EVENT LOCATION
The RTC Summit will be held at the Park Hyatt Washington DC, located in the West End and neighboring Georgetown, Pennsylvania Avenue, and the White House. This five-star hotel receives accolades from many popular review sites. Summit food and beverages, including a plated dinner on October 19th, will be catered by the hotel’s Michelin distinguished in-house restaurant, Blue Duck Tavern.
Park Hyatt Washington DC
Use the link below to reserve a hotel room from our discounted room block by September 27. Room availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. Last year, King rooms sold for more than double our Block Rate after September 2, so we encourage attendees to take advantage of the discounted block as soon as possible. For more information on accommodations at the Park Hyatt, please contact the hotel directly.
Conference Room Block Rate (excluding taxes):
- $349 for a King
- $399 for a Park Junior Suite
- $424 for a Park Junior Suite City View
- $549 for a Park Executive Suite
- $649 for a Georgetown Suite




Area Attractions
The Park Hyatt Washington DC is situated between Embassy Row and the White House and is near many landmarks, attractions, and shopping districts. We encourage attendees to explore the city after the Summit. The Park Hyatt concierge will help plan your itinerary and you can take advantage of their complimentary car service to help you get around.
National Monuments
Washington Monument
2.0 MI / 3.15 KM away (Directions)
Situated in the heart of the National Mall, this stone obelisk rises more than 550 feet above the city and honors our first president. From the observation deck, you can see all of DC and miles into Maryland and Virginia.
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
3.4 MI / 5.41 KM away (Directions)
Across the Tidal Basin from the Washington Monument stands a memorial honoring our third president, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. Read the immortal words engraved into the stone as you admire the Pantheon-style building.
Lincoln Memorial
1.2 MI / 1.91 KM away (Directions)
At the west end of the National Mall, looking out over the Reflecting Pool, the Lincoln Memorial stands in remembrance of our 16th president. Visit this memorial in the evening for an awe-inspiring view as you contemplate his powerful legacy.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
1.2 MI / 1.85 KM away (Directions)
One of the city's most powerful memorials, this memorial honors the men and women who served the United States and lost their lives in this controversial war. Its reflective black granite lists the names of more than 58,000 heroes.
Arts & Culture
The Phillips Collection
0.7 MI / 1.08 KM away (Directions)
America's first museum of modern art is home to a permanent collection of more than 4,000 masterworks. The museum also hosts a rotating roster of short-term exhibitions, and Phillips Music concerts emphasize the links between visual art and music.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
0.8 MI / 1.28 KM away (Directions)
Find your passion at the home of the National Symphony Orchestra and Washington National Opera. With its newest addition, the REACH cultural campus, The Kennedy Center offerings include accessible, community-centric programming, as well as theater, dance, and music.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
2.1 MI / 3.3 KM away (Directions)
Immerse yourself in the richness of African American culture and its influence on America. Museum holdings range from historical artifacts to contemporary artwork, and regular tours delve more deeply into individual collections.
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
2.4 MI / 3.93 KM away (Directions)
This famed museum houses the largest natural history collection in the world and the David H. Koch Hall of Fossils. See everything from an 80-foot dinosaur skeleton and a life-size model of a blue whale to the 45.5 carat Hope Diamond.
Neighborhoods
CityCenterDC
1.7 MI / 2.81 KM away (Directions)
Located in the nearby Downtown and Convention Center area, CityCenterDC is for those with an eye for luxury, hosting a range of high-end designers from Zadig & Voltaire® to Hermes®. While shopping, you can also enjoy a lunch to suit any taste.
Georgetown
3.2 MI / 5.13 KM away (Directions)
This picturesque neighborhood is one of the city's oldest, with cobblestone streets and some restored centuries-old homes. Enjoy fine dining, fashionable shopping, Potomac River views, various sightseeing tours, and plenty of seasonal activities.
Dupont Circle
1.1 MI / 1.82 KM away (Directions)
In this lively neighborhood, you’ll enjoy an array of boutique shops that range from Buffalo Exchange to Marine Layer, as well as bookstores, bars, and restaurants all along the Connecticut Avenue strip.
West End
0.8 MI / 1.34 KM away (Directions)
If you are new to this well-kept, tranquil secret, you are in for a treat. Here at our home base, you'll find many fantastic restaurants as well as historic Washington Circle, a serene spot for relaxing during your city explorations.
Dining
The RTC Summit includes a wide array of complimentary meals and snacks. The RTC will offer a plated dinner to all registrants on October 19. Summit food and beverages will be catered by the Park Hyatt’s award-winning Blue Duck Tavern, a neighborhood restaurant that serves carefully crafted seasonal cuisine.
Summit registrants will receive complimentary lunch, beverages (during the Summit program and reception), and dinner on October 19; and breakfast, snacks, and beverages on October 20.
We recommend a number of dining options below for breakfast on October 19 and lunch on October 20. The RTC will not host these meals for registrants.
Dining Recommendations
Onsite: Blue Duck Tavern is an award-winning restaurant with a warm, contemporary atmosphere. It features an open concept kitchen with a wood-burning oven and boasts an impressive wine cellar. The adjacent Blue Duck Lounge offers refreshing cocktails and small bites, while the exclusive Tea Cellar features exotic global teas.
Nearby: You’ll find a diverse set of dining options a short walk from the hotel.
- Bread and Chocolate (European-style, breakfast), 0.1 Miles from the hotel
- Tatte Bakery & Café (Breakfast, sandwiches), 0.2 Miles from the hotel
- Bluestone Lane (Breakfast, coffee shop), 0.2 Miles from the hotel
- Kabul Castle Kabob (Afghan, dinner), 0.3 Miles from the hotel
- Feta Bakery and Café (Mediterranean, breakfast), 0.3 Miles from the hotel
- Boogy and Peel (Pizza), 0.4 Miles from hotel
- Falafel Inc (Falafel), 0.5 Miles from the hotel
- Tia Pepa (Spanish), 0.6 Miles from the hotel
- Georgetown Seafood (Seafood), 0.7 Miles from the hotel
- Green Almond Pantry (Mediterranean), 0.7 Miles from the hotel
See more suggested dining options from the Park Hyatt here.






