The Omni Shoreham Hotel

More than 75 years of hosting U.S. presidents and other world leaders has made the Omni Shoreham Hotel a true institution in the nation’s capital. Groups convening at this AA four-diamond landmark hotel enjoy an appealing blend of Old World charm and New World technology.

The 100,000 square feet includes a 40,887-square-foot exhibit hall and a total of seven magnificent ballrooms—the most of any hotel in Washington, D.C. All of the ballrooms show off unique architectural features, such as plaster friezes. The Palladian Ballroom displays a series of murals by James Reynolds depicting Thomas Jefferson’s life. Two spacious outdoor areas stage dramatic settings for special events.

All 834 accommodations recently received updates to polish a look of stately elegance. All have refrigerators, in-room safes, dual phone lines, voice mail, and high-speed Internet service. Twentyfour-hour room service allows for late-night brainstorm sessions in the comfort of the rooms, while Robert’s Restaurant affords an upscale setting overlooking Rock Creek Park and a menu that includes steamed lobster, Maryland crab cakes and other sophisticated American fare.

Omni’s many conveniences include the hotel’s location. Its home in the Northwest area of Washington, D.C., place it just one block from the Woodley Park Metro station, minutes from Georgetown, and less than two miles from the White House, Capitol, and Smithsonian Institution museums.