Events, meeting rooms and the Urban Fee at Arlo Washington DC
Arlo Washington DC offers five dedicated meeting rooms (Studio A, Studio B, Studio 1, Studio 2 and Fireplace Lounge) plus bookable event spaces such as ART DC (rooftop) and the Arrels Courtyard for private functions. The hotel applies a mandatory Urban Fee of $35 per night plus tax, automatically added to the folio and covering connectivity and wellness perks for registered guests.
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Meeting rooms overview
Arlo Washington DC provides five meeting rooms totaling about 4,287 square feet of meeting and event space, arranged across mezzanine and second-floor locations.
Rooms are intended for corporate meetings, small conferences, incentives and private events, with flexible layouts and AV support available through the hotel's events team.
- Total meeting space: 4,287 sq. ft. across five rooms
- Largest room listed at ~2,000 sq. ft.; second largest at ~1,398 sq. ft.
- Smaller mezzanine and second-floor rooms for 30–60 guests
| Meeting Room | Size / Note | Typical Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Studio A Venue | 708 sq. ft. mezzanine-level, exposed brick | Capacity: 60 Guests |
| Studio B Venue | 578 sq. ft. mezzanine-level | Capacity: 40 Guests |
| Studio A & B (combined) Venue | Combined flexible mezzanine space | Capacity: 100 Guests |
Studio 1, Studio 2 and flexible second-floor spaces
Studio 1 and Studio 2 are located on the second floor; Studio 1 includes a private terrace that overlooks the interior courtyard, useful for breakout sessions or outdoor refreshment breaks.
Studio 2 measures about 495 sq. ft. and can be combined with Studio 1 for larger functions; both rooms support standard meeting setups and AV connections.
- Studio 1 Venue: private terrace, good for small conferences and corporate functions
- Studio 2 Venue: 495 sq. ft.; can combine with Studio 1
- Combinations enable more flexible capacities for mid-size events
| Room | Sq. Ft. / Feature | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Studio 1 Venue | Second floor with private terrace | Capacity: 40 Guests |
| Studio 2 Venue | 495 sq. ft. | Capacity: 30 Guests |
| Studio 1 & 2 (combined) | Combined flexible layout | Capacity: varies |
Fireplace Lounge, Arrels Courtyard and other special-event spaces
Beyond classroom-style meeting rooms, the hotel offers the Fireplace Lounge on the mezzanine and the Arrels Courtyard on the ground floor for receptions, showers and celebratory events.
Arrels Courtyard features a glass roof and string lights and is sized for standing receptions or seated events; ART DC on the rooftop is also used for weddings and private celebrations.
- Fireplace Lounge: cozy, mezzanine-level private event setting
- Arrels Courtyard: glass-roofed ground-floor space (up to 100 standing; 60 seated per site listings)
- ART DC rooftop: indoor–outdoor rooftop lounge marketed for ceremonies and receptions
| Venue | Use | Noted Capacities |
|---|---|---|
| Arrels Courtyard | Outdoor-style courtyard for receptions, showers | Up to 100 standing / 60 seated |
| ART DC (Rooftop) | Indoor-outdoor rooftop events and weddings | Reported seating: ~60–62; standing capacities vary by listing |
| Fireplace Lounge | Small private events and receptions | Intimate, mezzanine-level |
Catering, in-house policies and minimums
ART DC as a rooftop event venue requires use of the hotel's in-house catering and beverage suppliers for private events; minimum spend and other terms apply and vary by date and space.
Per venue listings, private events for spaces such as Arrels Courtyard and ART Rooftop start from a $4,000 minimum spend per session; the hotel's events team can confirm current rates, menu options and any required service charges.
- ART DC: in-house catering and beverage suppliers only
- Arrels Courtyard / ART Rooftop: minimums listed from $4,000 per session on venue sites
- Events team handles reservations, menus, AV needs and capacity confirmations
| Policy | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Catering | In-house catering required for rooftop (ART DC); events team manages menus |
| Minimum spend | Venue listings show starts from $4,000 per session for certain spaces |
| Reservations | Contact hotel's events team for availability, dates and final pricing |
Rooftop events and ART DC (bar, pool and weddings)
ART DC is the hotel’s indoor-outdoor rooftop lounge and bar; it serves Japanese- and Pan-Asian-inspired shareable plates and cocktails and operates daily from the late afternoon into late hours.
The rooftop includes the seasonal pool deck (ART DC pool) for registered hotel guests; as an event venue, ART DC is promoted for ceremonies and receptions with Capitol and Monument views.
- ART DC hours (public info): daily from 4pm to late; kitchen may close earlier
- Rooftop pool: seasonal, guest room-key access only; pool hours and rules are posted by the hotel
- Rooftop events: can require in-house catering and may have minimum spends
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Rooftop bar (ART DC) | Open daily; reservations via Resy available |
| Rooftop pool (ART DC) | Seasonal and accessible to registered guests with room key; seating first-come, first-served |
| Event use | Marketed for weddings and private celebrations; capacities vary by indoor/outdoor configuration |
Event logistics, accessibility and the Urban Fee
Arlo Washington DC is wheelchair accessible across meeting spaces and public areas; the hotel lists accessible rooms and facilities and wide elevators to support event planning with accessibility needs.
A mandatory Urban Fee of $35 per night plus tax is automatically added to the folio for each registered guest; the hotel describes this fee as covering added-value connectivity and wellness perks around the property.
- Accessibility: meeting spaces and business services include wheelchair access per hotel listings
- Urban Fee: $35 per night plus tax, automatically applied to the guest folio
- Event contacts: the hotel's events team handles contracts, AV, catering and any accessibility accommodations
| Item | What the hotel lists |
|---|---|
| Urban Fee | $35 per night plus tax; automatically added |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces and public washrooms |
| Event booking | Contact hotel events team for final capacities, pricing and policies |
