Hosting a Conference or Event in Washington, D.C.

Conference hotels in Washington, D.C. that you can search and book on Engine range from properties with ballrooms seating hundreds to venues like the Washington Marriott Wardman Park, whose largest event space (Exhibit Hall A) runs about 36,000 square feet and accommodates up to 3,800 people. Event planners and travel managers use this page to compare meeting capacity and guest-room availability, while attendees book their own stays for conferences across the capital. Engine connects you to these hotels whether you're coordinating a large corporate event or traveling to attend one.

Washington, D.C. hosts conferences and events year-round, from association gatherings and policy summits to corporate meetings and trade shows, and the hotels on this list serve organizations of every size and industry. Each property offers extensive meeting and event space alongside guest rooms to accommodate attendees. You can search and book guest rooms at these hotels on Engine; for a stay of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking, and for 8 or fewer you book self-serve. To find and request meeting and event space, you can use Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product that connects planners to over 40,000 venues.

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Washington Marriott Wardman Park

4-star hotel

Washington Marriott Wardman Park provides 69 event spaces including the impressive 36000-square-foot Exhibit Hall A, accommodating up to 3800 guests for large-scale conferences and conventions.

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The Westin DC Downtown

4-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1003)

The Westin DC Downtown features 807 guest rooms and a 19032-square-foot Grand Ballroom that hosts up to 2500 attendees across 63 flexible meeting spaces.

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Marriott Marquis Washington, DC

4-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1000)

Marriott Marquis Washington, DC offers 1175 guest rooms and 82 event venues, with the expansive 30600-square-foot Marquis Ballroom accommodating up to 3500 people.

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Grand Hyatt Washington

4-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1642)

Grand Hyatt Washington delivers 47 meeting spaces and 897 guest rooms, featuring the 17172-square-foot Independence Ballroom with capacity for 2050 attendees.

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Capital Hilton

4-star hotel 4.2 Great (1828)

Capital Hilton provides 30 event spaces and 550 guest rooms, with its largest venue spanning 14652 square feet and hosting up to 1350 guests.

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Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill

4-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1471)

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill features 838 guest rooms and 41 meeting spaces, including the 11388-square-foot Regency Ballroom that accommodates 1700 attendees.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner

5-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (1001)

Located in McLean, The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner offers 25 event spaces and 398 guest rooms, with a 14003-square-foot ballroom hosting up to 1350 people.

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Waldorf Astoria Washington DC

5-star hotel 4.9 Excellent (1002)

Waldorf Astoria Washington DC combines 263 guest rooms with 26 elegant meeting spaces, including the 13200-square-foot Presidential Ballroom that holds up to 1300 guests.

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JW Marriott Washington DC

4-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1030)

JW Marriott Washington DC provides 777 guest rooms and 26 event venues, featuring a 13030-square-foot Grand Ballroom with capacity for 1200 attendees.

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The Watergate Hotel

5-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1186)

The Watergate Hotel features 336 guest rooms and 17 event spaces, with the 6819-square-foot Moretti Ballroom hosting up to 600 attendees.

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Conrad Washington, DC

5-star hotel 4.8 Excellent (877)

Conrad Washington, DC offers 360 guest rooms and 11 event spaces, featuring the striking 16200-square-foot Gallery that hosts up to 1250 attendees.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.

5-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (869)

The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. combines 300 guest rooms with 15 meeting spaces, including a 10578-square-foot ballroom accommodating up to 1100 guests.

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The LINE Hotel DC

4-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1004)

The LINE Hotel DC delivers 220 guest rooms and 14 event venues, with its largest space spanning 5000 square feet and hosting up to 400 attendees.

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Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

5-star hotel 4.8 Excellent (1005)

Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown features 413 guest rooms and 20 meeting spaces, including a 5460-square-foot Grand Ballroom that accommodates 700 guests.

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The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center

4-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1001)

The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center provides 410 guest rooms and 20 meeting venues, featuring a 6500-square-foot National Ballroom with capacity for 500 guests.

