Wedding Hotels in Washington, D.C.

Getting Married in Washington, D.C.

Engine ranks wedding hotels in Washington, D.C. by their event and banquet space, using our bookable inventory across the city. The Marriott Marquis Washington, DC leads the list with the Marquis Ballroom (about 31,000 square feet, seating up to 3,500 people), 82 event spaces, and 1175 guest rooms. Couples, planners, and guests needing a room block for a celebration in the nation's capital can search, compare, and book these properties on Engine.

Getting married in the nation's capital means your celebration unfolds against a backdrop of monuments, museums, and historic neighborhoods. The hotels on this list are located across Washington, D.C., each offering ballrooms and event space to host your ceremony, reception, and out-of-town guests under one roof. You can search and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine, and for a block of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking. The hotel's event space for your reception can be booked through Engine Spaces, Engine's marketplace of hotel meeting and event spaces across the U.S. and Canada, or arranged with the hotel directly.

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Compare wedding hotels in Washington, D.C.

Same order as the list above: ranked by event space, with a tilt toward hotels that list wedding services, a reception hall, or banquet space. Space and amenity details come from each hotel's own records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

#	Hotel	City	Largest event space	Max occupancy	Event spaces	Guest rooms	Guest rating
1	Marriott Marquis Washington, DC	Washington D.C.	30,600 sq ft	3,500	82	1,175	4.5 (1,000)
2	The Westin DC Downtown	Washington D.C.	19,032 sq ft	2,500	63	807	4.4 (1,003)
3	Grand Hyatt Washington	Washington D.C.	17,172 sq ft	2,050	47	897	4.3 (1,642)
4	The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner	McLean	14,003 sq ft	1,350	25	398	4.7 (1,001)
5	Waldorf Astoria Washington DC	Washington D.C.	13,200 sq ft	1,300	26	263	4.9 (1,002)
6	JW Marriott Washington DC	Washington D.C.	13,030 sq ft	1,200	26	777	4.3 (1,030)
7	Washington Marriott Wardman Park	Washington D.C.	9,900 sq ft	3,800	69	–	–
8	Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill	Washington D.C.	11,388 sq ft	1,700	41	838	4.3 (1,471)
9	The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.	Washington D.C.	10,578 sq ft	1,100	15	300	4.7 (869)
10	The Hoya Hotel at Georgetown	Washington D.C.	10,573 sq ft	1,305	1	–	3.6 (70)
11	Capital Hilton	Washington D.C.	7,776 sq ft	1,350	30	550	4.2 (1,828)
12	Hamilton Hotel Washington DC	Washington D.C.	8,217 sq ft	1,003	12	318	4.1 (4,138)
13	The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection	Washington D.C.	7,656 sq ft	800	26	581	4.4 (1,001)
14	Conrad Washington, DC	Washington D.C.	7,626 sq ft	1,250	11	360	4.8 (877)
15	The Watergate Hotel	Washington D.C.	6,819 sq ft	600	17	336	4.4 (1,186)
16	The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center	Washington D.C.	6,500 sq ft	500	20	410	4.3 (1,001)
17	Washington Marriott at Metro Center	Washington D.C.	6,421 sq ft	550	17	459	4.5 (1,002)
18	Hotel Washington	Washington D.C.	6,205 sq ft	600	10	326	4.3 (2,738)
19	The LINE Hotel DC	Washington D.C.	5,590 sq ft	400	14	220	4.3 (1,004)
20	Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center	Washington D.C.	5,568 sq ft	700	12	384	4.4 (3,231)
21	Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown	Washington D.C.	5,460 sq ft	700	20	413	4.8 (1,005)
22	InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG	Washington D.C.	5,304 sq ft	660	11	278	4.7 (1,229)
23	Washington Marriott Georgetown	Washington D.C.	4,840 sq ft	450	25	470	4.3 (999)
24	Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG	Washington D.C.	4,736 sq ft	600	22	335	4.8 (1,000)
25	Kellogg Conference Hotel at Gallaudet University	Washington D.C.	4,722 sq ft	300	7	122	4.2 (1,258)
26	Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC	Washington D.C.	4,602 sq ft	500	10	222	4.8 (208)
27	Washington Marriott Capitol Hill	Washington D.C.	4,580 sq ft	400	8	235	4.5 (798)
28	District Hotel	Washington D.C.	4,500 sq ft	15	2	58	3.6 (1,817)
29	Park Hyatt Washington	Washington D.C.	4,100 sq ft	450	8	220	4.6 (952)
30	Washington Plaza Hotel	Washington D.C.	4,060 sq ft	500	9	340	4.4 (5,433)
31	Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill	Washington D.C.	3,828 sq ft	750	20	265	4.6 (1,061)
32	Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center	Washington D.C.	3,780 sq ft	420	19	357	4.3 (2,157)
33	Residence Inn by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center	Washington D.C.	3,780 sq ft	350	13	147	4.4 (1,294)
34	Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront	Washington D.C.	3,600 sq ft	379	5	154	4.3 (1,002)
35	Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Capitol-Navy Yard	Washington D.C.	3,500 sq ft	180	2	195	4.4 (1,000)
36	Le Meridien Washington, D.C., The Madison	Washington D.C.	3,332 sq ft	500	10	356	4.2 (1,353)
37	Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC by IHG	Washington D.C.	3,396 sq ft	540	7	184	4.2 (1,000)
38	Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG	Washington D.C.	3,275 sq ft	350	10	536	4.1 (3,947)
39	The Dupont Circle Hotel	Washington D.C.	3,271 sq ft	200	7	327	4.4 (2,148)
40	Eurostars Saint Gregory Dupont Circle Georgetown	Washington D.C.	3,000 sq ft	200	4	156	4.2 (2,323)
41	The St. Regis Washington, D.C.	Washington D.C.	2,508 sq ft	300	14	172	4.5 (753)
42	Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria	Alexandria	2,580 sq ft	250	10	247	4.3 (1,001)
43	The Darcy Hotel	Washington D.C.	2,400 sq ft	208	21	226	4.6 (1,721)
44	The Morrow Washington Dc, Curio Collection By Hilton	Washington D.C.	2,460 sq ft	225	14	203	4.5 (1,001)
45	Riggs Washington DC	Washington D.C.	2,500 sq ft	250	6	181	4.5 (2,135)
46	The Westin Georgetown, Washington D.C.	Washington D.C.	2,371 sq ft	300	11	267	4.4 (1,000)
47	Eaton DC	Washington D.C.	2,280 sq ft	400	9	209	4.6 (1,612)
48	The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle	Washington D.C.	2,268 sq ft	220	11	335	4.1 (2,582)
49	Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Georgetown Area	Washington D.C.	2,210 sq ft	200	5	238	4.3 (1,268)
50	Hotel Zena Washington DC	Washington D.C.	2,164 sq ft	200	7	191	4.5 (1,463)

