What’s included and what costs extra at Marriott Marquis Washington, DC
What’s included and what costs extra at Marriott Marquis Washington, DC: The hotel includes access to the renovated bi-level fitness center (24 hours), public-area Wi‑Fi, on-site business services, and access to the underground concourse to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Extra charges commonly applied are a mandatory destination fee per room per night, in-room internet for some bookings (non-Marriott Bonvoy/direct rates), valet parking at the published daily rate, breakfast at Anthem, and premium fitness classes or paid amenities.
In this guide
- Included with your stay
- Mandatory and common extra charges
- Rooms, suites, and Club access — what’s included
- Dining — which outlets are on site and what costs extra
- Events, meeting space and wedding facilities — what’s included and extra
- Location, transport and nearby services — what’s included
- Policies, accessibility and notable exclusions
Included with your stay
Complimentary items for guests who book at Marriott Marquis Washington, DC typically include access to the 8,000 sq ft, two-level fitness center (open 24 hours), public-area Wi‑Fi, and use of the staffed 24-hour business center and concierge services.
Guests booked directly with Marriott and Marriott Bonvoy members receive complimentary in-room internet as part of Marriott’s policy for direct bookings; other booking channels may charge for in-room Wi‑Fi.
- 24-hour bi-level fitness center (complimentary)
- Public-area Wi‑Fi (complimentary)
- Business center and concierge services (complimentary)
- Direct-booking / Marriott Bonvoy members: complimentary in-room internet
| Service | Included or Extra? |
|---|---|
| Fitness center (24-hour, two-level) | Included |
| Public-area Wi‑Fi | Included |
| In-room Wi‑Fi (if not booked via Marriott/Bonvoy) | Extra (fee may apply) |
Mandatory and common extra charges
A destination fee (charged per room, per night) is collected in addition to the room rate; this fee has varied over time and is listed separately on reservation invoices. Travelers should check the rate shown at booking for the current amount.
Valet parking, paid dining, and some fitness classes or premium services are extra. Parking on site is valet-only and carries the hotel’s published daily valet rate with in-and-out privileges.
- Destination fee: mandatory, charged per room per night (amount shown at booking)
- Valet parking: official daily rate (valet-only; vehicle height limit applies)
- On-site dining (Anthem, Lobby Bar, The Dignitary, Starbucks): paid à la carte
- Premium fitness classes: extra fee (some classes are free)
| Extra | Typical note |
|---|---|
| Destination fee | Mandatory; amount posted at booking |
| Valet parking | Published daily valet rate; in-and-out privileges; max vehicle height 6'5" |
| Breakfast at Anthem | Charged per person (not included in room rate) |
Rooms, suites, and Club access — what’s included
The hotel’s room types include Room, Room, City View, Room, Corner, Club Room, Club Room (, Tub), Studio, Suite, 1 Bedroom, Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, and Suite, 1 Bedroom. Standard amenities in rooms generally include in-room Wi‑Fi (dependent on booking channel), TV, desk, and toiletries.
Club Lounge access and hours are available for guests occupying Club Room accommodations or other eligible rates; the Club Lounge hours are posted by the hotel and vary by day of week.
- Room (1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds)
- Room, City View (1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds)
- Room, Corner (1 King Bed)
- Club Room (1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds)
- Club Room (, Tub) (1 King Bed)
- Studio (1 King Bed)
- Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 King Bed)
- Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 King Bed)
| Room type | Typical room amenities included |
|---|---|
| Standard Room types | Bed, TV, desk, in-room Wi‑Fi (depends on booking) |
| Club Room | Access to Club Lounge (hours apply), upgraded in-room amenities in some cases |
| Suites (Deluxe, Executive, Suite, 1 Bedroom) | Separate living area, additional sleeping options (e.g., Double Sofa Bed in Executive Suite) |
Dining — which outlets are on site and what costs extra
Dining at Marriott Marquis Washington, DC is not included in room rates. On-site outlets include Anthem (breakfast and lunch), the Lobby Bar (bar bites, cocktails, some dinner options), The Dignitary (whiskey bar and evening fare), and a lobby Starbucks for coffee and snacks.
