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The building’s clock-tower, the third-tallest building in Washington, D.C., offers incredible views from its observation deck. For more details about the clock tower, please visit the National Park Service. sophisticated guest room art program tells the story of the Old Post Office.
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Clock Tower. Part of the former Old Post Office and attached...
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Credit: Waldorf Astoria Washington DC. The Old Post Office in Washington, D.C. has been a landmark since debuting in 1899. Topped with its iconic clock tower and perfectly perched between the White House and the Capitol, the building served as the country’s General Post Office until 1914.
The Waldorf Astoria in NYC is famous for its towering lobby clock, and the D.C. hotel has a sky-high clock tower. One of the tallest buildings in the city, the Old Post Office Tower's...
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The Old Post Office is located at 1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW in downtown Washington DC, halfway between theWhite House and the U.S. CapitolBuilding. For guests staying at hotels in downtown Washington, D.C., it may be easiest to walk there. Regardless of how you arrive here, we recommend using this Google map for directions from anywhere in the city....
Entrance to the Old Post Office Clock Tower is free and does not require tickets. You will, however, be subject to a security search so be aware that they will be inspecting your bags. The top is open to 25 guests at a time so you may notice a line to get up if you arrive at a busy time. Large groups will need to split up, as only 10 people can be ...
In the past, the observation deck was not completely enclosed so be prepared for wind and dress for the weather. You can look out from all four sides of the clock tower for great views of the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol Building. You can also view the Bells of Congress. The 10 bells were a bicentennial gift and are replicas of the bells at...
The Old Post Office has long been a standout in the DC skyline and you can see its clock tower rising 315' (96 m), well above most of the surrounding buildings. Though DC residents might call it the Old Post Office out of habit, it now houses the Waldorf Astoria Built in 1899, this extravagant building was originally the local Post Office. The cons...
The Old Post Office Pavilion was turned into a luxury hotel and opened in late 2016 as the Trump International Hotel. The Old Post Office was a run-down office building with a sparse food court and a few souvenir vendors. It has been renovated and upgraded as is fitting for such a beautiful structure. Much of the integrity of the building has been ...
Mar 18, 2023 · A nod to the first Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan, every location has a lobby area and cocktail bar known as Peacock Alley (truly a place to see and be seen), centered around an antique...
Jan 25, 2023 · One timeless tradition for Waldorf Astoria is the grand lobby clocks that have been an integral part of the brand’s heritage for over 125 years.
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Clock Tower. Part of the former Old Post Office and attached to the hotel, the tower is among D.C.’s tallest and offers 360-degree views of the city. Ride the elevator to explore the tower’s exhibits and gaze for miles from the 270-foot observation deck. Admission is complimentary.
