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 event space.
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 event space 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
- 5,209 Sq. Ft.
- 300 Banquet Style
- 280 Classroom Style
- 450 Theatre Style
- 450 Conference Style
- 50 Hollow Square Style
- Floorplan Layout
Atrium
- 12,230 Sq. Ft.
- 450 Banquet Style
- 600 Conference Style
- Floorplan Layout
Conference Room A
- 503 Sq. Ft.
- 20 Banquet Style
- 14 Classroom Style
- 30 Theatre Style
- 35 Conference Style
- 12 Hollow Square Style
- Floorplan Layout
Conference Room B
- 411 Sq. Ft.
- 20 Banquet Style
- 14 Classroom Style
- 30 Theatre Style
- 35 Conference Style
- 12 Hollow Square Style
- Floorplan Layout
Conference Room C
- 499 Sq. Ft.
- 20 Banquet Style
- 14 Classroom Style
- 30 Theatre Style
- 35 Conference Style
- 12 Hollow Square Style
- Floorplan Layout
Conference Room D
- 567 Sq. Ft.
- 20 Banquet Style
- 14 Classroom Style
- 30 Theatre Style
- 35 Conference Style
- 12 Hollow Square Style
- Floorplan Layout
Catering Options
Featured Amenities
Venue Location + Transportation
Address
1201 15th Street NW,
Washington, District of Columbia 20005
Transportation
Nearby Airport
Nearby International Airport
Parking
Parking on Site: Yes
Nearby Cities
Arlington, VA – 5 miles
Alexandria, VA – 8 miles
Frederick, MD – 45 miles
Gaithersburg, MD – 23 miles
Rockville, MD – 17 miles
Bethesda, MD – 7 miles
Silver Spring, MD – 6 miles
Baltimore, MD – 38 miles
Things to Know
Catering
Must Use In-House Catering: Yes
External Catering Allowed: No
Cultural Catering Available: Yes
Food And Beverage Onsite: Yes
Venue Policies
Alcohol Consumption: Yes
ADA Accessible: Yes
Technology
Guest Wi-Fi: Fee
Onsite Tech Support: Yes
- Projector Screen