army of diplomats and heads-of-state from around the globe. In order to cater to its international
clients, the hotel staff speaks over 13 different languages. Each of the 300 guest rooms is furnished
in a classic, European tradition, with marble floors, handmade carpets, and hardwood reproduction
furniture upholstered in brocades and velvets. There are even bidets in the bathrooms for a very
European touch. The 20-story building was built in 1931 as the Tudor Hotel and is now a
recognized historical landmark.
