Willard InterContinental Washington

The Willard InterContinental presents limestone walls and rises 13 floors high in a Beaux-Arts architectural design near the White House.

The hotel origins trace back to 1847 when Henry Willard merged six buildings into a single structure, with the current building opening in 1901.

Martin Luther King Jr drafted his 'I Have a Dream' speech at the Willard in 1963, marking a significant moment in American civil rights history.

The property offers 22,000 square feet of event space across 19 meeting rooms, three ballrooms, and maintains proximity to the Metro Center station.

The Round Robin Bar and Peacock Alley retail area serve as central gathering spaces where political discussions have shaped national decisions since 1901.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: 1847

Architects: Henry Janeway Hardenbergh

Official opening: October 15, 1901

Architectural style: Beaux-Arts

Floors above the ground: 13

Website: https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/washington/washa/hoteldetail

Made from material: Indiana limestone

Address: 1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004 20004

Website: https://ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/washington/washa/hoteldetail

GPS coordinates: 38.89667,-77.03222

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:22