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The Web-Wise 2005 Conference is taking place at the
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 737-1234, Fax: (202) 737-5773

Hotel Accommodations

A limited number of sleeping rooms have been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. The group rate is $153.00 per night (single/double occupancy) + 14.5% tax.

Visit the Rooms and Amenities page of the Hyatt Regency Washington Web site to view the decor and ambience.

To make a reservation, please call reservations at (800) 233-1234 or (202) 737-1234. In order to obtain the group rate, please be sure to mention that you are attending the Web-Wise Conference.

You can also make a reservation online by visiting the following Web site:

The cut-off date for reservations is Thursday, January 20, 2005. Reservations received after the cut-off date will be accepted on a space available basis at the prevailing rate.

AIRPORT INFORMATION:

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Located just south of Washington, DC., the one-way taxi fare will be approximately $15. SuperShuttle (1-800-258-3826) now offers service from the airport to/from downtown hotels for $12/one way.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Located 26 miles west of Washington, DC, the one-way taxi fare to downtown is approximately $50. Washington Flyer (1-888-927-4359) provides bus service ($8 one-way/ $14 roundtrip) to the West Falls Church METRO Station. Please see METRO instructions below.

Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
Located 30 miles northeast of Washington, DC, the one-way taxi fare to downtown is approximately $60. SuperShuttle (1-800-258-3826) now offers service from the airport to/from downtown hotels for $31/one way. More than 50 Amtrak and commuter trains travel between Washington, DC's Union Station and the BWI rail station Monday-Friday.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE HYATT REGENCY ON CAPITOL HILL:

From Points South

  • Take North I-95 to North I-395 "To Washington." As you go over the Potomac River, stay in one of the middle lanes. At the end of the bridge, veer right; continue following the signs for North I-395. Proceed for approximately one mile; take exit for "US Senate/D Street/North I-395. Stay in the right lane as you go through two tunnels. In the second tunnel, take exit for "D Street". Make a right at the end of the tunnel. Proceed for two blocks; turn left on New Jersey Avenue, the hotel is on the left.

From National Airport

  • Follow signs for North I-395 "To Washington" then follow directions "From Points South."

From Points Northeast

  • East I-70 to South I-270. Exit on to I-495 (Capital Beltway Outer Loop) in the direction of Virginia. Exit on George Washington Parkway. Take exit North I-395 then follow directions "From Points South."

From Points North

  • South I-95 to Exit 22-B (Baltimore Washington Parkway south). Exit on Route 50 West Washington, then exit on New York Avenue. Stay on New York Avenue for approximately 4 miles. Make a left on to North Capitol Street. Stay on North Capitol Street for approximately 1 mile. Make a right on to E Street. Proceed for one block. Make a left on New Jersey Avenue. The hotel is on your right.

From Baltimore-Washington International Airport

  • Follow signs for Baltimore Washington South "To Washington" then follow directions "From Points North."

From Points East

  • Take Route 50 West, which becomes New York Avenue then follow directions "From Points North."

From Points West

  • Take East I-66 or Route 50 "To Washington" to Theodore Roosevelt Bridge. Exit onto Constitution Avenue. Follow Constitution Avenue towards the US Capitol. A few blocks before the Capitol make a left on to Louisiana Avenue. Proceed for two blocks. Make a left onto New Jersey Avenue. The hotel is one block farther on the left.

From Washington Dulles International Airport

  • Take the Dulles Access Road to East I-66 then follow directions "From Points West."

HOTEL PARKING

Valet Parking is available at $30.00 per day (no additional charge for in/out). Garage clearance is 6 feet and cannot accommodate vans or recreational vehicles. There are also several self-park garages in close proximity to the hotel.

METRO

The Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill is within walking distance from the Union Station METRO stop.  Take the Red Line to Union Station. Exit at Union Station on the West Hall side.  Once you are out of the METRO station, cross Massachusetts Avenue and turn right on E Street.  Proceed two blocks to the hotel at New Jersey Avenue and E Street.

If you have questions, please contact Matt Burdetsky, Capital Meeting Planning, Inc. by phone at (703) 536-4993 or via email at matt@cmpinc.net.

 

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