Conferences for up to 300 people, board meetings, garden parties and weddings can be organized at The George Washington, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, a Georgian Revival hotel in Winchester, Virginia. It has 6,300 square feet of meeting space in five rooms and 90 guest rooms and suites on site.
Seminars and company events
The five event spaces range from a private boardroom for small leadership meetings to a Grand Ballroom for conferences of up to 300 attendees. The hotel's event staff arranges audiovisual support and catering for each program. A 24-hour business center with computer workstations, printing and fax services serves delegates who need to work between sessions. The hotel lists several corporate neighbors in the Winchester area, which makes it a practical base for visiting teams and regional meetings.
Weddings and receptions
The hotel hosts weddings, and its event staff takes care of the details of the day. The Grand Ballroom suits a seated reception, and the event team can also plan smaller gatherings such as a garden party. Wedding guests can stay in the hotel's rooms and suites, and couples can use the spa and the indoor pool before the day.
Rooms and capacities
The meeting space totals 6,300 square feet and is divided into five distinct rooms. The largest is the Grand Ballroom, sized for events of up to 300 guests. The smallest is a private boardroom for executive sessions.
Accommodation
The hotel has 90 guest rooms and suites. Rooms have work desks with Herman Miller ergonomic chairs, WynRest bedding and HDTVs, and Wi-Fi is free for Wyndham Rewards members. Suites add gas fireplaces, living areas, spa showers and heated towel racks. Guests also have an indoor heated pool and whirlpool modeled after a Roman bathhouse, a fitness center and The Ritual Spa for massages.
Catering
The hotel's staff provides catering for meetings and events. On site, Uno Pizzeria and Grill serves breakfast and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating, and The Half Note Lounge serves appetizers, sandwiches and salads, with live entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings. Room service covers breakfast, lunch and dinner.
History and setting
The hotel stands at the northern edge of the Shenandoah Valley, between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains. Its Georgian Revival building takes the name of George Washington, whose office museum is one of the historic sites in Winchester. Nearby are Old Town Winchester and the Loudoun Street Pedestrian Mall, the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, the Shenandoah Valley battlefields and Shenandoah National Park. The town hosts the Apple Blossom Festival each spring.
Getting there
The hotel is at 103 East Piccadilly Street in Winchester, about 70 miles from Washington, DC, and a few steps from the shops and restaurants of the old town. Parking is available in a lot behind the hotel.
