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hotel and transportation

The Williard intercontinental Washington

1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202-628-9100
Fax: 202-637-7326
Website: http://hotels.washington.interconti.com/

 

 

NACD Group Room Rate: $259 single/double
Reservation Cut-off: September 17, 2003
Room availability not guaranteed after this date

The crown jewel of Pennsylvania Avenue, The Willard InterContinental is a landmark hotel rich in tradition, elegance, and style. The hotel stands in the heart of Washington, easily accessible to government offices, business and financial centers, and the city’s many cultural and entertainment venues. The White House is just two blocks away, and The Mall and its many museums are within a short stroll, while travel time to National and Dulles airport is just 15 and 45 minutes, respectively.

Reservations are available by calling 202-628-9100. Please identify yourself as a participant at the NACD conference to receive the discounted room rate.

 

Transportation

Metro Center

The Metro Center is just two blocks away from the Willard InterContinental Washington.

From the National Airport:
Fifteen minutes traveling time by taxi, sedan or shuttle bus.

By Car:

  • Exit from the airport onto George Washington (GW) Parkway towards Washington
  • Take the GW Parkway to I-395 North. This will bring you into Washington across the 14th Street Bridge
  • Stay in the left lane while crossing the bridge and follow the signs for 14th Street (US Route 1) which will be straight ahead
  • Follow 14th Street past the Washington Monument
  • At Pennsylvania Avenue, turn left and the hotel is on your immediate right

From Dulles International:
Forty-five minutes traveling time by taxi, sedan or shuttle bus.

By Car: From DI Airport and I-66 Eastbound Virginia

  • Follow I-66 across the Potomac River via the Roosevelt Bridge
  • While crossing the bridge, stay in the center lane which becomes Constitution Avenue
  • Follow Constitution Avenue about eight blocks until 15th Street
  • Turn left onto 15th Street. Continue on 15th Street to F Street
  • Turn right onto F Street and turn right at the next corner onto 14th Street
  • Turn right again at the next corner onto Pennsylvania Avenue and the hotel is on your immediate right (the garage entrance is on F Street if you wish to park yourself)

From BWI:
Fifty minutes traveling time by taxi, sedan or shuttle bus.

By Car: From New York / New Jersey via I-95

  • Follow I-95 South to the Washington Metropolitan area
  • Exit I-95 South at I-495 West (the Capitol Beltway) toward northern Virginia
  • Proceed on the Beltway to exit 33, Connecticut Avenue (Route 185)
  • At the stop light at the end of the off-ramp, turn left
  • Follow Connecticut Avenue approximately seven miles. Turn left onto H Street
  • Follow H Street to 14th Street and turn right
  • Proceed to the third traffic light (Pennsylvania Avenue) and the hotel is on your immediate right

By Car: From I-270 / Frederick, Maryland

  • Follow I-270 southbound to I-495 (the Capitol Beltway) towards northern Virginia
  • Proceed on the Beltway and exit at the George Washington (GW) Parkway, exit 44
  • Proceed on the GW Parkway until the Roosevelt Bridge exit. Exit the Parkway at the Roosevelt Bridge
  • While crossing the bridge, stay in the center lane which becomes Constitution Avenue
  • Follow Constitution Avenue about eight blocks, turn left onto 15th Street and turn right onto F Street
  • If you wish to park yourself, the garage entrance is on F Street. Otherwise, turn right onto 14th Street and then right again onto Pennsylvania Avenue where the main entrance of the hotel is

By Car: From Richmond via I-95

  • Follow I-95 North towards Washington. As you approach the city, continue straight following I-395 North
  • This will bring you into Washington across the 14th Street Bridge
  • Stay in the left lane while crossing the bridge and follow the signs for 14th Street (US Route 1) which will be straight ahead
  • Follow 14th Street past the Washington Monument.
  • At Pennsylvania Avenue, turn left and the hotel is on your immediate right

Parking

Hotel Guests

  • Valet parking is available for all Willard InterContinental Washington hotel guests 24 hours a day
  • Guests may call for their vehicle at least 20 minutes prior to departure
  • Overnight valet parking rate is $25.00 and includes unrestricted in and out privileges
  • The Willard garage vehicle height restriction is 6' 5". Please call the Willard InterContinental Washington hotel at least two days in advance of your arrival to make arrangements for oversized vehicle parking (full-size, covered and RV vans cannot be accepted)

Visitors / Daily Parking

  • Valet parking is available for Willard InterContinental Washington hotel visitors
  • Visitor / daily parking rates are $8.00 (up to one hour), $13.00 (one to two hours), $17.00 (two to ten hours) and $25.00 (over ten hours); rates based on 2003 and subject to change without notice