Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Awesome Convention Center! Very nice staff! Super Big! I went for AWESOME CON (held once a year) which is a Comic Con. I found parking for $17 nearby from 10 am to 6 pm which covered my whole day there. Just google parking near Walter E Washington Convention Center. Paid and got a QR code to scan in and out of garage. Many options.

I have been here three times, twice for comic con, once for book fair. It is a nice place with clear instructions, clean and well-organized, and has enough staff helping around. Pretty great, compared to some other comic con venues!

This is a huge convention center. Still, I think you can find your way around it well. There is food sold and -what I like- water bottle fillers at the toilets. The temperature is pleasant, not too cold or hot. A good experience.

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is a spacious, modern venue in downtown DC, easily accessible via the Mount Vernon Square Metro station. Its expansive halls and flexible meeting spaces accommodate events of all sizes. The center has been recognized for its exceptional customer service, receiving the Best Customer Service Award from Exhibitor Magazine . Whether you’re attending a large convention or a smaller gathering, the center’s amenities and central location make it a top choice for events in the capital.

Attended a two day tech conference here and was honestly impressed by how smooth everything ran. The layout is massive, so yeah—budget some walking time between halls—but signage is solid and staff are helpful if you’re lost. Metro access is a big plus—Mount Vernon Sq station drops you right at the door. You can Uber, but parking is a bit of a hassle unless you grab a garage spot early. Inside: super clean, well-maintained, and the AV setup was on point. Wi-Fi handled thousands of devices with no issues. Plenty of breakout rooms, and the main ballroom is built for scale—good acoustics, comfortable seating, and professional lighting rigs. Food options are functional. Not gourmet, but fast and decent enough for conference pacing. If you're particular, just step out—tons of great restaurants within a few blocks. Loved that they feature local DC art installations across the halls—gives the space character. Also, credit to the organizers—bathrooms were spotless and security was tight without being intrusive.

It's a nice hotel with friendly and helpful staff. The area is nearby, and walking distance, from many dining options, including Italian, Mexican, Thai, and Indian restaurants. If you are looking for some exercise they have a great gym that includes a smith machine and free weights, and includes a Pelaton selection. You can also take a 30 minute walk to the Smithsonian Zoo! The pool and gym are shared with local apartments so might be a bit busy at times, but everyone is so friendly, it didn't feel invasive.

Had. Great experience at the Washington DC Auto Show! The event featured an impressive variety of cars from different brands, making it a must-visit for any car enthusiast. I especially enjoyed the exotic cars section and the modified cars display—both were truly a treat to see up close. The weekend crowds were a bit heavy, but the experience was well worth it. Highly recommend for anyone interested in the latest car models and innovations!

Very fun place to go when you are bored. I recommend this place with a group of people. The food was decent but it wasn’t spectacular. That’s ok because the amazing cars made up for it. I saw a variety of colorful and black cars and they were all amazing. Only 2 things I have to say is a lot of walking and hard to find parking.

I have been here for more events than I can count. We're talking things like the car shows, HOA conventions, Otakon, Awesome Con, the Pokemon World Championships, RAMMYs... it's safe to say that some of the biggest DMV events happen in this convention center. Sometimes, more than one is going on at a time -- yes, that's how big the place is. The most I've seen at any given time was three events! Every time I've been there, the Wi-Fi has worked for me, so that's something I absolutely appreciate. The longest line I ever had to wait in was the shop during the Pokemon World Championships... it was almost an hour. But the demand was EXTREMELY high and the only other shop like that is in Japan itself. Otherwise, getting into the center has always been a breeze, and other lines have moved very quickly, if they existed at all. Bathrooms are nicely spaced out, and the convention center has always been so clean. The decor within is pretty nice too! If I was to nitpick, I would say that it's easy to get lost if you aren't familiar with the place. I've been enough to know my way around, and every event has a different map -- and the ease of getting around really depends on how good the event planners are with their signage.

VENUE The venue is absolutely gorgeous. It's enormous and hosts a lot of options for various meetings/conferences-- whether it's smaller group meetings or seatings for hundreds. It's location is conveniently located nearby a multitude of hotels (one directly attached to the venue itself), and also nearby many restaurants and coffee shops. BATHROOMS There are many clean and tidy bathrooms located in the venue.

