“The best view in town.” -Washingtonian Magazine
FAQs
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Click any of the Booking buttons through the website or submit the “Contact Us” form with your preferred date(s). We’ll confirm availability and get in touch with you shortly.
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Your rental includes private use of your contracted spaces (Reception Facility, Monumental & Potomac Rooms, Observation Deck, lobbies), an on-site Facility Manager(s), plus chairs, tables, dance floor, and parking.
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Event planning, linens, catering, alcohol service, entertainment, florals, tenting, valet parking, and any rental equipment beyond chairs/tables/dance floor are not included.
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Weekend rentals are 8.5 hours on Saturdays and Sundays, including at least 2 hours for setup and 1.5 hours for load-out/cleanup for your vendors. Extensions may be possible depending on scheduling.
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To reserve your date, you’ll sign a contract with the Director of Sales. At signing, ½ of the reception facility rental feeplus a refundable security deposit are due. Remaining rental fees are due six months prior to your event.
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9+ months before: Rental Fee Deposit and Security Deposit returned minus a $950 processing fee
6+ months before: 50% of Rental Fee Deposit plus Security Deposit returned minus a $950 processing fee
Within 6 months: Rental Fee Deposit and Security Deposit are forfeited (Security Deposit return, if any, follows the contract terms)
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By Arlington County regulation, the maximum capacity is 180 guests.
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Yes, ceremonies are welcome on site! We host ceremonies in our separate Monument Room, the Main Ballroom, or outdoors on the Terrace (where tenting is also permitted). Your Sales Director will be happy to guide you through the best layout and guest flow for each space.
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Events must end by 11:00 PM Sunday–Thursday and 12:00 AM (midnight) Friday, Saturday, and any day followed by a federal holiday.
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Entertainment: Must be selected from our Approved Entertainment list. Outside entertainment may be considered subject to vendor training, required documentation, and a security deposit.
Catering: Typically selected from our Approved Caterers list. Outside caterers may be considered with required documentation, training, and applicable fees. Alternatively, unapproved outside caterers may drop off food if service is handled by our approved staffing partner, C&G.
Celebrate your love above it all — panoramic views, timeless elegance, and a setting unlike any other.
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![Elegant dinner setup with large floral centerpieces on tables, overlooking a city skyline at night through large windows.]()
The Venue
The venue includes the Main Ballroom, the Monumental Room, and Potomac Room. It is designed for a smooth transition from ceremony to cocktail hour to dinner to dancing, without feeling cramped or segmented. We can accommodate up to 180 guests standing or 150 seated with a dance floor, with flexible layouts for ceremonies and receptions that match your style, timeline, and entertainment plan. The space photographs beautifully under candlelight and city glow, and the skyline becomes part of the atmosphere once the sun goes down. Whether you want a classic seated reception, a high-energy party, or a mix of both, the room supports it naturally. Your guests get a private, elevated experience from the first toast to the final song.
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![Nighttime view of Washington D.C., featuring the Washington Monument, the U.S. Capitol building, Lincoln Memorial, and a full moon in the sky.]()
The Experience
Top of the Town is designed to feel exclusive, elevated, and effortless from the moment guests arrive. Enjoy the full experience—express elevator from ground level to penthouse with a view, uninterrupted flow of event spaces that feels intentionally yours. Our team supports the planning process with trusted vendors. The layout transitions naturally from ceremony to cocktails to dinner and dancing without feeling segmented or crowded. With the skyline as your backdrop and the logistics handled with care, the entire event feels polished, calm, and high-end.
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![View of Washington D.C. skyline including the Washington Monument and Capitol building, with the Potomac River in the foreground and trees lining the riverbanks.]()
The View
Top of the Town is defined by the view. Floor-to-ceiling glass frames the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol, and the Potomac River—creating a dramatic backdrop from every angle. The space delivers the same impact in daylight, golden hour, or after dark, so your ceremony and portraits look elevated no matter the timing. If you want a true “wow” moment the second guests arrive, this is it. Because the skyline wraps around the room, guests feel immersed in the city throughout the entire celebration—not just during the ceremony.
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![A couple dancing at a wedding reception in a decorated banquet hall at night, with city lights visible through large windows.]()
The Details
Our penthouse venue combines dramatic design with practical ease. You’ll have a dedicated express elevator from ground level to the event space, a marble foyer and hallway for arrivals and photos, and signature chandeliers that instantly elevate the room. The layout supports a full wedding flow—ceremony, reception, and dancing—plus optional enhancements like lounge furniture, uplighting, and cocktail table upgrades. We’re located in Rosslyn, within walking distance of the Metro and a short drive from Reagan National Airport, and we offer a large private parking lot at no charge for your guests.
Visit Us—
Top of The Town
Penthouse, 12th Floor
1400 14th Street N. Arlington, VA 22209
Office Hours
Monday–Friday
10am–5pm (Varies)