Frequently asked questions

How far in advance should I book hotel rooms for my wedding guests in Washington, D.C.?

For a wedding in Washington, D.C., it's smart to reserve your room block at least six to nine months ahead, especially if your date falls during peak travel seasons like spring or fall. Popular dates and larger blocks fill quickly, so earlier is better. If you're booking a block of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the reservation; for 8 or fewer, you can book self-serve on Engine.

What should I look for when comparing wedding hotels in Washington, D.C. for out-of-town guests?

Start with proximity to your ceremony and reception, then compare room counts and rates to fit your guest list and budget. Look at the hotel's event space if you're hosting events there (the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC has 82 event spaces, for example, and the Westin DC Downtown has 63). Also consider guest amenities like parking, dining options, and how easy it is for guests to get around the city.

What amenities can wedding guests expect at these hotels?

Amenities vary by property, but many of the hotels on this list offer on-site parking, complimentary wifi, fitness centers, and restaurants or room service. Some provide airport or Metro shuttles, which can be helpful for guests traveling from out of town. Check each hotel's listing on Engine to confirm what's available at the properties you're considering.

Can Engine help me book both guest rooms and the reception venue?

Yes. For a block of 9 or more guest rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking; for 8 or fewer, you book self-serve. The hotel's event and reception space can be searched and booked through Engine Spaces, Engine's free marketplace of meeting and event spaces, or arranged directly with the hotel. Catering, AV, and other wedding services are coordinated with the hotel or your vendors separately.

How does billing work for a wedding room block?

Engine offers consolidated invoicing, so you can manage payment in one place rather than tracking individual guest charges. You'll have multiple payment options and there's no membership fee to use the platform. This makes it simpler to keep your wedding budget organized, especially when you're coordinating rooms for a large group of out-of-town guests.

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