Meeting Space that Inspires Success in Washington, D.C.
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Experience the elements of exceptionality with every meeting hosted at The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. Our elegant conference space and impeccable service capture the energy and prestige of Washington, D.C. Discover over 22,000 square feet of versatile luxury event space, including the grandeur of The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom, spanning an impressive 10,578 square feet. Complementing our offerings, the Executive Conference Center showcases five exceptional meeting rooms. Tailored to meet the demands of high-profile board meetings, product launches, and corporate galas, our hotel guarantees a flawlessly executed and personalized experience through the expertise of our dedicated event-planning team.
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The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom
The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom features molded wood wall panels in a light French grey with cream accents, 14.5-foot ceilings, and six breathtaking chandeliers. Elegant wall sconces comprised of beveled glass and luxurious silk shades provide a soft glow, adding to the space’s modern sophistication.
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The Plaza Ballroom
Elegant and intimate, The Plaza Ballroom is perfectly designed to host more exclusive celebrations and events. Located on the Ballroom Level of the hotel, this versatile venue can accommodate approximately 160 guests comfortably.
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Pre-Function Area
Elegantly appointed salons and foyer and pre-function spaces can host your entire event, from the welcome reception and breakout sessions to the keynote speaker and post-meeting cocktails.
Conference Rooms
The hotel offers an Executive Conference Center with five exceptional meeting rooms. All meeting planners will be assigned a professionally trained conference concierge to assist them while on property with their event. Our conference concierge will always be located outside of meeting rooms ready to assist.
The Boardroom
The Boardroom, one of our five conference rooms, is ideal for Executive Meetings and smaller gatherings. Located on the Ballroom Level, this sophisticated space can welcome up to 20 guests.
Impact Experiences
A memorable and enriching stay can extend well beyond our hotels. That’s why The Ritz-Carlton proudly offers Impact Experiences, providing inspiring opportunities for our guests to contribute to the local community. Impact Experiences are compelling social and environmental impact activities where there is one constant – each program makes a lasting and authentic difference.
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Impact Experiences offers on-property activities that can be incorporated into the conference agenda during lunch breaks, receptions, and coffee breaks, including:
- Partnering with the hotel’s culinary team to prepare the ingredients for a regionally adapted dish for donation to a local hunger relief organization.
- Assembling school supplies and art materials in backpacks for donation to students whose academic success is threatened by poverty.
- Collaborating in teams to assemble emergency preparedness kits for shipping to a disaster relief facility or community organization.
- Designing and creating greetings and birthday cards for children in a local pediatric healthcare facility or children’s organization.
- Impact Hour is a platform for leaders from The Ritz-Carlton Community Footprints partner organizations to showcase how they are successfully addressing social and environmental issues.
- Additionally, Signature Impact Experiences invite our group guests to take part in an off-site volunteer activity, unique to the destination.
The nation’s capital is a historical city of grand monuments and beautiful expanses of parkland — and the National Park Service (NPS) is charged with protecting these beloved treasures. Group guests can join an NPS representative to learn about the city’s inspiring history and help beautify the landscape, remove invasive plants and preserve local species.
Please contact your meetings and special events professional for details on how Impact Experiences can be matched to your group.
Meetings at The Ritz-Carlton are carefully designed to create an unparalleled guest experience while protecting our natural resources. Together with our property-based Ritz-Carlton Environmental Action Conservation Teams (REACT) you and your attendees can support our efforts to reduce our environmental imprint and make a meaningful difference. Within our hotels, we reduce energy and water usage, offer a linen and terry reuse program, and utilize environmentally preferable cleaning products. Our meeting venues support a sustainable future by offering recycled paper products and pens, water service options, organic and local food and sustainable seafood options. The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. is pleased to include these additional environmentally responsible meeting practices for you and your attendees to further complement our legendary service:
- Rainforest Alliance certified coffee
- Natura® water filtration systems in lieu of bottled water
- VolunTeaming options for your group’s free time
- Donation of surplus unused prepared foods, as regulations permit
- Unused promotional products and event supplies donated to local community partners
- Donation or reuse of event or wedding florals to local community partners
- Linenless Buffet Tables
- 100% Paperless billing
- Composting of all food waste
- Public space and guest room recycling
- LED and CFL lighting throughout the hotel
Event Technology & Services
The Ritz-Carlton Department of Event Technology’s highest priority is the satisfaction of our clients and the success of your events. At The Ritz-Carlton, every event is a masterpiece, and we combine the finest personal service with state-of-the-art technology in lighting, audio, video, and staging. In every event we produce, we strive for design innovation and flawless execution. We are dedicated... See More to achieving the highest standard of event excellence, and we look forward to helping you plan a one-of-a-kind event. See Less
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Event Technology
Full pre-event visualization with CAD diagrams and renderings
Integrated flown support for lighting, sound and video systems
In-house or concert sound packages available
Broadcast video
Innovative staging solutions and design
Vast array of intelligent and conventional lighting
Other Event Features
A comprehensive business center
Fax, photocopy, and printing assistance
Courier and telex services
Ship and receive conference materials
State-of-the-art technology
International currency exchange
Limousine and car rental
Kindly note that capacity may change depending on Audio Visual equipment setup, décor, etc. Please contact the Sales department for additional details.