Large open floor space, several individual meeting rooms and beautifully designed, the Washington Convention Center is a great venue. Named in honor of the 1st Home-Rule Mayor of DC , this facility's size and great location, has hosted a multitude of events, shows, conferences/conventions and presidential inaugural balls.

Can't speak from an experience of renting out the space or anything like that, but I can speak on the experience and event that I went to that was held, Otakon! I feel like this convention center is great for this type of convention! Space is well organized, and this year's event staff really help make a great experience of faster entry!

Came here due to Otakon 2024!! This was my first event!!. This place was soo spacious the way it houses soooo many people on all the levels whoever did the layout on this convention center keep them!!. They had a huge set up downstairs from gamers , to contests pictures situations, several anime movie theater rooms. Everything Otakon was in this convention wall to wall , downstairs upstairs and coming in the doors!!. I can see why they changed the location it fit more people. The staffers were extremely nice and helpful as I got lost several times from my boyfriend because I got caught up in a game or car show!, which was amazing!!. I snapped soo many pictures you would've thought I was a Fan. Overall my first experience here at the convention center and Otakon was delightful even with my vision impairment!!

I visit the Washington Convention Center at least once a year for the DC Auto Show. The location is very expansive, yet relatively easy to navigate. I always appreciate how events, at least the auto show, have plenty of helpful staff available to direct you to whatever you are looking for and provide exhibit floor plans. Food vendors are easy to find and so are the restrooms in the multiple wings of the building. I plan to return for other events. Thanks.

I attended a work conference here and the convention Center was very spacious, clean, well decorated and most of the staff were very friendly. The beverage service was continuously well stocked with plenty of stations to accommodate the hundreds of attendees. Whoever I asked for help finding a room the staff here were very knowledgeable and knew where to direct me. The area is very safe and has several options for dinner or a happy hour after a convention. The facility loses a point because many of the toilets would prematurely flush or continuously flush which is not ideal.

I went to the 2024 Washington, DC Auto Show. It was a good turn out, all the staff were friendly. I enjoyed seeing the latest models of all the car brands that participated and being able to sit inside and enjoy the features. The only reason why I'm giving this review a four star is because parking at the convention is not good if you are driving. You may get lucky but I suggest just Uber but it is the city so it's to be expected overall great experience.

Cool building and every event held here is an excellent but be sure to use metro or uber... parking is horrible.

Updated review: I have attended dozens of events here. The convention center is conveniently located across the street from Mt Vernon Library (aka The Apple Store). Metro is about a block away from L Street entrance. It is useful to check the web site or social media for ticketed and free events. The pandemic contributed to all new (easy to clean) furniture being installed. A "convenience store" is near Hall B (not far from the bicycle hanging art). If you don't feel like schlepping to CVS on a meeting break, you can find drinks and higher priced snacks here. There are a handful of restaurants at the top of the escalators (by the front entrance across from Apple store), including Ben's Chili Bowl. If you have time to dash outside, Subway is across from the metro stop. There is also pizza by L Street. Bring a refillable water bottle (with a wide neck, otherwise it will be pesty to get all the water in) and you can refill your container all day. The convention center is beautiful. When you are in a meeting or just walking by, look at all the art hanging from the ceiling or on a wall. There are art tours a few times a year. Sometimes, local artists join the art tours. In addition to black tie events, there are many free events (bridal expos, job fairs). The Washington Auto Show and Awesomecon are yearly attractions. Otakon had over 35,000 attendees. Parking inside the convention center is expensive. Metro is the easiest way to arrive. There are nearby garages. Check parking apps (Spothero, etc) for cheaper fees. Check the social media of whatever event you are attending. Sometimes you can find coupons or free tickets). Have a designated meeting place for your friends or colleagues. "Meet me at the convention center" is generic and not enough.

A very nice arena that holds all types of conventions, especially for Comic or Anime. In the past I been here FOR SISTERS ONLY venues and other exciting EXPOS. Great concerts. Lots of walking to get to the ground floor. Friendly staff, friendly security mostly are contractors. I never have issues, As far as food, I don't recommend. The food vendors are overpriced and not very good. If you're allowed to leave and come back your venue, go out and eat elsewhere, it's better and cheaper. Clean facilities all over. Clean bathrooms all throughout the day!! Very close to metro station. A few blocks away from Chinatown, (redline) .4 miles walking distance.

