A Landmark Destination for Every Occasion
The Jefferson, DC is an independent, 99-room landmark hotel a few blocks from the White House, with six private spaces that range from an intimate wine cellar to a full restaurant buyout. Because the hotel is small, every event: a wedding, a rehearsal dinner, a board meeting, or a milestone celebration.
Six Distinctive Event Spaces
| Venue | Capacity | Notable Features |
|---|---|---|
| The Greenhouse (restaurant buyout) | 82 seated / 100 reception | Historic 1923 skylight, dance floor, award-winning kitchen |
| The Gallatin Room | 46 seated / 80 standing | The property's largest meeting venue; can be partitioned into two rooms |
| The Parlor Boardroom | 28 seated / 60 standing | Natural light, a grand wooden table, and taper-style chandeliers |
| The Private Wine Cellar | 20 seated | Over 1,300 wine labels; suited to intimate dinners and rehearsal dinners |
| The Book Room | 30 standing | Wood-paneled library with a working fireplace, in partnership with Celadon Books |
| Cabinet Rooms | 3–5 guests | Discreet pocket doors, with access to Quill's bar menu |
Catering & Planning Details
The hotel’s culinary team builds customized menus for each event rather than working from a fixed banquet menu, drawing on the same kitchen that supplies The Greenhouse and Quill. Photography is permitted in contracted event spaces, on the hotel’s grand staircase, and in select additional areas, and the events team can recommend local photographers for couples who haven’t already booked one. Out-of-town guests can also be accommodated overnight at the hotel, keeping a wedding party or corporate group together on site rather than spread across the city.
Occasions We Host
- • Weddings and receptions, with rehearsal dinners often held in the Private Wine Cellar
- • Corporate meetings and conferences, using the Gallatin Room or Parlor Boardroom
- • Milestone celebrations and private dinners in the Book Room or Cabinet Rooms
- • Full restaurant buyouts of The Greenhouse for larger receptions
Quick Facts
- • Largest capacity: The Greenhouse buyout, up to 100 for a reception
- • Smallest, most private: Cabinet Rooms, 3–5 guests
- • Location: 1200 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, an easy walk of the White House
- • Private events contact: Naahmie Charleston, ncharleston@jeffersondc.com, 202.448.3255
- • Group rooms contact: Larissa Camilleri, lcamilleri@jeffersondc.com, 202.448.3256
- • General inquiries: Sales@jeffersondc.com
Frequently Asked Questions
A full buyout of The Greenhouse restaurant accommodates up to 82 seated guests or 100 for a standing reception, making it the hotel’s largest space.
Yes. The hotel’s six spaces support both — from full wedding receptions in The Greenhouse to board meetings in the Gallatin Room or Parlor Boardroom.
Yes, overnight accommodations can be arranged for wedding parties and corporate groups so attendees can stay on site.
Photography is permitted in contracted event spaces, on the grand staircase, and in select other areas of the hotel, and the events team can recommend local photographers if needed.
Reach the private events team at ncharleston@jeffersondc.com or 202.448.3255, or email Sales@jeffersondc.com for general inquiries.