The Doyle Collection, an Irish family-owned luxury hotel group with a 60-year history, will launch its inaugural celebration of the Group’s proud Irish Heritage at The Dupont Circle in Washington, DC in March. Throughout the month, the recently renovated hotel will introduce visitors, guests, neighbors and seasoned regulars to a veritable treasure trove of luxury Irish produce and customs throughout the hotel and its iconic bar and restaurant offering.
The Collection, which comprises eight landmark properties in Dublin, Cork, London and Bristol, is proud to showcase its rich identity, grounded in authentic Irish hospitality and warmth throughout the month of March to coincide with the feast of St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland. The Doyle Collection is a tapestry richly woven – made up of years of experience in warm hospitality, rooted in family and Irish storytelling, local community, iconic architecture, engaged conversation, distinct artwork and individuality. Its story is unique, varied, and ever-changing – always based on the foundation of delivering an exceptional experience for guests.
At Doyle Bar
Martin Brudnizki designed the chic and club-like bar looking out over Dupont Circle. There will be Irish whiskey tasting flights on the menu (including hard-to-find tipples like Greenspot and Midelton Very Rare – served on a map of Ireland), as well as delectable Irish coffee prepared tableside. On the sprawling outdoor terrace, diners will be transported to Dublin with the classic Irish delicacy of Guinness and Oysters available all month – and champagne, too! There will also be an Irish Wine Geese menu with Pinot Noir from Chile and Chardonnay from Napa, among others. (“Wine Geese” is the term given to the Irish who left Ireland to become successful winemakers in Europe.)
At The Pembroke
The light-flooded restaurant with its bold, diagonal striped floor and cheery salmon banquettes – also designed by Brudnizki – will be serving Irish specialties alongside its regular menu. Guests can expect braised Hereford beef in Guinness with herb dumplings, Cashel Blue cheese with honey & walnut soda bread, and Five Farms’ Affogato with Irish Butter Shortbread. And of course, a Full Irish Breakfast will be available daily.
Guest rooms and Suites
Nightly turndown for guests will include a few lines of poetry from famous Irish poets, and guests booking suites will also be delighted with Irish whiskey and shortbread as a welcome treat upon check-in. Rates start at $325 in March.
