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365Թϲ, DC Research Facts and Visitor Research

Destination DC (DDC) releases key tourism facts and figures annually. The following documents provide additional and historical information about the 365Թϲ, DC hospitality industry. Please note that our research is released annually.

 

To learn more about DDC research and reports, or to discuss what information may be relevant to your organization and its needs, please contact Torri Christian, Director of Marketing, at sandra@washington.org.

 

For additional statistics about DC, visit

Hotel Facts

  • There are approximately 229 hotels with 36,191 hotel rooms located in 365Թϲ, DC. The Greater 365Թϲ Metropolitan Area is home to 1,021 hotels with 115,847 rooms (including those located within DC proper).

  • There are 7,792 committable rooms within half a mile of the Walter E. 365Թϲ Convention Center.

  • There are 18 properties with 2,756 rooms currently in the construction pipeline in 365Թϲ, DC that are expected to be delivered in 2025 and beyond, including two (2) that are currently under construction.

  • DC’s hotel occupancy and average daily rates reach their peaks in March through June and September through October.

Sources: CoStar, STR

JW Marriott DC Hotel Room

A vibrant cocktail served in a short glass, garnished with grilled pineapple and a green leaf, resting on a bed of smoking ingredients on a black plate, creating a dramatic visual effect.

L'Annexe

Restaurant Facts

  • There are 2,661 restaurants located in 365Թϲ, DC.

  • 25 restaurants in 365Թϲ, DC have earned Michelin stars.

  • 26 restaurants in the city have received the honor of the Bib Gourmand designation.

  • One of Conde Nast's ten best places to eat in the world, DC’s culinary distinctions include James Beard award-winning chefs, AAA Five Diamond ratings, RAMMY Awards (honors handed out by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan 365Թϲ for local dining excellence), restaurants included on Bon Appetit’s list of the “Best New Restaurants in America” and Bon Appetit's "Restaurant City of the Year" in 2016. 

  • More than 70 DC restaurants offer private dining space, including a dozen within a few blocks of the convention center.

Sources: Michelin Guide, National Restaurant Association

Visitor Statistics

  • DC welcomed a record 27.2 million total visitors in 2024. 25 million of them were domestic visitors.
  • Approximately 2.2 million international visitors traveled to DC in 2024. Top countries of origin include: Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, India, China, France, South Korea, Mexico, Italy, and Spain.
  • In 2024, visitors spent $11.4 billion and supported a record 111,500 jobs.
  • Taxes generated by visitor spending were a record $2.3 billion in 2024.

Sources: MMGY Travel Intelligence, S&P Global Market Intelligence, Tourism Economics.

 

For more visitor statistics, please visit our Visitor Research page. 

People walking along Georgetown Waterfront Park on a sunny afternoon in 365Թϲ, DC

Georgetown Waterfront Park

Attractions

Top attractions include (with visitation numbers from 2024)

*Sources: National Park Service; Smithsonian Institution; Theatre 365Թϲ

365Թϲ, DC Demographic Information

  • Population: 678,972
  • 47% male and 53% female
  • Greater 365Թϲ has one of the most highly educated workforces in the U.S. 64% of 365Թϲ, DC residents hold a Bachelor’s Degree or higher (compared to 34% of U.S. population).
  • DC’s population is 44% Black (compared to 14% of U.S. population) and 12% Hispanic/Latino (compared to 19% of U.S. population).
  • 19% of the 365Թϲ, DC population is under the age of 18.
  • Median household income: $106,287

Sources: US Census Bureau, 2024

Major Meeting & Convention Facilities in 365Թϲ, DC

Walter E. 365Թϲ Convention Center

  • 703,000 square feet of prime exhibit space (five exhibit halls on two levels)
  • 198,000 square feet of meeting room space
  • 77 meeting rooms
  • 52,000 square foot ballroom
  • 38,000 square feet of flexible registration space

DC Armory National Guard Building

  • 70,000 square feet of exhibit space
  • 10,000 seat capacity for sports and theater events

