Hotel Equities is adding the Quincy Hotel in Washington, D.C., to Choice Hotels International’s Ascend Hotel Collection, making it the first Ascend property in the Washington, D.C. market. The hotel is owned by an affiliate of Urban Investment Partners and will be operated by HE.
As part of this rebranding, The Quincy Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection, will undergo renovations to the lobby, front desk, market/pantry, meeting space and guestrooms. The updated property will reopen in early fall.
"We are thrilled to join the Ascend Hotel Collection and introduce a new standard of boutique hotel experience in Washington, D.C.,” Steve Schwat, a principal with UIP, said in a statement. "The Quincy Hotel has long been a beloved destination for travelers, and with these renovations and our new brand affiliation, we are excited to elevate the guest experience even further."
"We are excited to expand our portfolio in Washington DC, working together with UIP and Choice Hotels at this great location," said Mark Williams, SVP of business development for HE. "The Quincy Hotel has incredible potential as part of Choice's upscale portfolio of hotels and we're poised to bring value as long-standing operators in the Washington, DC market, setting new benchmarks in guest satisfaction and operational excellence."