Floor Plans
| Meeting Room | Dimensions (LxWxH) | Area (sq.ft) | Theater | Schoolroom | Conference | U-Shape | Reception | Banquet |
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| The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom | 86.0x123.0x- | 10578.0 | 1100 | 720 | 112 | 115 | 1100 | 810 |
| The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Foyer | -x-x- | 4500.0 | - | - | - | - | 500 | - |
| Salon I & II or II & III | 86.0x82.0x- | 7052.0 | 700 | 480 | - | 96 | 700 | 560 |
| Salon I, II or III | 86.0x41.0x- | 3526.0 | 350 | 240 | 75 | 71 | 350 | 260 |
| Salon IIIA or IIIB | 43.0x41.0x- | 1763.0 | 126 | 105 | - | 42 | 160 | 120 |
| The Plaza Ballroom | 43.0x54.0x- | 2322.0 | 170 | 135 | 55 | 60 | 200 | 160 |
| Plaza I or II | 43.0x27.0x- | 1161.0 | 84 | 75 | - | 39 | 75 | 80 |
| The Roosevelt | 29.0x29.0x- | 841.0 | 90 | 50 | 32 | 32 | 90 | 60 |
| The Boardroom | 21.0x29.0x- | 609.0 | - | - | 22 | - | - | - |
| The Washington | 17.0x29.0x- | 493.0 | 52 | 32 | 24 | 20 | 40 | 36 |
| The Jefferson | 16.0x27.0x- | 432.0 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 36 |
| The Lincoln | 17.0x23.0x- | 391.0 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 36 |
| The Library | 21.0x11.0x- | 231.0 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 |
| The Madison | 12.0x15.0x- | 180.0 | - | - | - | - | - | 6 |
| The Grant | 13.0x12.0x- | 156.0 | 10 | - | - | - | - | 10 |
| Meeting Room | Dimensions (LxWxH) | Area (sq.mt) | Theater | Schoolroom | Conference | U-Shape | Reception | Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom | 26.2x37.5x- | 982.7 | 1100 | 720 | 112 | 115 | 1100 | 810 |
| The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Foyer | -x-x- | 418.1 | - | - | - | - | 500 | - |
| Salon I & II or II & III | 26.2x25x- | 655.1 | 700 | 480 | - | 96 | 700 | 560 |
| Salon I, II or III | 26.2x12.5x- | 327.6 | 350 | 240 | 75 | 71 | 350 | 260 |
| Salon IIIA or IIIB | 13.1x12.5x- | 163.8 | 126 | 105 | - | 42 | 160 | 120 |
| The Plaza Ballroom | 13.1x16.5x- | 215.7 | 170 | 135 | 55 | 60 | 200 | 160 |
| Plaza I or II | 13.1x8.2x- | 107.9 | 84 | 75 | - | 39 | 75 | 80 |
| The Roosevelt | 8.8x8.8x- | 78.1 | 90 | 50 | 32 | 32 | 90 | 60 |
| The Boardroom | 6.4x8.8x- | 56.6 | - | - | 22 | - | - | - |
| The Washington | 5.2x8.8x- | 45.8 | 52 | 32 | 24 | 20 | 40 | 36 |
| The Jefferson | 4.9x8.2x- | 40.1 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 36 |
| The Lincoln | 5.2x7x- | 36.3 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 36 |
| The Library | 6.4x3.4x- | 21.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 |
| The Madison | 3.7x4.6x- | 16.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 6 |
| The Grant | 4x3.7x- | 14.5 | 10 | - | - | - | - | 10 |
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Audio-Visual Equipment
- 35MM Projector
- AV Technician
- Film Projector with Screen
- LCD Panel
- LCD Projector
- Microphone
- Overhead Projector
- PA System
- TV
- Video Camera
- Videoconferencing
- Wired Internet
- Wireless Internet
Event Services
- Carpenter
- Certified Meeting Planner
- Decorator
- Electrician
- Locksmith
- Message Service
- Photographer
- Registration Service
- Security Guards
- Translator
Event Equipment & Supplies
- Direction Signs
- Easels
- Flip Chart & Markers
- Name Cards
- Pens / Pencils / Notepad
- Spotlights
- Wall Charts
Business Services
- Computers
- Copy Service
- Fax Service
- Overnight Delivery/Pickup
- Post/Parcel
- Printers
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. has 10 event rooms.
The largest capacity event room is the The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom. It has a capacity of 1100.
Yes, The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. provides wedding services.
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