2010 Clinical Trials Training Course and 13th Annual Meeting

Jointly sponsored by
Indiana University School of Medicine

ASGCT Preliminary Program: General Meeting Information

Hotel & Area Information

Housing Information

Deadline: April 26, 2010

ASGCT has reserved a room block at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, ASGCT headquarters and site of the meeting. To make a reservation, please follow the instructions below, or click here. All quoted prices do not include tax. Anyone who books within the ASGCT room block at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel will receive free internet access in the hotel lobby and in their hotel room.

Marriott Wardman Park Hotel

2660 Woodley Road NW
Washington, D.C.
Phone: 800-266-9432 or 1-506-474-2009
On-line Reservations: click here
Room Rates: $235/night (rate includes complimentary in-room high-speed internet service)
$195/night*

*ASGCT has a student room rate available for students/post doctoral fellows based upon a first-come first-served basis. In order to obtain this rate ($195/night, does not include tax), students must be registered for the meeting and contact the ASGCT office at 414-278-1341.

Discover the perfect balance of landmark charm and modern sophistication, in a historic Washington setting, when you choose the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. Located in a prestigious Washington neighborhood, the hotel is minutes from the National Zoo and the Washington National Cathedral, eight miles from Reagan National Airport, and adjacent to the nearest Metro stop.

Washington, D.C. - City Information

The average temperature for Washington, D.C. in May ranges from a high of 76ºF/ 24ºC to a low of 52ºF/11ºC. Washington, D.C. averages approximately 3.82 inches of precipitation in May.

Washington, D.C. embodies the American Experience with its architecture, museums, culture and history. Visitors will enjoy access to an impressive list of free and fascinating attractions from the powerful monuments and memorials on the National Mall to inspiring cultural treasures like the Smithsonian Institution, Library of Congress and National Gallery of Art. The National Zoo is also located within walking distance of the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. Visitors will be inspired by some of the most recognized landmarks in the U.S. Washington, D.C. has become a premier destination due to its recent growth and innovation. With distinct neighborhoods like Georgetown, Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan, visitors will have a plethora of options to visit in the 68 square miles that make up the nation's capital.

For more information on Washington, D.C. and area attractions, please contact the Washington, D.C. Convention & Visitors Bureau:

901 7th Street NW, 4th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20001-3719
Tel: (202) 789-7000
Web Site: www.washington.org

Transportation

It's easy to get around D.C, with its logically laid-out streets and easy-to-use public transportation system, plus, Washington, D.C. has one of the highest ratios of taxis per citizen in the country. Washington, D.C. was also ranked the number one city in the nation for walking.

Airports
Three airports serve the Washington, D.C. area: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI). For more information, visit their websites:

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport

Useful Websites for International Travelers on Traveling to the U.S.

Travel Tips/Airport Security (TSA)
Electronic System for Travel Authorization

Taxis
Taxi stands are located at the airports, as well as most hotels, attractions and shopping centers. From the Ronald Reagan National Airport to the Marriott Wardman Park, fares are approximately $20*. From the Washington Dulles International Airport, the fare is $65* to downtown. From the Baltimore Washington International Airport, expect to pay $90*.

Metro
The Metro train operates Monday through Thursday from 5:00 am to midnight; Friday until 3:00 am; Saturdays from 7:00 am to 3:00 am; and Sunday from 7:00 am to midnight. Base fares start at $1.65* per trip (including trips between all downtown points), but the rates are higher for visitors traveling from the suburbs and during rush hour. The maximum one-way fare is $4.50*. You can purchase a one-day ticket for $7.80*, which allows you to ride as many times as you'd like after 9:30 am on weekdays and all day on weekends. To calculate the distance and fares between two stops, visit www.metroopensdoors.com.

The Marriott Wardman Park is located within 2 blocks of the Metro system via the Woodley Park Metro Red Line.

* Fares are approximate and subject to change.