Feel like a Washington insider with these D.C. business travel tips
If you’re traveling to Washington, D.C. on business, plan ahead to make the most of your trip. The nation's capital is filled with history, culture and inspiration. Plus, it offers world-class options for dining and entertainment. Whether you’re heading to the District to pitch clients, land a promotion or bond with colleagues, use our suggestions as a guide.
Diverse Fare in the Nation's Capital
Treat your taste buds to the farm-to-table food at Tosca (1112 F St NW., Washington, DC). Offering a modern twist on traditional Italian food, this eatery creates a fun, engaging atmosphere for group dining. Plus, the seasonal menu has options for diets of all varieties, making it the perfect place to take co-workers or clients.
Wine and dine with the Capitol crowd at Bistro Bis
Important business decisions are made every day on Capitol Hill, so it’s only fitting to wine and dine your prospective clients at Bistro Bis (15 E St NW., Washington, DC), an upscale eatery known for its Capitol crowd. Both sophisticated and intimate, you can share some news over steak tartare and French cocktails or delve into your business plan while enjoying some beef bourguignon or succulent seafood. If you need a place to impress, this is a good choice—it’s a common watering hole for politicians and celebrities.
Share big ideas over small plates at Zaytinya
If you’d rather enjoy small plates while mingling with colleagues, make a reservation at Zaytinya (701 9th St NW., Washington, DC). This light, airy mainstay offers Eastern Mediterranean dishes and regional wines. If you're staying through the weekend, try the restaurant's weekend brunch.
Be Inspired to Innovate
Whether you’re arriving by taxi or the Metro, it's easy to get to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center (801 Mt Vernon Pl NW., Washington, DC). Go early to browse the venue's $4 million public art collection before your meeting. It includes more than 100 works of art from national and international artists.
Delve into history at the National Mall
Create a fun and educational experience for your team by taking them on an outing to the National Mall (Washington, DC). Located in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C., this national park is the perfect location to start a tour of the city and help your team members get to know one another.
Rock out and cheer at the Verizon Theatre
If you want to treat your colleagues or clients to a well-deserved morale boost, cheer on the local sports team or rock out to a concert at the Verizon Theatre (601 F St NW., Washington, DC). From hockey games to music, this entertainment and sports venue is just the place to gather your team for some fun in the nation’s capital.
Upscale But Never Uptight
At the Cambria hotel & suites Washington, D.C. Convention Center, you can get work done and experience what the city has to offer. Work from your laptop and enjoy the sights on our rooftop bar. Host a meeting at our own Social Circle™ bistro, located in the hotel. Cambria also offers meeting space that can be used for training, executive meetings and brainstorming sessions. When you stay with us, you’ll always receive the extra-special treatment you deserve.