Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C.
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA, 20004
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About us
A most celebrated historic Washington, D.C. hotel, Willard InterContinental, has been the focal point for elegant dinners, meetings, and social events for over 200 years. An iconic institution, Willard has hosted almost every U.S. president since Franklin Pierce in 1853. Located in the heart of our nation’s capital, one block from the White House, Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C., which secured the #3 spot in ‘The Best Hotels in the World’ by Conde Nast Traveler in 2023, offers 335 spacious and elegantly appointed guest rooms that exude a unique blend of contemporary luxury and historic charm.
Venue Details
ChainIHG
BrandInterContinental Hotels
Built1901
Renovated2018
Total meeting space22,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms335
Venue typeLuxury hotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
Exciting News! Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. has achieved incredible recognition in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2023:
#3 in “The Best Hotels in the World: 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards”
#1 in “Top 10 Hotels in Washington, D.C.: 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards”
* Recommended by Forbes – 2021
* Ranked #1 - “The 10 Best Hotels in Washington, DC” by Conde Nast Traveler (2023)
* Travel & Leisure ranked #5 Best Hotel in Washington, DC (2022)
* TripAdvisor’s Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020)
* TripAdvisor Greenleader – Bronze Level Recipient
* CNN 9 Hotels that Go All-Out for Christmas
* Five Star Alliance – The Best Business Hotels in Washington DC
* U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels in the USA (2021)
* U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels in Washington, DC (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020)
* Washingtonian Weddings 2023 -- Washington, DC’s Very Best Wedding Vendors: Recommended
* Washingtonian Weddings 2023 -- Washington, DC’s Very Best Wedding Vendors: Top Vote Getter
* TripAdvisor’s 2019 Certificate of Excellence for Café du Parc
* OpenTable Diner’s Choice – Café du Parc and Afternoon Tea (2023, 2022, 2019)
* 3-Star Certified Green Restaurant, Café du Parc & Round Robin Bar (2023)
* Conde Nast Traveler – Best Bars in Washington DC (2019)
* 2023 Best French Restaurants in Washington DC Area by Gayot
* 2023 Best Washington DC Outdoor Dining Restaurants by Gayot
* 2023 Best Washington DC Power Breakfast Restaurants by Gayot
* 2023 Best Washington DC View Restaurants by Gayot
* 2023 Best Washington DC Wine List Restaurants by Gayot
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Spa or salon
Transportation
- Bus
- Subway
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- High speed internet (100 Mbps)
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
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Sep 08 - Dec 10Mar 01 - Jun 30
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Low season
Dec 11 - Dec 31Jul 01 - Sep 07Jan 01 - Feb 28
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
22,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
7,170 sq. ft.
Space (private)
22,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
20
Second largest room
6,085 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
1 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,800 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
22,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
7,170 sq. ft.
Space (private)
22,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
20
Second largest room
6,085 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
1 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,800 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
335
Single (1 bed)
212
Double (2 beds)
82
Suites
69
Tax rate
15.95%
Total guest rooms
335
Single (1 bed)
212
Double (2 beds)
82
Suites
69
Tax rate
15.95%
Location
Getting Here
Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., on Pennsylvania Avenue, Willard InterContinental is easily accessible by many modes of transportation including public transit and taxi.
The property is four miles from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), 26.4 miles from Dulles International Airport (IAD), and 34.6 miles from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Arriving by train? Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. is 1.8 miles from Washington Union Station.
The closest subway station to the hotel is Metro Center Subway Station, which is serviced by the red, orange, blue, and silver lines.
Distance from airport
4 mi
Distance from airport 4 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking
Local Attractions
The White House
Historical landmark
2 blks
Located two blocks from the Willard InterContinental, The White House is the official residence of the President of the United States. Public tours must be arranged through Congressional offices and embassies.
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC, US 20500
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The Washington Monument
Historical landmark
4 blks
Standing at 555 feet, 5-1/8 inches, the Washington Monument offers the best bird’s eye view of the city! Tickets are required.
900 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC, US 20024
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Ford's Theatre
Historical landmark
4 blks
One of the most visited sites in the nation’s capital, Ford’s Theatre reopened its doors in 1968, more than a hundred years after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Operated through a partnership between Ford’s Theatre Society and the National Park Service, Ford’s Theatre is the premier destination in the nation’s capital to explore and celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s ideals and leadership principles: courage, integrity, tolerance, equality and creative expression.
511 10th St NW
Washington, DC, US 20004
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Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center
Convention center
2 blks
Currently the largest structure (3.1 million square feet) in Washington, DC, the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (RRB/ITC) is owned by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and is operated by TCMA (A Drew Company). As the first and only federal building dedicated to both government and private use, it is mandated by Congress to bring together the country’s best public and private resources to create a national forum for the advancement of trade.Designated as the official World Trade Center, Washington, DC, the building houses a premier conference and event center, executive office space, retail and dining, and offers community entertainment and programming.
