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Omni Shoreham Hotel

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Omni Shoreham Hotel from the south on a sunny summer morning
Omni Shoreham Hotel from the south on a sunny summer morning

The Omni Shoreham Hotel is a historic resort and convention hotel in Northwest Washington, D.C., built in 1930 and owned by Omni Hotels. It is located one block west of the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Calvert Street. The hotel is known for being a regular venue for Mark Russell and the Capitol Steps. It is a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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Omni Shoreham Hotel
Calvert Street Northwest, Washington

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Calvert Street Northwest 2500
20008 Washington
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Omni Shoreham Hotel from the south on a sunny summer morning
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