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Washington, DC New Year’s Eve Hotel Specials & Galas

Galas and New Year’s Eve Events in Washington, DC

By Rachel Cooper, About.com

Many hotels in the Washington, DC area have special packages and parties for New Year’s Eve. Following are a few special places to check out the party scene and book a room to ring in the New Year. You should make your reservations early, because many of these hotel galas sell out. Please note that all packages are subject to availability.

Downtown Countdown DC
New Year's Eve Gala at the Grand Hyatt Washington, DC. 1000 H Street, NW Washington, DC. Hosted by DC101, four party areas, DJ, open bar, dancing, interactive karaoke and more.

New Year's Eve Gala 2008-2009 in DC - 007 LICENSE TO THRILL
Sponsored by Euronet International. HILTON Alexandia Mark Center 5000 Seminary Road. Alexandria, Virginia. The Licensed to Thrill Thunderball features James Bond Lookalikes, Sexy Bond Golden Girls, Exotic Bond Cars, “mock” casino gambling, music from around the world, buffet, open bar, and more.

Big Night DC
The DC Area's Largest New Year's Eve Extravaganza. Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center, National Harbor, Maryland. Ten themed party areas encompassing the ballroom complex of the resort. Mardi Gras, Vegas Casino Lounge, ShamrockFest Stage, Retro - Best of 70's, 80's & 90's dance tunes, Electronica Club, Hip Hop Club Room, Karoake Zone, VIP Lounges, open bar and more.

Willard InterContinental
1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC (202) 942-2700.
There's no gala. This is just a great place to pamper yourself. Ring in the New Year with a champagne body treatment created exclusively for the I SPA at The Willard. Reservations are required.

Inner Caucus New Year's Eve Gala
Co-sponsored by WHUR 96.3FM. L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, 480 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC. Five unique settings, live music, giveaways, party favors, complimentary midnight champagne toast, buffet, and breakfast.

New Year's Gala by Things to Do
Sponsored by Things to Do, DC. Marriott Wardman Park, 2660 Woodley Road, NW. Washington, DC. A celebration of America featuring nine unique multi-themed American celebrations in nine different ballrooms. Open bar, midnight champagne toast, elaborate food stations, midnight balloon drops, four live bands, djs, karaoke, mock casino gambling, strolling entertainers and more.

Professionals in the City New Year's Eve Gala
New Year's Eve Passport to the World Gala: Cities of Virtue and Vice! Hilton Washington in Dupont Circle, 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC. Themed rooms begin in Tokyo and take partygoers time zone by time zone around the globe. Multiple buffet stations and dance floors, open bar, live Salsa band, live orchestra and swing band, djs, late night comedy show, and more.

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