Walter E. Washington

Floor Plans and Building Details | Convention Calendar

With beautiful granite, limestone and dramatic 100-foot curved glass entry, the new Washington Convention Center is an outstanding architectural and cultural treasure in a city that already harbors so many remarkable buildings. The new Washington Convention Center (opened March 2003) is located between two of the most fascinating neighborhoods in Washington, DC: the historic Shaw / U Street district and the revitalized downtown district.

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center contains:

2.3 million total square feet with more than 700,000 square feet of prime exhibit space with 30-foot columns on 90-foot centers.
125,000 square feet of meeting space and nearly 70 meeting rooms.
52,000 square foot ballroom featuring pre-function area with breathtaking panoramic views of the DC skyline, including the Capitol and the Washington Monument.
44,000 square feet of name brand restaurant and retail space including Starbucks.
The latest technology and telecommunications infrastructure, including FREE WiFi access in all public areas.
Nearly 60 enclosed freight docks to ensure smooth set-up and move-out operations.
Its own Metrorail station (subway) at Mt. Vernon Square.
A rich index of green features: low emission glass that controls heat gain and loss and maximizes natural lighting; energy-conserving heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems that operate in zones; high-efficiency lighting; automatic controls on restroom fixtures; plus recycling programs and environmentally-friendly cleaning products.