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Destination Guide — District of Columbia, USA

Washington DC trade shows,
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Every show TraviGuide books hotel rooms for at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center across 2026 and 2027, plus everything on the venue itself and the hotels actually close to it.

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THE VENUE

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

703,000 sq ft in the heart of downtown DC, walking distance to the Metro and Chinatown.

Address801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001
Exhibit space703,000 sq ft
Total space2.3M sq ft, 52,000 sq ft ballroom
Nearest airportReagan National (DCA), ~15 min
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center sits in the middle of downtown DC, between Mount Vernon Square and Chinatown, with 703,000 square feet of exhibit space across a 2.3-million-square-foot facility — including the largest ballroom in the Mid-Atlantic at 52,000 sq ft. Three Metro stations are within a few minutes' walk. Because the venue sits right in downtown DC, nearly every partner hotel below is within easy walking distance — a genuine rarity among major US convention centers.
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FULL CALENDAR

Every Show We Cover in Washington, D.C.

Search a name below, or scan the full list — each links to its own hotel info page.

18 shows · 2026 & 2027

WHERE TO STAY

Hotels Near the convention center

Whichever show brought you here, your team can request a quote for any of these — open the show's own page and request a quote for its current group rate.

A

Directly by the convention center

A few minutes' walk from the halls
Kimpton Banneker Hotel
YOTEL Washington DC
Hamilton Hotel
The Darcy
Eaton DC
Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters, member of WorldHotels Distinctive
The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill
Canopy by Hilton Washington DC Embassy Row
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
B

Downtown DC, further out

A short walk or one Metro stop
Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center
Capital Hilton
The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center
Moxy Washington, DC Downtown
Grand Hyatt Washington
Kimpton George Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center
Hotel Zena Washington DC
Viceroy Washington DC
On rates: group rates vary by show dates and how far out you book. Open the specific show for its live rate list, or request a quote for exact current pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly is the Walter E. Washington Convention Center?

801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001 — downtown, between Mount Vernon Square and Chinatown.

Do all shows on this page happen at the convention center?

The large majority do — it's the dominant venue for the shows we book in Washington DC. Each show's own page confirms its actual venue.

How do I book rooms for a group or exhibitor team?

Open the specific show, then use its booking form for up to 9 rooms. For 10 or more, request a group quote and our reservations team will confirm a block rate directly.

Do hotel rates change closer to the show dates?

Yes — group-block rates typically rise as a show date approaches and rooms sell out, so booking early generally secures the lowest rate.

Booking rooms for a team at a Washington, D.C. show?

Tell us the show, dates, and room count — we'll come back with hotel options and group pricing.

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Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes and does not create contractual obligations for TraviGuide. TraviGuide is not affiliated with Walter E. Washington Convention Center or the listed hotels and shows.