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Set on seven park-like acres in one of Washington, D.C.'s most prestigious neighborhoods, the Hilton Washington boasts fashionable Connecticut Avenue as its address. Its neighbors include embassies, art galleries, fine restaurants and the landmark residences of Dupont Circle. Walking distance from the National Zoo, Embassy Row, and Georgetown, the Hilton Washington is so convenient to the Metro that many other sights, museums and historic landmarks are just minutes away.

Rates: $229.00 Single/Double occupancy (plus applicable tax, currently 14.5%)

Rates are available three days prior and post of the meeting dates, based on availability at the time of request.   

Please call 1 202.888-DC-HILTON or 202.797.5820 & mention the AMA Training Series “Higher Ed”. You must make your hotel reservations by March 15, 2010 and properly identify yourself to qualify for the special group rate.   

In order to confirm a room assignment, you will be required to provide a first night’s deposit (refundable up to 72 hours in advance of conference date). Checks and major credit cards are acceptable to establish prepayment.  All credit cards used to prepay will be charged immediately. 

All departures prior to date agreed at time of check-in will be subject to (1) night’s room and tax early departure charge.

Cancellations must be made by 4pm local time 72 hours prior to the date of arrival to avoid one night room and tax charges.

Check in time is 3:00 p.m., and check out is at 11:00 a.m.  Anyone arriving earlier than 3:00 p.m. will be checked in as soon as room(s) become available.

In the event that a guest fails to check-in for a guaranteed reservation, a non-refundable charge of one night room and tax will be charged to the credit card on file and the balance of the reservation will be cancelled.

ADA
The AMA is committed to providing equal access to our meetings for all attendees.  If you are an attendee with a disability and require program accommodations, please contact the AMA Meeting Services Department, and a member of our staff will ensure that appropriate access arrangements are made.  If you have specific disability related needs for your hotel sleeping room, please be sure to communicate those directly to the hotel when you make your reservation.  In an effort to provide the highest quality of service to all attendees, we require that details of all access requests be communicated to our office at least 14 days in advance of the beginning of the meeting.

Area Attractions, Events and Tourism
Please visit the Washington, DC Convention & Tourism Corporation at www.washington.org.

Conference Attire 
Conference attire is business casual. Meeting rooms may be cool so you may wish to bring a sweater.

FROM NEAREST METRO STATION (Dupont Circle):
The Dupont Circle Metro Station on the Red Line is closest Metro Station to the hotel. Exit at the north end of the Station to Q Street and walk four blocks north on Connecticut Avenue to Hilton Washington, located at 1919 Connecticut Avenue.

FROM NATIONAL AIRPORT (DCA):
Follow signs to I-395 and 14th St. Bridge. While on 395 North move to the left lane when you will see the sign for Route One. This will take you to the 14th Street exit. Take 395 North over the 14th St. Bridge. Stay in the left-hand lane take 14th St. to R St. NW. You will notice the streets run alphabetically. Make a left on R St. Follow R St. for six blocks to Connecticut Avenue NW. Make a right on Connecticut Ave. Hilton Washington will be four blocks up on right.

PARKING: From Connecticut Avenue, take a right on T Street and drive alongside the perimeter of the hotel. Drive past the T Street Ballroom entrance, and at the first intersection, take a hard left onto Florida Avenue, and then another left onto 19th Street. The parking facility entrance is located on the left, on 19th Street.

FROM DULLES AIRPORT (IAD):
Take Dulles toll road to Rt. 66 East. Take Rt. 66 to Constitution Avenue. Constitution Avenue to 18th St. Left on 18th St. 18th St. to Connecticut Ave. Left on Connecticut Ave. Stay in left-hand lane and take the Dupont Circle underpass. Hilton Washington will be three blocks up on right corner Connecticut Ave and T St.

FROM BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (BWI):
Leave terminal and follow signs to I-95 South. Take I-95 South to 495 West. 495 West to exit 33, the sign will say Chevy Chase/Connecticut Ave. Take Connecticut Avenue south. After approximately five miles on Connecticut Ave. South you will see the National Zoo on your left. Five blocks after zoo you will come to the William Taft Bridge. Cross bridge and get into left lane. At third traffic light, make a left, hotel will be on left.

FROM BALTIMORE / EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA / NEW YORK - NORTH:
Take Rt. I 95 south to 495 West. Take 495 West to exit 33, the sign will say Chevy Chase/Connecticut Ave. Take Connecticut Avenue South. After approximately five miles on Connecticut Ave. South you will see the National Zoo on your left. Five blocks after zoo you will come to the William Taft Bridge. Cross bridge and get into left lane. At third traffic light, make a left, hotel will be on left.

FROM BALTIMORE WASHINGTON PARKWAY:
Take Baltimore Washington Parkway to New York Ave.
Stay on New York Ave. for approximately six miles then veer right on to Massachusetts Ave. Take Massachusetts Ave. to Dupont Circle stay in the outer right-hand lane.
Go a third of the way around the circle and make a right on to Connecticut Ave.
Hilton Washington will be four blocks up on right.  

FROM RICHMOND / WILLIAMSBURG - SOUTH:
Take I 95 North to 395 North. Stay on 395 North and when you see the sign for Route One move to the left lane. This will take you to the 14th Street exit. Follow 395 North over the 14th St. Bridge. Stay in the left-hand lane. Take 14th St. to R St NW. You will notice the streets run alphabetically. Make a left on R St.
Follow R St. for six blocks to Connecticut Ave. NW. Make a right on Connecticut Ave.
Hilton Washington will be three blocks up on right.

FROM RT. 66 / MCLEAN / CHARLOTTESVILLE - WEST:
Take Rt. 66 to Constitution Ave. Constitution Ave. to 18th St. Left on 18th St. 18th St. to Connecticut Ave. Left on Connecticut Ave. Stay in left-hand lane and take the Dupont Circle underpass. Hilton Washington will be on the right.

Local Airports

Washington National Airport
Distance from hotel: 6 mi. Drive time: 20 min.
Directions: Follow signs to Washington/14th Street Bridge. Go across bridge into Washington, D.C. Take 14th Street to K Street N.W. Turn left on K Street, then right on Connecticut Avenue. Address is 1919 Connecticut Avenue N.W.
Transportation to and from the Airport
Subway/Raid - $4.00
Taxi - $19.00 

Washington Dulles International Airport
Distance from hotel: 27 mi. Drive time: 40 min.
Directions: Take Dulles Access Road to Rt 66, East to Constitution Ave, turn left from Constitution Ave on 17th St NW and follow as it changes to Connecticut Ave North.
Transportation to and from the Airport
Bus Service – Airport Express
Taxi - $55.00

Baltimore/Washington International
Distance from hotel: 33 mi. Drive time: 1 hr.
Directions: Follow signs to I-95 S. Follow Parkway to Washington Beltway. Turn right onto Beltway and follow to Conn. Ave turnoff. Follow Connecticut Ave to T Street.
Transportation to and from the Airport
Rental Car – call hotel for information
Subway/Rail - $6.50
Taxi - $65

Shuttle Service
Super Shuttle provides transportation to & from the DC area airports.  Please call Super Shuttle at

1 800.BLUE VAN (258.3826) or 1 202.296.6662 to make reservations.  You can also visit the website for more information or to make reservations http://www.supershuttle.com 

Metro
The Hilton hotel is located near the Dupont Circle Red Line.  Please visit the MetroRail website for more information http://www.wmata.com.

Parking at the Hotel
Valet parking is available at the Hotel for overnight guests.  Rates are $35.00 per 24 hours (includes in & out privileges) & are subject to change without notice.  Self Parking is $28.00 per day