
The WESTIN
WASHINGTON, D.C.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
West Fourth Agency was the chosen firm to support the November 2023 opening of The Westin Washington, DC Downtown with business, leisure, and trade press coverage, plus a national press trip. A first of its kind to open in DC, the 807 room property offers a holistic wellness approach translating through every touchpoint – including the city’s largest hotel fitness studio (10,000 square feet), biophilic and nature-inspired design, and new open-kitchen restaurant concept (Root + Vine) featuring locally-sourced menus crafted for mindful consumption, including vegetable-forward dishes, ethically-sourced proteins, and the finest regional and sustainable seafood. The hotel also offers over 70,000 square feet of meeting space, a 19,000 sq. ft. grand ballroom, and 24 breakout rooms. West Fourth PR planned and executed a successful media campaign for impactful press coverage in addition to strategizing and hosting a media familiarization trip in partnership with Destination DC, Hirshhorn Museum, Centrolina, and more, to create an itinerary for journalists from Forbes, Eater DC, Men’s Health, Pop Sugar and Design Milk, who experienced the hotel and Washington, DC for feature stories.
West Fourth Agency also represents The Westin Washington, D.C. Downtown’s on-site restaurant, Root + Vine.
OBJECTIVE
Generate consistent high-value media placements for the opening of Westin Washington, DC Downtown and its restaurant concept, Root + Vine, raising awareness among consumers and national, local and regional media.
SKILLSET USED
Hotel opening & renovation, Earned media coverage, National + Local pitching strategy, Thought leadership, FAM Trip, Partnership, Photography and B-roll, Press release writing and distribution, Brand positioning.
MEDIA QUOTE
“It’s impressive in size and ambition; the new Westin Washington, DC Downtown boasts 807 rooms and the city’s largest hotel fitness studio with a yoga room—clocking in at 10,000 square feet.”
- Modern Luxury DC
METRICS
7+ million earned media to date (on-going)