Hotel Reservations
Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: (202) 234-0700
Fax: (202) 265-7972
Since 1930, the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. has played host to presidents, world leaders and inaugural balls, making it a true historic Washington landmark. Located in one of the most influential cities of the world, this hotel offers a taste of politics, culture, art and music at its best. The Omni Shoreham Hotel is nestled on 11 acres in picturesque Rock Creek Park in northwest Washington, D.C. and is only steps away from the National Zoo. Many of the 834 guest room accommodations and suites offer spectacular views of the park. The hotel is just 8 miles from Reagan National Airport and 28 miles from Dulles International Airport.
Overnight accommodations for the 2011 CAO Forum should be reserved no later than December 15, 2010. After December 15, 2010, or if sold out earlier, rooms at the government per diem rate of $181.00 may not be available. For Hotel Information and to make your reservation click on the link below.
Please register soon. The hotel has a limited number of rooms reserved for the CAO Forum.
Reservations by Phone
To make reservations by phone, call (202) 234-0700
Please state you are with the Department of Homeland Security CAO Forum or reference the code number 12400610462.
All attendees will be required to show their Federal Government identification upon check-in.
Omni Select Guest Program
Click here to review the benefits and to join, if not already a member: http://www.omnihotels.com/SelectGuestProgram.aspx
Internet
Complimentary Wireless Internet for the public in the Hotel Lobby
Guest Room daily fee is $9.95 plus taxes
With Select Guest status – internet is complimentary in the Guest Room
Boarding Pass printing is available at the Concierge Desk or in the Business Center at no charge
Driving Directions
FROM DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – 28 MILES
Take the Dulles Airport Toll Road to Route 66 East. Proceed East on Route 66. After crossing the Roosevelt Bridge and entering Washington, D.C., exit onto Constitution Avenue. Stay on Constitution then make a left onto 18th Street. Then make a left onto Connecticut Avenue. You will go through an underpass under Dupont Circle. After you pass the Hilton on your right, you will go 1 mile, crossing over the Taft Bridge and Rock Creek Park. At the end of the bridge, make a left onto Calvert Street. The hotel will be on your left.
Other transportation options from the airport:
- Shuttle Service: Transportation is available through Super Shuttle to the Hotel. Super Shuttle is located at Ground Transportation and must be scheduled by the Guest, by calling 1-800-BLUE-VAN (1-800-258-3826). The trip is approximately $29.00 for one passenger and an additional $10 for each additional passenger.
- Taxi Service: Approximately $50 - $65
- Sedan Service (reservations required): Approximately $105 9up to 4 passengers)
- Metro: Follow Ground Transportation signs to Washington Flyer Shuttle Service. Take the Washington Flyer shuttle bus to West Falls Church metro. Board Orange Line train in direction of New Carrollton. Transfer to the Red Line towards Shady Grove @ Metro Center. Exit at Woodley Park / Zoo Metro Station; at the top of escalators, cross right onto 24th, go left to end of the block. The hotel is located diagonal right across Calvert Street. Approximately $10 one way / $18 roundtrip. Travel time 20 -30 minutes.
FROM REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT – 8 MILES
Follow George Washington Parkway Northbound to Washington, D.C. Continue past the Pentagon to the Memorial Bridge. While on the Bridge, merge into right lane and exit at Independence Drive. Follow Independence Drive back under the bridge along the Potomac River (this becomes Rock Parkway). Merge into left lane. Road splits after passing under Bridge, merge left. Road splits again, continue to merge left. First traffic light is Calvert Street. Turn left onto Calvert Street. The hotel is located on the left.
Other transportation options from the airport:
- Taxi: Approximately $20 - $25
- Shuttle Service: Transportation is available through Super Shuttle to the Hotel. Super Shuttle is located at Ground Transportation and must be scheduled by the Guest, by calling 1-800-BLUE-VAN (1-800-258-3826). The trip is approximately $12.00 for one passenger and an additional $10 for each additional passenger.
- Sedan Service (reservations required): Approximately $65 (up to 4 passengers)
- Metro: Take the Blue Line metro in the direction of Largo to Metro Center. Change to the Red Line in the direction of Shady Grove. Take Red Line to Woodley Park/Zoo Metro Station. The hotel is located one block from the metro. Once you have exited the Metro via the escalators, go to the right and down the stairs. Go to the left and walk to Calvert St (1 block). Cross the street and take a right. The hotel will be on your left hand side. Approximately $1.95- $2.55 per person.
FROM BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Proceed through the airport and follow the signs for I-95 South. Take 495 West towards Silver Spring to Exit 33 (Connecticut Avenue South) towards Washington, D.C. Proceed South on Connecticut Avenue for approximately 5 miles. The National Zoo will be on your left. Proceed another 5 blocks and make a right onto Calvert Street. The hotel will on your left.
Other transportation options from the airport:
- Shuttle: Transportation is available through Super Shuttle to the Hotel. Super Shuttle is located at Ground Transportation and must be scheduled by the Guest, by calling 1-800-BLUE-VAN (1-800-258-3826). The trip is approximately $37.00 for one passenger and an additional $12 for each additional passenger.
- Taxi Service: Approximately $75 - $100 (allow 60 minutes travel time)
- Sedan Service (reservations required): Approximately $125 (up to 3 passengers)
- Train: Take the free shuttle from the Airport to BWI Marshall Rail Station and take either the AMTRAK/MARC train to Union Station. Once at Union Station, take the Metro (Red Line in the direction of Shady Grove) to Woodley Park/Zoo/Adams Morgan stop. The hotel is located half a block from the Metro. Approximately $6 for MARC and $1.75 for Metro.
DIRECTIONS FROM BALTIMORE AND THE NORTH – VIA I-95 SOUTH OR 295
Take either Baltimore/Washington Parkway (295) or I-95 South to exit I-495 West. Follow 495 West to exit 33 South (Connecticut Avenue). Travel south approximately 5.5 miles. Turn right onto Calvert Street. The hotel is one block up on the left.
DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH – VIA I-95 NORTH AND I-395 NORTH
From I-95 North, merge onto I-395 North via exit 170A. Take I-395 North across the 14th Street Bridge. Merge onto US-1 North via exit on the left. Stay straight to go onto 14th Street. Follow 14th Street to R Street. Turn left onto R Street. Turn right onto Connecticut Avenue. Cross the Taft Bridge. Turn left onto Calvert Street. The hotel is one block up on left.
DIRECTIONS FROM THE WEST – VIA ROUTES 66 AND 50 EAST
Go over Roosevelt Bridge to Constitution Avenue. Turn left onto 18th Street. Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue. Cross Taft Bridge. Turn left onto Calvert Street. The hotel is one block up on left.
DIRECTIONS FROM ANNAPOLIS, MD – VIA ROUTE 50 WEST
Take Route 50 west to New York Avenue. Bear right on Massachusetts Avenue. Go around Dupont Circle, pass P Street, New Hampshire and 19th Streets. Turn right onto Connecticut Avenue northbound after Starbucks. Cross the Taft Bridge. Turn left onto Calvert Street. The hotel is one block up on left.