Washington, D.C., is an excellent place to hold a banquet or special event, as it is close to major train and air transportation, has many points of interest to entertain guests from out of town and has many hotels from which guests can choose for lodging. Some hotels in the city also have banquet space and specialize in making special events come off without a hitch, from decorations and audio/visual enhancements to food and drink.
Having a banquet-hall event can give guests the excitement of being close to the action. The Phoenix Park Hotel (phoenixparkhotel.com) is next to Union Station and just steps from the Capitol Building. This property has 5,000 square feet of banquet space and is able to accommodate up to 200 people. Dining options at events include traditional Irish breakfasts, afternoon tea and a variety of dinner options. The hotel features same-day laundry, a 24-hour business office and valet parking. The Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill (washingtonregency.hyatt.com) is three blocks from the Capitol and has dozens of banquet rooms, the largest of which can hold more than 1,000 people. Rooms here offer iPod docking stations and coffee makers, and some rooms are specially cleaned and air-filtered to cater to allergy-sensitive guests.
The White House is the jewel of the city, and any event that is held near this building is sure to raise interest. The St. Regis (starwoodhotels.com) hotel, just minutes from the White House, showcases the Astor Ballroom, a banquet hall with architecture features reminiscent of the Italian Renaissance. This room holds more than 200 people and guests can work with the executive chef on meal options. The hotel features a butler service desk, where staff members accommodate a variety of requests related to customer amenities. The Tabard Inn (tabardinn.com) is a historic property dating to 1922, and the banquet halls here match the architectural tradition of the building, with hardwood floors, fireplaces and period furniture. The Inn is entirely nonsmoking. Rooms offer free wireless high-speed Internet access; some rooms have shared baths.
Georgetown is a center for great dining, shopping and nightlife, not to mention people watching. The Four Seasons (fourseasons.com) here has more than 10 meeting spaces for a banquet, ranging from a natural light-filled conservatory to private terraces to a ballroom with chandeliers. Dining is provided by internationally recognized chef Michael Mina. Rooms at this high-end property offer down pillows, DVD players, 24-hour in-room dining and limousine service. One Washington Circle (thecirclehotel.com) has 3,500 square feet of banquet space, offering full concierge service and meeting planning assistance to all banquet planners. The hotel has a fitness center, outdoor pool, valet parking and complimentary shoeshine service.
Dupont Circle is a trendy center for art and culture and the location of many of the city's best nightspots. The Hotel Palomar (hotelpalomar-dc.com) reflects this atmosphere, as an artsy boutique hotel that claims to tell the story of "art in motion." The hotel features an evening manager's reception and in-room spa services. The hotel has eleven rooms for events, totaling more than 10,000 square feet, with the largest banquet hall accommodating 330 people. The hotel has a fully trained meetings and events staff. The Carlyle Suites Hotel (carlylesuites.com) has banquet space for up to 200 guests, complete with built-in sound systems that accommodate iPhones; the on-site restaurant Twist provides customized dining options. The hotel features same-day dry cleaning, 37-inch HDTVs and free use of a nearby sports club.
Kaho, Mason. "Hotels or Banquet Halls in the D.C. Area." Travel Tips - USA Today, https://traveltips.usatoday.com/hotels-banquet-halls-dc-area-57688.html. Accessed 24 April 2019.
Union Station and the Christopher Columbus Memorial Fountain located in Washington, D.C.