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Toi Gardner
Toi Gardner
Social Catering Manager

109 years in business

We speak English

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Located in Washington, DC, Hotel Washington is a luxurious venue that has hosted weddings and other milestone events for over a century. Only steps away from iconic locales such as The White House, the National Mall, and the Washington Monument, this upmarket hotel offers a contemporary retreat in the heart of the city. You and your loved ones can savor skyline views on their 11-floor rooftop terrace during your wedding festivities.

Luxe amenities and unparalleled sophistication come to life at Hotel Washington. Following a thoughtful renovation completed in 2019, it is now a beacon of modern luxury where old and new blend seamlessly. Toast to skyline views at the iconic rooftop lounge, VUE; grab a signature cocktail and dish at the Lobby Bar lounge; and explore the city's top attractions—just outside our doors. The 11 floors of this building encompass numerous well-furnished suites and over 11,600 square feet of flexible event space. The Grand Ballroom hosts up to 300 for a ceremony, 240 seated, or 600 for a reception. Elevation on the top floor hosts up to 200 for a ceremony, 130 seated, or 200 for a reception. Freedom hosts up to 200 for a ceremony, 110 seated, or 220 for a reception. Furthermore, the Sky Room, attached to the rooftop bar VUE, is available for dinners of up to 50 or receptions of up to 150. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or an extravagant celebration, this hotel's venues will meet your needs and become the setting that you desire.

Weddings at the Hotel Washington include the services of a dedicated team and exceptional catering and beverage offerings. You can anticipate chef-curated cuisine, customized dishes, and crafted cocktails for your pleasure. These skilled staff will work with you to create the wedding of your dreams.

FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

1,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Hotel
Restaurant
Rooftop

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
July
August
December

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Reviews of Hotel Washington

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Hotel Washington is praised by multiple reviewers as an exceptional wedding venue with a breathtaking view, inclusive services, and helpful staff such as Mariah and Stephanie. The venue's three separate spaces for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, coupled with the picturesque Sky Room, delighted both local and out-of-town guests. The professional and accommodating team, including Doug and Ellen, ensured a seamless and magical experience, offering delicious catering and handling last-minute details with grace. The luxurious experience, value-packed wedding package, and personalized touches like assisting with a manicure mishap, contributed to highly positive recommendations for Hotel Washington.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Hotel Washington is praised by multiple reviewers as an exceptional wedding venue with a breathtaking view, inclusive services, and helpful staff such as Mariah and Stephanie. The venue's three separate spaces for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, coupled with the picturesque Sky Room, delighted both local and out-of-town guests. The professional and accommodating team, including Doug and Ellen, ensured a seamless and magical experience, offering delicious catering and handling last-minute details with grace. The luxurious experience, value-packed wedding package, and personalized touches like assisting with a manicure mishap, contributed to highly positive recommendations for Hotel Washington.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 16 reviews
Google
4.4/5 4291 reviews
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Maggie Sent on 09/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hotel Washington brought our beautiful wedding to life!

From the second we stepped foot at Hotel Washington, the magic of every single person on the team (in the lobby, at the spa, at the restaurants, saving the power when a fuse blew on wedding day, etc.) was palpable. The venues and the staff are all EXCEPTIONAL.

Mariah is not only a superstar and wonderful human, but also a true professional. She was calm, lovely, detail-oriented and efficient at every step of the planning process and certainly day of as well. She made everything fun and celebratory and the day was executed to a tee!

We are so happy we chose this iconic venue for our wedding weekend and could not be more thrilled with our ceremony upstairs, cocktails in Vue Rooftop, reception in the ballroom, afterparty at the Vue and brunch at the Vue.

Truly, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our entire wedding weekend so meaningful and magical!!! We could not recommend Mariah and the whole team at HW more!
Emily
Emily Sent on 05/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

May 2024 Wedding at Hotel Washington

We had our wedding at Hotel Washington in May 2024 and it was the best decision we made! After reviewing a few other hotels downtown, we loved that Hotel Washington offered three separate spaces for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Also, the views from the Sky Room CANNOT be beat and that was a huge draw for our out of town (and even local) guests. The day went off without a hitch and all of the staff, especially Mariah and Doug, were great to work with! After the wedding, we heard so many amazing reviews from our guests about the food served during cocktail hour and the reception! Overall, a 10 out of 10 experience!
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Nikki Sent on 09/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue

We had our reception at Hotel Washington and we are so glad that we did! Stephanie, the hotel's Director of Social Catering, was so helpful all throughout the planning process, and so patient with all of our questions! The hotel was able to accommodate all of our requests and the set up of our reception was absolutely beautiful! The entire Hotel Washington team was so welcoming and helpful throughout all of our planning and the wedding weekend itself. We felt that all of our guests were well taken care of, and everyone really enjoyed the food! We highly recommend Hotel Washington!
Kyle
Kyle Sent on 04/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Luxurious Wedding Package for a Great Value

Hotel Washington was far and away the best wedding venue we could have imagined. Hotel Washington's wedding package was a value for the extraordinary quality of location, service, and food. Our stay at Hotel Washington felt luxurious--everyone made us feel special and taken care of. A few hours before the wedding, my manicure on my left hand got messed up and the hotel spa came to my rescue! The amazing staff ran to my aid, helping me layer different polish colors to match the rest of my manicure. The hotel worked also with us to get a great rate for our guests. We could not recommend Hotel Washington for your event, or just a stay in the city, more!
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Karen Sent on 03/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Hotel Washington Exceeded Expectations!

Our experience with Hotel Washington was fantastic! When my husband and I started the early stages of wedding planning, we knew our guest list was going to be fairly large. As we started visiting DC venues, we quickly learned that many were going to be too small for us. It was important to us to have our wedding in DC. We finally visited Hotel Washington and it checked all the boxes for us (beautiful, unique to DC, and accommodates our guest list).

A few months after signing the contract, there was some transitioning of staff which led to some lags in communication. After the new staff joined, everything was smooth and great! E-mails were responded to quickly and the staff was all so helpful leading up to the event and day of. I want to specifically mention Ellen and Daniel. They catered to our every need and made sure my husband and I were happy! As soon as the ceremony ended, Ellen gave my husband and I each our signature drinks. At the cocktail hour, the staff put a plate of appetizers together for me to make sure I'd eat. For the reception, Ellen was able to add High Noons to the bar list. Those little details made our wedding day even more special. I highly recommend Hotel Washington to anyone considering this venue!!
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Jonathan Sent on 03/29/2017
5 out of 5 rating
this hotel was amazing from front to back with our events we worked with Sloane and she was there to ensure that we were happy and well taken care of.
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Darcy Sent on 08/31/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding at the W was so special- our guests had nothing but positive things to say, and we felt incredibly supported by the staff there. The food was wonderful, the bars were great, and Sloane was absolutely fantastic to work with. Even when things went wrong, Sloane and her team found solutions and ensured that the entire day ran smoothly. Truly nothing but positive things to say!
K
Keisha Sent on 07/19/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had our dream wedding at the W Hotel in DC on July 3, 2015. We worked with Sloane Aureli and she went above and beyond to make our vision come to life. Everything was perfect. During the planning phase, Sloane was so responsive and easy-going when we had questions or changes. Our wedding was on the small side, but the service the W provided did not waiver with size/budget. We stayed in a suite for several days before and after the wedding and throughout the entire stay, staff treated us like royalty--everyone went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and relaxed. For the wedding, the food during the cocktail hour and reception were plentiful and delicious, the drinks were readily available and the waitstaff was a pleasure to work with. We held an after-party at POV--they provided ample space for seating in a reserved section and the service there was also impeccable. Our guests were absolutely amazed at the quality of the food, the service and the attention to detail for the entire event. It was a holiday weekend and lots of tourist and party-goers in the hotel on the day of our wedding, but everything was still organized and flowed very well. I loved every minute of our day and highly recommend the W as a venue.
K
Karen Sent on 10/06/2013
5 out of 5 rating
The staff at the W were awesome to work with for our daughter's wedding and reception. Every detail was given great attention which resulted in a spectacular evening of fun, great food, and excellent service for all of our out of town guests, family and friends. Our W representative, Bonnie Stolp is by far the "Best in the Business". We LOVE the W Hotel in Washington, DC.
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User6929819 Sent on 05/27/2013
5 out of 5 rating
The W hotel in Washington, D.C. Was the perfect venue for our wedding!!! Working with Shannon was totally fun and easy. She was so professional and paid attention to every detail in a calm and attentive manner. The entire staff was fantastic to work with and so sweet and professional to all our guests. The room looked amazing and everything the whole night went flawlessly!!! Our wedding wouldn't have been the same anywhere else and I would highly recommend this venue to any bride!!!
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Hotel Washington frequently asked questions

Hotel Washington includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Hotel Washington includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Hotel Washington includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Hotel Washington for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop
Hotel Washington offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Hotel Washington offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Hotel Washington offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Hotel Washington offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Hotel Washington is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.7 in flexibility.
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