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Host City: Washington, DC
ASA is pleased to invite you to Washington, DC - the vibrant, accessible and world-class city from inspiring monuments to monumental arts and culture - and the stimulating, educated and diverse communities. Washington, DC: The best of all worlds!
Average Climate for March: High: 54/Low: 36
Hotel Accommodations
All conference activities will be held at the Marriott Wardman Park and Omni Shoreham hotels that are walking distance away from each other.
Cutoff date to make hotel reservations: Tuesday, February 28 or until block is sold out.
When calling hotel reservations please mention American Society on Aging to receive our negotiated group rate.
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel (headquarter hotel)
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2660 Woodley Road, NW Marriott Wardman Park Hotel is 100% Non-Smoking. Located in Washington, DC's prestigious Woodley Park neighborhood, Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, just minutes from the National Zoo and the National Cathedral. This luxury hotel is a showcase of grand tradition and legacy of elegance and service. |
Sleeping Room Rate*
Single: $239 (plus 14.5% tax)
Double: $269 (plus 14.5% tax)
To take advantage of our group rate, please click here
This negotiated group rate will be available until February 28, 2012 or until the room block is sold out, whichever comes first. When calling for hotel reservations, please mention "American Society on Aging Conference" to receive our negotiated group rate.
*includes complimentary internet in the guest rooms
Omni Shoreham Hotel 2500 Calvert Street NW Located in one of the most influential cities of the world, this grand luxury hotel offers a resort atmosphere and a personal taste of politics, culture, art and music at its best. The four-diamond Omni Shoreham Hotel is nestled on 11 acres in picturesque Rock Creek Park in northwest Washington, D.C. and is only steps away from the National Zoo. |
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Sleeping Room Rate
Single: $225 (plus 14.5% tax)
Double: $225 (plus 14.5% tax)
This negotiated group rate will be available until February 28, 2012 or until the room block is sold out, whichever comes first. When calling for hotel reservations, please mention "American Society on Aging Conference" to receive our negotiated group rate.
Transportation
Getting Here & Around:
With its ideal East Coast location and extensive air and rail service, it's easy to get to Washington, DC. And, thanks to a quick, safe and efficient Metrorail subway system, friendly tour guides and broad, welcoming streets, it's also easy to navigate the nation's capital once you're here.
Airports
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Visitors can fly into one of Washington, DC's three airports - Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International (IAD) or Baltimore Washington International/Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) - arrive by train into magnificent Union Station from other East Coast hubs, or navigate the region's network of major highways for a speedy arrival and easy conveyance downtown. |
Click here for Reagan and Dulles airport information
Click here for more information on the Baltimore Washington International Airport
Ground Transportation
Once in town, hop aboard a site-seeing trolley, travel across town on Metro or on the DC Circulator or take a half day cruise down the scenic Potomac River to experience the cityscape from a different angle. Either way, you will be delighted…and inspired.
Taxi service is plentiful and economical in Washington, DC. Taxis operate on a zone, rather than meter, system, and by law all rates must be posted in each cab. Rates are usually $1.50 for each additional passenger. Cabs for Maryland and Virginia can take passengers from DC to locations in their respective states but not to different locations within the city. For more information, call the DC Taxicab Commission or (202) 645-6005.
The Marriott Wardman Park is easily accessible by Metro (station: Woodley Park). Metrorail and Metrobus provide the safest, cleanest and most efficient way of getting around Washington, DC and the metropolitan suburbs.
Driving Directions
From: Washington National Airport, Northern Virginia (Arlington, Alexandria, Springfield via King Street, Dike Street, Glebe Road, Braddock Road, Van Dorn Street, or Edsall Road) From the South (Richmond, Dale City, Lorton, Fort Belvoir)
Take I-395 North to Route 1. (Route 1 is the 14th Street Bridge.) Follow 14th Street for one (1) mile. Turn left onto K Street. Continue on K Street for five (5) blocks. Turn right onto Connecticut Avenue. Follow Connecticut Avenue for one (1) mile. Cross over the William Taft Bridge. Make a left turn at the 3rd light after the bridge onto Woodley Road. Hotel entrance is on left.
From: Dulles Airport, Fairfax, Herndon, Reston, and Sterling
Take the Dulles Toll Road to I-66 East to Washington. Cross over the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge. Exit off Constitution Avenue. Continue on Constitution Avenue for six (6) blocks and make a left turn onto 17th Street. 17th Street will change to Connecticut Avenue. Continue on Connecticut Avenue for one (1) mile. Cross over the William Taft Bridge. Make a left turn at the 3rd light after the bridge onto Woodley Road. Hotel entrance is on left.
From: Baltimore Washington Airport vie New York Avenue
Follow New York Avenue to L Street. Bear right on L Street and follow L Street to Massachusetts Avenue. Follow Massachusetts Avenue past both Thomas Circle and Scott Circle. Continue past these points to DuPont Circle. Make a right turn onto Connecticut Avenue. Follow Connecticut Avenue across the William Taft Bridge. At 3rd light after the bridge, turn left onto Woodley Road. Hotel entrance is on the left.
From: The North (Baltimore, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York)
Take I-95 South to I-495 West. Take exit 33-B, Connecticut Avenue South. Continue on Connecticut Avenue for about six and a half (6.5) miles. Turn right onto Woodley Road. Hotel entrance is on the left.
From: The West (Pittsburgh, Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois) from I-270 (Rockville, Frederick, Hagerstown)
Take I-70 East to I-270 South to I-495 East. Take Exit 33, Connecticut Avenue South. Continue on Connecticut Avenue for about six and a half (6.5) miles. Turn right onto Woodley Road. Hotel entrance is on the left.
From: I-295 (Bolling Air Force Base)
Follow I-295 North to I-395 North to Washington. Exit off Main Avenue. Follow Main Avenue and take a right exit onto 17th Street. 17th Street will change to Connecticut Avenue. Continue on Connecticut Avenue for one (1) mile and turn left onto Woodley Road. Hotel entrance is on the left.
From: Baltimore Washington Airport via New York Avenue
Follow New York Avenue to L Street. Bear right on L Street and follow L Street to Massachusetts Avenue. Follow Massachusetts Avenue past both Thomas Circle and Scott Circle. Continue past these points to DuPont Circle. Make a right turn onto Connecticut Avenue. Follow Connecticut Avenue across the William Taft Bridge. At 3rd light after the bridge, turn left onto Woodley Road. Hotel entrance is on the left.
From: Annapolis
Take Route 50 West to New York Avenue. Follow New York Avenue to L Street. Bear right on L Street and follow L Street to Massachusetts Avenue. Follow Massachusetts Avenue past both Thomas Circle and Scott Circle. Continue past these points to DuPont Circle. Make a right turn onto Connecticut Avenue. Follow Connecticut Avenue across the William Taft Bridge. At 3rd light after the bridge, turn left onto Woodley Road. Hotel entrance is on the left.