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Take out the Trump and a new luxury hotel is born

Take out the Trump and a new luxury hotel is born

Many would argue the old Trump hotel in Washington DC has bad vibes. The Waldorf Astoria begs to differ, having just nailed its brass plate to the historic building. Fin Magazine is out on August 19.

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❝Have you burned sage in the corners of the rooms?” our guide asks as we wander Washington DC’s Hirshhorn Museum.

It may seem an odd question to ask about my accommodation in DC, considering I’m staying at the five-star, $US1400-a-night ($2059) Waldorf Astoria. But given the hotel’s recent history, it makes sense.

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Hannah Wootton
Hannah WoottonColumnistHannah Wootton is a Rear Window columnist, based in Melbourne. Connect with Hannah on Twitter. Email Hannah at hannah.wootton@afr.com

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