Local Accommodations
IEEE-USA's Washington office is located at
2001 L
Street, N.W., Suite 700 in Washington, DC. If you are planning a trip to Washington and
have a meeting or would like to visit the IEEE-USA offices, this page will help you with
your preparations.
Because of our mid-town location near the
Farragut North, Farragut West and Dupont Circle Metro stations, there are a fairly large
number of hotel options, including lodging in Crystal City/Alexandria near National
Airport. Any hotel located at/near the Dupont Circle Metro stop is
within walking distance of our office.
Here is a list of hotels convenient to the IEEE
Washington office, with whom we have a negotiated IEEE rate. It is
a rather short list, so you may also wish to check for other Washington
accommodation options through on-line services such as:
One thing to note is that room rates will
vary and that during off-peak/low occupancy periods, it is often possible to
bargain for lower rates. IEEE negotiated rates are only available subject to room availability. In
Washington, especially during the Summer tourist months and during major political events,
room rates and availability reflect the high demand. The best advice is to ask for
their best rate when calling. If the rate is higher than the IEEE negotiated rate,
then ask if they will honor the IEEE rate. In many cases, you will find you can get
a better rate than the IEEE rate. In other cases, the IEEE rate may not be
available.
Travel To Washington
Three major
airports — Reagan
National, Dulles
Int'l and Baltimore-Washington
Int'l all provide air transportation convenient to the Washington
Metropolitan area. Reagan National is the closest and provides
Metro access (via the Blue/Yellow lines, transfer to Red Line).
Cab/coach to/from Dulles and BWI typically requires 45-60 minutes at a
cost of $50-75. Amtrak
provides train service to Washington's Union Station, which also links
via Metro's Red line. The Washington Flyer Coach Service
provides direct transportation between Dulles Int'l and the West Falls
Church (VA) Metrorail Station.
IEEE members are
encouraged to make their travel arrangements through the IEEE Travel
Service.
Travel by Washington Metro
The Washington Metro subway and bus system is an
inexpensive and convenient means to reach most destinations in Washington and the
surrounding suburbs of Maryland and Northern Virginia. Metro serves Washington National
Airport and Union Station (Amtrak rail service). Coaches connect
Dulles Int'l Airport with the West Falls Church Metro Station. Amtrak
connects Baltimore Washington International Airport with the Union Station
Metro.
The IEEE-USA Washington office is located just a
short walk from either the Farragut North (Red Line) or Farragut West (Blue & Orange
Line) Metro stations. You can get complete rail and bus information from the Washington Metro-Area Transit Authority.
The Washington Post also makes available
information on the Metro System,
including down-loadable maps and a station-finder.
Washington, DC Weather
Washington experiences the best and worst all four
seasons, but is best known for its hot, humid summers. For the lastest weather forecast,
consult the Weather
Channel's DC forecast. If the link is slow, try YAHOO!'s Weather Forecast for
Washington, DC.
During inclement
weather or other emergencies, IEEE-USA follows Federal guidelines and
is open for business if the Federal government is open. IEEE-USA
is also closed during approved IEEE holidays. In the event of an
office closure, a verbal notice will be placed on IEEE-USA office
switchboard. To determine operating status, contact the IEEE-USA
switch-board at 202-785-0017 and/or consult the Federal Office of
Personnel Management's Operating
Status webpage.
Washington Web Resources
You can get local news and explore Washington
culture, business, and sights through the following websites:
Tourist Attractions
While you are in Washington, you might consider
visiting:
Updated:
28 May, 2009
Contact:
Stephanie Gregory,
s.gregory@ieee.org
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