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Washington Marriott Georgetown

4-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (999)

Washington Marriott Georgetown offers 470 guest rooms and 25 event spaces, including the 4840-square-foot Metropolitan Ballroom that hosts up to 450 attendees.

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Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

4-star hotel 4.1 Great (4138)

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC features 318 guest rooms and 12 meeting spaces, with the 8217-square-foot Schuyler Ballroom accommodating up to 1003 guests.

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Washington Marriott at Metro Center

4-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1002)

Washington Marriott at Metro Center combines 459 guest rooms with 17 event venues, including a 6421-square-foot Grand Ballroom that hosts 550 attendees.

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The Darcy Hotel

4-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (1721)

The Darcy Hotel provides 226 guest rooms and 21 meeting spaces, with the Logan Ballroom spanning 1875 square feet and accommodating up to 208 guests.

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Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill

4-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (1061)

Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill offers 265 guest rooms and 20 event spaces, featuring a 3828-square-foot Ballroom with capacity for 750 attendees.

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The St. Regis Washington, D.C.

5-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (753)

The St. Regis Washington, D.C. combines 172 guest rooms with 14 meeting spaces, including the 2508-square-foot Astor Ballroom that accommodates 300 attendees.

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Hotel Washington

5-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (2738)

Hotel Washington offers 326 guest rooms and 10 meeting venues, featuring a 6205-square-foot Grand Ballroom that accommodates up to 600 attendees.

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Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

5-star hotel 4.8 Excellent (208)

Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC provides 222 guest rooms and 10 event spaces, with the 4602-square-foot Corcoran Ballroom hosting up to 500 guests.

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Washington Marriott Capitol Hill

4-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (798)

Washington Marriott Capitol Hill offers 235 guest rooms and 8 meeting spaces, featuring the 3488-square-foot Burnham Ballroom that accommodates 400 attendees.

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Eaton DC

4-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (1612)

Eaton DC combines 209 guest rooms with 9 event venues, including the 4302-square-foot Beverly Snow space that hosts up to 400 guests.

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The Westin Georgetown, Washington D.C.

4-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1000)

The Westin Georgetown, Washington D.C. features 267 guest rooms and 11 meeting spaces, with The Promenade spanning 3288 square feet and accommodating 300 attendees.

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Viceroy Washington DC

4-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (1145)

Viceroy Washington DC provides 178 guest rooms and 15 meeting spaces, featuring the 1313-square-foot Eckstine Ballroom that hosts up to 150 attendees.

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The Hoya Hotel at Georgetown

4-star hotel 3.6 Great (70)

The Hoya Hotel at Georgetown features a 10573-square-foot Grand Ballroom accommodating up to 1305 guests, ideal for large-scale meetings and conferences.

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Washington Plaza Hotel

4-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (5433)

Washington Plaza Hotel combines 340 guest rooms with 9 event spaces, including a 4060-square-foot Grand Ballroom that hosts up to 500 attendees.

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Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria

4-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1001)

Situated in Alexandria, Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria offers 247 guest rooms and 10 meeting venues, with the 2580-square-foot Gadsby Ballroom accommodating 250 guests.

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Park Hyatt Washington

5-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (952)

Park Hyatt Washington provides 220 guest rooms and 8 meeting spaces, featuring the 4100-square-foot Gallery Ballroom that accommodates up to 450 guests.

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District Hotel

2-star hotel 3.6 Great (1817)

District Hotel offers 58 guest rooms and 2 meeting venues, with the Baron Banquet Room A spanning 4500 square feet.

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The Dupont Circle Hotel

4-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (2148)

The Dupont Circle Hotel combines 327 guest rooms with 7 event spaces, including the 3271-square-foot Dupont Ballroom that hosts up to 200 guests.

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Riggs Washington DC

5-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (2135)

Riggs Washington DC offers 181 guest rooms and 6 meeting venues, featuring the 2478-square-foot Atrium space that accommodates up to 250 attendees.

