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NCIL Annual Conference 2011

Keeping Our Eyes on the Prize: Independence!

 

Travel

 

Hotels and Lodging

 

Grand Hyatt Washington

We will return to the Grand Hyatt Washington, located at 1000 H St. NW, one block from the Metro Center subway station in downtown Washington, DC.  The Grand Hyatt is the official conference hotel and virtually all events will be held here. 

 

 


A block of rooms has been reserved for NCIL Conference attendees from Tuesday, July 12 through Sunday, July 17 at a special rate of $245 single / double occupancy (plus tax of 14.5%).  Triple and quadruple occupancy is available at $260 and $295, respectively (plus tax).  Regency Club rooms are available at a variable rate, based on availability.

To make your reservations, call the hotel at (800) 233-1234 (voice / tty).  Be sure to identify yourself as a NCIL Conference attendee to receive the discounted rate.  Reservations received after June 17, 2011 will be accepted on a space availability basis. 

Van parking is available in a parking lot across the street from the Grand Hyatt.

Marriott Metro Center

Overflow accessible rooms are available at the Marriott Metro Center, 775 12th Street NW, just one block from the Grand Hyatt. The rate is $249 per night (plus tax of 14.5%). Reservations must be made by June 27, 2011.  Please call the hotel at 202.737.2200 for reservations.

Important Notes: 

  • Participants must register for the conference before being eligible for a discounted rate at the hotels.
  • Accessible rooms are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis!
  • The Grand Hyatt will sell out – register for the conference and reserve your rooms today!

 

Transportation

  • Visit www.wmata.com to plan your trip using public transportation.

  • All public buses, stations, and trains are accessible (when in operation). 

  • Super Shuttle: 800-BLUE-VAN

  • Battles Transportation: 202-462-8658

  • Red Top Cab: 202-328-3333

Reagan National Airport (DCA)

Taxicabs: Available at the exits of each terminal.  Approximate fare to DC is $20.00.

Van Service: Contact Super Shuttle or Battles Transportation for large lift-equipped vans.  Red Top Cab has accessible mini-vans.

Metrorail: The Metro stops adjacent to Terminals B and C.  Take the Blue Line to the Metro Center station or the Yellow Line to the Gallery Place / Chinatown station.  Both stations are 1-2 blocks from the Grand Hyatt.  Fare: $1.35.

Dulles Airport (IAD)

Red Top Cab: Approximate fare to DC is $60. Call to reserve an accessible van 2-3 days in advance.

Super Shuttle: standard vans are available outside the Main Terminal.  Contact them to reserve an accessible van. 

Public Transportation: Metrobus 5A departs Dulles once an hour, between 6:30 am and 11:30 pm, and travels to the L’Enfant station.  From L’Enfant, take the Blue or Orange Line to the Metro Center station.  Fare: $4.35. Please allow 1+ hour for travel.

Baltimore / Washington International (BWI)

Taxicabs: Approximate fare to DC is $75.  Call 410-859-1100 for details.

Van Service: Contact BWI Shuttle at 410-859-1100.  Reservations recommended 4 days in advance.

Public Transportation: Metrobus B30 departs BWI once every 40 minutes and travels to the Greenbelt Metrorail station.  From Greenbelt, take the Green Line towards Branch Avenue.  Depart at Chinatown / Gallery Place, 2 blocks from the Grand Hyatt.  Fare: $5.35; allow 1+ hour for travel. 

 

 

 
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