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The Fairfax at Embassy Row named the official hotel for the America's Polo Cup



WASHINGTON, July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fairfax at Embassy Row is the official
hotel for the America's Polo Cup which will be held in Washington, D.C. in
June 2010. Festivities begin this September with The Fairfax hosting the
America's Polo Cup "Taste of India" reception on September 9 and a reception
following the D.C. and Chicago match on September 19.

Several "America's Polo Cup Packages" are available for September: A two night
package for $675 includes VIP admission for two to the polo field, upgraded
guestroom, VIP reception with the players, photograph with a polo horse, and
breakfast in The Jockey Club.  

The "Trophy Package" for $1,300 pampers guests with transportation to the
field, dinner and Sunday Brunch, a meet and greet and photographs with the
players, VIP seating, a Chanel gift for women and a Cartier gift for men. 

Single night packages and packages not including admission to the Polo events
are also available beginning at $285 based on double occupancy.

"It's an honor to be named the official hotel for this event," said Robert
Schofield, Managing Director and General Manager of The Fairfax at Embassy
Row. "We believe our guests will enjoy every minute of this world class
experience."

"The game is still the most important aspect, yet the events and
accommodations are unlike anything in the past," said Tareq Salahi, President
of the Land Rover America's Polo Cup. 

About the America's Polo Cup: 
The America's Polo Cup is one of the world's premier televised charity polo
sporting events. For more information please visit www.americaspolocup.com

About The Fairfax at Embassy Row:
The Fairfax at Embassy Row is a member of the Luxury Collection by Starwood
Hotels & Resorts. For additional information please visit
http://www.luxurycollection.com/fairfax or call 202-293-2100.

About The Jockey Club:
The Jockey Club is located in the Fairfax at Embassy Row. For additional
information, please visit http://www.thejockeyclub-dc.com or call
202-835-2100.

About Pyramid Hotel Group: The Jockey Club and The Fairfax at Embassy Row are
managed by Pyramid Hotel Group LLC, Boston, MA. Founded in 1999, Pyramid Hotel
Group is a full-service hotel company that owns, manages and asset manages
hotels and manages hotel construction/renovation projects. For more
information about the company and its affiliates, visit the company's website,
http://www.pyramidhotelgroup.com. 

SOURCE  The Fairfax at Embassy Row

Hotel Media Contact, Hugh Drummond, +1-617-646-1052,
hdrummond@oneillandassoc.com; or Polo Media Contact, David Mortz,
+1-540-635-9933, media@americaspolocup.com
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