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Wyndham Garden Washington DC Area

3-star hotel 3.7 Great (5006)

Based in Cheverly, Wyndham Garden Washington DC Area features 150 guest rooms and 5 meeting spaces, with the 1344-square-foot Washington Room hosting 125 guests.

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Compare conference hotels in Washington, D.C.

Same order as the list above: ranked by a hotel's total event space across all its meeting rooms. The largest single room is shown here, so that column can run out of order. Space figures come from each hotel's meeting-space records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

# Hotel CityLargest event spaceMax occupancyEvent spacesGuest roomsGuest rating
1 Washington Marriott Wardman Park Washington D.C. 36,000 sq ft 3,800 69 – –
2 The Westin DC Downtown Washington D.C. 19,032 sq ft 2,500 63 807 4.4 (1,003)
3 Marriott Marquis Washington, DC Washington D.C. 30,600 sq ft 3,500 82 1,175 4.5 (1,000)
4 Grand Hyatt Washington Washington D.C. 17,172 sq ft 2,050 47 897 4.3 (1,642)
5 Capital Hilton Washington D.C. 14,652 sq ft 1,350 30 550 4.2 (1,828)
6 Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill Washington D.C. 11,388 sq ft 1,700 41 838 4.3 (1,471)
7 The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner McLean 14,003 sq ft 1,350 25 398 4.7 (1,001)
8 Waldorf Astoria Washington DC Washington D.C. 13,200 sq ft 1,300 26 263 4.9 (1,002)
9 JW Marriott Washington DC Washington D.C. 13,030 sq ft 1,200 26 777 4.3 (1,030)
10 The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection Washington D.C. 7,656 sq ft 800 26 581 4.4 (1,001)
11 The Watergate Hotel Washington D.C. 6,819 sq ft 600 17 336 4.4 (1,186)
12 Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG Washington D.C. 4,736 sq ft 600 22 335 4.8 (1,000)
13 Conrad Washington, DC Washington D.C. 16,200 sq ft 1,250 11 360 4.8 (877)
14 The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. Washington D.C. 10,578 sq ft 1,100 15 300 4.7 (869)
15 The LINE Hotel DC Washington D.C. 5,000 sq ft 400 14 220 4.3 (1,004)
16 Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown Washington D.C. 5,460 sq ft 700 20 413 4.8 (1,005)
17 Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center Washington D.C. 5,568 sq ft 700 12 384 4.4 (3,231)
18 The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center Washington D.C. 6,500 sq ft 500 20 410 4.3 (1,001)
19 Washington Marriott Georgetown Washington D.C. 4,840 sq ft 450 25 470 4.3 (999)
20 Hamilton Hotel Washington DC Washington D.C. 8,217 sq ft 1,003 12 318 4.1 (4,138)
21 Washington Marriott at Metro Center Washington D.C. 6,421 sq ft 550 17 459 4.5 (1,002)
22 The Darcy Hotel Washington D.C. 1,875 sq ft 208 21 226 4.6 (1,721)
23 Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill Washington D.C. 3,828 sq ft 750 20 265 4.6 (1,061)
24 Le Meridien Washington, D.C., The Madison Washington D.C. 4,506 sq ft 500 10 356 4.2 (1,353)
25 The St. Regis Washington, D.C. Washington D.C. 2,508 sq ft 300 14 172 4.5 (753)
26 Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG Washington D.C. 3,275 sq ft 350 10 536 4.1 (3,947)
27 Hotel Washington Washington D.C. 6,205 sq ft 600 10 326 4.3 (2,738)
28 Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center Washington D.C. 3,780 sq ft 420 19 357 4.3 (2,157)
29 InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG Washington D.C. 5,304 sq ft 660 11 278 4.7 (1,229)
30 Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC Washington D.C. 4,602 sq ft 500 10 222 4.8 (208)
31 Washington Marriott Capitol Hill Washington D.C. 3,488 sq ft 400 8 235 4.5 (798)
32 Eaton DC Washington D.C. 4,302 sq ft 400 9 209 4.6 (1,612)
33 The Westin Georgetown, Washington D.C. Washington D.C. 3,288 sq ft 300 11 267 4.4 (1,000)
34 The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle Washington D.C. 3,000 sq ft 220 11 335 4.1 (2,582)
35 Residence Inn by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center Washington D.C. 3,780 sq ft 350 13 147 4.4 (1,294)
36 The Morrow Washington Dc, Curio Collection By Hilton Washington D.C. 2,460 sq ft 225 14 203 4.5 (1,001)
37 Kellogg Conference Hotel at Gallaudet University Washington D.C. 4,722 sq ft 300 7 122 4.2 (1,258)
38 Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC by IHG Washington D.C. 3,396 sq ft 540 7 184 4.2 (1,000)
39 Viceroy Washington DC Washington D.C. 1,313 sq ft 150 15 178 4.6 (1,145)
40 The Hoya Hotel at Georgetown Washington D.C. 10,573 sq ft 1,305 1 – 3.6 (70)
41 Washington Plaza Hotel Washington D.C. 4,060 sq ft 500 9 340 4.4 (5,433)
42 Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria Alexandria 2,580 sq ft 250 10 247 4.3 (1,001)
43 Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront Washington D.C. 576 sq ft 379 5 154 4.3 (1,002)
44 Park Hyatt Washington Washington D.C. 4,100 sq ft 450 8 220 4.6 (952)
45 District Hotel Washington D.C. 4,500 sq ft 15 2 58 3.6 (1,817)
46 The Dupont Circle Hotel Washington D.C. 3,271 sq ft 200 7 327 4.4 (2,148)
47 The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Washington D.C. 2,600 sq ft 140 6 86 4.6 (304)
48 AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard Washington D.C. 2,500 sq ft 350 6 225 4.4 (795)
49 Riggs Washington DC Washington D.C. 2,478 sq ft 250 6 181 4.5 (2,135)
50 Wyndham Garden Washington DC Area Cheverly 1,344 sq ft 125 5 150 3.7 (5,006)

