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Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C.

1401 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA, 20004
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Where History Meets Distinction in the Nation’s Capital An iconic symbol of hospitality and diplomacy for more than 200 years, Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. offers a legendary setting for meetings, galas, conferences, and milestone events just steps from the White House. Revered as the “Residence of Presidents,” this AAA Four Diamond property blends historic grandeur with modern sophistication, making it one of the most sought-after venues in the capital. From high-level board meetings to elegant receptions, Willard offers over 22,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space across 19 refined rooms, including the newly restored Grand Ballroom, magnificent Crystal Room, architecturally rich Willard Room, and sunlit Nest. Each space is rich in architectural detail -- some feature 18-foot ceilings and intricate plasterwork, and others -- opulent chandeliers and expansive windows overlooking Pennsylvania Avenue. With a dedicated team of expert planners, world-class culinary options from our award-winning chefs, and customizable setups enhanced by state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities, events at Willard are as seamless as they are stunning. Key Features: - 335 elegantly appointed, newly restored guest rooms and suites, including 69 suites - Flexible event spaces ideal for gatherings from 10 to 500 guests - Iconic backdrops for photo ops, including the famed Peacock Alley and grand lobby - Indoor and outdoor venues available for year-round celebrations - Home to the historic Round Robin Bar and French bistro Café du Parc - On-site spa, 24-hour fitness center, valet parking, and concierge services - Prime location in downtown Washington, D.C., just two blocks from the White House and near the National Mall, Capitol Hill, and convention center At Willard, your gathering becomes more than just an event—it becomes part of a living legacy.

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

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Mar 01 - Jun 30Sep 08 - Dec 10
Shoulder season
Low season
Dec 11 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Feb 28Jul 01 - Sep 07

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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Hughes Room Download PDF
Hughes Room
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Grand Ballroom Foyer
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Willard Room
Stone Room Download PDF
Stone Room
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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

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
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking

Local Attractions

The White House
Historical landmark
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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IHG - Caribbean
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IHG Hotels and Resorts - Global
We can't create the deck, but we can definitely make meetings more fun. So come meet how you meet. We'll get your group in the right headspace.

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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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