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The Westin DC Downtown

999 9th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA, 20001
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About us

Located directly across from the Washington Convention Center and the new City Center complex, The Westin Washington, DC Downtown is perfectly primed to help guests best experience the history and culture of the Nation's Capital. Relax and unwind in profound comfort in renovated guestrooms featuring every modern amenity. Trust our meeting planners to customize your next event in more than 64,000 square feet of event space. Savor five distinct dining options, including a Starbucks Café. Relax and unwind at the onsite spa and Vida fitness center. Discover the ultimate location – right in the heart of Penn Quarter, one of the city’s most vibrant destinations for business, dining and nightlife, as well as just minutes from prime sites like the Verizon Center, Chinatown, the National Portrait Gallery and the world-famous National Mall. At Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown, the best the city has to offer is right at your fingertips.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandWestin
Built1989
Renovated2023
Total meeting space77,872 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms807
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

May 31, 2026 - Jun 4, 2026
Jun 10, 2026 - Jun 13, 2026
Aug 16, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
Oct 25, 2026 - Oct 28, 2026
Nov 8, 2026 - Nov 13, 2026
Dec 8, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026
Jan 29, 2027 - Feb 2, 2027
Mar 28, 2027 - Apr 1, 2027
May 27, 2027 - Jun 4, 2027
Aug 15, 2027 - Aug 31, 2027
Sep 26, 2027 - Oct 2, 2027
Dec 5, 2027 - Dec 12, 2027

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
77,872 sq. ft.
Largest room
19,032 sq. ft.
Space (private)
75,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
36
Second largest room
12,322 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
10,000 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
12,322 sq. ft.
122 x 101 sq. ft.
16 ft.
1240
120
660
1240
587
88
-
1 x 1 sq. ft.
1 ft.------
-
60 x 44 sq. ft.
9 ft.------
12,322 sq. ft.
122 x 101 sq. ft.
16 ft.
1200
120
660
1200
587
94
-
1 x 1 sq. ft.
1 ft.------
-
1 x 1 sq. ft.
1 ft.------
3,658 sq. ft.
104 x 28 sq. ft.
9.5 ft.
180
-
180
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2,421 sq. ft.
57 x 17 sq. ft.
9.5 ft.
120
18
100
120
96
32
1,237 sq. ft.
36 x 14 sq. ft.
9.5 ft.
60
12
50
60
50
20

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
807
Single (1 bed)
422
Double (2 beds)
385
Suites
69
Tax rate
15.95%
Occupancy rate
15.95%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 27.8 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $48.00/day )
Valet parking
( $69.00/day )
Street parking

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Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

72 Hours

Additional details

Highlights: - 70,000 square feet of meeting space - 26,000 square feet of foyer space - 26 breakout rooms, all equipped with the latest audiovisual technology - 807 guest rooms - 69 one-bedroom suites and studio suites - High-speed Internet access in all guest rooms, suites and meeting spaces - Largest meeting room is Potomac Ballroom with maximum meeting space of 19,032 square feet and maximum seating capacity of 2,500 - Exhibition space on-site All Food and Beverage (F&B) prices are subject to a Staff Service Charge (currently 18%) and House Service Charge (currently 8%). Room Rental prices are subject to a House Service Charge (currently 26%). Audio Visual charges are subject to a 25% House Service Charge. The Staff Service Charge on Food and Beverage items is distributed entirely to service personnel involved with the event on top of their base wages; the House Service Charge on F&B items and Room Rental is retained by the Hotel. The House Service Charge on AV is retained by the Hotel and/or AV provider. The House Service Charge is used to cover the cost of equipment, heat, light, power and other expenses related to Hotel operations and costs of the event. The House Service Charge is not a tip or gratuity for services provided by service personnel, and no part of the fee is distributed to service personnel. All prices and charges are subject to applicable taxes, currently 10%.

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The Westin DC Downtown Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Westin DC Downtown's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does The Westin DC Downtown 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, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Mixed,Aluminum,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Westin DC Downtown 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 The Westin DC Downtown's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at The Westin DC Downtown 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, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does The Westin DC Downtown 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, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
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