The National Press Club is a venerable DC institution, rich with journalistic, DC and American…read morehistory and located at the top of Columbia Square. I could spend a couple hours looking at the all the wall artifacts which includes many autographed photos of important past visitors. I loved seeing the piano that President Harry S Truman used to play. Until today I never knew Truman tickled the ivories. An integral part of the NPC is dining at the Reliable Source. My dining experience was absolutely fabulous. Service was exceptional and I liked how the head chef came out to check on us. On this particular day (Wednesday), a salad and prime rib buffet was available, as well as a regular menu. We opted for the buffet, which also came with an absolutely delicious cream of chicken soup. I loved all the flavorful salad condiment options, including pickled onions and multiple types of nuts. The prime rib was tender and delicious. They had cheesecake as a dessert. At the end of lunch, they served a most excellent coffee. I loved how they did it the British way, pouring cream in the cup before pouring in the coffee. Coffee is provided in a li'l coffee pot for each person, with plenty of coffee for refills. On special occasions, such as Chinese (Lunar) New Year, they have more elaborate meals. Frequently, the NPC has pressers where people in the news come and talk and answer questions from the audience. The day I was here, Robert Rand, author of The Menendez Murders and Anamaria Baralt, a cousin of the Menendez brothers came and spoke about the case. You do have to be a member or be escorted by a member to enter the NPC.

I came to see what other clubs affiliated were outside of Baltimore, Md., while intown. Initially…read morecome into the building security ladies look you up and down. Then are directed to the 13th fl. I meet Ms.Theresa security reception (pleasent, polite, and upbeat) operations who walks me to elevator, then through the club and hands me off to, Mesfin- Food & Beverage manager, nice fellow who then directs me to the bar for a seat. My bar staff is preoccuppied with his phone to be engaging. The lunch wait staff is older and very inclusive, not hospitable nor engaging with even simple cordiality. One of the reasons, when not a regular in DC cliques, your presumed as an outsider. Food was a salad bar, that was fresh, clean, and had a great chickpea salad w feta and pickled onion. Cheat day was dessert- mini rasbery cheescake shot and a strawberry slice of roll cheesecake. Main course was potatoe gnocchi, fresh burrata,in red sauce. Wanted to see the layout for potential youth dining, when off the boat or taking youth visiting musuems, might have to seek accomodations more hospitable

I visited this convention center to attend the National Book Festival. I had an amazing experience…read more There were panels and book signings. I got my copy of the book Kin signed by the author Tayari Jones. I was very glad that I traveled to attend this event with my book club. This festival has been happening for years and I'm glad that I was able to attend this year. Looking forward to visiting DC again soon.

I guess you expect a Convention Center in the nation's capital. The good news is that you can…read moreaccess it via the Metro (Yellow line). There are also many hotels and some good restaurants nearby. The convention center has many windows which bring in some good light. Decent place.

When we went last February, it was closed (as expected) and the surrounding area had been closed…read moreoff to traffic. Meaning you would park on the street then walk into the front area of the building. Unfortunately, we were a hair late getting out of our car after parking when two gentlemen moved the barrier to park their cars inside the front area for photos. So we had to wait almost an hour for them to finish taking photos of their cars (they weren't even cool cars IMO ). The area itself doesn't look all that glamorous in person but you can tell that in its prime it was fantastical! The colors and shapes painted on it were beautiful. I wish we visited during an art show but we had gone strictly for the gram. Photos turned out amazing of course. Definitely a great attraction to bring out-of-towners.

I visited Culture house for a DC FRAY event. It was so beautiful and I honestly loved the space…read more They had a few games outside for patrons to play, the bartender was super sweet and the drinks were pretty good. A bit over priced, but I'm assuming people want to make their money back from Covid. I would love to see an exhibit here or something like that. I feel like it would be such a dope experience. But, I def had fun none the less. Parking was super easy to find and it was a pretty cool turnout. It's an amazing place to take photos. I'd def come again, just for that alone.

This was my second time staying at the Glover Park Georgetown Hotel, mainly because of its perfect…read moreproximity to where I needed to be. Even though it's an older hotel, I have to say the rooms are impressively spacious. I had a king-size bed that was comfortable, and there was plenty of room to open my suitcases, along with a small foyer area, a closet, and a large mirror. The hotel is quite affordable and offers good service. They kindly held my suitcase and carry-on bag so I could walk around for the day before checking in later in the afternoon. While breakfast isn't included, the on-site restaurant Divino has an all-day menu with good options. I tried their coffee, and both the service and the drink itself were excellent ~ especially thanks to the friendly male bartender. Georgetown is such a beautiful area, and I loved exploring the local farmers market on Sunday. The hotel's location is also very convenient, with Whole Foods and CVS nearby for any last-minute necessities. Plus, it's only about a 15-20 minute drive to DCA Airport, which makes travel very easy. This hotel offers great value, comfort, and convenience. A solid 4-star rating feels well-deserved.