We visited the Walter E Convention Center for Washington DC Auto Show 2022 Event. This place is super convenient, right next to Metro station and surrounded by all locals restaurants. The facility was maintained very professionally, the security was organized and the restroom also very clean and super shiny! The Washington DC Auto Show 2022 is a must to visit! It's an eye opener event especially if you're planning to buy your future cars. We had a blast visiting this year, with all the pandemic precautions, all were organized professionally and you can definitely social distancing without problems. We're spoiled and entertained by the numbers of cars on the show, all come with new technology and amazing design, especially the electric cars and the muscles cars. Not forget to mention about the electric buses! Check on the exotic cars section and the oldies cars just to be mesmerized! Don't forget to check on the event while they're still around!

This year's Rammys were a complete disappointment. A couple few thousand people - 99.98567% of which were maskless. My anxiety was triggered immediately. Largest gathering I've been to since Covid hit in 2020. Event greeters were tasked with checking phones for current Covid tests but it was a very informal process verifying the dates of tests in the phones from what I witnessed. What was to stop someone from presenting a pic of an old test? I mostly stayed away from the largest clusters of people gathered and talking too close in each others' faces. You could tell that there are pipeline and food cost issues because it wasn't even close to years past in terms of the quality and variety. Inflationary impact I guess. Chicken everywhere. Chicken, chicken, chicken. From a dry unseasoned chicken biscuit with too much bread.... To the inedible sausage link from the "Street Food" station....To the plain old chicken kabob with nothing else on the stick other than some strips of chicken breast.. Which was bland, and dry...and cold. The bar(s) area had 50/60 guests in line at a time upstairs outside the awards ceremony - which I skipped this year because I wasn't sitting in a packed auditorium fulla unmasked patrons. Forgot to mention one of the event staff had given me a mask by this point, but still...*shrugs* I went and found a seat and was sort of people watching and nursing the last of my Moet in front of one of the bar areas. Definitely some interesting outfits this year lol. I think there were three or four bars similarly clogged up. A couple of the ladies that were standing in the line came and sat next to me and we were all chatting each other up for the rest of the evening that I stuck around. We were laughing and joking and clowning folks so that actually helped because I was going to leave way prior to meeting these two. The understaffed bars closed up with people still in line. Folks wanted to riot. I never did get a bar drink upstairs. Luckily all the Moet Nectar Imperial was being served when you first walked in so I got three or four glasses of that, but no mixed drinks. Downstairs in the main dining area is where all the regions and themed stations were set up. My new lady friends and I walked down together. Highlights: I had a lamb meatball from "GREECE" that was respectable enough. The poké station was really good as well a couple of dishes at the Cajun station. The themed drinks were mostly good as well. Most of the rest of the food was a throwaway, including I lobster hush puppy with not a spec of lobster in it. I couldn't find my company's table even though I asked a couple of the ladies with walkie talkies and clipboards. Apparently there was no floor plan. That's all I have to say about this night. The event was scheduled for 5p-11p. I got there at 5:20p and left it 8:20p. I'd had more than enough. Luckily I had a parking space only a block and a half away this year as opposed to five blocks back in 2019. I sure hope they return to previous form next year...

We went there for the amazing con and this place was big! Definitely a great size for any big event or conference. Very clean and organized!

I love this convention center--clean, beautiful, huge, signs clear and highly visible, and friendly and adequate number of staff. I've done writing conferences here, volunteered at a beer festival, and visited an auto show twice, and every time operations were well organized and impressively managed. Parking is scarce and surrounding lots will take advantage of you with their "event rates." If you're going to an event on a Sunday, street parking is limited but free. It is best to park at a Metro station (Rhode Island Avenue is the closest with a reasonably priced garage) and take the train to the Mt. Vernon Sq./Convention Center metro stop.

I ate at the sandwich shop in the lower level and it was and average sub, good and fresh but not quite up to par with Subway store quality. The bug issue was the 1 hour wait at lunch. There were only 3 people working and should have stopped receiving orders when they hit a 40 minute wait. The conference did have a 90 minute lunch time or else we wouldn't have time to eat here. The limited seating area filled quickly so people had to look for a table after their food wait or eat standing up. For a huge convention center, the food court is inadequate.

