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Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C.

1401 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA, 20004
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Venue Details

ChainIHG
BrandInterContinental Hotels
Built1901
Renovated2025
Total meeting space22,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms335
Venue typeLuxury hotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards Best Hotels in Washington, D.C. and Best Hotels in the World Recommended by Forbes Travel + Leisure Best Hotel in Washington, DC TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence TripAdvisor GreenLeader U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels in Washington, DC U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels in the USA Washingtonian Weddings – Washington, DC’s Very Best Wedding Vendors: Recommended & Top Vote Getter Wedding Spot – Best Wedding Venues Engaged! Magazine – Best of the Best OpenTable Diner’s Choice – Café du Parc, Afternoon Tea Certified Green Restaurant® – 3-Star, Café du Parc & Round Robin Bar Condé Nast Traveler – Best Bars in Washington, DC Historic Hotels of America – Best City Center Historic Hotel Historic Hotels of America – Top 25 Afternoon Tea Experiences Historic Hotels of America – Top 25 Most Magnificent Gingerbread Displays Gayot – Best French Restaurants in Washington DC Area Gayot – Best Washington DC Outdoor Dining Restaurants Gayot – Best Washington DC Power Breakfast Restaurants Gayot – Best Washington DC View Restaurants Gayot – Best Washington DC Wine List Restaurants

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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

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

Hughes Room
Grand Ballroom Foyer
Willard Room
Stone Room
Pierce Room
Taft Room

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
335
Single (1 bed)
212
Double (2 beds)
82
Suites
69
Tax rate
15.95%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 4 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking

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Additional Information

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Meeting Services and Amenities: - On-site audiovisual team and preferred vendor partnerships - High-speed Wi-Fi throughout all event spaces - Group check-in coordination and VIP arrival services - Comprehensive catering menus with customizable offerings, including zero-proof selections and wellness-forward breaks - Private dining available at Café du Parc - Specialty event enhancements available, such as Afternoon Tea experiences, history tours, and bespoke cocktail classes Sustainability and Social Responsibility: Willard InterContinental is a proud participant in IHG’s Journey to Tomorrow initiative, with efforts in place to minimize environmental impact and support community engagement. Green meetings and zero-waste event solutions are available upon request. Accolades and Recognition: - Historic Hotels of America Member - Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice - TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice - Green Key Eco-Rating Booking and Incentives: Special offers for group bookings and value dates available year-round. Ask about our IHG Business Rewards program.

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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.
https://washington.org/places-to-stay/sustainable-hotels
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?
https://careers.ihg.com/media/3agndvov/2023-progress-report-jan-11-final.pdf

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
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