Omni Shoreham

Washington, DC

Hotels, Inns & Resorts

850 guest capacity

Picture a grand hotel where history and design unfold across a collection of distinctive ballrooms. The Ambassador and Diplomat Ballrooms echo the refined elegance of the White House East Room, while the Blue Room carries a touch of old Hollywood allure. The Palladian Ballroom is defined by classical symmetry, with stately columns and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Gazebo Lawn, while the Empire Ballroom introduces an Art Deco sensibility with crystal chandeliers, a dramatic stage, and a softly lit garden patio.

Outdoors, the Gazebo Lawn offers a serene ceremony setting framed by mature trees and seasonal blooms, where the natural landscape softens the grandeur of the architecture. The transition from garden to ballroom feels seamless, allowing the celebration to unfold with ease from open-air vows to an elegant reception indoors.

With its blend of historic character and thoughtfully designed spaces, Omni Shoreham Hotel offers a setting where every moment feels timeless, creating a celebration rooted in both elegance and meaning.

Highlights

Photo Sessions

Historic ballrooms with crystal chandeliers, Art Deco details, columns, domes, and floor-to-ceiling windows, along with outdoor terraces overlooking gardens and Rock Creek Park.

Event Rentals

Tables and chairs, including white garden chairs
Linens, elegant dinnerware, and votive candles included

Lighting & Sound

Microphones, sound systems, audio packages, atmospheric lighting, monogram gobos, slideshow packages, and scenic lighting elements available

WiFi

Complimentary WiFi available throughout event spaces

Catering

In-house catering with custom menus for receptions, rehearsal dinners, brunches, and private suite events
Outside catering also welcomed

Bar Services

Bar service available across indoor and outdoor event spaces

Service Staff

Professional service staff available

Wheelchair-accessible Facilities

Wheelchair-accessible event spaces

Parking

Secured and valet parking available for guests

400 seated guest capacity for the ceremony
400 seated guest capacity for reception

Make it yours

Choose from garden lawns and historic interiors, with options for intimate gatherings or full-scale celebrations across multiple ballrooms and outdoor spaces.
Flexible layouts across indoor and outdoor venues allow you to tailor the flow and feel of the day.
Customize your menu with in-house regional cuisine for receptions, brunches, or rehearsal dinners, with the flexibility to bring in outside vendors for personal culinary touches.
Capture portraits across expansive grounds, hidden gardens, gazebos, and historic interiors.
Enhance the weekend with spa access, pool and fitness amenities, curated reservation links, and an included wedding-night suite.

Location

Set in Washington, D.C.’s Woodley Park neighborhood, Omni Shoreham Hotel is surrounded by lush gardens and tree-lined grounds, offering a tranquil retreat just moments from the city’s most iconic landmarks.