There's nothing conventional about this convention centre. Actually, there sort of is. It's a pretty fabulous Convention Center in Washington which is large and perfectly situated right in the middle of town, but good luck if you need to park around here - and that's the reason why I took the star off. I've visited twice now and I'm hoping there will be a third visit soon.

This space is phenomenal. It's extremely large and accommodates vast numbers of people. It's well equipped with media capabilities and comfort such as a/c and heating. Plus they keep everything so clean including the bathrooms even with massive amounts of people. It's a bonus that the hotel is connected too

This review goes back to January during the annual Car show they host. It was my first time visiting Walter E. and I had really amazing time. Since it is located in D.C. expect to have to find and pay for garage parking. There's one that's relatively close to the Convention Center and priced reasonably. I went early in the morning with a friend so it wasn't as busy until the afternoon-evening time. We essentially were able to look at everything and take our time with it (I recommend this to anyone attending future car shows or events in general). There's also concession stands for food available which in my opinion is a bit overpriced for what you got. There's not much you can do since outside food and drinks aren't allowed in but you're better off going elsewhere for a meal. What was available were cold and hot sandwiches with chips, pizza and basically and deli-American type of food you could think of. The staff here are all very friendly and helpful. They do their best to get everyone where they need to be while also being very welcoming. So to the main act, the cars! I'm a huge Subaru fan so I expected nothing less than fun, adventurous, dog-loving and a sporty display of people. THEY HAD IT ALL! There was a section to make pet-tags customized for free, an adoption area for dogs and genuine happiness surrounding me. I was definitely in my happy place. For jaguar and Jeeps, there were test runs available where they had professional drivers drive out their vehicles with you in them. This was tons of fun and a great way to really see the car's potential. The only criticism I had would be the vendors selling their merchandise at their stands. They come off rude as ever so I would avoid them as much as possible.

I never really have anything to say negative about the convention center. It's always clean and more than enough space to hold events. Yesterday I went to the DC car show there and it was so fun with so much to see. The staff kept the entrance moving so it didn't seem like we were in large crowds super close to each other. There were also plenty of hand sanitizers all around. Made it much better since you are able to sit in cars. Keep your hands clean. I didnt eat any of the food. But the company I was with did. I've eaten food at the convention center before and it's nothing g to write home about but it gets the job done especially if you are there for long periods of time. This car show took place on 2 floors. And there were plenty of cars to see without large congregations of people around. I felt safe. One of the few times getting out of the house during the pandemic and I am glad that I did.

First of all this place is huge. We were here to attend a couple of events (Auto show and Awesomecon). For the auto show we made a huge mistake of driving to this location. We needed spending almost 45 minutes looking for parking. So definitely recommend not to drive here. So the next time we were here for Awesomecon we rode a bike. Very convenient! They have multiple levels at this location. Very clean and security system is very tight. So we felt very safe even though it was pretty crowded. They have different lines for people who carry bags and who do not have bags. That's good cause they are not letting people wait in line for a long time. Metal detectors are at the entrance. Staff are very polite and always ready to help when you have questions. Keeps an eye on your kids at all times as this place is huge. Lots of restaurants inside this location. Mostly American food like burgers, fries, chicken tenders and lots of soda. Well, if you plan to eat after attending an event, there's Chinatown about half a mile away. Lots of good restaurants in and around Chinatown.

Go big or go home! There is no better place to host Washington DC's grandest events than this place. Even though this was my first visit to the convention center, I observed that it's definitely the place where many large-than-life events are hosted. My family and I walked over from our hotel for a food convention and there were staff members directing us from every direction. There were even kiosks, where you can ask a staff member questions. Everyone seemed so delightfully helpful. I never felt at any time that I was lost, so bravo to that part being flawless. The one thing I can't stand is going to a new place, especially one that is as large as this convention center, and being completely lost. The center was clean, there were restrooms everywhere and escalators + elevators helped people get from one floor to another. I look forward to attending another event here!

This facility is HUGE! Information boith as soon as you enter so if you arent sure exactly where the area the show you are attending is...stop and ask! Multiple shos are going on constantly. Beautiful place!

