Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place Northwest, Washington, DC, USA, 20001
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built2003
Renovated-
Total meeting space2,300,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Venue typeConvention center
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Subway
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
Room features and guest services
- Internet access
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Subway
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
2,300,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
476,164 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
77
Second largest room
37,550 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
703,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
10,000
Seating capacity
4,480
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
2,300,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
476,164 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
77
Second largest room
37,550 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
703,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
10,000
Seating capacity
4,480
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | Banquet rounds | Theater | Classroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Room 152AB | 5,241 sq. ft. 70.8 x 74 sq. ft. | 17 ft. | 560 | 300 | 560 | 230 |
Room 210 | 524 sq. ft. 24 x 21.8 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | 40 | 30 | 40 | 20 |
Room 204ABC | 4,090 sq. ft. 97.6 x 41.9 sq. ft. | 16 ft. | 420 | 210 | 420 | 210 |
Room 149AB | 1,728 sq. ft. 64 x 27 sq. ft. | 17 ft. | 180 | 100 | 180 | 90 |
Room 206 | 3,825 sq. ft. 85 x 45 sq. ft. | 17 ft. | 400 | 200 | 400 | 200 |
Room 305 | 721 sq. ft. 25 x 28.8 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 60 | 40 | 60 | 30 |
Room 102AB | 3,256 sq. ft. 72.3 x 45.1 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 370 | 200 | 370 | 180 |
Room 201 | 3,911 sq. ft. 86.9 x 45 sq. ft. | 17 ft. | 400 | 200 | 400 | 200 |
Room 207AB | 7,822 sq. ft. 78.8 x 99.3 sq. ft. | 16 ft. | 820 | 400 | 820 | 400 |
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
6 mi
Distance from airport 6 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
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