COVID-19 Community Updates
<p>We opened Eaton DC with the optimism that hospitality could be a platform for positive social change. We have spent the past two years building a space that would nurture our diverse community of artists, activists, travelers, innovators, and dreamers as we march toward a more just world. The coronavirus pandemic and the acceleration of the Movement for Black Lives have challenged us to rise up to our values and adapt to a changed world. To honor our role as a sanctuary, we have implemented new health and safety measures. We are excited to see you soon.</p><p><br></p><h2>COMMUNITY IMPACT INITIATIVES</h2><p>Our team has been hard at work on the following impact initiatives throughout the hotel’s temporary closure:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Eaton House converted its entire fourth floor into a 3D printing facility, supporting the <a href="https://www.printtoprotect.org/" target="_blank">Print to Protect</a> collective, started by <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/these-dc-students-are-using-their-down-time-to-3d-print-face-shields-for-hospitals-and-clinics/2020/04/26/1a38b744-8347-11ea-a3eb-e9fc93160703_story.html" target="_blank">local high school students</a>, which produced 15,000 face shields for local hospitals facing PPE shortages.</li><li>Eaton DC served as our neighborhood’s donation drop center for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/492881801379594/" target="_blank">DC Mutual Aid Network</a>. Volunteers working out of Eaton House distributed food and supplies to elders and other vulnerable neighbors in Chinatown and Mt. Vernon Square.</li><li>Eaton DC partnered with the American Red Cross to host three blood drives every month at the hotel to help address the global shortage of blood donations. Register for upcoming blood drives on the <a href="https://www.redcross.org/give-blood.html" target="_blank">American Red Cross website</a>. </li><li>Eaton Workshop joined the Indigenous Environmental Network in founding the <a href="https://www.ienearth.org/ien-and-the-peoples-emergency-partnership-fund-provide-ppe/" target="_blank">Protect the People Emergency Partnership Fund</a>, which distributed tens of thousands of facemasks to hospitals, clinics, and community organizations across Native America, including the Navajo Nation. Donate <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ew-covid19-ien#" target="_blank">here</a>.</li><li>American Son, our full service restaurant helmed by Chef Tim Ma, has partnered with World Central Kitchen’s <a href="https://wck.org/news/chefsforamerica-week14" target="_blank">Restaurants for the People program</a>. This program helps to provide nourishing meals to vulnerable families while supporting local economies. To date, American Son has provided over 11,000 meals to this initiative.</li><li>American Son is also participating in the <a href="https://www.realfoodforkids.org/programs/chefs-feeding-families/" target="_blank">“Chefs Feeding Families” program</a> by Real Food for Kids, to provide plant-based grab-and-go meals to school children and their families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Washington DC Metropolitan area. Currently we are providing close to 1200 plant-based meals per week. </li></ul><p><br></p><h2>ARRIVAL & CHECK-IN</h2><ul><li>When you arrive, we understand that you may want to handle your own luggage, but please let us know how we can assist. </li><li>Please give us a heads up in your reservations comments if you’re driving. We will have both valet parking and self-parking options available. </li><li>We’ve rearranged our public areas to accommodate social distancing. We ask that all guests practice physical distancing by maintaining at least six feet of space between others. </li><li>Hand sanitation stations have been placed throughout the public areas.</li><li>We have updated the check-in process to be contactless. This includes mobile payment and keyless room entry. </li><li>A welcome kit will be provided at check-in with wellness essentials, including a mask, hand sanitizer, and wipes. </li><li>Elevator usage will be limited to one guest or family at a time. </li></ul><p><br></p><h2>GUEST ROOMS</h2><ul><li>Elevated cleaning procedures have been put in place for guest rooms. Our housekeeping team will thoroughly sanitize all surfaces with electrostatic sprayers, using an EPA-approved disinfectant. </li><li>Reusable items such as minibar provisions, paper menus, and magazines have been removed from the guest rooms. </li><li>Daily housekeeping service will be available upon request. </li><li>In-room information and menus will be available via the guest room Smart TV. </li><li>All guest rooms will be left vacant for 24 hours upon guest check-out. </li></ul><p><br></p><h2>FOOD & DRINK</h2><ul><li>Our full-service restaurant, American Son, will reopen on August 1st for dinner, take-out, and delivery.</li><li>Kintsugi, Wild Days & Allegory will remain closed until further notice. </li><li>We are adjusting in-room dining to contactless takeaway from American Son. Keep an eye out for the menu (hint: pizza!)</li></ul><p><br></p><h2>OTHER OFFERINGS</h2><ul><li>Eaton Wellness will remain closed through the month of August. </li><li>Our fitness center will be available for guest use, but please see the front office for access. Occupancy will be limited to two guests at a time. </li></ul><p><br></p><h2>MEETINGS & EVENTS</h2><ul><li>DC’s Phase Two of reopening allows for gatherings of 50 people or less. We have updated our capacity charts to allow for appropriate social distancing. </li><li>All event attendees will receive a welcome kit with a mask, disinfectant wipes, and hand sanitizer upon their arrival. </li><li>We have updated our catering menus to include more pre-packaged, grab and go options. There is no buffet service at this time. </li><li>We have enhanced our AV capacity to allow for hybrid meetings, with both in-person and virtual components. Please send us an <a href="mailto:salesdc@eatonworkshop.com" target="_blank">email</a> with inquiries. </li></ul><p><br></p><p>We don’t know what world we’re going to reemerge into, but we’re grateful to have you with us during this transformative moment.</p>