Travel Information

Program Location:

Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center
University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business Campus
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.
Directions

Metro
The Federal Triangle Metro stop (orange/blue lines) is connected to the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center by a covered passageway. The Metro Center stop (red line) is two blocks away, and the Smithsonian metro stop (orange/blue lines) is within walking distance.

Parking
Daily parking (2,000 spaces) available in the underground parking garage. Access is available via 13 ½ Street (off Pennsylvania Avenue) and via two entrances on 14th Street from 5:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. Guests and attendees should allow extra time for parking, as all vehicles are screened upon entry. There is no overnight parking. Parking rates vary by length of stay but on average expect to pay $22.00 (over 10 hours to close).

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Hotel Accommodations:

Willard Intercontinental Hotel
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C.
Reservations/Main Telephone: (800) 827-1747, (202) 628-9100
Web Site: www.washington.intercontinental.com

The Directors’ Institute has obtained a group of rooms at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel for its attendees. Located one block from the Reagan Building and within walking distance to the site of the program location, the Willard Hotel offers a convenient choice for attendee accommodations. Currently, pre-registration and several program functions are scheduled for the Willard Hotel, and it is expected most attendees will stay here for convenience.

When booking your guest room, please mention the Directors’ Institute in order to receive a group rate of $369.00 per night (plus taxes). Hotel check-in begins at 3:00 p.m. with check-out at 12:00 noon. Make your reservations early because there are only a limited numbers of rooms available in this block.

JW Marriott Hotel
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C.
Reservations/Main Telephone: (800) 831-4004, (202) 393-2000
Web Site: www.jwmarriottdc.com

Presently, we do not have a group of rooms reserved for the Directors’ Institute at the JW Marriott and is being offered only as an alternative for attendee accommodations. Located adjacent to the Willard Hotel, the JW Marriott provides a less expensive alternative. Hotel check-in begins at 3:00 p.m. with check-out at 12:00 noon.

Attire

Casual business attire is suggested for day events (ties optional), while business attire is suggested for evening functions.

Area Information

Washington, D.C., commonly referred to as D.C., contains an incredible array of attractions that aren’t found elsewhere in the country. Among the attractions are a series of memorials and monuments, such as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. While the Smithsonian Institution has programs and facilities throughout the nation, Washington is home to 16 of its museums as well as the National Zoo. Among the national museums in D.C. include the National Air and Space Museum, the National Building Museum, and the National Gallery of Art, to name but a few.

Other prominent sights D.C. are the cornerstones of the U.S. Government: the United States Capitol, the United States Supreme Court, and the White House, home of the president of the United States. Springtime in D.C. in April is celebrated with the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival and commemorates the gift of 3,000 cherry trees given to the U.S. by mayor of Tokyo in 1912. This two-week festival includes many cultural, sporting and culinary events as well as the Parade of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The Parade showcases entries from across the country and around the world, including marching bands, Cherry blossom queens from the U.S. and Japan, giant balloons, floats, and the National Cherry Blossom Festival All-Star Tap Dance Team & Youth Choir.

For more information on Washington, D.C. visit: www.washington.org.