# Walter E. Washington Convention Center (Walter E. Washington CC) — Facility Engineering, Utility Rates & Corridor Dossier
- **Canonical Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/walter-e-washington-convention-center-dc
- **Address:** 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- **Operator:** Events DC (https://eventsdc.com/venue/walter-e-washington-convention-center)
- **Facility Type & Labor:** 2.3M Sq. Ft. Defense, Aerospace, Policy & Medical Mega-Campus | Union Jurisdiction
- **Airport Access:** DCA (16 mins from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA))
- **Total Exhibit Space:** 703,000 net sq. ft. across 5 Exhibit Halls | **Largest Contiguous:** 473,000 sq. ft. Lower-Level Contiguous Halls A–C + 52,000 sq. ft. Ballroom
- **Meeting Space:** 2,300,000 gross sq. ft. (77 breakout suites + Dedicated Mt. Vernon Sq Metro Station on-site)
- **Max Clear Height:** 30' 0" – 33' 0" | **Loading Docks:** High-capacity marshaled freight docks & drive-in doors
- **Walkable Rooms (10-Min Ring):** 12,500+ Penn Quarter, CityCenterDC & Downtown hotel rooms within 10-min walk
- **Published Space Rate Benchmark:** Published municipal / resort license tariff (F&B & room-block offsets available)
- **Certifications:** Union Jurisdiction, GBAC STAR Accredited Facility, Integrated Resort & Expo Campus, Direct DCA Airlift (16 mins from Ronald Reagan National Airport)
## Facility Overview
Walter E. Washington Convention Center (801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA) is a verified 65,000-capacity 2.3m sq. ft. defense, aerospace, policy & medical mega-campus in Washington, DC, delivering 703,000 net sq. ft. across 5 Exhibit Halls of exhibition/event space (473,000 sq. ft. Lower-Level Contiguous Halls A–C + 52,000 sq. ft. Ballroom), 2,300,000 gross sq. ft. total conference footprint, 77 breakout suites + Dedicated Mt. Vernon Sq Metro Station on-site, 30' 0" – 33' 0" ceiling clearance, and 16 mins from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).
## Hall-by-Hall Capacities & Structural Specs
| Hall / Ballroom | Type | Net Sq Ft | Clear Height | Floor Load | Max 10x10 Booths | Theater / Banquet |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walter E. Washington CC Primary Hall, Bowl & Main Event Space | Exhibit Hall | 473,000 sq. ft. Lower-Level Contiguous Halls A–C + 52,000 sq. ft. Ballroom | 30' 0" – 33' 0" | 200–350 lbs/sq. ft. | ~4,642 booths / sponsor activations | Up to 65,000 Theater/Reception (39,000 Seated) |
| Walter E. Washington CC Breakout Suites, VIP Lounges & Pre-Function Foyers | Meeting Wing | 2,300,000 gross sq. ft. | 30' 0" – 33' 0" | 150–250 lbs/sq. ft. | Registration counters & tabletop sponsor demos | 77 breakout suites + Dedicated Mt. Vernon Sq Metro Station on-site |
## Published Building Utility, Drayage & Internet Rate Benchmarks
| Utility / Service | Exclusive Provider & Union | Advance Rate Benchmark | Late / Floor Order Penalty | Cost-Control Tip |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical Drops (120V / 208V) & Dedicated Event Internet | In-House Facility Utilities (Union Jurisdiction) | ~$165–$460 (5A–20A 120V power) • ~$1,100–$3,500+ (hardwired Ethernet) | +25% to +45% floor surcharge after 21–30 day advance cutoff | Always submit electrical and internet orders prior to the 30-day advance discount deadline. |
## Union Jurisdictions & Self-Work Rules
- **Walter E. Washington CC Labor Policy (Union Jurisdiction) (Walter E. Washington Convention Center operates in a Union Jurisdiction environment; exhibitors may hand-carry personal display items in one trip via main public doors while crated freight routes through marshaled convention docks.):** Self-work permitted: Walter E. Washington CC Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Union Jurisdiction): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor. | Hired labor required: Crated dock freight, forklift handling, overhead ceiling rigging, and main sub-floor electrical distribution.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels
| Hotel | Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Total Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Marriott Marquis Washington, DC | Underground Concourse Direct to WEWCC | ~$429/nt | ~$269/nt | 1,175 |
| Conrad Washington, DC (CityCenterDC) | 4-Min Walk + Capitol Rooftop Terrace | ~$569/nt | ~$379/nt | 360 |
| The Westin DC Downtown | Across 9th St from South Lobby (2 Mins) | ~$389/nt | ~$245/nt | 807 |
| Grand Hyatt Washington | 6-Min Walk + Direct Metro Center Link | ~$369/nt | ~$229/nt | 897 |
## Corridor VIP Private Dining & Full-Venue Buyouts
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | F&B Minimum Band |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab | Prime Steaks & Florida Stone Crab ($$$$) | 5-min cab / 10-min walk near White House | 16–180 Guests (Upstairs Gigabit AV Salons) | $5,500 – $35,000+ |
| RPM Italian (Mt. Vernon Triangle) | Upscale Handcrafted Pasta & Prime Steaks ($$$$) | 3-min walk east on K St from WEWCC | 14–150 Guests | $5,000 – $28,000+ |
| Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse (CityCenterDC) | Two-Story Prime Steakhouse ($$$$) | 4-min walk to CityCenterDC | 16–200 Guests (Eagle's Nest & Wine Rooms) | $5,500 – $32,000+ |
## Badge-Free Executive Deal Suites & Campus OOH Media
- **Connected Headquarters Hotel Hospitality Suites (Walter E. Washington CC) (Off-Floor Deal Suite (No Badge Req.)):** $1,500 – $5,500/day — 2–6 min indoor/skybridge walk from the exhibit floor (15–80 VIPs (Executive Parlours & Meeting Suites)). Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from the floor without requiring guests to hold an expo badge.
- **Walter E. Washington CC Concourse Digital Screens & Airport Arrival Media (Out-of-Home (OOH) Branding Asset):** $15,000 – $75,000 / show week — Main Registration Escalators & DCA Arrival Corridor (100% of arriving conference attendees). High-impact category ownership across main escalators, skybridges, and rideshare arrival zones.
## Flagship Hosted Conventions
- [AUSA Annual Meeting 2026](https://conventions.com/events/ausa-annual-meeting-defense-washington-dc) — October 12–14, 2026 (34,000+ Attendees)
- [SATELLITE DC 2027](https://conventions.com/events/satellite-conference-exhibition-washington-dc) — March 15–18, 2027 (14,500+ Attendees)
## Verified Facility FAQs
### What are the labor and exhibitor hand-carry rules at Walter E. Washington Convention Center?
Walter E. Washington Convention Center operates in a Union Jurisdiction environment; exhibitors may hand-carry personal display items in one trip via main public doors while crated freight routes through marshaled convention docks. Walter E. Washington CC Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Union Jurisdiction): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
*Source: Walter E. Washington CC Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines*
### Which hotels and private dining buyouts are closest to Walter E. Washington CC?
Walter E. Washington CC offers 12,500+ Penn Quarter, CityCenterDC & Downtown hotel rooms within 10-min walk within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 3 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Washington is $276/night lodging and $92/day M&IE.
*Source: Conventions.com Venue Corridor Audit*
### When is the best value window to book an event at Walter E. Washington CC?
Peak compression months are January – March, May, September – October (recommended lead time: 9–24 months for major programs; 4–9 months for 200–1,000 guest meetings). Best value negotiation window: June – August & Mid-December (25%–40% space & room-block leverage).
*Source: Conventions.com Site-Selection Desk*