Hosting a Conference or Event in Arlington

Engine's conference hotels in Arlington rank properties by their meeting and event capability, so planners and travel managers can quickly compare options for a corporate event or large meeting. Leading the list is Hyatt Regency Crystal City, with a largest event space of about 23,000 square feet (Independence Center), capacity for up to 2,500 people, and 43 event spaces across 686 guest rooms. Attendees booking their own rooms can search and reserve directly on Engine, while Engine Groups handles room blocks of 9 or more.

Engine booking data shows May is Arlington's busiest month for business travel, with about 50% more room nights than the city's average month. If your event lands in May, book the room block early.

Arlington sits just across the Potomac from the nation's capital, drawing organizations from across the country for conferences, industry meetings, and corporate events. These hotels serve companies and teams of every size and industry, whether you're attending a multi-day conference or hosting a client event. You can search and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine; for a stay of nine or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking, and for eight or fewer you book self-serve. To find and request meeting and event space, you can use Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product that gives planners access to thousands of venues.

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Hyatt Regency Crystal City

4-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1443)

With its largest event space running about 23000 square feet, Independence Center hosts up to 2500 people. The property offers 43 event spaces and 686 guest rooms.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City

4-star hotel 4.0 Great (2120)

The Crystal Ballroom spans about 11100 square feet and accommodates up to 1000 people. Across 46 event spaces and 627 guest rooms, this property handles corporate events of many sizes.

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The Westin Arlington

4-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1000)

Its F. Scott Fitzgerald Ballroom runs about 6843 square feet and seats up to 615 people. The hotel provides 29 event spaces and 338 guest rooms.

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Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

3-star hotel 4.2 Great (3589)

Commonwealth, the largest event space at about 9494 square feet, holds up to 1000 people. This property features 19 event spaces and 419 guest rooms.

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Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key

2-star hotel 4.8 Excellent (395)

THE VIEW AT THE KEY offers about 7812 square feet and accommodates up to 640 people. The hotel provides 14 event spaces for meetings and corporate gatherings.

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Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel

3-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (1000)

The Grand Ballroom runs about 10038 square feet and hosts up to 810 people. With 12 event spaces and 300 guest rooms, this property supports a range of group events.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City

5-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (1000)

Its Grand Ballroom spans about 7161 square feet and seats up to 900 people. The property offers 17 event spaces and 365 guest rooms.

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AC Hotel by Marriott Arlington National Landing

4-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (536)

The Potomac Ballroom, at about 3450 square feet, accommodates up to 450 people. This hotel provides 17 event spaces and 345 guest rooms.

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Le Meridien Arlington

4-star hotel 4.2 Great (1424)

Le Terrasse runs about 4500 square feet and holds up to 400 people. The property features 6 event spaces and 154 guest rooms.

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Hyatt Centric Arlington

4-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (2237)

Its Senate Ballroom spans about 3261 square feet and seats up to 300 people. With 9 event spaces and 318 guest rooms, this property serves corporate meetings and gatherings.

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Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG

3-star hotel 3.9 Great (19)

The Ballroom offers about 2584 square feet and accommodates up to 300 people. This hotel provides 8 event spaces and 221 guest rooms.

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge

3-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (1001)

Colony House runs about 6000 square feet and holds up to 100 people. The property features 4 event spaces and 168 guest rooms.

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Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C. by IHG

3-star hotel 4.0 Great (1256)

Alexandria, its largest event space at about 5800 square feet, seats up to 300 people. The hotel offers 6 event spaces and 308 guest rooms.

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Hilton Garden Inn Arlington/Courthouse Plaza

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1212)

Chambers Meeting Room spans about 1152 square feet and accommodates up to 120 people. This property provides 7 event spaces and 193 guest rooms.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Crystal City National Airport

4-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1005)

The Potomac Ballroom runs about 1197 square feet and holds up to 118 people. With 10 event spaces and 269 guest rooms, this property supports smaller corporate gatherings.

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Compare conference hotels in Arlington

Same order as the list above: ranked by a hotel's total event space across all its meeting rooms. The largest single room is shown here, so that column can run out of order. Space figures come from each hotel's meeting-space records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

# Hotel Largest event spaceMax occupancyEvent spacesGuest roomsGuest rating
1 Hyatt Regency Crystal City 23,000 sq ft 2,500 43 686 4.4 (1,443)
2 DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City 11,100 sq ft 1,000 46 627 4.0 (2,120)
3 The Westin Arlington 6,843 sq ft 615 29 338 4.3 (1,000)
4 Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel 9,494 sq ft 1,000 19 419 4.2 (3,589)
5 Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key 7,812 sq ft 640 14 – 4.8 (395)
6 Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel 10,038 sq ft 810 12 300 4.6 (1,000)
7 The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City 7,161 sq ft 900 17 365 4.6 (1,000)
8 AC Hotel by Marriott Arlington National Landing 3,450 sq ft 450 17 345 4.6 (536)
9 Le Meridien Arlington 4,500 sq ft 400 6 154 4.2 (1,424)
10 Hyatt Centric Arlington 3,261 sq ft 300 9 318 4.3 (2,237)
11 Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG 2,584 sq ft 300 8 221 3.9 (19)
12 Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge 6,000 sq ft 100 4 168 4.7 (1,001)
13 Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C. by IHG 5,800 sq ft 300 6 308 4.0 (1,256)
14 Hilton Garden Inn Arlington/Courthouse Plaza 1,152 sq ft 120 7 193 4.4 (1,212)
15 Embassy Suites by Hilton Crystal City National Airport 1,197 sq ft 118 10 269 4.4 (1,005)

Frequently asked questions

What amenities can I expect at conference hotels in Arlington?
Most properties on this list offer parking, high-speed wifi, and on-site dining, though specifics vary by hotel. Many also provide business centers and fitness facilities. Check each hotel's profile on Engine to confirm the amenities that matter most for your group.
How far in advance should I book rooms for a large meeting in Arlington?
For conferences or corporate events, booking at least three to six months ahead helps ensure availability, especially during busy seasons. If your event coincides with peak travel periods or local events, consider booking even earlier. Locking in your guest rooms early also gives your team more time to coordinate meeting space and logistics.
How do I book a block of guest rooms for conference attendees?
If you need nine or more rooms, Engine Groups handles your room-block booking. For eight rooms or fewer, you can book directly through Engine's self-serve platform. Both options give you access to pre-negotiated rates, consolidated invoicing, and multiple payment methods.
What makes a hotel a good fit for hosting a conference?
Look for properties with ample meeting space, a solid guest-room count, and on-site facilities like catering and AV support. The Hyatt Regency Crystal City, for example, offers a largest event space of about 23,000 square feet with capacity for up to 2,500 people and 686 guest rooms, while The Westin Arlington provides a largest space of about 6,800 square feet, up to 615 people, and 338 rooms. Match the hotel's capabilities to the size and needs of your event.
Can Engine help with both guest rooms and meeting space for my event?
Yes. For the guest-room side, Engine Groups handles bookings of nine or more rooms, while eight or fewer can be booked self-serve. For the meeting or event space, you can find and request venues through Engine Spaces, which connects planners to thousands of meeting and event spaces. This lets you manage both pieces of your conference through one platform.
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