When is VUE Rooftop open?
Mon–Thu 4 PM–12 AM; Fri 4 PM–1 AM; Sat 11 AM–1 AM; Sun 11 AM–12 AM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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VUE Rooftop
- 4.12.4k reviews
- Closed now
Rooftop lounge atop the Hotel Washington with views of the White House, Washington Monument and monuments, plus seasonal cocktails.
Quick answers
VUE Rooftop in short
When is the best time to visit VUE Rooftop?
It's at its best evenings and late at night. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is VUE Rooftop indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is VUE Rooftop good for kids?
No, it's for adults.
How much does VUE Rooftop cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book VUE Rooftop?
Booking ahead is a good idea. It takes bookings online.
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How long do you need at VUE Rooftop?
About 75 minutes.
Where is VUE Rooftop?
515 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20004.
Is VUE Rooftop wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom, wheelchair accessible seating.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 9:00 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 4 pm.
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
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- Feels
- 60°
- Rain
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- Wind
- 5mph
- 10am
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- 12pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- tuesday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- wednesdayToday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- thursday
- 4 PM–12 AM
- friday
- 4 PM–1 AM
- saturday
- 11 AM–1 AM
- sunday
- 11 AM–12 AM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 VUE Rooftop
- 2 InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C. by IHG · 2 min
- 3 Old Ebbitt Grill · 2 min
- 4 White House Visitor Center · 3 min
- 5 Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken · 5 min
Good to know
- Adults only
- Outdoors
- Book ahead
- Allow about 75 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.1from 2.4k reviews
Known for
- White House view
- Washington Monument view
- Old fashioned
- Sunset views
What people say
- People like:
- Views of the White House, monuments and sunset
Around Golden Triangle
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C. by IHGLandmark · 2 min walk
Old Ebbitt GrillRestaurant · 2 min walk
White House Visitor CenterNature centre · 3 min walk
Good nowAstro Doughnuts & Fried ChickenBakery · 5 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Light layer until 11 am. Sunglasses from 11 am.
Light layerUntil 11 am
SunglassesFrom 11 am