We took our first site tour of Capella Washington D.C., Georgetown's interior this past week and are very excited to show you what we've found. One of our favorite images is actually this great shot, above, of the unfinished "Living Room," the heart of the hotel's ground level. Instead of a formal check-in desk, the hotel will feature a cozy living room where guests can relax with a book or glass of wine. Above, you'll see the space as it currently stands, and below, the rendering of the finished product.

You'll note that the builders actually sacrificed a room in order to bring this space to two levels.

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