The following hotels are only a few suggestions and chosen because they are relatively convenient to the Metro's Red Line. The Guest Services Seminar will take place at the National Building Museum which is located at 401 F Street, NW across the street from the Judiciary Square Metro (Red Line) station. Parking is not available at the museum and metered street parking is only available for two hour increments. We strongly recommend that you use Washington, DC's mass transit Metro service.

Days Inn
4400 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
1-800-329-7466
www.daysinn.com
Average Rate - about $99/night*

If you are on a tight budget and looking only for a place to rest your ahead, this convenient location is just 2 blocks from the Van Ness Metro (Red Line) stop. There are several restaurants within walking distance and an Avis car rental location next door.

Club Quarters in Washington, DC
839 17th Street, NW(At 17th and I Street)
Washington, DC 20006
202-463-6400
www.clubquarters.com
Average Rate - about $119/night*

This member organization hotel is a little known American Association of Museums (AAM) membership benefit. It is reasonably priced and in a prime location, just two blocks from the White House. It is only a block away from the Farragut North Metro (Red Line.)

Jurys Washington Hotel
1500 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-483-6000
http://www.jurys-washingtondc-hotels.com
Average Rate - about $169/night*

Conveniently located on Dupont Circle and in close proximity to the Dupont Circle Metro (Red Line,) this hotel provides "4-star accommodations." It is in the center of the city's embassy district. If you're thinking about taking advantage of a weekend visit in Washington, this location provides easy access to one of the city's most popular Friday night destinations for the locals.

Topaz Hotel
(a Kimpton Hotel)
1733 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-393-3000
www.topazhotel.com
Average Rate - about $199/night*

If you're looking to combine a little R & R with your Guest Services Seminar experience, this trendy boutique hotel might be the place for you. As they say on their web site, "the Topaz Hotel is a world filled with positive energy and good karma." It's not quite as close to the Metro as the other options but is about 3 blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro (Red Line.)

This is a link to the DC Metro Map: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/local/longterm/metro/front.htm

From the National Building Museum website:

Hours and Admission
The National Building Museum is open to the public Monday - Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm. The Museum is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. On rare occasions, the Museum may close for a special event.

Admission is free. A donation of $5 per person is suggested.

Getting Here
The National Building Museum is located at 401 F Street NW, between 4th and 5th Streets, across the street from the Judiciary Square Metro (Red Line). Wheelchair access is available through the G Street entrance.

The Museum does not provide parking. Metered parking is located on 5th, F, and G Streets. Nearby parking lots/garages are located at the MCI Center's 6th Street entrance and at the corner of 7th and H Streets.

By Metro
Judiciary Square Station (Red Line). Take National Building Museum exit and cross street to F Street entrance.

Driving from Northern Virginia on I-66
I-66 becomes Constitution Avenue
Follow Constitution Avenue east to 6th Street
Turn left onto 6th Street
Follow 6th Street north to F Street
Turn right onto F Street
Follow F Street east to 5th Street
The Museum is on the north side of F Street between 4th and 5th Streets; metered parking is available on all sides of the building.

Driving from Northern Virginia on I-395
Follow I-395 north into the District
Take either the 14th Street exit or the 12th Street exit (northbound)
Turn right onto Constitution Avenue
Follow Constitution Avenue east to 6th Street
Turn left onto 6th Street
Follow 6th Street north to F Street
Turn right onto F Street
Follow F Street east to 5th Street
The Museum is on the north side of F Street between 4th and 5th Streets; metered parking is available on all sides of the building.

Driving from Maryland southbound on I-95 / Baltimore-Washington Parkway (B-W Parkway)
Follow I-95 to B-W Parkway southbound
Take B-W Parkway to Route 50 westbound, into Washington, D.C.
Route 50 becomes New York Avenue
Follow New York Avenue several miles, passing I-395 southbound exit
Shortly after I-395 southbound exit, turn left on 5th Street, NW
Take 5th Street to G Street and the Museum is on the left; metered parking is available on all sides of the building.

Driving from Maryland southbound on I-270
Take I-270 to I-495 (Beltway) westbound
Take exit Route 355, Wisconsin Avenue southbound
Follow Wisconsin Avenue into the District
Turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue (at the National Cathedral)
Take Massachusetts Avenue towards the Capitol, going through Dupont Circle and Mt. Vernon Square
Shortly after Mt. Vernon Square, turn right onto 5th Street, NW
Take 5th Street to G Street and the Museum is on the left; metered parking is available on all sides of the building.

Accessibility
Wheelchair and stroller access is located at our G Street entrance. If you are in need of a wheelchair upon arrival, please visit the Information Desk, as the Museum has wheelchairs available.

Exhibition spaces and public facilities are accessible by elevator.

Sign language interpretation is available for Museum programs with two weeks notice.