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC, US 20004
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United States Capitol
Historical landmark
1 mi
The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol Building, is the home of the United States Congress and the seat of the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
First St SE
Washington, DC, US 20004
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National Museum of African American History & Culture
Museum
2 blks
Learn about the richness and diversity of the African American experience, what it means to their lives, and how it has helped shape this nation.
1400 Constitution Avenue
Washington, DC, US 20560
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Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Museum
2 blks
The museum is responsible for the acquisition, care and preservation of more than 1.8 million objects and 3 shelf-miles of archival collections, representing the nation’s heritage in the areas of science, technology, society and culture. The collections include the Star-Spangled Banner, First Ladies gowns, a Samuel Morse telegraph, locomotives, tools, Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers, an Alexander Graham Bell telephone, flags, American-made quilts, Muhammad Ali’s boxing gloves, Duke Ellington’s sheet music and presidential artifacts. The museum is participating in the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative with new exhibitions and collecting.
1300 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20560
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CityCenterDC
Shopping
10 mins
Encompassing 10-acres in the heart of the District, CityCenterDC is a 2.5 million square foot vibrant neighborhood development enlivened with a mix of condominiums, apartments, offices, public spaces, hotel, restaurants and luxury shops.
825 10th Street NW
Washington, DC, US 20001
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Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Convention center
15 mins
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center, an extraordinary 2.3 million-square-foot conventions and meetings facility, is equipped to handle events of all sizes, from small groups and break-out meetings to events for 500 to 42,000 attendees. One of the most energy-efficient buildings for its size, the Convention Center includes a range of mixed-use exhibit spaces, 198,000 square feet of flexible meeting space with a total of 77 break-out rooms and the largest ballroom in the region. Whatever the size of the event, the service of the Convention Center staff is unparalleled.
801 Mt Vernon Place NW
Washington, DC, US 20001
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Warner Theatre
Theater
2 blks
Opened in 1924, the historic Warner Theatre plays host to a variety of Broadway productions, comedy, dance, film, and music concerts.
513 13th Street NW
Washington, DC, US 20004
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National Theatre
Theater
1 blk
For almost 200 years, Washington’s historic National Theatre has occupied a prominent position on Pennsylvania Avenue – “America’s Main Street.” Located a stone’s throw from the White House and bordering the Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site, The National Theatre is the historic cultural center for the performing arts in our nation’s capital and the oldest enterprise on Pennsylvania Avenue continuously operating in its original designated capacity
1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC, US 20004
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Renwick Gallery
Museum
3 blks
The Renwick Gallery is the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s branch for contemporary craft and decorative arts. The Renwick is located on Pennsylvania Avenue at 17th Street N.W. and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed Dec. 25).
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC, US
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The U.S. Treasury
Historical landmark
1 blk
The historic U.S. Treasury Building is located one block from the historic Willard InterContinental.
Whether it is regulating national banks, determining international economic policy, collecting income and excise taxes, issuing securities, reporting the government's daily financial transactions, or manufacturing coins or bills for circulation, the one concern that still ties together the activities of the Department of the Treasury is money.
Though formally established as an executive department by the First Session of Congress in 1789, many functions of the Department of the Treasury were being carried out even before the signing of the Declaration of Independence thirteen years earlier. Over the decades, the functions of the Department have expanded and grown more sophisticated to meet the needs of a developing nation.
Today, the Department of the Treasury remains the premier financial institution of the United States with a full-time agenda of accounting, revenue collection, money production, and economic policy formulation.
Tours of the Treasury Building are available by advanced reservation through your Congressional offices.
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC, US 20220
White House Visitor Center
Recreation
1 blk
The White House Visitor Center, located at 1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (map), offers visitors a window into the president's iconic home. The visitor center is open from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. daily (except January 1, Thanksgiving, and December 25). Admission is free.
The exhibit areas feature approximately 100 historical artifacts, interpretive panels, looping videos of photos and archival footage, and interactive elements for visitors of all ages. Visitors can explore an interactive touchscreen tour of the White House, view over 90 artifacts from the White House collection, and view the 14 minute film, "White House: Reflections From Within." Then shop in the White House Historical Association retail store to find the perfect souvenir.
450 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC, US 20230
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Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C.'s sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. 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, IHG has been using wooden stirrers in food and beverage outlets since 2019 and we are part of Clean World program, donating used soap and shampoo. Each department recycles paper
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. 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:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C.'s public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
N/A
Health and Safety
Were practices at Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. 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.
Yes, IHG Clean Promise and DC Government Guidelines
Does Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. 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.
Yes, All public areas and high touch areas are sanitized every 1 hour. Front desk is sanitized after each guest interaction
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
N/A
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
kim.allen-mills@ihg.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, IHG has been using paper straws in food and beverage outlets since 2019 and we are part of Clean World program, donating used soap and shampoo
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
No
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Max 5 guest at the time, area is sanitized every 1 hours, Wipes and hand sanitizer are available for guests
Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Yes, see item #43
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
No
Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.
Yes, 50% of restaurant capacity
Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
N/A
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
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Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
kim.allen-mills@ihg.com
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