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Compare Washington Hilton vs. Peer Washington Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Washington.
Washington Hilton vs. Peer Washington Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Hilton (Current) | Washington, DC | 1,107 | 110,000 sq. ft. | 36,000 sq. ft. | 50 |
| 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 |
| Grand Hyatt Washington | Washington, DC | 902 | 44,000 sq. ft. | 17,490 sq. ft. | 39 |
| Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill | Washington, DC | 836 | 38,000 sq. ft. | 11,388 sq. ft. | 32 |
| JW Marriott Washington, DC | Washington, DC | 777 | 32,560 sq. ft. | 3,330 sq. ft. | 20 |
Washington Hilton — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
1,107 Total Keys · Up to 465 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
110,000 Sq. Ft. Total · 50 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 664–3,789 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
36,000 Sq. Ft. · 3,789 Theater · 2,667 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 180 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Washington Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Washington Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
ORD (Washington Regional / Metro Hub Airport) · 9.5 mi (15 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
$239/nt Group Block vs. $389/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% Washington Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $206/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$42,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 24% Service + 8% Tax (+33.9% 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.