Q. Are rooms still available?
A. Rooms sell out EVERY YEAR! Please call Renaissance Downtown DC for the most up-to-date information on rooms available.  You can also book your room through our ticketing system when you buy your New Year’s Eve tickets go to Ticketdini.com.   Or click on the hotel booking link: Click Here before Rooms Sell out!  You can also call the Renaissance directly Telephone: (202) 898-9000. Mention discount code DCB or DCBX Ultimate NYE to get the SPECIAL RATE of $155 plus Tax!

Q. How do I make a Room Reservation?
A. Click on this link: or Call Renaissance Downtown DC Hotel at (202) 898-9000 and mention code DCB or book here: Click Here before Rooms Sell out!  If the online system gives an error, chances are that the room you are requesting is sold out or one of the days is sold out In this case, please call the hotel for best room availability

Q. What is the difference between Single and Doubles offered by Renaissance Downtown DC? 
A. Single and Doubles refer to the number of beds in the Room. A Single Room means one bed. A Double refers to a room with two Queen size beds. Please check with Hotel for most accurate listings or rooms and room types.

Q. How much is a hotel room?
A. Our group has a special rate of $155+ tax for single bedrooms with two people. Mention DC Ultimate NYE to get this discount. Book your room by clicking this link *Check with hotel for most accurate listing of rooms.  Click Here before Rooms Sell out!

Q. Does the $155 hotel room include anything else?
A. No. This only is for the hotel room. Taxes, Parking, Admission to the event, Food and Drink are not included in this price.

Q. What type of music will be played in each ballroom?
A. Eight Ballrooms throughout the hotel have music and themes. Dedicated Ballrooms will have the best DJs in not only Latin/Dance music such as Bachata, Salsa, Kizomba; but also, Top 40s, Decades Room, Lovers Lounge, Miami party Ballroom and More! Follow us on Facebook for exclusive and detailed information on Ballrooms by visiting: Facebook.com/UTNYE

Q. How many ballrooms are included?
A. @UTNYE offers 8 ballrooms to choose from for all access passes! Upgrades include Open Bar for 3 hours (10:30pm-1:30am), discounted hotel rooms, upgraded VIP Seating in Main Ballroom and more. See Ticketing for all we have to offer.

Q. Where are the ballrooms located?
A. @UTNYE has music and dancing in Eight (8) Ballrooms throughout the Hotel in many genres. All ballrooms are located on the Ballroom Level of the Hotel. Grand Ballroom is our Main Ballroom where VIP Table Seating Pass holders will have their tables by ALL THE ACTION including the Main Stage, Live Bands, Crazy Hour after midnight, dance floor, VIP bars and roped off section. The other seven ballrooms are located throughout the hotel! Signage will be provided at the event.

Q. Where will workshops be held?
A. Workshops will be held in various ballrooms on the Ballroom Level of the Hotel. Signage will be Provided and hotel/event staff will be able guide you to the corresponding room. Be sure to look for the @UTNYE logo. Ultimate Tropical NYE is the biggest Tropical event in DC!

Q.  Where and how much is parking at the hotel?

A.  There are three options for parking. Street parking is available by meter around the perimeter of the hotel. Renaissance Hotel offers parking for $34 for self-parking and $54 for valet (for current pricing click here: Click Here!  The hotel has limited parking and Parking fills up quickly!

LYFT: To avoid the parking fiasco, catch a lift by using our LYFT code DCBX for your first free ride!

CITY CENTER – ONE BLOCK AWAY: Check out parking at City Center! Max All Day = $20; Evenings from 6pm-2am ONLY $12!! And Overnight for $24!!! Stay until 8AM with these great rates!!! And they have
PLENTY of spots at 1500 available!!! Click here for their website and current pricing: http://citycenterdc.com/parking/ 

Rates are subject to change!

Q.  When do workshops start?

A.   Workshops with our amazing instructors start at 12pm! For a detailed workshop schedule, check our facebook page at facebook.com/utnye Click on our DC Ultimate NYE (Yes, we have 6 Cities going so make sure to go to the Washington DC one!! 😉

Q.What types of Workshops do you offer?

A.  We offer a variety of workshop classes from dance instruction in Salsa, Bachata, Samba, Kizomba and more; as well as, workshops in education in many aspects such as finance, well being, etc.

Q.  Can workshops be purchased individually?

A.  No. Workshops can only be purchased by buying the Full Pass which includes General Admission into the event at night.  There are workshop options available for December 31st.

If you are interested in Dec 31st Workshops. If you’d like to purchase a Full Pass click here: https://secure.ticketdini.com/event/DCNYE2018 You can also buy a VIP Seat Pass with a Main Ballroom VIP Seat and upgrade within the ticket questions to workshops for a discounted pass! 😉

Q.  When will registration for Workshops be open

A.  It will be open one hour before workshops begin! Get there early to avoid a wait! No one will be admitted into the workshops unless they have the correct admittance and band.

