HOTEL
Sleeping rooms have been reserved for the BIRCWH and SCOR meetings and the
Annual Interdisciplinary Women's Health Research Symposium at the Government
rate of $189.00 per night (or at the prevailing government rate at the time of
the meeting), plus tax, at the:
Doubletree Hotel and Executive Meeting Center
8120 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
Telephone: (301) 652-2000
Fax: (301) 644-7317
On-line hotel reservations
To receive the Government rate, you must call the hotel directly (301-652-2000)
and reference the BIRCWH/SCOR meetings. The deadline for hotel reservations
is October 15, 2010. Rate and room availability cannot be guaranteed
after this date. Please note that hotel check-in is at 3:00 p.m. and checkout
is at 12:00 p.m.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend the meeting, you must call the hotel
and cancel your room reservation at least 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival
date or your credit card will be charged a one night stay. Please contact Helene Fredericks at helenef@esi-dc.com if you have
any questions, regarding hotel accommodations.
Getting to the Hotel
Driving from Baltimore/Washington International Airport:
Take Route 195 West to Exit 4/ I-95 South, and then head West on 495 towards Silver Spring.
Take Exit 34/ Route 355 South to Bethesda (Wisconsin Avenue / Rockville Pike). Proceed approximately
2 to 3 miles on Rockville Pike, and the hotel will be on your right.
Driving from Ronald Reagan National Airport:
Take 110 North/ George Washington Parkway to I-495 North. Stay on I-495 North,
until you come to Exit 34 Wisconsin Avenue/Route 355 South to Bethesda.
Proceed approximately 2 to 3 miles, and the hotel will be on your right.
Driving from Washington Dulles International Airport:
Take 267 (Washington Dulles Access and Toll Road) East to I-495 North heading towards
Exit 34 Wisconsin Avenue/Route 355 South to Bethesda. Drive approximately 2 to 3 miles and the hotel will be on the right.
Driving from Points North:
Take I-95 South to I-495 West towards Silver Spring, and then take Exit 34 Route
355 South (Wisconsin Avenue/ Rockville Pike). Proceed approximately 2 to 3 miles on
Rockville Pike, and the hotel will be on your right.
From Points South:
Take I-95 North to I-495 North/East heading to Bethesda/Tyson's Corner. Take Exit 34 South to Bethesda.
Proceed approximately 2 to 3 miles, and the hotel will be on your right.
Airport Shuttles/Taxicabs:
Super Shuttle 1-800-BLUE VAN (258-3826)
Roadmaster Transportation (800-283-5634)
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) Ground Transportation
Reagan National Airport (DCA) Ground transportation
Dulles International Airport (IAD) Ground transportation
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TRAVEL
Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses; however, ESI Travel is available to
assist you in making your travel arrangements for this meeting if you wish. Please be aware that ESI
Travel charges a $45 service fee for all ticket reservations. If you wish to use this service,
please contact Bridget Hanafin by e-mail at bridgeth@esitravel-dc.com.
Please include the following information in your e-mail:
- Event name: BIRCWH/SCOR/Symposium
- Arrival and departure dates and departure city
- Seating preference (aisle, window) and preferred time frame for traveling
- Your e-mail address and/or fax number
- Payment information (major credit card)
If you are planning to travel by air, remember that heightened security measures have
been implemented at all airports. Be prepared to furnish e-ticket itineraries and receipts,
along with Government-issued photo identification, upon check-in. Travelers are advised to arrive at
the airport at least 2 hours prior to their scheduled departure to ensure ample time to clear security.
Upon arrival at the airport, we suggest that you ask airline personnel whether you are permitted to check in at the gate.
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GETTING TO THE NIH CAMPUS
Important Notice: All visitor vehicles, including taxicabs, hotel,
and airport shuttles, will be inspected before being allowed on campus.
Visitors will be asked to show one form of identification (a Government-issued photo ID, such as a
driver's license, passport, green card, etc.) and to state the purpose of their visit. Be sure to allow extra
time for this vehicle inspection procedure. Visit the NIH Campus Security Web site for up-to-date security information.
Hotel Shuttle
A shuttle will be provided on November 9, 2010 that will take you
to and from the hotel and the NIH Campus. Reminder: You must present
a photo I.D. to get onto the NIH campus. The shuttle schedule is as
follows:
| Date |
Shuttle |
Time |
| 11/9 |
From Hotel to NIH Campus |
TBD |
| 11/9 |
From NIH Campus to Hotel |
TBD |
Metro
The NIH Campus is easily accessible by the Metro. Be sure to allow yourself
enough time to pass thru the NIH Campus Security. The Masur Auditorium
is a 10 minute walk from the Medical Center station on Metro's
Red line.
Driving Directions
Please note that all visitor vehicles will be inspected before being allowed on the NIH Campus. All visitors will be asked to show a
Government-issued photo ID and state the purpose of their visit. Be sure to allow extra time for these security measures.
Keep in mind that on-campus visitor parking is limited. An alternative to parking on the NIH Campus is to drive and park at other Metro
stops on the Red line that have public parking and take the Metro to the Medical Center station. Convenient Metro stops include Rockville,
White Flint, and Grosvenor.
NIH Campus Map
Washington Metro Information
From Baltimore and All Points North of Washington, DC:
Take I-95 south toward Washington, DC. At I-495 (Capital Beltway), head west toward Silver Spring/ Bethesda. From the Beltway (I-495), take Exit 34,
Route 355 (Wisconsin Ave./Rockville Pike) and head south toward Washington/ Bethesda. You must enter the NIH Campus using the main public entrance at Route 355 (Rockville Pike) and South Drive. Follow signs to Visitor Parking.
From Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI):
Take the Baltimore-Washington Parkway south toward Washington, DC. At I-495 (Capital Beltway), head west toward Silver Spring/ Bethesda.
From the Beltway (I-495), take Exit 34, Route 355 (Wisconsin Ave./ Rockville Pike) and head south toward Washington/ Bethesda. You must enter the NIH Campus using the main public entrance
at Route 355 (Rockville Pike) and South Drive. Follow signs to Visitor Parking.
From Dulles International Airport:
Head east on the Dulles Airport Access Road for approximately 13 miles. Exit onto I-495 (Capital Beltway), heading north to Bethesda/ Baltimore.
From the Beltway (I-495), take Exit 34, Route 355 (Wisconsin Ave./ Rockville Pike) and head south toward Washington/Bethesda. You must enter the NIH Campus using the main public entrance
at Route 355 (Rockville Pike) and South Drive. Follow signs to Visitor Parking.
From Ronald Reagan National Airport:
Head North on the George Washington Parkway for approximately 5 miles. Exit onto I-495 (Capital Beltway), heading north to Maryland.
From the Beltway (I-495), take Exit 34, Route 355 (Wisconsin Ave./ Rockville Pike) and head South toward Washington/ Bethesda. You must enter the NIH Campus using the main public entrance
at Route 355 (Rockville Pike) and South Drive. Follow signs to Visitor Parking.
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