Huge complex, minimal helpful signage, and utterly arbitrary security guards who make you walk around the building to get to a room next to the door they wouldn't let you use despite your credentials being fully visible. Food court closed without explanation during a major conference. Tech glitches and security miscommunications so frequent and severe that the opening speeches started almost an hour late -- and the conference had to cancel its virtual events and refund the registration fees paid by virtual attendees. The venue itself is impressive. It could be an excellent location if its management could get their stuff together.

There are way better convention centers out there. This convention center is somewhat blah and depressing. It's got a great location and it's convenient, so I'll give it that. The food is also good, so at least they have good catering staff. Bathrooms are clean. It's always freezing inside. The security staff is the rudest I have ever met. Every time I look, they are yelling at someone about something. Just awful. I hope I never need to go to a convention here again, and if I were a meeting planner, I would never use this location. At least there's a Sol LeWitt in the middle building to brighten your day if you do have to come here.

Very large facility. Houses lots of events. Building spans several blocks with many entrances.

We recently road-tripped down to DC for AwesomeCon, which was, by the way, awesome. Great event. It was held here at the Walter Washington Convention Center. I am impressed. First, it's massive. Many levels, lots of escalators. Super friendly staff from start to finish directing us everywhere, which made it seem navigable. Next, a small detail that is often overlooked in big convention centers: abundant restrooms that are startlingly clean and well laid out. Really. I am so used to restrooms being, well, gross, that I often carry a travel-sized can of Lysol. Yes, really. I was so happy that I didn't need it at all, and yes, thanks to me being well hydrated I visited several locations. Thank you, WEW staff for being attentive to this detail. Keeping with the bathrooms, the center was remarkably clean even as it was filled with all matters of Borg, Deadpools, Harley Quinns, Gandalfs and Krampuses. Parking was also surprisingly not terrifying, there are ample paid garages very close by. We used the public lot below the Renaissance Hotel across the street. I'm happy to visit WEW again, and maybe even leave my mini-Lysol at home. It's a great place to attend an event.

Really big and really nice!!!! Alright that's not an elite review but that's the simplest answer to this place! There are guards everywhere, so even though it's huge you will not get lost. Make sure if you are not an employee you only go the the main entrance. There will be guards that stop you from going in even if you do try. This center has several levels and is so beautiful!! They keep the building and the restrooms very clean. Didn't see anything that wasn't stocked and the staff seemed very friendly. They seem to have several shows happening at the same time. While I was there, they had the business expo, Latin heritage festival, and about 3 more other expos. It was really nice. On the sides of the building there are plenty of windows that allow in natural sunlight. It's so beautiful!!! So great place to take an award winning selfie!!!

Beautiful convention center! Now, I haven't been to many convention centers in my life. Heck, I think i've only been to one in my lifetime and this one, beats it. I recently visited for the Food and Nutrition Convention and Expo. It was my first time attending this event and I must say, the convention center really magnified how great the event was. Its is conveniently located in downtown D.C., about 10-15mins from Union Station; also located within walking distance of a number of hotels and local eateries. Pros - Huge space! Each floor has a host of space from large to small sizes that hold a great capacity. There is a massive hall on the upper level that is reminiscent of a concert stage, as well as a full showroom floor on the basement level. - Plenty of bathrooms (clean and well equipped), seating areas, and food stands, so you will never have to go too far to have your needs met. - Service was great - there was always a friendly person around to ask questions. - Finally, there is a connecting passageway on the lower level that connects to the Marriott hotel - very convenient when its freezing outside OR you have an event to attend in the hotel. Cons: - The massive size does cause some confusion and the maps are no help. There were times I thought I was in the right place but really, I had to be on the other side of the convention center - not fun when your rushing to catch a seminar. - Food is expensive! I was so excited about this event, I never thought to bring lunch but keep this in mind. There is a small food court on the upper level with an array of American classics - pizza, burgers, salad/deli. I didn't want to purchase a full meal at the burger spot so I opted for JUST a chicken sandwich - $12.50. You are better off taking a walk outside and grabbing a bite to eat. Overall, I'd definitely return and I recommend to others. Its a great space to hold or attend an event. I'm

This convention center is massive! I came here with a friend for Metro Cooking DC 2019 and I didn't realize it was held at the same place where they've had car shows in the past. Parking garages around that area are pricey according to SpotHero so we decided to park at City Center for $10 and walked over. Metro had issues that morning which left us with no choice but to drive. I highly recommend to take the metro to save money and for the convenience! I was impressed by the security and customer service, we were greeted by someone in every corner. This was helpful for a first timer like me considering there were many doors and exits to the place. Very spacious, plenty of seating outside the event space, clean restrooms, and friendly staff. Looking forward to attending many events here!

