Hotel

Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel
999 Ninth Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: 1-202-898-9000
Fax: 1-202-289-0947
Map and Directions

This year’s conference rates are the lowest since 2007! Singles and doubles are $169.
Reserve early. Conference rates are good until October 10^th or until our room block is full. 

The centrally-located Renaissance Hotel is situated between Capitol Hill and the White House, putting you just a few blocks from the Verizon Center, the Spy Museum, Chinatown, National Portrait Gallery and the world-famous National Mall monuments. You’ll be just a 15 minute walk away from the White House and a 20 minute walk away from the Smithsonian museums.

Travel

Schedule:
The Forum begins on Nov. 1 with a wealth of optional opportunities for conference participants. Included programming runs from Nov. 2-3, and an exciting training opportunity extends the conference through Nov. 4. We encourage all participants to take advantage of the wide array of activities available from Nov. 1-4.

Air:
Washington, D.C. is accessible via three airports: Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). United Airlines is offering CEP conference participants airfare discounts. Click the United logo below to purchase your ticket online and receive a 5% discount off the lowest applicable fares!  Enter the discount code 564MN. There are no fees for booking online at www.united.com when you use the special promotion code. If you have trouble, call 1-800-521-4041.

Train:
Union Station is home to Amtrak and multiple commuter rail services. Click here for more information on getting to D.C.

Metro Rail:
Washington, D.C. has an extensive Metro system. The conference hotel is closest to the Gallery Place – Chinatown and Metro Center metro stops.

Rental Car: 
Hertz is offering CEP conference participants rental car discounts. To receive your discount, click the Hertz logo. For your convenience, the conference discoutn code has been entered. You may also call Hertz directly at 1-800-654-2240, conference discount code: CV#01XY0036.

Parking:
The Renaissance hotel has a large on-site parking facility. On-site parking costs $33/day plus tax; valet parking costs $40/day plus tax. In/out privileges included in daily fee. No vans allowed in the garage.

Explore D.C.

Come early, stay late! Discover (or re-discover!) D.C.’s inspiring museums, powerful monuments and memorials, diverse neighborhoods, and more. The city is full of free attractions and festive events, making D.C. a favorite destination for travelers from around the country and the world. Click here for an index of local activities, attractions, and events, or find out more about organized conference outings.

While you’re here, explore the city’s famous restaurant scene. D.C. has been called “one of the most exciting restaurant cities on the Easte Coast” by Travel + Leisure. There are more than 100 restaurants located in downtown Washington, D.C. alone, not including fast food, delis, and take-out. Click here for more information on the best restaurants near the hotel.

Information for International Attendees

Washington, D.C. offers direct flight connections to more than 30 international destinations, so you shouldn’t have trouble getting to or from the Forum. Here is some useful information to help you feel at home while you’re here.