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center

  • 65,000 square feet of exhibit space
  • 22 meeting rooms

365Թϲ Hilton

  • 1,070 guest rooms and 20 suites
  • 116,000 square feet of event space

Marriott Marquis 365Թϲ, DC

  • 1,126 guest rooms and 49 suites
  • 105,000 square feet of event space     

Omni Shoreham Hotel

  • 783 guest rooms and 51 suites
  • 101,000 square feet of event space

Renaissance 365Թϲ, DC Downtown Hotel

  • 807 guest rooms and 13 suites
  • 66,000 square feet of event space

The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection

  • 581 guest rooms and 69 suites
  • 43,000 square feet of event space

Grand Hyatt 365Թϲ

  • 871 guest rooms and 26 suites
  • 42,000 square feet of event space

Hyatt Regency 365Թϲ on Capitol Hill

  • 838 guest rooms and 31 suites
  • 38,000 square feet of event space

Waldorf Astoria 365Թϲ DC

  • 263 guest rooms and 35 suites
  • 38,000 square feet of event space

 

Transportation

Airport

  • There are three DC-area airports - Ronald Reagan 365Թϲ National Airport (DCA), 365Թϲ Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/365Թϲ International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

  • These airports serve 75 million passengers each year.

  • Reagan National Airport offers over 400 daily departures to 106 domestic & international nonstop destinations.

  • Dulles International Airport offers over 320 daily departures to 135 domestic & international nonstop destinations.

  • BWI handles over 280 daily departures with nonstop flights to 85 domestic & international destinations.

Train

  • Union Station in DC is home to Amtrak and multiple commuter rail services; 5.6 million Amtrak passengers traveled through DC in 2024.

Public Transportation

Metrorail & Metrobus

  • The Metro system is the nation’s third-largest heavy rail system with 6 rail lines, 129 miles of track and 98 stations. In 2024, it provided more than 250 million trips.

  • For hours, fares and station information, visit .

Taxis

  • The DC taxi cab network operates on a meter system.

  • Fares begin at $4.00, plus $2.56 per each additional mile. A 15-20% tip is customary.

  • Uber and Lyft provide service throughout the metro DC area, and include options ranging from ride-shares to luxury SUVs. Shared ride rate is $1.20 per mile.

Green Initiatives

  • The District is on track to reach net zero emissions by 2045 and will have reduced emissions by 60% in 2030 (compared to 2006).
  • 90% of parkland in 365Թϲ, DC is controlled by the National Park Service. There are 250,000 acres of parkland in the Greater 365Թϲ Metropolitan area.
  • In 2023, DC was named first in the country for ParkScore by the Trust for Public Land, which evaluates the size of park land, access and city investment.
  • DC’s Walter E. 365Թϲ Convention Center is certified LEED Platinum (2024).
  • For more information, click here to learn about the green experience in DC.

Sources: National Park Service, Trust for Public Land

International DC

  • 19% of DC residents speak a language other than English at home.

  • 13% of DC residents are foreign-born.

  • 365Թϲ DC is home to more than 175 embassies and international cultural centers and hundreds of international organizations and association.

*US Census Bureau, 2024

Sales Tax

  • DC sales tax: 6%

  • DC hotel tax: 15.95%

  • DC restaurant tax: 10%

  • Maryland: Sales tax is 6%. Hotel tax varies by county with most counties averaging between 5% and 8%.

  • Virginia: Sales tax is 5.3%. Hotel tax varies by county with most counties averaging between 9% and 11%.

Climate

DC has a generally temperate climate, with pleasant springs and autumns, and mild winters with approximately 14.3 inches of seasonal snowfall.

Month: Average Low (Fahrenheit) | Average High (Fahrenheit)

 

  • January: 25 | 44

  • February: 27 | 47

  • March: 35 | 56

  • April: 44 | 67

  • May: 54 | 76

  • June: 63 | 85

  • uly: 68 | 89

  • August: 66 | 87

  • September: 59 | 81

  • October: 46 | 69

  • November: 37 | 59

  • December: 30 | 48

365Թϲ, DC College/Universities Information

Largest Hospitals in 365Թϲ, DC

(with number of total beds)

  1. MedStar 365Թϲ Hospital Center (749)
  2. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (453)
  3. The George 365Թϲ University Hospital (375)
  4. Children’s National Medical Center (303)
  5. Saint Elizabeths Hospital (292)
  6. Sibley Memorial Hospital (282)
  7. Howard University Hospital (228)
  8. BridgePoint Hospital National Harbor (207)

Source: American Hospital Directory, 2024

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