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Washington Hilton

1919 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC, USA, 20009
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Washington Hilton offers a contemporary urban retreat in the heart of D.C.’s most sought-after neighborhoods, including Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, U Street Corridor, and Embassy Row. Since its opening in 1965, the historic hotel has been host to presidents, dignitaries, notable figures, and prestigious events. The property boasts 118,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including its legendary 30,000 square-foot International Ballroom, as well as 1,107 guest rooms.Washington Hilton features a seasonal outdoor heated pool deck and kids pool, complete with an unobstructed view of the Washington Monument; a 11,000 square foot courtyard with fire pits and water feature; a state-of-the-art health club, offering a range of exercise classes and equipment; on-site Monumental Tours representative; Fedex Office Business Center; and Hertz Car Rental. An experienced concierge is available to guests to make local recommendations and reservations. The hotel has four distinctive on-site dining outlets; Four Oaks, Sidecar, McClellan’s Sports Bar, and District Line Café & Market. Washington Hilton has continued its longstanding commitment to enhancements and renovations with updates to its meeting space and premium suites. In 2024, all Lobby, Terrace, and Concourse level meeting rooms were refurbished with new carpet and vinyl. The Presidential, Dupont, and Kalorama Suites have been completely renovated including all-new furniture. In 2021, the iconic International Ballroom received an update with new carpet installation. In February 2020, the hotel completed a full soft goods renovation of the guestrooms, giving the rooms a modern look and feel in-theme with the recent lobby renovation. In 2017, the hotel unveiled a complete lobby-level renovation inspired by the hotel’s original 1960s design. Bold geometric shapes mix with comfortable sophistication, while bright, airy, open spaces are accented with modern décor and notable finishes iconic to Washington, D.C.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandHilton Hotels
Built1965
Renovated2024
Total meeting space116,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms1,107
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA

Awards

Cvent awards
Industry awards
Hilton's Sustainability, Waste & Travel With Purpose Hotel of the Year Award (2018) U.S. Department of Energy's Superior Energy Performance Platinum rating (December 2015)

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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference
  • VIP services

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

May 30, 2025 - Jun 4, 2025
Jul 2, 2025 - Jul 7, 2025
Jul 27, 2025 - Aug 1, 2025
Aug 13, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025
Aug 22, 2025 - Aug 27, 2025
Sep 8, 2025 - Sep 15, 2025
Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025
Oct 5, 2025 - Oct 11, 2025
Nov 23, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025
Dec 18, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026
Jan 9, 2026 - Jan 14, 2026
Jul 31, 2026 - Aug 9, 2026
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
Mar 01 - May 31Sep 06 - Oct 31
Shoulder season
Jun 01 - Jul 31Dec 01 - Dec 15Nov 01 - Nov 20
Low season
Aug 01 - Sep 05Jan 01 - Feb 29Dec 16 - Dec 31Nov 21 - Nov 30

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
116,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
30,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
47
Second largest room
30,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
11,200 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Max capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
30,000 sq. ft.
300 x 100 sq. ft.
11 ft.
3448
-
2180
3448
2960
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29,900 sq. ft.
230 x 130 sq. ft.
30 ft.
4150
-
2670
4117
4150
1820
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3,835 sq. ft.
59 x 65 sq. ft.
15 ft.
450
68
300
442
450
252
50
-
84
1,032 sq. ft.
24 x 43 sq. ft.
7 ft.
102
30
70
-
102
60
34
-
36
768 sq. ft.
24 x 32 sq. ft.
10 ft.
72
22
-
72
52
28
22
-
24
3,990 sq. ft.
95 x 42 sq. ft.
10 ft.
500
74
340
460
500
240
70
-
84
726 sq. ft.
22 x 33 sq. ft.
10 ft.
76
22
-
76
45
-
22
-
24
1,476 sq. ft.
36 x 41 sq. ft.
10 ft.
149
34
110
149
144
87
30
-
50
3,600 sq. ft.
120 x 30 sq. ft.
11 ft.
426
-
220
426
400
216
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
1,107
Single (1 bed)
506
Double (2 beds)
550
Suites
20
Tax rate
15.95%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 6 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking

Local Attractions

U Street Corridor
U Street Corridor
Nightlife
3 blks
The hottest neighborhood in the nation’s capital – the U Street Corridor – begins just three blocks from the hotel, where jazz legend Duke Ellington played his first notes. Shop at independently-owned boutiques and spas, hang out at eclectic coffee shops, and dine at the hippest restaurants in DC. The iconic Ben’s Chili Bowl is also found on U Street.
Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle
Recreation
4 blks
Washington Hilton is located in the vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood. The surrounding neighborhood sets a leisure pace with gastro-pubs, bistros and a farmers market.
White House
White House
Historical landmark
1 mi
The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., it was built between 1792 and 1800 of white-painted Aquia sandstone in the late Georgian style and has been the executive residence of every U.S. President since John Adams.
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC, US 20500
National Zoo
National Zoo
Recreation
1 mi
The National Zoo is a picturesque one-mile walk from Washington Hilton, along a tree-lined avenue with outdoor cafes and dining spots along the way. The Smithsonian’s 163-acre zoological park is home to nearly 2,000 animals from 400 different species, about one-fifth of which are endangered or threatened. The zoo’s most well-known residents are its Giant Pandas.
3001 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC, US 20008
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Rock Creek Park
Rock Creek Park
Recreation
3 blks
Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy heading north of the hotel, with Rock Creek Park just blocks away. The park is approximately 1,754 acres -- twice the size of Central Park in New York. It has picturesque jogging and bike trails, nature center and planetarium.
Adams Morgan
Adams Morgan
Nightlife
2 blks
Adams Morgan, located just steps from Washington Hilton, reigns as the top destination in the nation's capital for world cuisine and live music hotspots.
Washington National Cathedral
Washington National Cathedral
Historical landmark
2 mi
Adorned with beautiful stained glass and distinctive carvings, the Cathedral’s nave is glorious space to host a seated dinner or reception for groups of up to 1,500. The limestone columns offer a canvas which can be lit in any color to match décor or seasonal theme. Docents are available to mingle with guests to point out architectural highlights and historically important events that have taken place in this grand space for over a century.

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Washington Hilton Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Washington Hilton's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hilton has committed to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our social impact by 2030. Refer to our website, https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs.
Does Washington Hilton have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Hilton has committed to reducing waste in our managed operations by 50% by 2030. Through the end of 2020, we have reduced waste in our managed portfolio by 73% since our 2008 baseline, and our managed and franchised hotels have reduced waste by 62%.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Washington Hilton and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Washington Hilton's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Please refer to https://jobs.hilton.com/diversity and our annual Supplier Diversity Report (https://cr.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hilton-2020-Supplier-Diversity-Report.pdf).

Health and Safety

Were practices at Washington Hilton developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Washington Hilton clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
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