The perfect Washington DC wedding location

From refined service and elegant meals to sophisticated décor and an unbeatable location, count on Capital Hilton for your next DC wedding or special event. Located two blocks from the White House in the heart of the nation’s capital, Capital Hilton offers a prestigious DC venue for every occasion. Our experience and innovative approach to special events ensures a memorable and flawless occasion, whether it be a reception for dignitaries or the once-in-a-lifetime walk down the aisle.

Anchored by the legendary Presidential Ballroom, Capital Hilton’s impressive setting includes 30,000 sq. ft. of function space, all conveniently placed on a single floor, offering a range of options in size, decor and configuration. The historic backdrop of the hotel is thoughtfully matched with contemporary decor and state-of-the-art sound and lighting.

The opulent 7,800 sq. ft. Presidential Ballroom is outfitted with extensive audio-visual features, including:

Lighting truss with standard Lekos, Pars and Intelligent Lighting
JBL VRX Line-Array Sound System

Wide-screen format, ceiling-mounted LCD Projectors
Wide-screen format 9’ x 16’ screens rigged from ceiling

Hospitality Suites

In addition to our 30,000 sq. ft. of function space on the second floor, Capital Hilton offers a collection of exclusive hospitality suites well-appointed for gracious VIP entertaining or bridal parties. Rejuvenate for the big occasion at our MINT Downtown DC day spa, which has five spa treatments rooms. Our refined VIP hospitality suites include:

Harry Truman Suite

Relax in true presidential style in the comfortable Truman Suite at the Capital Hilton, which features the baby grand piano played by President Truman during his numerous visits to the hotel. The foyer is long and graceful, leading into a spacious living room which receives guests in true Washington style. To the left of the foyer is a formal dining room with a large table to accommodate up to eight guests. The One King Bedroom adjoins to a separate guest room with Two Double Beds, which is available upon additional reservation.

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Ambassador Suite

Perched on the 12th Floor above the bustling streets of downtown Washington, the Ambassador Suite is a contemporary masterpiece with a dining room and table for six, a living room with wet bar, large sofa, plenty of seating and a 42” HDTV.

The Ambassador Suite has a large balcony, which spans the entire length of the living area. There is an exceptional king-bedded guest room attached to the parlor. The Ambassador Suite is the location where, as a presidential candidate, Bill Clinton interviewed then-Senator Al Gore to be his vice presidential running mate.

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Barron Hilton Suite

Well-appointed for social entertaining or conducting a meeting, the Barron Hilton Suite – named for the former Hilton Hotels chairman and son of Hilton Hotels founder Conrad N. Hilton – overlooks the heart of downtown Washington, DC at the intersection of Sixteenth and K streets.

A large, welcoming foyer opens into a sweeping living room with contemporary furnishings, plenty of comfortable seating and modern conveniences. The adjacent dining room seats eight guests.

Presidential Suite

Well-suited for grand entertaining, the double-door entrance opens into an impressive white marble foyer for a gracious receptions. Entertain in the large living area with three spacious seating groups, which flows directly into a separate, expansive dining area with comfortable seating for 10. Enjoy entertaining outdoors in the Presidential Balcony that runs the entire length of the suite. As an added convenience, a separate powder room is located off the parlor.

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