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Compare The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner vs. Peer Washington, D.C. Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Washington, D.C..
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner vs. Peer Washington, D.C. Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner (Current) | McLean, VA | 398 | 40,678 sq. ft. | 14,000 sq. ft. | 15 |
| Gaylord National Resort & Convention Ctr | National Harbor, MD | 1,996 | 593,289 sq. ft. | 36,804 sq. ft. | 65 |
| Marriott Marquis Washington, DC | Washington, DC | 1,175 | 100,474 sq. ft. | 8,024 sq. ft. | 80 |
| Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington D.C. | Washington, DC | 832 | 100,000 sq. ft. | 15,718 sq. ft. | 22 |
| The Westin DC Downtown | Washington, DC | 807 | 77,872 sq. ft. | 8,500 sq. ft. | 36 |
| Hyatt Regency Crystal City at DCA Arpt | Arlington, VA | 686 | 55,000 sq. ft. | 13,284 sq. ft. | 28 |
| The National Conference Center | Leesburg, VA | 917 | 50,677 sq. ft. | 16,552 sq. ft. | 13 |
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
398 Total Keys · Up to 167 Peak Group Block Rooms
Standard 1-per-40 cumulative complimentary room credit; request 1-per-35 comp ratio + 3 VIP suite upgrades at group rates during RFP.
Total Event Space & Breakout Room Ratio
40,678 Sq. Ft. Total · 15 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 239–1,474 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
14,000 Sq. Ft. · 1,474 Theater · 1,037 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 70 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Walter E. Washington Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
IAD (Washington Dulles International Airport) · 5.2 mi (14 mins off-peak / 26–36 mins peak)
Dedicated group porte-cochere / motorcoach staging lane available with 14-day advance manifest submission to hotel convention services.
Nightly Room Rate, Resort Fee & Tax Structure
$325/nt Group Block vs. $559/nt Peak Rack · 15.95% D.C. / National Harbor Hotel Occupancy Tax
Mandatory $32/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $308/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 25% Service + 10% Tax (+37.5% Effective)
Contract F&B minimums on a cumulative multi-day program basis (breakfasts + breaks + reception combined) rather than per-room/per-day minimums.
Attrition, Cutoff & Cancellation Protection
80% Cumulative Pickup Allowance · 30-Day Cutoff · 100% Rebooking Resell Credit
Always insist on cumulative (not night-by-night) attrition calculation and a 'Resell Mitigation Clause' crediting any rooms resold by the hotel after cutoff.