Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Announce New Spring Packages

With April showers bringing May flowers there is no better time to book a weekend at one of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts' city center properties. From Washington, D.C. to Chicago to Boston, a variety of experiences are available.

Journey to ancient Egypt with The Fairmont Chicago's Golden Age of the Pharaohs Package. The Field Museum opens an extensive exhibition of more than 130 treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun, other Valley of the Kings tombs and additional ancient sites. This package includes overnight accommodations for two in a Fairmont guestroom, two tickets to the Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs at The Field Museum, a CD of ambient sounds of ancient Egypt, the official exhibit soundtrack, and a late check out of 5:00 p.m. This package is available from May 26, 2006 to January 1, 2007. Rates start at $284 for weekends and $324 for weekdays.

Boston offers visitors some of the most spectacular art museums in the country, including the renowned Museum of Fine Arts. The Fairmont Copley Plaza, built on the original site of the Museum of Fine Arts, celebrates its connection to the museum with its Museum of Fine Arts Weekend Package. This package includes accommodations in a newly renovated guestroom (upgrade to the Museum of Fine Arts Suite for an additional $300 per night) and two general admission tickets to the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. Through July 23, 2006 and with general admission tickets, the Museum of Fine Arts presents Degas to Picasso: Modern Masters, an ambitious, kaleidoscopic survey of European art from 1900 to the 1960s. This unprecedented panorama of modernism from the MFA's collection presents a rare opportunity to see more than 280 works in diverse media, some newly acquired and others rarely on view due to space limitations or sensitivity to light. Rates for this package start at $249 and it is available throughout the year.

Discover the many reasons why America's patriots chose Washington, D.C. as the best place to visit. Step on and off the Greyline Trolley to discover the nation's capital. Visit the stirring Lincoln, Jefferson and WWII Memorials, stroll through the Roosevelt Memorial Park, or explore the many museums of the Smithsonian Institute. The Fairmont Washington D.C. Patriot Package includes overnight accommodations for two in a luxurious guestroom, two Greyline Trolley tickets, full American buffet breakfast for two in Juniper, and a Star-Spangled welcome amenity prepared by the Chef. This package is available year-round. Rates for this package start at $279.

All packages are double occupancy, based upon availability and do not include tax or gratuity. For reservations or additional information, please call 800-441-1414 or visit www.fairmont.com.