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Arlington balances rich history and modern innovation within Virginia’s largest walkable downtown. “History buffs love our storied past and how they can explore the solemn beauty of Arlington National Cemetery, the iconic U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial, and countless other landmarks honoring our nation’s history and service,” says Portia Conerly, director of sales and visitor services for Arlington Convention and Visitors Service. “Arlington is also a thriving county with city-like energy; we deliver the ultimate attendee experience, blending culture, convenience, and connection.”
Arlington’s venues include Convene 1201 Wilson Boulevard, which has 34,000 square feet of event space across eight rooms and can accommodate up to 500 guests for receptions; Virginia Tech Research Center – Arlington, with a capacity of 100 for receptions; University of Virginia Arlington (UVA) Darden Sands Family Grounds, with a capacity of 250 for receptions; and AAMI Conference Center, with a capacity of 260 for receptions.
Arlington offers 9,480 guest rooms across more than 30 hotels. Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport features 53,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 23,000-square-foot ballroom with a capacity of 2,500 guests. Crystal Gateway Marriott boasts more than 39,000 square feet of event space for up to 2,100 people. The 331-room Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key opened last year with nearly 30,000 square feet of event space. The former Crystal City Marriott reopened in 2025 as AC Hotel Arlington National Landing after completing a multimillion-dollar transformation; the property features 8,800 square feet of updated meeting and event space and two dining options. Hilton Garden Inn Arlington Shirlington recently added more than 2,200 square feet of new meeting space.
New event venues in Arlington include Fuse at Mason Square, which opened last year; the 345,000-square-foot facility includes advanced audiovisual studios. Concorde Meeting & Events recently opened at National Landing. The new venue offers flexible event space to accommodate more than 470 guests at full capacity.