Although it's in the historic Georgetown area, the hotel by no means feels historic or luxurious…read more But it is in a great location, walking distance to serval stores, Whole Foods - CVS, nail salons, lots of restaurants etc. The rooms, eh. All hardwood & beds are comfy - view of Washington monument & some amazing homes w killer back yards. In a residential area and a half a block away from the restaurants & stores. We're in the 6th floor (total 7), you can hear people in the hall when trying to sleep. No extra pillow or blanket in the room, sliding door for small small bathroom. Tho room is pretty big, but design of room strange. Besides the bed, a desk/chair, tv & bureau- mini fridge underneath & 2 bedside tables. And then a random chair with lots of space - they could have easily added an extra table. - big windows that slide open a tiny bit, but nice to get fresh air. On one side of the bed my outlets didn't work -couldn't charge my phone but luckily there was an outlet behind the bed & could easily get to it . Convenient to the U.S. Naval Observatory, Vice President's Residence, and various embassies. This isn't the kind of hotel that I would re-book with. My expectation was maybe too high. Betw the thin walls, small elevators, having to wait for a luggage cart & most of all, pulling into the place & it's super small weird hotel/restaurant parking - too crowded. And front desk reception left a lot to be desired.

This facility can be utilized for any occasion. NHC, a venue space located inside of the National…read moreAssociation of Hone Builders office building in the downtown Washington DC area. I attended an event here for about 250 people and was very impressed. There is an atrium, auditorium, conference rooms, and meeting spaces. This location can easily accommodate a large event of several hundred. The food and staff service were good. Great venue

Recently attended an AI conference at NHC and for the most part, it was a nice venue that supported…read moreand held the event well. The atrium has several entry points and is where all the vendors were set up throughout the conference. This area is where they had tables and chairs set for dining, but also casual seating areas with couches and chairs. The meeting room was well laid out, well lit and had great floor to ceiling windows. The only issues that were experienced throughout the conference was relative to AV, including lots of feedback in the sound system and a lightly faded projector screen that made it a bit hard to read the details. Luckily they had TV about half way back as additional screens, but since it was panel based, you wanted to remain focused on the front of the room. Facilities were clean, a tad outdated and small for the amount of space they have, but they worked. Overall, solid venue in a great location on 15th. Especially if you were staying at one of the neighboring hotels.

Very nice place to work at! Modern office, nice staff and good amenities. Bonus point for the…read morecomplementary candies at the front desk :)

This is a phenomenal looking office space with a great vibe. Professional private offices and…read morecommunity working areas are spacious and clean, and you get great free coffee and other amenities

I take classes here through my University and overall, I like the building. The rooms are well-lit…read moreand the rooftop has amazing views! Definitely a great place to hold a party! I went to several events on the rooftop and the setting was stunning. The cleaning staff are also very kind. The only downside is that it is confusing to navigate. The floors all look similar and I definitely got lost a time or two....... But that could also just be my bad sense of direction....... Overall, I recommend you have your next event here!

The Hall of States is conveniently located by Union Station and has a stunning view of the Capitol…read more This place contains offices and conference spaces available for use, as well as a large roof that provides a lovely view of Washington DC. It is also conveniently located by other food establishments and bars, all whilst having its own little bodega downstairs. I typically come here for class and only have a few reservations about the building. The rooms are cleaned frequently, I can go on the roof fore fresh air, the bathrooms are generally nice, there is a public break room with a vending machine, and there is always one open elevator downstairs to minimize waiting times. However, sometimes the wifi can be slow and in conference rooms, the passwords are re-set daily. It also can be pretty expensive to use some of the amenities (ex. using a projector in a conference room will cost more). Being located so near the Capitol, there are a lot of cool offices in the building already like NBC which means you can see celebrities casually walking through. Elizabeth Warren was in the elevator bank just a few days ago!

My wife and I just got married at the Hillyer Art Space, and it was the perfect place for us to…read morehave a DC wedding. We had about 75 guests, and the space felt perfectly sized for this number of people with a mix of seating and cocktail tables. Unlike many wedding venues in DC, we weren't restricted to certain vendors and caterers. The cost was practically unbeatable in the DC area, and we feel good about supporting a non-profit gallery, so that was a big plus for us. The Hillyer staff was super easy to work with and graciously fielded our numerous questions. We set-up our food buffet in the small room; in the medium room, we were able to set-up 5 48-inch round tables (with 6 chairs each) and a drink table and keg. The large room was used for both the ceremony and reception, and it took virtually no time for us to "flip" the room from ceremony to reception. We set up about 25 chairs for the ceremony, and there was enough room for all other guests to stand. Also in the large room, we had a DJ table, 2 speakers, 5 cocktail tables, 1 40-inch round table (with 5 chairs), and 1 48-inch round table (with 6 chairs), and room to dance and mingle. We were able to use the tables and chairs provided by the Hillyer, and we rented the 48-inch round tables, cocktails tables, linens, and an extra coat rack. If you're looking for a reasonably priced, intimately sized, wedding venue in DC, this is a great spot, and we highly recommend it.

The Hillyer Art Space is the spot to see the latest from DC artists. This gallery is a complete,…read morenon-profit art assistance organization. From the front of the gallery, this space doesn't seem like much. However, inside you'll find exhibits that vary from sculpture, paintings, drawings, photographs, sculpture, decorative arts, prints to video installations. I particularly enjoyed the show going on right now called, "It's Not You, It's Me." It is a bunch of prints by an Annapolis artists. The pieces reflect different aspects of relationships.