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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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