| Existing comment:
Washington is a town built on politics and the Willard is a hotel built on serving those involved with the political process. Its position mere steps away from the White House and strolling distance from the Capital has made the hotel a favorite hang out, meeting place and residence of politicians and power brokers since its founding. The political news of the day was spread over cigars in the lobby, drinks in the Gentlemen's Bar or a five-course dinner in the Willard Room. The business of the nation may have taken place in hallowed government buildings, but the business of politics more often took place at the Willard. |