Governor Spitzer's Big Night Out In DC

The Mayflower in Washington DC is the hotel where Eliot Spitzer allegedly had the dalliance that links him to the Emperor's Club VIP prostitution ring. One of the largest, oldest, and priciest hotels in DC, the Mayflower opened in 1925 with a party for Calvin Coolidge's inauguration. Although it's not as famed as the nearby Willard InterContinental, it's still well-known as a place that's popular with politicians and those they attract. What Fodor's calls a "hallmark of luxury hotels" was once the go-to spot for another man with secrets: FBI director and cross-dresser J. Edgar Hoover kept the same table in the restaurant for over 20 years. The Times ties Governor Spitzer to Room 871 in the Mayflower, where he reportedly spent the night before Valentine's day with "an American, petite, very pretty brunette, 5 feet 5 inches, and 105 pounds" named "Kristin." He reportedly paid Kristin $4,300 for "train tickets, cab fare from the hotel and back, mini bar or room service, travel time, and hotel," and of course, for the pleasure of her company. He also put down money in advance for future visits. When it came to his choice of room, the Governor was far less extravagant-- he chose what's a "standard room" at the Mayflower. Though around $400 a night, Spitzer's digs were among the cheapest the hotel has to offer. He and "Kristin" still would have enjoyed "stunning city views" and "luxurious bedding." Governor Spitzer keeps it classy!