with room selection, Digital Key, and Connected Room. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
About Enchant
Enchant Christmas is a large-scale, immersive holiday light experience featuring the World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze, a locally curated food and Christmas Market, ice skating trail, live entertainment, and much more. The larger-than-life maze experience coming to Nationals Park in Washington, DC this season is based on Enchant’s storybook, “The Great Search.” In this story, Santa’s reindeer are accidentally set free and the entire city is charged with helping him track them down inside Enchant’s World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze. Build traditions and make memories that last a lifetime as this experience festively wraps guests of all ages in the awe and wonder of this cherished time of year.
Enchant Christmas is produced by Enchant Christmas LLC, a subsidiary of Enchant Christmas Light Maze and Market Ltd., a Vancouver-based, professional Christmas light company serving Canada and the U.S. since 2010.
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