Frequently asked questions

How far in advance should I book hotel rooms for a conference in Washington, D.C.?
For a large meeting or corporate event, booking guest rooms six to twelve months ahead helps ensure availability, especially during busy legislative sessions and spring tourism season. If you need nine or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking; for eight or fewer, you can book self-serve through Engine. Starting early also gives you time to find and request meeting space through Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product.
Where in Washington, D.C. will I find the most conference-ready hotels?
Hotels with significant event capability concentrate in downtown Washington, D.C., near the Convention Center and along the Metro corridors. Properties like the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC offer a largest event space of about 31,000 square feet and 1175 guest rooms, while the Washington Marriott Wardman Park features a largest space of about 36,000 square feet. These hotels sit near transit, dining, and national landmarks, making them accessible for attendees traveling from across the region.
What amenities can conference attendees expect at these hotels?
Most properties offer amenities like on-site dining, fitness centers, business centers, and wifi, though specifics vary by hotel. Parking availability and fees differ across downtown Washington, D.C., so confirm details when booking. The hotels on this list typically provide AV support and catering for events, coordinated directly with the property.
How does Engine help with both guest rooms and meeting space for a corporate event?
Engine supports both sides of your conference planning. For guest rooms, Engine Groups handles room-block bookings of nine or more rooms, while stays of eight or fewer are self-serve. For meeting and event space, you can find and request a venue through Engine Spaces, which connects planners to meeting and event venues across Washington, D.C. and beyond.
How does billing work when I book a multi-room conference block?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing for room blocks, so you receive a single invoice rather than managing individual traveler receipts. You'll have access to multiple payment options and pre-negotiated rates, with no membership fee to use the platform. This streamlines accounting for large meetings and corporate events across your organization.