The National Housing Center
Event Types Welcomed
About
The National Housing Center (NHC), located in Washington, D.C., is the perfect corporate event venue for conferences, cocktail receptions, banquets or off-site board meetings. The NHC will impress your guests with its premiere event space fit for any corporate or social event under the sun.
The NHC is located right in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C. near world-class restaurants, shopping and tourist attractions. The venue can accommodate parties with 6 to 800 attendees, meaning that your event is sure to be a success regardless of its size. Our event spaces are known for their ambience and character. For example, the Atrium is outfitted with a 2-story glass wall that is sure to awe your guests. The event space offers floor to ceiling windows, so attendees can enjoy plenty of natural light during the day and stunning views of the city of Washington, D.C. at night. We are open to host events Monday thur Friday for all sized events year-round. In addition, we are also able to host Saturday and Sunday events for 150 guests or more or for a total buyout.
Catering is provided through some of the finest catering vendors that Washington, D.C. has to offer. All NHC clients also enjoy a 10% discount on catering orders placed with our approved vendors, and there are no food and beverage minimums at the venue.
The NHC maintains an ever-expanding supply of state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment in our event space. Whether you require basic microphones and Wi-Fi access or webcasting and recording services, our full-time dedicated A/V staff is on-site and available to quickly service your technology needs.
The premier venue is surrounded by hotels with ample parking garages on both sides and has three Metro stations in walking distance, making commuting to and from the venue largely hassle-free for guests. The NHC has built strong relationships with area hotels and car service partners should your attendees require lodging or transportation services in the Washington, D.C. area. Those that require a bit of logistical help with their event will be happy to find that the National Housing Center’s experienced meeting planners are able to offer full-service support to ensure your corporate or social event is successful.
Meeting & Event Spaces
Auditorium
Our auditorium can seat up to 450 attendees and features soaring two-story windows that allow you openness and natural light or shades for the option of privacy. The auditorium also features an LCD projector with computer interface and a projection screen for broadcasts or teleconferencing. This premier space is incredibly versatile – perfect for hosting a number of engagements including keynote speakers, banquets, board meetings, roundtable discussions, focus groups, receptions and more.
Atrium
The atrium of the National Housing Center features four-story glass walls for a truly magnificent event space and can accomodate up to 600 guests for receptions and parties.
Conference Room A
Conference rooms A, B and C can be used as individual rooms or as a combined space. From break-out rooms to receptions, these areas are ideal for many different styles of events.
Conference Room B
Conference Room D
Located outside of the auditorium entrance, this room often serves as a speaker-ready room or as on-site operations headquarters. This space also offers great functionality as a meeting space, or as a break-out session or reception room.
Conference Room C
Food & Beverage Options
Catering options
Featured Amenities
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Bus
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Handicap Accessible
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In-House Catering
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Near Public Transit
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Paid Parking
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Taxi
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Theater Seating
Venue Location + Transportation
Address
1201 15th Street NW,
Washington, District of Columbia 20005
Washington, District of Columbia 20005
Transportation
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Metro
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Uber
Nearby Airport
- Ronald Regan Washington National Airport - 15 minutes
Parking
- Onsite Parking: Yes
Things to Know
Catering
- Must Use In-house Catering: Yes
- External Catering Allowed: No
- Cultural Catering Available: Yes
- Food and Beverage Onsite: Yes
Technology
- Guest Wi-Fi: Fee
- Onsite Tech Support: Yes
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Equipment Available On-Site:
- Projector Screen
Venue Policies
- Alcohol Consumption: Yes
- ADA Accessible: Yes
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