Conference Location

Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mt Vernon Pl NW
Washington, DC 20001

Conference Hotels

What you should know before reserving your room:

• Book early. Conference hotels usually sell out of rooms several months in advance of our conference.
• All reservations must be guaranteed with a one-night deposit (applicable toward your hotel bill) and a valid credit card.
• Please be considerate of other conference attendees by reserving only the rooms you need for your confirmed attendees.
• Please be mindful of each hotel’s deadline for reserving rooms at AWP’s discounted rate. After these respective dates, discounted rates will no longer be available to attendees.
• For reservations, contact the hotel directly. AWP does not endorse or use a third-party housing service to help with the reservation and/or sale of hotel rooms during our conference. Attendees who use a third-party housing service to secure lodging at one of our contracted hotels may be engaging in illegal activity.
• If you cancel your reservation fewer than 30 days in advance of your arrival, the hotel will apply a cancellation fee to your reservation equal to one night’s room and tax. If you check out prior to your reserved checkout date, the hotel may apply an early departure fee.
• If you experience issues with website reservations, we recommend you call the hotel reservations department directly at the number listed below. Allocations of a certain bed types may run out through the websites as the inventory at the AWP hotels fills quickly.

Overflow Hotels

Headquarters Hotel

Additional Hotels

 

Transportation Partners

Alaska Airlines
To receive 7% off published fares from Alaska Airlines, go to alaskaair.com and enter the discount code ECMX216 when searching for flights to Washington, DC. Valid travel dates: 2/5/17–2/14/17.
Conditions:

• If you choose to book over the phone (800) 445-4435, a $15 charge will apply.
• Discounts applicable to U.S./ Canada originating passengers.
• Travel may be booked on blackout dates, but no discount will apply.

United Airlines
To receive *2% to 10% off published flights from United, go to united.com or call (800) 426-1122 and use the offer code ZX4K when searching flights to Washington, DC. Valid travel dates: 2/5/2017–2/14/2017. Conditions:
Conditions:

• *Determination of exact percentage off is calculated by United based on booking class and origin of flight.
• To redeem discount online, you must use the offer code and the agreement code together (ZX4K214348).
• If a flight is booked over the phone at (800) 426-1122, use the promo code (ZX4K and agreement code 214348 for phone bookings). A service charge will be incurred.

The discount code is not valid with any other offer, certificate, coupon, or promotions.

Amtrak
Amtrak is offering AWP attendees 10% off of the best available rail fare to Washington, DC from February 5, 2015, through February 14, 2017. To book your reservation, call Amtrak at (800) 872-7245 or contact your local travel agent and use the code X21C-954.
Conditions:

• Discounted tickets cannot be booked online.
• This offer is not valid on Auto Train and Acela services.
• This offer is valid with Sleepers, Business Class seats, or First Class seats with payment of the full applicable accommodation charges.

SuperShuttle
Book online at the special AWP SuperShuttle website for 10% off service to and from all Washington, DC area airports.

Additional Transportation Information

Parking Information
There are many commercial garages within a few blocks on the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Consult the map. There is also valet parking available at the Marriott Marquis, charged by the hour. A full day costs $47.

Washington, DC Public Transportation
You will have to purchase a SmarTrip card in order to ride the WMATA Metrorail system. SmarTrip cards cost $10 and come with $8 worth of pre-loaded credit. They can be purchased online or at any metro station. SmarTrips can be loaded with money on a pay-as-you-go basis and can be used on the WMATA Metrorail and Metrobus systems (Metrorail does not accept cash or issue paper tickets). Metro rides vary in cost depending on the time of day and your destination. Bus trips cost $1.75, and cash and SmarTrips are accepted. You can visit Metro’s website to download maps, see travel alerts, and learn more.
The DC Circulator Bus is a separate bus system that also accepts cash and SmarTrips. Rides cost $1. You can visit the Circulator website for maps and more information. The DC Streetcar, which runs down H Street NE, is currently free to ride.

Transportation from Reagan National to downtown Washington, DC
There are several options for attendees arriving at the traveling to downtown:

• Shuttle Service: SuperShuttle and Supreme Airport Shuttle run services from Reagan National to downtown.
• Taxi/Driver Service: Uber and Lyft provide rides to and from Reagan National. There are also taxi lines clearly marked outside baggage claim at every terminal.
• Public Transportation: Reagan National has its own Metrorail stop, the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Station on the Blue and Yellow lines. Mt. Vernon Square Station, the closest metro stop to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, is seven stops to the north on the Yellow Line.

Transportation from Washington Dulles International to downtown Washington, DC

• Shuttle Service: SuperShuttle and Supreme Airport Shuttle run services from Washington Dulles International to downtown.
• Taxi/Driver Service: Uber and Lyft provide rides to and from Dulles International. Washington Flyer Taxicabs serve Washington Dulles International exclusively from the lower level of the main terminal.
• Public Transportation: There is a shuttle that runs from Washington Dulles International to the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station on the Silver Line. Shuttles depart from the Arrivals Door 4 at Washington Dulles International and arrive in front of the parking garage at the Wiehle-Reston East Station. The ride is about 15 minutes and costs $5 each way. Buses depart every 15–20 minutes.

Transportation from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to downtown Washington, DC

• Shuttle Service: SuperShuttle, Supreme Airport Shuttle, and Courtesy Shuttles run services from Baltimore/Washington International to downtown Washington, DC.
• Taxi/Driver Service: Uber and Lyft provide rides to and from Baltimore/Washington International. BWI Airport Taxis serve Baltimore/Washington International exclusively and are available from the lower level of the terminal.
• Public Transportation: Shuttle buses to the BWI Marshall Rail Station run from the lower level terminal roadway in between doors 1 & 2, 8 & 9, 14 & 15, and 17 & 18. MARC Trains and Amtrak trains run between BWI Marshall Rail Station and Union Station in Washington, DC. MARC trains to Union Station cost $7 and depart frequently. The journey takes about 40 minutes. Tickets can be purchased at the station on the day of travel. Amtrak trains vary in price and are more expensive than MARC tickets. Amtrak tickets can be purchased at the station or online. Union Station in DC is a Metro Station as well as a train station, and is on the Red Line of the Metrorail system.

Washington, DC Taxi Services
The following companies provide phone dispatch taxicab service. You can also download the DC Taxi App to order taxi services.

• Diamond Cab Association
  (202) 387-6200
• District Cab
  (202) 398-0500
• VIP Cab
  (202) 269-9000
• United Ventures Consortium
  (202) 269-1100
• Yellow Cab Company
  (202) 544-1212

 

Attendee Guide to Washington, DC

Please refer to the 2017 Conference Attendee Guide for more information about Washington, DC arts and entertainment, dining, and other attractions.

Did you know that showing your #AWP17 conference badge can earn you discounts in restaurants, shops, and attractions across Washington, DC? Learn more and see lists of participating businesses in the Show Your Badge program.