Stay Local Deals Ideas

This list is just the start, please feel free to come up with your own creative deals and ideas.

“Relax and get away” spa retreat package including a discounted treatment when packaged with an overnight stay plus giveaways like a silk face mask and eye mask, hand sanitizer, a bottle of wine
“Peace and quiet” kids-free getaway for couples, including a bottle of wine and discounted in-room dining
“Love in the time of COVID” romantic escape for couples getting engaged or married, including engagement photos, discounted stay, deals on dining, spa packages
“Birthday away” packages, with on-site discounts and experiences tailored to adults and to children
“Work from vacation” or “Work from Anywhere” packages for people with roommates who want a quiet, private place to work during the day and relax in the evening. Early check-in and late check-out with in-room dining specials
“Do Good” deals where your full price stay directly translates into a discounted stay for a healthcare professional, front line care giver, poll worker, etc.
Free virtual concierge services, helping potential guests create a full experience including a hotel deal, timed passes to Smithsonian museums, dinner reservations at on-site restaurant, etc.
Free or discounted parking for guests
“Your pet stays for free” deals allowing guests to have a much-needed change of scenery without having to find a sitter for their pet

Restaurant deals and discounts packaged with your stay
Foodie experiences from the safety of your own room, with upscale in-room dining from on-site restaurants (something more than drop-and-go room service).

Partner with nearby restaurants for unique in-room dining, including discounts or freebies (bottle of wine, free dessert, etc.). Guests could order directly through the hotel rather than a delivery service so there are no delivery fees for the guest and the hotel can control the in-room dining experience.

Private museum experiences with extended hours and behind-the-scenes tours
Discounts on museum food, drinks, retail and parking with your admission
Two-day bundled discounted passes for museums in close proximity to each other like the International Spy Museum and Museum of the Bible.

Special 3-course deals like those offered during Restaurant Week(s)
Dinner “freebies” package – your reservation comes with one free drink per person, a free appetizer, free dessert, etc.
The purchase of a gift card gets you a voucher for a free bottle of wine or free round of appetizers to encourage people to support restaurants now and visit when they are comfortable
Free valet parking with your reservation

“Give the gift of local” with deals and discounts around the holiday season, encouraging consumers to give gifts to friends and family from local artisans
“Safer shopping” initiative, offering savings to consumers for pre-ordering goods for pickup

“Learn from vacation” packages – attractions, hotels and restaurants partner to create packages for families to take advantage of during off-school days (weekday or weekend). A Black history “learn from vacation” package could include a discounted overnight stay, timed tickets to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and a discounted meal at a black-owned restaurant (in-room delivery or on-site).
Attractions, hotels and restaurants in close proximity partner to create a “get away in your own backyard” bundle including a discounted stay, attraction admission and dinner. For example, your discounted hotel stay includes admission to xyz attraction and 15% off dinner at xyz restaurants. Note: for restaurants and hotels near the National Mall, don’t forget to emphasize your proximity to the city’s “free” offerings as a value-add.
Hotels partner with local retail shops for custom DC-branded room add-ons like face masks and hand sanitizer
Retail and restaurants in close proximity partner to encourage to-go food and drink alongside sidewalk sales
Retail and hotels partner to create “safe shopping” offerings where a hotel guest can choose a few clothing styles online and have them delivered to their hotel room for safe try-on.