So we came to this place when it was hosting an anime convention called Otakon. I have been to the one located in Baltimore, Maryland before it changes its venue. So this convention center is connected to the Marriott, and I thought it was cool for guests to have easy access to the Otakon, which was very convenient. I love how this convention center was set up nicely inside--lots of access to stairs, escalators, and elevators in the venue. There was a lot of space for vendors and different halls to host panels and a gaming hall of tournaments. This convention center does offer side streeting parking but limited and be careful there are parking signs where your car maybe possibly be towed. I suggest parking in a parking garage versus the parking on the side of the street. You can use an app spot-hero app to get cheap parking all day deals versus the parking garage cost.

Huge convention center! Car show, Marathon Expo, and Comicon are some of the events that make this the go-to venue. The parking is a little expensive, but you have other options... 1) take public transit. The Metra runs from the Aon building to the convention center. 2) use one of those parking apps to find public parking spots in garages or park on the street across from Lake Shore Drive, and walk there.

This is a great convention center for really large scale conventions. I came here for Otakon this year and everything was really well organized and managed. I do however have one pretty major gripe. Why is it so hard to get from the 2nd floor panels to the first floor panels and Ota-Museum? I swear you have to cross over in one specific spot and then go down a specific escalator. I can't help wondering who designed this thing???

Just checked out Metro Cooking 2019 at the Walter E Washington Convention Center courtesy of Yelp DC. It's a huge and modern venue - maybe not a lot of character but it is, after all a Convention center providing exhibition space. Fun event with lots of activities complete with Martha Stewart cooking demos and plenty of free tasty food samples and goodies to buy from a variety of food venders. Not sure about past years since this was my first time attending but there didn't seem to be many restaurants participating, mostly food suppliers anywhere from meat and cheese products to chocolates, and some equipment companies with fancy knives and cast iron cooking utensils. One more day to go if you are looking for a good way to spend the weekend!

Very large convention center. I enjoyed my time here for otakon and the staff(people who worked for building and food staff) were very nice and helpful finding my way around.

It was very nice, big, and fancy. Parking was a pain to find in the streets but they have garages near by. $10-$20. Beautiful location.

Attended a bridal show here and the convention center is absolutely beautiful and it's huge! There is parking nearby for $25 and the staff including guards were very respectful and helpful. They have stairs and escalators which I was very thankful for because I had a sprained ankle I was walking on very slowly yesterday. They have multiple events usually taking place and I'm looking forward to attending more events here.

Have been to many events at this convention center. Always nice and clean and organized. Have been for the car shows and Awesome Con. Location is great but very hard to find parking.

DC car show! Autonomous driving, fuel cell vehicles, electric, the world is having some amazing upgrades in the automotive industry! With $200K in your pocket you can drive out of here in style!

While visiting my cousins in DC for the weekendd, we decided to go to the NBC 4 Health & Fitness Expo at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. After a quick metro ride on the green line on a cold and rainy January day, I welcomed the fact that the entrance to the convention center was at the top of the Metro escalator. Another plus was that there were restrooms right near the entrance. The expo itself was mediocre, but that is no reason to judge the expo center. The facilities were clean (including the bathroom) and the signage was clear. Many times it's easy to get lost in a convention center, but not here. We exited through the main entrance, which was very nice and included a plethora of touch screen charging stations. Having been to a number of conferences in the past, I know how useful that would be.

Hey, it's a convention center. Not the best I've ever been in, not the worst. Convenient to downtown DC but wish it had an attached parking garage. It's clean and so are the restrooms. Staff was helpful. Did not try any of the concessions.

