Hotel and Local Travel

LODGING ACCOMMODATIONS:

A block of rooms has been reserved at the conference hotel at the prevailing Government rate of $237.02 per night for single occupancy, and $248.47 per night for double occupancy. To make your reservation, please call the hotel directly at 800-233-1234 or 202-582-1234 and reference the CMS Conference to receive the group rate. You may also make your reservation online by clicking here: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_gi_new&groupID=1656808

The deadline to make your lodging arrangements is January 15, 2010—after this date, the room rate and/or availability cannot be guaranteed. Please note that a major credit card will be required upon hotel arrival.

NOTE: Should your plans change unexpectedly and you are unable to attend the meeting, you must contact the Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel directly at 202-582-1234 at least 72 hours before your scheduled arrival date to avoid cancellation fees. Be sure to get a cancellation number for your records.

Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and checkout time is 12:00 noon. For additional hotel information, please visit www.grandwashington.hyatt.com.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS:

You will be responsible for making your own travel arrangements.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

1. Taxi/SuperShuttle™

By Taxi: Taxi fare from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to the Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel is approximately $20.00, from Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately $60.00, and from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) Airport is approximately $65.00.

By Shuttle: SuperShuttle™ provides ground transportation service from area airports. For more information or reservations, call 1-800-BLUE-VAN. The cost for one-way shuttle service from each airport is as follows:

2. Metrorail

By Metro: For local participants, the meeting site is accessible via Metrorail. Take the Orange, Red, or Blue line to the Metro Center stop. There is an entrance to the Grand Hyatt Washington in the station. For more information on travel times and fares, please visit www.wmata.com.

3. Driving Directions:

From Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) Airport (approximately 30 miles) and Points North:
Take I-95 south to Exit 22 B (Baltimore/Washington Parkway South) and follow onto New York Avenue. Continue for 6 miles. Turn left onto 5th Street, NW, and follow for 3½ blocks. Turn right onto H Street, NW, and continue for 5 blocks. The Grand Hyatt is at the corner of 10th and H Streets, NW.

From Points South:
Take I-95 north to 395 north. Continue over the 14th Street Bridge, and then merge into the right lane. Take the exit for 12th Street, NW, and continue through the tunnel for 8 blocks. Turn right onto H Street, NW, and follow for 1 block. The Grand Hyatt is at the corner of 11th and H Streets, NW.

From Washington Dulles International Airport (approximately 27 miles):
Take the Dulles Toll Road/VA-267 east, and stay on this road after it becomes I-66 east. Take the US-50 East/Constitution Avenue exit, and stay straight to go onto US-50 east. Turn left onto 15th Street, NW, then turn right onto New York Avenue, NW.  Turn right onto H Street, NW. The Grand Hyatt is on the corner of 11th and H Streets, NW.

From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (approximately 5 miles):
Take the George Washington Memorial Parkway north. Merge onto US-1 north toward Washington. Stay straight to go onto 14th Street, NW, and then turn right onto New York Avenue, NW. Turn slightly right onto H Street, NW. The Grand Hyatt is on the corner of 11th and H Streets, NW.

4. Parking:

The Grand Hyatt Washington offers several parking options for the convenience of its guests:

• Valet Parking: $30.00 per night, including in/out privileges
• 1–3 hours is $18
• 3–8 hours is $22
• 8–24 hours is $30

• Self-Parking: $24.00 per night, with no in/out privileges
• Up to 1 hour is $9
• 1–10 hours is $12
• 10–14 hours is $20
• 14–24 hours is $24

Please note that the maximum height is 6'5" for all parked vehicles. Parking for oversized vehicles is available at the Marriott Metro Center for $35.00 per day or at Union Station for $15.00 per day.

Guests who choose self-parking may take the elevator from the garage to the Washington Center Building, which is conveniently connected to the hotel. Please be aware that there is limited self-parking available. In the event that the garage is full, the U Street Parking lot is across the street at 900 9th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. This lot is open to the public. The cost to park is $16 for 1–10 hours or $20 overnight. U Street Parking can be reached at 202-265-0010. Please be aware that cash only is accepted.