Hotels near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Washington, DCHalls A to EMount Vernon Square, Washington, DCUpdated 20 Oct 2026

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center sits atop the Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center Metro station in downtown DC. It is LEED Platinum certified and holds the largest public art collection in Washington outside a museum, the venue says. More on the official site Map

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a glass corner tower on a sunny day, Washington, DC

At a glance

  • Connected hotelThe Marriott Marquis, joined underground; on the street, the Courtyard at 901 L St is 2 min away.
  • Metro belowMt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center station on the Green and Yellow lines is under the building.
  • Four entrancesAllen Y. Lew Place (the former Mt. Vernon Place), both sides of L Street, and the Metro corner at 7th and M.
  • When to bookBig meetings fill the Marquis and the hotels on L Street first. Book a rate with free cancellation as soon as your dates are set.
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Where to stay, by time to the entrance

Times are to Halls A to E, along a route we calculated.

27 hotels within a 15-minute walk. Ranked by travel time only, no paid placement. Walking routes calculated on 20 Oct 2026 from OpenStreetMap data. Bars use one 0 to 30 min scale.

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DCYour stay2 Jan to 5 Jan · 3 nights
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When to book

Exhibiting or speaking? Check your event's official housing block first. Organizers often hold rooms at negotiated rates. We are independent and not part of any official program.

  • ASSA Annual Meeting3 to 5 Jan 2027, Sunday to Tuesday
    medium to high demandBook: by 10 Dec 2026 through ASSA Housing (CMR), after you register
  • TRB Annual Meeting10 to 14 Jan 2027, Sunday to Thursday
    high demandBook: by 21 Dec 2026 through the TRB Housing Bureau, after you register
  • SATShow Week8 to 11 Mar 2027, Monday to Thursday
    high demandBook: through Connections Housing while the SATShow block lasts
  • ADA Scientific Sessions18 to 21 Jun 2027, Friday to Monday
    high demandBook: by 3 Jun 2027 through CMR, the ADA housing company
  • Otakon6 to 8 Aug 2027, Friday to Sunday
    high demandBook: in the Otakon hotel blocks

Demand levels are our estimate from event size, not live availability.

Cheaper or further out

Arlington, by Metro

Hotels across the Potomac in Arlington, Virginia; the Yellow Line, which also serves Reagan National Airport, stops at the convention center.

Near Reagan National Airport

Hotels by DCA in Crystal City and Pentagon City; the airport's Metro station is joined to Terminal 2.

Know before you go

Getting there

  • MetroThe center sits on top of Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center station on the Green and Yellow lines; Gallery Place-Chinatown on the Red Line is a 5-minute walk.
  • From Reagan National (DCA)The airport's Metrorail station, on the Blue and Yellow lines, is connected to Terminal 2 by two enclosed bridges.
  • From Dulles (IAD)The Silver Line station at Dulles is joined to the main terminal by a tunnel with moving walkways.
  • From BWIA free shuttle runs to the BWI rail station; take MARC or Amtrak to Union Station, then the Red Line.
  • ParkingThere is no public parking at the center; more than 3,000 spaces in lots and garages lie within three blocks.

Halls & entrances

  • EntrancesAllen Y. Lew Place (formerly Mt. Vernon Place) into the Grand Lobby, L Street North and South, and the Metro entrance at the southwest corner of 7th and M Streets.
  • HallsHalls A, B and C on the lower level, 473,000 square feet in one piece; Halls D and E on Level 2, another 230,000.
  • BallroomBallroom ABC on Level 3, 52,000 square feet, the largest in the Mid-Atlantic according to Destination DC.
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Questions people ask

Which hotels are closest to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center?

The Marriott Marquis is connected underground; on the street, the Courtyard and Residence Inn at 901 L St are 2 to 3 min from the nearest entrance, on our walking routes.

Which hotel is connected to the convention center?

The Marriott Marquis Washington, DC, the official convention center hotel, and the only one connected by an underground pedestrian connector, according to Events DC.

How many hotel rooms are within walking distance?

More than 7,700, according to Destination DC, the city's tourism office.

What is the convention center's address?

801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001. The street was called Mt. Vernon Place until 2023, and some maps and organizers still use the old name.

Where can I stay for less?

In Arlington or near Reagan National Airport, a Metro ride away. See cheaper or further out for the travel times.

About this guide

VenueNights is independent. We are not the official housing bureau of any event and not affiliated with the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Events DC or event organizers. Last checked 20 Oct 2026.

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