Travel
and Accommodations
(page
updated 9/9/04)
Time
Zone – Washington, DC is in the Eastern
Time Zone.
Attire
for the Meeting – Business attire
is recommended for the meeting and all social events. Business
attire is defined as suits or sport coats with a tie for men;
suits, dresses or pantsuits for women.
Accommodations:
The
Hilton Washington
1919
Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 2000
| Phone
Reservations: |
1-800-445-8667
(US/Canada/Mexico) |
| |
1-202-
483-3000 (International) |
| Fax
Reservations: |
1-202-797-5755 |
| Guest
Room Rates: |
Single |
Double |
| |
$215.00 |
$235.00 |
Guest room rates do not include applicable taxes, currently 14.5%.
In order to receive the above group rates, request the group rate
for The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, or SNAME.
RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2004.
Transportation:
With
its ideal mid-Atlantic location and comprehensive air and rail
service, it's easy to get to Washington, DC. Thanks to a quick
and efficient Metrorail subway system, public transportation,
taxis and broad, welcoming streets, it's also easy to get around
the nation's capital once you’ve arrived.
Visitors
can fly into one of Washington, DC's three airports, ride a train
into magnificent Union Station or navigate the region's network
of major highways for a speedy arrival and easy conveyance downtown.
Air
- USAirways
SNAME
has negotiated a special discount on air fares for attendees of
the Annual SNAME Maritime Technology Conference and Expo. To receive
these discounted fares, contact USAirways Group and Meeting Reservation
Office toll-free at (877)874-7687; 8:00 am – 9:30 pm Eastern
Time.
Refer to Gold File Number 35633007.
Rail
- Amtrak provides excellent service to Washington, DC from Eastern
cities into Union Station, in the heart of DC. For reservations,
dial 1-202-906-3000 or 1-800-USA-RAIL, or visit www.amtrak.com.
Road
- The Capital Beltway, formed by Interstates I-495 and I-95, circles
Washington, DC. Interstate 66 leads from Washington, DC west to
Virginia. Interstate 50 heads east to Annapolis, MD, the Chesapeake
Bay and the beaches. Interstate 95 heads north to Baltimore, Philadelphia
and New York. Interstate 270 heads north to Frederick, MD and
beyond. Visit www.mapquest.com to plan your route.
Car
Rental -
 |
Avis
Rent-A-Car is the official car rental carrier for the Conference.
For discounts, make your reservations by calling 1-800-331-1600
and provide Code #T163299.
For
reservation assistance outside the toll-free dialing area
click on the AVIS logo to visit this special page on the
Avis web site.
|
Public
Transit - Metrorail and Metrobus provide the safest,
cleanest and most efficient way of getting around Washington,
DC and the suburbs. Five rail lines and an extensive bus system
connects the District with the Maryland and Virginia suburbs.
Train lines are named for colors: Red, yellow, blue, green, and
orange. Brown pylons, capped with the letter “M”,
mark station entrances and colored stripes indicate which lines
are available.
Route
maps are posted at each station and inside each subway car. Metrorail
opens 5:30 a.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. on weekends. It closes at
midnight Sunday to Thursday. On Friday and Saturday nights, it
stays open until 3 a.m. Each train displays the name of its farthest
destination. Base subway fare is $1.20 and increases during rush
hour and for longer trips. Rail farecards can be purchased at
vending machines located inside the stations. Farecards are inserted
into the turnstile gates to enter and exit subway platforms. The
fare is automatically deducted each time you exit a station. To
continue your trip by Metrobus, obtain a transfer at your originating
station before boarding the train. Buses travel to Georgetown
and other areas not serviced by the subway.
To
obtain schedules for connecting Metrobus service, locations of
Metro sales offices, and other public transportation information,
call Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority at 1-202-637-7000
or visit www.metroopensdoors.com.
SPECIAL
NEEDS TRAVELERS
Washington,
DC is one of the most accessible cities in the world for physically
challenged visitors. Following are a few resources:
