Phoenix Park Hotel in Washington, DC can host board meetings, conferences, receptions, banquets and weddings for up to 200 guests, in four event rooms and a pre-function area. The hotel stands at 520 North Capitol Street NW, a short walk from Union Station and Capitol Hill, in a building from the 1920s.
Seminars and company events
The hotel lists about 5,000 square feet of event space for corporate events, banquets and weddings. The Phoenix Park Ballroom takes up to 200 guests and suits conferences, galas and formal dinners. Smaller programs fit the Georgian Room, which holds up to 80 guests, and the Federal City Room, which holds up to 60. The Powerscourt Room, at 1,124 square feet, works for breakout sessions, coffee breaks, receptions and small dinners.
Audiovisual support is available, including projectors and sound systems with technical assistance. A team of event managers follows the program from planning to the day itself, and a group concierge helps with itineraries, transportation and dining for attendees. Group room blocks and a request for proposal are offered for organizers who need bedrooms for delegates.
Weddings and receptions
The hotel presents indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions. It offers three wedding packages, a wedding planner and a custom menu prepared by its catering team. The site states that same-sex weddings receive the same planning support. The ballroom is the largest room for a seated reception, and the Georgian Room suits a smaller wedding of up to 80 guests.
Rooms and capacities
The Phoenix Park Ballroom measures 2,000 square feet and holds up to 200 guests. The Georgian Room measures 988 square feet, holds up to 80 guests and has windows facing Union Station. The Federal City Room measures 608 square feet, holds up to 60 guests and is defined by a room-length mural of Washington by the local artist Peter Sawyer. The Powerscourt Room measures 1,124 square feet, with wall paneling and a wall of windows. A pre-function space next to the main rooms serves registration and cocktail receptions. Capacity charts by layout are available from the hotel.
Accommodation
Guests can stay in guest rooms and suites, which have workspaces, and suites add a separate living area. Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the hotel. Computers and printing are available around the clock, and a fitness center is on site. The room-block service lets a group reserve bedrooms for the same dates as the event.
Catering
The hotel has its own catering team for banquets, receptions and wedding menus. The on-site restaurant and bar, The Dubliner, serves Irish and American dishes and offers live music nightly. It can serve delegates before or after a program.
History and setting
The hotel occupies a preserved 1920s building near Capitol Hill. Its rooms mix period details with modern lighting, and the Georgian Room carries paintings of Irish landscapes. The site places the hotel close to the U.S. Capitol, the National Mall and the Smithsonian museums, which helps organizers who want a sightseeing slot in a visit.
Getting there
Union Station is steps from the front door, with rail and Metro connections for delegates arriving from other cities. Valet parking is available at the hotel entrance for those who drive.