Q.   Whats up with this Pre-Party? Do I have Access?

A.   Everyone who has a ticket has access to the Pre-Party on December 30th!!

1. Will there be any shoe vendors?
2. Yes we will have a vendor selling shoes, a photo booth,  & other vendors as well.

Q.  Are there any dining options at the Hotel?

A.  Yes, this year we are adding a sit down dinner option.  Check out the amazing dinner!  The Ultimate VIP Table

DCBX Ultimate NYE Plated Dinner Options
Dinner will be served 9pm-10pm
All Dinners must be purchased with a VIP Seat Dinner Pass!

Plated NYE Dinner Options

NYE Seafood Option 1

Local Greens with Prosciutto Crisp, Goat Cheese, Shredded Carrots and Radishes, Cinnamon Roasted Pears, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Grilled Atlantic Salmon Fillet with roasted Mustard Butter, Farro Risotto, Brussels sprouts and Butternut Squash

Chocolate NYE Madness Cake

NYE Chicken Option 2  

Local Greens with Prosciutto Crisp, Goat Cheese, Shredded Carrots and Radishes, Cinnamon Roasted Pears, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Sofrito Braised Breast of Chicken, Saffron Rice with Giandules, Green Beans, Sweet Peppers, and Cumin Roasted baby Carrots

Chocolate NYE Madness Cake

NYE Vegetarian Option 3

ROASTED VEGETABLE PAELLA (V/GF)

saffron scented shortgrain rice, piquillo peppers, zucchini, squash, sweet peas, grilled eggplant, oven roasted tomatoes, grilled asparagus

Chocolate NYE Madness Cake

Open bar at an additional cost of $69 will be offered and of course, a cash bar will be offered. Due to security measures, security will not allow outside bottles or cups into the event space or hotel common areas.

Q.  Where will cash bars be set-up?

A.  Mobile Cash bars will be located strategically throughout the hotel. Get the OPEN BAR UPGRADE for only $69! Think about it! Drink cost around $10-12 in DC! If you drank one drink per hour, it would be $66 and thats’ only three drinks! Upgrade to the OPEN BAR for $69 and get three hours of unlimited premium liquor from 10:30pm-1:30am! Its a no-brainer! Purchase your Admission with Open Bar in the question section: https://secure.ticketdini.com/event/DCNYE2019

AGE RESTRICTIONS

Q.  What are the age restrictions at the event

A.  This is a private event. All ages all welcome. ID will be checked for consumption of alcohol and will be only served to those 21+ over.

Q.  Is there a children’s pass that I can buy for this event

A.  This is a mature event. Children are welcome to the event. Adult supervision of children under 18 is strongly suggested; However, prices are the same for children as they are for adults.

Q.  What type of entertainment is available?  

A. Our band bands this year are Los Hermanos Moreno and Los Hermanos Galvan. Sax Star Antonio Bliss, and more surprises!

Main Stage performances include LIVE Latin Band, Salsa Dancers, Bachata Dancers, Kizomba dancers, Variety Acts and Midnight HORA LOCA!!!! The Hora Loca is a Latin American Tradition also known as the CRAZY HOUR where anything can happen! DCBX has adopted this philosophy and has many great surprises in store for you! Get your camera’s ready! It will be a fun and exciting night of celebration into 2019! LEDs, Samba craziness, Masks and other items will be provided. Bring your own stuff if you want!

Q. What time will performances be

A.  Performances will be approximately at 10pm. 11:45 we will begin Countdown festivities! AND at MIDNIGHT, we will start our HORA LOCA, aka THE CRAZY HOUR! Don’t miss it!

Q.Where will entertainment be

A.  All performing acts will be on the main stage located in the Main Ballroom also known as Grand Ballroom on the Ballroom Level of the Hotel.

Q.  What types of favors will be offered at the event?

A.  @UTNYE is celebrating with LED party favors and unique NYE decorations!

Q.  What type of live music will be provided

A.  Los Hermanos Moreno and Los Hermanos Galvan. Sax Star Antonio Bliss, and more surprises!

Q.  Where do we check-in for admittance into the event? What can I expect?

A.  Registration for the event will be located in the lower Ballroom Level of the Hotel.  Expect long lines from 11-1am! Check-in early from 10am-4pm in the lower level Ballroom Level. You can’t miss us as you come down the escalator! General Admission & VIP Table Passholders can begin to check in beginning at 8pm in the VIP LINE on the Ballroom Level.

Q.  What do I need to bring to check-in

A.  Please bring your ticket to the event for admittance to the event and a photo ID

Q.  What is the attire for the event

A.  Dress to impress – Va Va Voom Style! We will be providing all  party favors

Q.  Where do I check-in for Workshops

A.  Check-in will be located on the Ballroom Level from beginning at 10am. You can’t miss us! Workshops are in secured ballrooms.

Q.  When does the event begin?

A.  Doors will open for the party at 8pm in the Main Ballroom with a complimentary Latin dance lesson the Main Ballroom aka Grand Ballrooms.

Q.  When does the event end

A. @UTNYE goes until 8am with the hottest DJ’s, performers, LIVE music, entertainment and best views of the city! YES! YOU HEARD RIGHT! We’re going until EIGHT AM IN THE MORNING!!!!