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Group and Event Travel in Washington, D.C.

Marriott Marquis Washington, DC tops the list of the biggest hotels in Washington, D.C. with 1175 rooms, followed by Grand Hyatt Washington (897 rooms) and Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill (838 rooms). Hotels at this scale can accommodate large teams, conferences, and multi-day events within a single property. Travelers booking their own trips, along with colleagues or coordinators booking on their behalf, can find and reserve all three through Engine.

Conferences, corporate events, and group travel are frequent drivers of demand for hotels with large room counts, and Washington, D.C. has several properties built to match that scale. All three of the city's biggest bookable hotels sit within Washington itself, reflecting how much of the area's event and meeting activity is centered downtown. These hotels serve organizations of every size and industry booking room blocks, not one type of visitor. Engine lists them alongside the rest of the district's inventory, and Engine Groups handles bookings of 9 or more rooms, while stays of 8 rooms or fewer are booked self-serve.

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Compare the biggest hotels in Washington, D.C.

Same order as the list above: largest guest-room count first. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

# Hotel CityGuest roomsGuest rating
1 Marriott Marquis Washington, DC Washington 1,175 4.4 (1,004)
2 Grand Hyatt Washington Washington 897 4.3 (1,710)
3 Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill Washington 838 4.3 (1,402)
4 The Westin DC Downtown Washington 807 4.4 (1,005)
5 JW Marriott Washington DC Washington 777 4.3 (1,023)
6 The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection Washington 581 4.4 (1,009)
7 Capital Hilton Washington 550 4.2 (1,918)
8 Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG Washington 536 4.1 (4,010)
9 Washington Marriott Georgetown Washington 470 4.3 (1,000)
10 Washington Marriott at Metro Center Washington 459 4.5 (1,002)
11 Arlo Washington DC Washington D.C. 445 4.7 (2,012)
12 Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown Washington 413 4.8 (1,003)
13 The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center Washington 410 4.3 (1,005)
14 Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center Washington 384 4.4 (3,215)
15 Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf Washington 367 4.3 (1,689)
16 Conrad Washington, DC Washington D.C. 360 4.8 (871)
17 Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center Washington D.C. 357 4.3 (2,209)
18 Le Meridien Washington, D.C., The Madison Washington 356 4.5 (1,360)
19 Washington Plaza Hotel Washington 340 4.4 (5,439)
20 The Watergate Hotel Washington 336 4.4 (1,175)
21 The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle Washington 335 4.1 (2,496)
22 Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG Washington 335 4.8 (1,001)
23 The Dupont Circle Hotel Washington 327 4.4 (2,163)
24 Hotel Washington Washington 326 4.3 (2,836)
25 Hamilton Hotel Washington DC Washington 318 4.1 (4,238)
26 Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown Washington 300 4.0 (1,955)
27 The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. Washington 300 4.7 (866)
28 citizenM Washington, D.C. NoMa Washington D.C. 296 4.4 (3,420)
29 InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG Washington D.C. 278 4.7 (1,220)
30 The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill Washington D.C. 274 4.7 (1,698)
31 The Westin Georgetown, Washington D.C. Washington 267 4.4 (1,001)
32 Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill Washington 265 4.4 (1,082)
33 Waldorf Astoria Washington DC Washington 263 4.9 (1,001)
34 citizenM Washington DC Capitol Washington 252 4.5 (3,379)
35 Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG Washington D.C. 247 4.2 (1,860)
36 Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown Washington 245 4.2 (2,629)
37 Hotel Harrington Washington 242 3.5 (648)
38 State Plaza Hotel Washington 241 4.3 (5,150)
39 Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Georgetown Area Washington 238 4.3 (1,263)
40 Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf Washington 237 4.3 (3,361)
41 Washington Marriott Capitol Hill Washington D.C. 235 4.5 (784)
42 AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Convention Center Washington D.C. 234 4.5 (1,051)
43 Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall Washington 233 4.4 (1,002)
44 The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Washington 231 4.4 (809)
45 The Darcy Hotel Washington 226 4.6 (1,702)
46 AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard Washington D.C. 225 4.4 (778)
47 Thompson Washington D.C., by Hyatt Washington D.C. 225 4.6 (1,009)
48 Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC Washington 222 4.8 (206)
49 Park Hyatt Washington Washington 220 4.6 (941)
50 The LINE Hotel DC Washington 220 4.3 (1,005)

Frequently asked questions

Where are the biggest hotels in Washington, D.C. located?
The largest hotels you can book through Engine in Washington, D.C. are concentrated in the city of Washington itself. Properties like Marriott Marquis Washington, DC (1175 rooms), Grand Hyatt Washington (897 rooms), and Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill (838 rooms) all sit in the capital. This makes sense given the city's role as the center of government and business activity in the district.
Can individual business travelers stay at these large hotels, or are they only for groups?
These hotels welcome both individual business travelers and groups. While properties with hundreds of rooms can easily accommodate team travel and large blocks, they also serve solo guests who need reliable lodging near meetings, government offices, or clients. You can search and book rooms for one traveler or many on Engine.
How far ahead should I book if my team needs a block of rooms at a large Washington, D.C. hotel?
For a stay of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking, and earlier is better to secure availability and rates. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve on the platform. Large hotels in Washington can fill quickly around legislative sessions, conferences, and federal travel, so plan as far in advance as your schedule allows.
How does billing work when we book multiple stays across Washington, D.C.?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing, so you receive one invoice covering multiple bookings instead of juggling separate bills from each property. You can choose from multiple payment options, and there is no membership fee. This makes it easier to track spending and reconcile expenses when your team travels repeatedly or books several hotels at once.
What amenities do the biggest hotels in D.C. typically have?
Large hotels often include meeting space, event rooms, on-site dining, and parking, though specifics vary by property. Hotels like Marriott Marquis Washington, DC and Grand Hyatt Washington are designed to support both individual guests and groups under one roof. Check each property's listing on Engine to confirm which amenities match your team's needs.

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