The Liaison Capitol Hill, An Affinia Hotel 5.0 out of 5.0 5.0/5.0
Your Connection to Sophistication, Comfort and Convenience in the Heart of Capitol Hill
415 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
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As one of seven unique Affinia hotels, The Liaison Capitol Hill is within two blocks of the US Capitol, Union Station and the National Mall making it
the perfect setting for special events. Every guest is
afforded an array of amenities and services designed to provide customized comfort, including Affinia’s a six choice pillow menu, the Affinia Bed, Affinia’s Experience Kits, in room spa treatments with SPAffinia,and a daily welcome drink at check-in.

Adjacent to the hotel’s lobby is the stylish Art and Soul restaurant and Art Bar featuring the cuisine of twotime James Beard Award winning chef and author Art Smith. After ten years as Oprah Winfrey’s personal chef, Chef Art opened the acclaimed Table Fifty-Two in Chicago, and can often be seen on Iron Chef America, Rachel Ray, The Today Show, Top Chef and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Our menus feature fresh, modern regional cuisine with a southern accent, focusing on locally grown produce. Executive Chef Ryan Morgan and his team will be happy to customize a menu for your event, including wine paring. Our sommelier is available to guide you through the process of selecting and pairing wines and cocktails for your event.

All 343 guest rooms are newly designed to have a comfortable and contemporary residential feel. In addition to the plush Affinia bed with a mohair headboard, each room has a 37 inch panel television, reading lamps, workspace with Internet access and voice mail, a MP3 and CD alarm clock, in-room coffee and tea, daily valet service and bath amenities from Aveda.

In the summer of 2009, the redesigned roof top pool opens outfitted with a bar, day beds, cabanas and a new menu with food inspired by Chef Art Smith. Additional hotel amenities include a fitness center, gift shop and on site self and valet parking.

5 hour Wedding Package

specialized tasting with chef for bride and groom prior to wedding

one hour cocktail reception with premium open bar

choice of passed and displayed hors d’ouvres

three hour dinner and dancing with premium open bar

custom 4 course menus

champagne toast

complimentary bridal accommodations for weddings of 100 persons or more

special hotel rates for your guests’ accommodations

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Frequently Asked Questions for Catering
What catering services do you provide?
Buffet, Cocktail Reception, Hors d'oeuvres - Displayed, Hors d'oeuvres - Passed, Plated, Stations
 
Are you also able to provide the wedding cake?
No, we do not provide a wedding cake
 
If a bride decides to bring her own wedding cake, do you have a cake cutting fee? If yes, how much is the fee?
No, there is no additional cake cutting fee
 
Are you licensed to sell alcohol? If yes, where are you licensed?
Yes, We are licensed in the District of Columbia
 
Do you allow outside alcohol? If yes, what is the corkage fee?
We do not allow outside alcohol to be served
 
Do you provide rentals for items such as linens and flatware?
Yes, white tables, linens, flatware, stemware and china are included in the packages
 
Are you able to provide your own wait staff?
Yes, we provide a full wait staff for your event
 
What is your maximum catering capacity?
450

Frequently Asked Questions for Ceremony & Reception Venue
What service does your venue provide?
Reception, Rehearsal Dinner
 
What settings does your venue provide?
Indoor, Outdoor - Not Covered
 
Describe your venue:
Hotel
 
Do you have onsite catering?
Yes
 
Do you allow outside catering?
No
 
Do you offer valet parking?
No
 
Is there handicap access?
Yes
 
Are there any special characteristics about this venue such as scenery or architecture?
We have a rooftop pool that has been used for events under 150 people
 
How does your venue determine the cost of the space?
Our fees depend on the type of event
 
Do you rent other items such as linens, tables, or flatware?
We do provide tables, white linens, flatware, china, stemware, dance floor, DJ/Band stand, and wait staff
 
What is your staff-to-guest ratio?
We have 1 server for every 20 guests
 
Do you require clients to use a specific list of vendors?
No, brides are free to use whomever they choose, however we do have a list of vendors we can suggest
 
Do you have any special side rooms that can be rented out for the occasion?
Yes, we have a variety of spaces, including our restaurant and our roof top pool, that can accomidate a rehersal dinner
 
Can the client provide their own alcohol if desired?
No, we can not allow outside liquor to be distributed
 
What restrictions (if any) on decorations?
All decorations must have prior approval from the hotel
 
What restrictions (if any) on noise levels?
The hotel reserves the right to control the volume of any event
 
Does your venue often accommodate more than one event at a time?
Yes, we do hold more than one event at a time
 
Do you offer security, if requested?
The hotel reserves the right to require the client to provide, at their own expense, security personnel for the event
 
Can you provide a coat check?
Yes, we are able to provide a self coat check
 
Describe your parking facilities:
We do have underground garage for self parking.
 
What is the maximum capacity of your venue?
450