Biggest Hotels in Washington, D.C.

Compare the biggest hotels in Washington, D.C.

Same order as the list above: largest guest-room count first. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

#	Hotel	City	Guest rooms	Guest rating
1	Marriott Marquis Washington, DC	Washington	1,175	4.5
2	Grand Hyatt Washington	Washington	897	4.3 (1,642)
3	Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill	Washington	838	4.3 (1,471)
4	The Westin DC Downtown	Washington	807	4.4
5	JW Marriott Washington DC	Washington	777	4.3 (1,030)
6	The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection	Washington	581	4.4
7	Capital Hilton	Washington	550	4.2 (1,828)
8	Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG	Washington	536	4.1 (3,947)
9	Washington Marriott Georgetown	Washington	470	4.3 (999)
10	Washington Marriott at Metro Center	Washington	459	4.5
11	Arlo Washington DC	Washington D.C.	445	4.7 (2,139)
12	Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown	Washington	413	4.8
13	The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center	Washington	410	4.3
14	Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center	Washington	384	4.4 (3,231)
15	Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf	Washington	367	4.3 (1,656)
16	Conrad Washington, DC	Washington D.C.	360	4.8 (877)
17	Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center	Washington D.C.	357	4.3 (2,157)
18	Le Meridien Washington, D.C., The Madison	Washington	356	4.2 (1,353)
19	Washington Plaza Hotel	Washington	340	4.4 (5,433)
20	The Watergate Hotel	Washington	336	4.4 (1,186)
21	The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle	Washington	335	4.1 (2,582)
22	Willard InterContinental Washington by IHG	Washington	335	4.8
23	The Dupont Circle Hotel	Washington	327	4.4 (2,148)
24	Hotel Washington	Washington	326	4.3 (2,738)
25	Hamilton Hotel Washington DC	Washington	318	4.1 (4,138)
26	Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown	Washington	300	4.0 (1,934)
27	The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.	Washington	300	4.7 (869)
28	citizenM Washington, D.C. NoMa	Washington D.C.	296	4.4 (3,408)
29	InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf by IHG	Washington D.C.	278	4.7 (1,229)
30	The Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill	Washington D.C.	274	4.7 (1,735)
31	The Westin Georgetown, Washington D.C.	Washington	267	4.4
32	Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill	Washington	265	4.6 (1,061)
33	Waldorf Astoria Washington DC	Washington	263	4.9
34	citizenM Washington DC Capitol	Washington	252	4.5 (3,384)
35	Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG	Washington D.C.	247	4.2 (1,834)
36	Motto by Hilton Washington DC Downtown	Washington	245	4.2 (2,615)
37	Hotel Harrington	Washington	242	3.5 (603)
38	State Plaza Hotel	Washington	241	4.3 (5,153)
39	Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Georgetown Area	Washington	238	4.3 (1,268)
40	Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf	Washington	237	4.3 (3,377)
41	Washington Marriott Capitol Hill	Washington D.C.	235	4.5 (798)
42	AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Convention Center	Washington D.C.	234	4.5 (1,083)
43	Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall	Washington	233	4.4
44	The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., a Tribute Portfolio Hotel	Washington	231	4.4 (830)
45	The Darcy Hotel	Washington	226	4.6 (1,721)
46	AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard	Washington D.C.	225	4.4 (795)
47	Thompson Washington D.C., by Hyatt	Washington D.C.	225	4.6
48	Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC	Washington	222	4.8 (208)
49	Park Hyatt Washington	Washington	220	4.6 (952)
50	The LINE Hotel DC	Washington	220	4.3

Group and Event Travel in Washington, D.C.

Marriott Marquis Washington, DC tops the list of the biggest hotels in Washington, D.C. with 1175 rooms, followed by Grand Hyatt Washington (897 rooms) and Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill (838 rooms). Hotels at this scale can accommodate large teams, conferences, and multi-day events within a single property. Travelers booking their own trips, along with colleagues or coordinators booking on their behalf, can find and reserve all three through Engine.

Conferences, corporate events, and group travel are frequent drivers of demand for hotels with large room counts, and Washington, D.C. has several properties built to match that scale. All three of the city's biggest bookable hotels sit within Washington itself, reflecting how much of the area's event and meeting activity is centered downtown. These hotels serve organizations of every size and industry booking room blocks, not one type of visitor. Engine lists them alongside the rest of the district's inventory, and Engine Groups handles bookings of 9 or more rooms, while stays of 8 rooms or fewer are booked self-serve.

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Frequently asked questions

Where are the biggest hotels in Washington, D.C. located?

The largest hotels you can book through Engine in Washington, D.C. are concentrated in the city of Washington itself. Properties like Marriott Marquis Washington, DC (1175 rooms), Grand Hyatt Washington (897 rooms), and Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill (838 rooms) all sit in the capital. This makes sense given the city's role as the center of government and business activity in the district.

Can individual business travelers stay at these large hotels, or are they only for groups?

These hotels welcome both individual business travelers and groups. While properties with hundreds of rooms can easily accommodate team travel and large blocks, they also serve solo guests who need reliable lodging near meetings, government offices, or clients. You can search and book rooms for one traveler or many on Engine.

How far ahead should I book if my team needs a block of rooms at a large Washington, D.C. hotel?

For a stay of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking, and earlier is better to secure availability and rates. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve on the platform. Large hotels in Washington can fill quickly around legislative sessions, conferences, and federal travel, so plan as far in advance as your schedule allows.

How does billing work when we book multiple stays across Washington, D.C.?

Engine offers consolidated invoicing, so you receive one invoice covering multiple bookings instead of juggling separate bills from each property. You can choose from multiple payment options, and there is no membership fee. This makes it easier to track spending and reconcile expenses when your team travels repeatedly or books several hotels at once.

What amenities do the biggest hotels in D.C. typically have?

Large hotels often include meeting space, event rooms, on-site dining, and parking, though specifics vary by property. Hotels like Marriott Marquis Washington, DC and Grand Hyatt Washington are designed to support both individual guests and groups under one roof. Check each property's listing on Engine to confirm which amenities match your team's needs.

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