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A Capitol Getaway

Hotel packages for Shakespeare in Washington, a six-month celebration of the Bard.
Thursday, December 21, 2006 |

Michael M. Kaiser, president of the Kennedy Center, and Michael Kahn, artistic director of the Shakespeare Theatre Company, are the masterminds behind this celebration of the playwright's far-reaching, 400-year influence. They've lined up more than 100 events and exhibitions. A performance of Twelfth Night on Twelfth Night (Jan. 6), the Kirov Opera's production of Falstaff, and a display of original costumes at the National Archives are just a few of the highlights.

Local hotels are offering discounted stays--starting at $129 per room per night with free parking at the Courtyard Marriott Capitol Hill--and some have gotten into the act with Shakespeare-themed packages. To book a stay and browse the complete events calendar, visit shakespeareinwashington.org.

Holiday Inn Washington on the Hill, $149
The Shakespeare in Washington package includes a one-night stay, a bottle of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, buffet breakfast with a choice of champagne or Bloody Marys, complimentary parking, and a copy of one of Shakespeare's plays printed from the Folgers Shakespeare Library.

St. Gregory Hotel & Suites, $155
Their Shakespeare in Washington package includes a one-night stay, breakfast, a Sunday champagne and jazz brunch for two at M Street Bar, complimentary parking, and a cocktail dubbed Henry VIII.

The Fairmont Washington, D.C., $189
The Romeo & Juliet package includes a one-night stay in a room with a balcony overlooking the hotel's courtyard garden, a DVD of the Franco Zeffirelli film Romeo and Juliet, and a "love potion" (made of strawberries, vanilla ice cream an some special liquors) for two.

SPLURGE: Mandarin Oriental , $359
The Shakespeare in Love package includes a one-night stay, dinner for two at Cafe MoZU, a Romeo and Juliet "love potion" (chocolate fondue with assorted treats) at turndown,  sedan service for two to and from a local theater or venue, a $50 gift certificate to the hotel spa, and valet parking.

When: Jan. 1-June 30, 2007.

Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 14.5 percent. Rates are per room, based on double occupancy.

Book By: No deadline; based on availability.

Contact: 800/422-8644, shakespeareinwashington.org.

Getting There: The lowest round-trip airfares we've found for Washington, D.C., in late January are $111 from New York City (United); $119 from Chicago (American); $129 from Boston (AirTran); $194 from Houston (Continental); and $230 from Seattle (Northwest).

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    • Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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