Meeting in downtown Washington D.C. puts you at the center of a city built for working hard and accomplishing greatness. Here, big ideas are born and movements are put into motion. In this city of action and collaboration, the Washington D.C. event venues at the Westin DC Downtown provide a unique gathering space where productivity, connection, and well-being go hand-in-hand. Here, we harness the power of nature to create a vibrant modern hotel experience that invigorates and empowers the productivity of our guests in every element of their travel. At the core of this experience are our values. Our personalized service, dedication to sustainability, and care for our people and community generate a truly holistic approach to responsible travel in the modern age.
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Close to 80,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, a 19,000 sq. ft. grand ballroom, & 24 breakout rooms
For Sidebars and Brainstorms
Our customizable breakout rooms are ideal for the problem-solving and brainstorming that often accompany corporate gatherings. Room layout makes it quick and convenient to adjourn and resume your larger sessions while customizable room configurations keep breakout sessions at their most productive – and attendees at their most empowered.
Meetings With a Sense of Place
Select meeting rooms in Washington, D.C. boast large windows with views of the vast foyer space, lending your meeting an airy and open feel. Whether for stand-up social functions, board meetings, or banquets, these central rooms keep you and your attendees feeling connected and inspired by our sophisticated, nature-inspired foyers.
High above downtown Washington, DC, host an unforgettable private party in style. Set the stage for an extraordinary gathering as you invite colleagues, friends, and family to our intimate and elegant terrace. With its picturesque views and versatile design, this blank canvas offers endless possibilities to create the perfect space for your reception, dinner, reunion, or any other special event.
Discover the Magnolia Ballroom located on our main level just steps from where the natural light pours into our lobby. Host up to 200 people for a reception in this more intimate space. Take advantage of the fully retractable floor-to-ceiling windows to provide your group with a bespoke indoor/outdoor DC dining or reception experience; or spread out the event to include the expansive private patio area.
Get your conference, seminar, or workshop started in a relaxed and roomy space that we’ll personalize for your organization or event, located adjacent just outside your main room for seamless transitions. Attendees can gather in these energetic halls festooned in greenery for morning coffee, teas, afternoon soft drinks, evening cocktails, and healthy snacks, so your event starts off on a revitalizing note.
Take our virtual tour to view all our meeting spaces at this Washington, D.C. venue, inspired by nature and designed for your wellbeing and your best ideas.
The Westin DC Downtown
Work Well
Working well means working smart. We make it easy to do both by keeping you in control of your well-being and your business as you travel. Thoughtfully designed workspaces make for seamless collaboration. We provide all the tools you need to stay productive, from pen and paper to nutritious snacks.
Water refills are never far when you attend a meeting at the Westin DC Downtown. Nourish your body and spirit at our thoughtfully placed hydration stations throughout our meeting space and along our guest room floors.
Our Washington, D.C. event venue provides guests with the added convenience of a FedEx Office Print & Ship Center right on site. Whether you need to pack and ship items or print signs and banners, our partner ensures seamless online order submission and prompt preparation for your arrival. Explore details on rates, delivery times, and operating hours below.
Throughout our hotel, you will experience the powerful impact of an immersive design that reflects the elements of nature. Look up to lighting that mirrors the experience of sunlight shining through treetops. Experience ease as you flow through the elegant natural curvatures and fluid configurations of our hotel inspired by the historic Potomac River. Enjoy comfort within warm and inviting environments that are alive with plant life and wrapped in familiar natural textures.
Custom Catering
Our professional and seamless catering services are as memorable as your event, whether a business conference, wedding, bat mitzvah, anniversary or reunion. The Executive Chef at our Washington D.C. event venue works closely with you to create and curate a perfect – and a perfectly healthy – menu for you and your guests. What’s more, your elegant fare is sourced locally, so you can be assured of the freshest ingredients.
Ideal for Convention Attendees
Westin DC Downtown is the most conveniently located hotel for conference attendees at The Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The center is just one block from our door, about a three-minute walk. Stay with us for our prime location, and for our Westin Wellness program that will keep you on top of your game, whether your conference lasts for a weekend or a week.
Seat up to 1,200 guests for an extraordinary wedding reception in our stunning Potomac Ballroom
Personalized Spaces for Unforgettable Moments
Discover the endless possibilities within our expansive event space, where memories are created that will last a lifetime. No matter the size of your guest list, we are dedicated to accommodating your needs. With over 70,000 square feet of event space to choose from, you have the freedom to curate your perfect wedding day. From the grandeur of our Potomac Ballroom to the intimacy of our terrace, each space can be personalized to reflect your unique style and vision.
The Westin DC Downtown has 36 event rooms.
The largest capacity event room is the Potomac Ballroom. It has a capacity of 2500.
Yes, The Westin DC Downtown provides wedding services.
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