Anthem serves cooked-to-order breakfast and a weekend buffet; breakfast is charged per person. Some outlets accept reservations (Anthem and nearby STK), while the Lobby Bar generally accepts walk-ins.
- Anthem — Breakfast & Lunch (reservations accepted; breakfast charged per person)
- Lobby Bar — Cocktails & Bar Bites (casual, walk-ins welcome)
- The Dignitary — Whiskey & Cocktails (evening hours; reservations recommended for dinner)
- Starbucks — lobby coffee and grab-and-go items (mobile ordering available)
| Outlet | Typical hours / notes |
|---|---|
| Anthem | Breakfast & Lunch; reservations accepted; breakfast priced per person |
| Lobby Bar | Day-to-evening bar service under the atrium; casual, walk-in friendly |
| The Dignitary | Evening whiskey bar and lounge; dinner/recommendation for reservations |
Events, meeting space and wedding facilities — what’s included and extra
The hotel includes extensive event and meeting facilities across multiple levels; a staffed meeting services team and on-site audiovisual tech support are available (these services are included for contracted events but catered food, AV rentals, and event production typically incur additional charges).
Key event spaces include the Marquis Ballroom (largest capacity), the Liberty Ballroom, combined Marquis Salons, and numerous smaller meeting rooms. Outdoor event terraces and a glass-encased penthouse are part of the event inventory for which rental and catering fees apply.
- Marquis Ballroom — large-capacity ballroom (capacities published by the hotel)
- Liberty Ballroom — flexible ballroom space with private pre-function area
- Marquis Salons — divisible salons for mid-size events
- Penthouse and outdoor terrace — rented separately for events; fees apply
| Venue | Published capacity or size note |
|---|---|
| Marquis Ballroom | Largest ballroom; capacities listed by the hotel (e.g., up to 3,500 reception) |
| Liberty Ballroom | About 10,854 sq ft; flexible layouts |
| Marquis Salons (combined) | Multiple flexible salon combinations; capacities vary |
Location, transport and nearby services — what’s included
Marriott Marquis Washington, DC is at 901 Massachusetts Ave NW and connects directly to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center via an underground concourse; walking access to multiple downtown attractions and Metro lines is available (this access is part of the property’s location, not an extra charge).
The hotel does not operate an airport shuttle. Ground-transport costs (Metro, taxi, rideshare) to or from airports are extra and depend on the service chosen.
- Underground concourse access to Walter E. Washington Convention Center (included as part of location)
- Near Mt Vernon Square/Convention Center Metro station (Green & Yellow lines)
- No hotel-operated airport shuttle — airport transfers are extra
| Connection | Included or Extra? |
|---|---|
| Underground concourse to convention center | Included (location feature) |
| Airport transfers | Extra (no hotel shuttle) |
| Local Metro/bus fares | Extra (pay local transit fares) |
Policies, accessibility and notable exclusions
Standard hotel policies: check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM; guaranteed early check-in or late check-out may be available for a fee if pre-booked, otherwise availability is subject to the hotel’s discretion.
The minimum age to check in is 18. The property is smoke-free and offers accessibility features such as wheelchair-accessible paths and elevators. The hotel’s official overview states pets are not allowed (service animals are always welcome), but a cached property page with conflicting pet details exists — confirm pet policy with the hotel before traveling with a pet.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM; Check-out: 11:00 AM (guaranteed early/late options may be pre-booked for a fee)
- Minimum age to check in: 18
- Smoke-free property; service animals welcome without fee or documentation
- Pets: official overview says not allowed; conflicting cached info exists — confirm directly
| Policy | Facts |
|---|---|
| Check-in / Check-out | 4:00 PM / 11:00 AM (standard) |
| Minimum age to register | 18 years |
| Pool / Spa | No on-site pool or spa (third-party spas nearby) |
