Capitol Hill, the heart of American politics, is where laws are passed and where Americans congregate, sometimes as picture-taking tourists, other times as concerned citizens speaking their minds. Centrally located, “The Hill” is also a top location for groups to convene.
The 838-room Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill features 38,067 square feet of event space and accommodates, in its largest space, up to 1,700 guests for receptions and 1,200 for theater-style seating. The hotel is one of 50 Destination DC Sustainability District members, local businesses committed to employing a significant level of sustainable practices and offering planners numerous sustainable options. In anticipation of its 50th anniversary in 2026, Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill is currently revamping guest rooms, conference facilities, dining areas, and the lobby. Randy Thompson, the hotel’s general manager, says the work has been strategically planned around peak times to minimize disruption and ensure a smooth experience for all guests and groups. The work is estimated to be completed this fall.
Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill has 265 guest rooms and 20,000 square feet of meeting space across 21 meeting rooms. The hotel can host 700 for receptions and 500 theater style in its largest event space. YOTEL Washington DC has 377 guest rooms and more than 18,000 square feet of event space, including six meeting rooms and a ballroom with a capacity of 500 guests for receptions. YOTEL’s award-winning Art & Soul restaurant has private dining rooms accommodating 50 seated guests and 75 for receptions. A full buyout, which includes an outdoor patio, accommodates 300 for receptions.
Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill boasts 12,000 square feet of flexible event space, including 12 meeting rooms. Its largest space can host more than 300 for receptions and seat 180. The 218-room Courtyard by Marriott Washington DC/US Capitol has 2,755 square feet of event space across five rooms and can host up to 115 people, while the 121-room Capitol Hill Hotel offers state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities and 2,000 square feet of event space for up to 50 people. Kimpton George Hotel, another Destination DC Sustainability District member, has 139 guest rooms and 2,000 square feet of event space for up to 150 guests.
One-of-a-kind attractions and landmarks also serving as event space include the Library of Congress, which offers event space for functions of 200-1,200 guests. The DC Armory, once used by the FBI to house fingerprint records, boasts 70,000 square feet of exhibit space and accommodates up to 10,000 people for receptions and 4,500 for banquets. D.C.’s Beaux Arts Union Station has three unique locations for meetings, lunches, dinners, receptions, and galas for 40 to 4,000-plus guests. Credit Union House, located in adjacent townhomes, is ideal for smaller cocktail receptions and business meetings; the largest of the venue’s three spaces can seat 125 guests. The Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum showcases the history of America’s postal service and features the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of stamps. Features include an exquisite marble lobby for receptions of up to 600 people, an atrium hosting up to 300 for receptions, and a dramatic skylight ceiling with three airmail planes suspended mid-flight. Capitol View at 400 has 11 conference rooms for up to 120 people and offers The Hill’s only all-weather rooftop venue, with 4,500 square feet of space to accommodate 250 seated guests or 400 guests for receptions.