I was at the Walter E. Washington Convention for the AIPAC Policy Conference. First, this place is giant with three floors and a convention hall! However, the staff here is great and can easily guide you to your destination. My main concern was with the food venues. The food was brought in from an outside company, but when checking out the cashiers seemed to struggle to work it. However, that can be expected as the items being sold were not the usual. Connected the Walter E. Washington Convention Center is The Marriott Marquis. Policy Conference used the Marriott to hold some of its breakout sessions. Inside of the Marriott Marquis is a Starbucks, which you can stop off at if you want a bite to eat. There is a bridge that connects the two main buildings. However, if you cross the bridge and get to the bottom you will have to cross the street. Luckily, they have security guards to escort you across the street and Special Police to stop the traffic. This is a great place to hold a convention, meeting or show!

I have been to this convention center three times to man a booth. There are definitely some pros and cons to this convention center as opposed to others. The main thing is that this place is located in a decent part of DC. Close to Chinatown, walking distance to Washington Monument and other landmarks. The convention center is also very clean - there usually do a good job of cleaning and maintaining things in the convention center both inside and out. As far as parking, things may be difficult depending on what you drive or looking to spend. There are parking garages within a 3 block radius that usually charge $10-20 a day. If that doesn't work about a block over on the east side of the convention center is street parking that has a 2 hour time limit. It's near churches and in a somewhat quiet neighborhood. With driving a larger vehicle, this was my route. I believe the convention center has 4 stories to it, a large hall in the basement, meeting rooms on the next 3 floors, and concession stands and coffee stands throughout.

This is a beautiful facility. I visited here forthe 2018 Smart Cities Conference. Security, facilities, and information desk personnel were great. Food for conference, not so great. The convention center is in the center of the city and walking distance to many of DCs luxury hotels, monuments, museums, bars, restaurants, and shopping centers. Worth the visit. They can probably support most venues.

Hello, ginormous convention center! I totally wonder if the space in this enormous building is utilized. Every time I come for a trade show, cooking show, whatever show, it's located in Hall C. I'm tired of Hall C. Oh yeah, the car show is located on a couple of floors and not in Hall C. While I do recognize this is a great building to hold a convention, conference, or trade show, signage can be somewhat confusing. So, make it easy on yourself and ask the concierge, ushers, and cops. They know exactly where to direct you.

Man this place is confusing! I've been to many conventions and convention centers in my day, but being completely honest, this is my least favorite for sure. First, it's enormous. The one side it three levels and there are also convention halls across the street. It's mammoth, it's basically two city blocks. Maybe this is why I didn't like it? I just found it kind of overwhelming to navigate through. The kiosks that sell food are not great at all. The customer service was borderline terrible, but I get it, you're dealing with thousands of people you'll never see again. There is a labyrinth type entrance from the Marriott next door that connects you to the convention center. PS- that hotel has a Starbucks inside. Make sure you get a map and maybe things will be better for you. Stars- 2.5

One of my favorite places to visit for the annual awesome Con event. The staff is very accommodating, the space is spacious even with the million people coming in. I am a mom, so they have stations for breastfeeding and lots of private restrooms. There's always space to sit down and rest even waiting for an elevator. The only downs is the cost of food, however you are in the heart of DC in a very tourist area. I am not surprised. It's very close to Chinatown, so you're around a lot of Asian restaurants and there's usually an event going on in the area, especially on weekends!

I came here for Otakon for the past 3 years since it moved from Baltimore. This place is gigantic and may take some time for you to get your bearings. The venue is very clean and air-conditioned, including the bathrooms which is a huge plus. The hallways connecting from one place to another are very spacious so you never really fell cramped, unless you are on the escalators. There is a nice atrium area when you get to the top of the stairs in the main lobby that is great place to rest your feet and people-watch while you recover your energy from traversing the con. The Marriott Marquis is a great place to stay as it connects to the Convention Center underground. If you want a bit of exercise while you're there, take the stairs up and down the main lobby. Have fun! Expect lackluster to extremely poor customer service. The staff can be rude at times but that's expected. Conventions can be rowdy and hectic. The food inside is sold at a premium price and totally not worth it. There are plenty of delicious options right outside that won't shotgun blast your wallet.

It's a convention center. My day job brings me here every January for the Transportation Research Board's Annual Meeting. Lots of space to move around, plenty of bathrooms. I wish there were more outlets, but it's better than having no outlets. The food here is decent, but pricey. Here's a hint: buy drinks at one of the nearby supermarkets and keep them in your hotel room to bring with you to the convention center.