Courtyard Washington Downtown/Convention Center
Discover Distinctive Event Venues in Washington, DC
Treat your conference attendees, work place associates or your friends and family to something special at the Courtyard Washington Downtown/Convention Center. With over 10,000 square feet of flexible and unique event space, you can rest assured that your event will be nothing short of spectacular.
Our 357 spacious king and queen/queen guest rooms featuring complimentary high speed Internet and Smart TVs are perfect for business and leisure groups alike.
Our Conference Facility
Each meeting and event space at our Washington, DC hotel tells the story of our historic Shaw neighborhood where the hotel is located. Each venue is named with a piece of local history in mind.
From an elegant, modern ballroom with expansive windows that allow warm, natural sunlight to cascade over the space to intimate meeting rooms with state-of-the art technology and original 19th-century brick walls, the conference facility is anything but typical. Be sure to ask our team about the rich history behind each space's namesake.
Shaw Ballroom
3,780 sq. ft. | 350 guest capacity
Vaughan and Langston Hughes Boardroom
Ranging from 338 sq. feet to 510 sq. feet | 12 guest capacity
Morton Meeting Room
660 sq. ft. | 50 guest capacity
Lincoln Meeting Room
726 sq. ft. | 60 guest capacity
Howard Meeting Room
825 sq. ft. | 60 guest capacity
Horne Meeting Room
851 sq. ft. | 60 guest capacity
Hospitality Suites
Choose from three exceptional hospitality suites that allow you the flexibility and convenience to live and gather in one space.
Louis Armstrong Hospitality Suite | 400 sq. ft.
The main level of this bi-level suite, boasts a fully equipped kitchen, conference table for eight and a spacious living area to use for private business meetings, as a bridal suite or for social gatherings. Take the stairs up to the king bedroom complete with its own private bathroom.
Duke Ellington Hospitality Suite | 494 sq. ft.
The Ellington Hospitality Suite is a bi-level, two-bedroom suite featuring two king bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. The suite's main level features a fully equipped kitchen, conference table for six and a comfortable living area.
Ella Fitzgerald Hospitality Suite | 800 sq. ft.
Live like you would at home. Our Fitzgerald Hospitality Suite is a one-bedroom ADA compliant king suite that features the amenities you deserve, including a fully equipped kitchen and a large separate living area, complete with a conference table for eight.
Unique Spaces
Elevate your next event by wowing your guests when you utilize one of the many unique spaces within our hotel. Our space is anything but ordinary!
Roof Top Terrace
With dramatic views of downtown Washington, DC, enjoy a stunning backdrop for your company office party or social gathering.
4th Floor Terrace
When looking for an intimate outdoor gathering, the 4th Floor Terrace is an urban oasis, ideal for an eventful happy hour or cocktail reception.
Liberty Lounge
The swanky setting of the Liberty Lounge allows guests to spread out and socialize on our luxurious and contemporary furnishings in an inviting atmosphere.
The Delegate
The Delegate, our on-site restaurant, offers a variety of private and semi-private dining spaces for your event's needs.
Our Hotel
Whether you're coming for an event at the nearby Walter E. Washington Convention Center or a local meeting, we're here to help you plan anything from an intimate gathering to an extravagant reception.
Our hotel offers a prime location just one block from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Marriott Marquis and the Mt. Vernon metro station. We also offer unparalleled access to numerous shops and restaurants at CityCenterDC. We are also conveniently located near countless museums, monuments and local attractions, such as Capital One Arena, Howard University, Howard Theater, Ford Theater and the Lincoln Theater. Uncover the heart of downtown Washington, D.C. at our hotel just moments from local businesses and the economic center of the city.
We welcome all sorts of events including, but not limited to:
- Customer/employee appreciation dinners or luncheons
- Training events
- Conferences
- Holiday parties
- University alumni events
- Charity events
- Law firms, depositions
- Workshops, seminars
- Receptions
- Board meetings
- Wedding receptions
- Military and family reunions
- Association, government and corporate meetings
- Affiliate business from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Additional Details
Our professional and experienced events team will expertly handle small and large groups alike.
When you hold your event in one of our Washington, DC meeting rooms, you'll receive extra benefits including:
- Personalized service helping to plan and detail your event
- Updated rooming lists allow you to see the attendee list, how many rooms, dates of arrival and departure and room types
- Special group pricing on guest rooms when reserving 10 or more
- Up to 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per qualified event with Rewarding Events
- Use of the Residence Inn and Courtyard Washington Downtown/Convention Center’s shared amenities and dine in the on-site restaurant, The Delegate
