Hotel and Travel
Staying in DC
The ASCB has negotiated travel discounts and secured a limited number of reduced-rate hotel rooms to make your trip to Washington DC affordable. Rooms at the group rate are limited and available on a first come, first-served basis
Hotel Information
Reduced Rates at Official Hotels
Official hotels near the show have been specially selected for your stay, provided at exclusive discounted rates. By booking in the official housing block you receive the lowest rates available over the show dates.
Benefits of booking in the official housing block
Book through Experient to ensure you pay the lowest price and get the best service with reservation protection, flexibility and assistance-before, during and after your stay.
Best Rate Pledge
- The lowest room rates available have been negotiated at official hotels.
- Other booking channels are monitored to track down rival rates.
- Rates are lowered when necessary and applied to already-booked rooms.
List of Hotels and DIstance to Convention Center with Rates (Some hotels have lower negotiated student rates not listed below):
To receive these rates, be sure to click the link above to book your hotel, or book your hotel during the registration process. Booking within the hotel block helps keep the cost of registration from increasing each year.
HEADQUARTER:
Renaissance Washington DC Hotel (0.2 miles)
999 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
$252 Single/Double
Conrad Washington DC (0.6 miles)
950 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
$229 Single/Double
Courtyard Washington Downtown/Convention Center (0.1 miles)
901 L St NW, Washington, DC 20001
$224 Single/Double
The Darcy Hotel (0.9 miles)
1515 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
$179 Single/Double
Embassy Suites Washington DC- Convention Center (0.4 miles)
900 10th St NW, Washington, DC 2000
$214 Single/Double
Grand Hyatt Washington (0.6 miles)
1000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001
$229 Single/Double
Hampton Inn DC Convention Center (0.4 miles)
901 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
$209 Single/Double
Homewood Suites Washington DC Convention Center (0.3 miles)
465 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
$209 Single/Double
Marriott Marquis Washington DC (< 0.1 miles)
901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
$262 Single/Double
Residence Inn Downtown/Convention Center (0.1 miles)
901 L St NW, Washington, DC 20001
$239 Single/Double
Washington Marriott at Metro Center (0.7 miles)
775 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
$242 Single/Double
Washington Plaza Hotel- ASCB Member Student Only (0.6 miles)
10 Thomas Cir NW, Washington, DC 20005
$159 Single/Double
Hotel Map
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Hotel Contact Information and distance to center
1. Renaissance Washington DC Hotel (0.2 miles)
999 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 898-9000
2. Conrad Washington DC (0.6 miles)
950 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 844-5900
3. Courtyard Washington Downtown/Convention Center (0.1 miles)
901 L St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 589-1800
4. The Darcy Hotel (0.9 miles)
1515 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 232-7000
5. Embassy Suites Washington DC- Convention Center (0.4 miles)
900 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 739-2001
6. Grand Hyatt Washington (0.6 miles)
1000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 582-1234
7. Hampton Inn DC Convention Center (0.4 miles)
901 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 842-2500
8. Homewood Suites Washington DC Convention Center (0.3 miles)
465 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 628-4663
9. Marriott Marquis Washington DC (< 0.1 miles)
901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 824-9200
10. Residence Inn Downtown/Convention Center (0.1 miles)
901 L St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 408-5300
11. Washington Marriott and Metro Center (0.7 miles)
775 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 737-2200
12. Washington Plaza Hotel- Student Only (0.6 miles)
10 Thomas Cir NW, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 842-1300
Hotel Amenities Chart
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Hotel Cancellation Policy
You may make changes to or cancel your hotel reservations online at Experient or by clicking the link in your confirmation email until November 12, 2019. You may also call Experient directly at 800-424-5249 within US/Canada or International attendees can call 847-996-5829.
Beginning November 15th please contact your hotel directly to make changes or cancellations. Please note, you must cancel your hotel room at least 72 hours prior to arrival if you do not wish to be charged. If you cancel after this time, one night room and tax will be charged to the credit card on file.
Room Share Application
To assist with hotel expenses, which can be an expensive part of attending any meeting, the ASCB and EMBO provide a room share service for all registered meeting participants. Applications can be submitted through November 8, 2019 at 12:00 noon EST.
The room share service is intended to help attendees save meeting costs by room sharing. It is available to each registered meeting attendee who fills out the form. Once you fill out the form, you will be able to download a list of others who are interested in sharing a room.
It is the responsibility of each participant in the program to communicate with and to work out an agreement with a potential room-sharer. The ASCB’s and EMBO’s roles are strictly limited to the maintenance of the list of registrants who have signified interest in the program. The ASCB will maintain the list but does not (a) screen participants, (b) make any determination as to the appropriateness of any resulting room share, or (c) represent that any room-share which may follow use of the service will prove to be satisfactory to the participants. Please take note also of the waiver of liability which is a condition of the use of the service.
The ASCB and EMBO assume no responsibility with respect to these services and accepts no liabilities.
The list contains the following information:
- Name
- Gender
- Smoking preference
- Arrival/departure dates
- Email addresses
Getting to DC
Air
The Boston Logan International Airport is only minutes away from the convention center doors. Featuring 58 non-stop international flights, and accessible by air, rail and bus, Boston’s Logan Airport makes attending Cell Bio 2023 easy.
Train
Boston's public transportation system, the MBTA, or “The T” to locals, connects all of Boston and its suburbs by subway, rail, bus, and even boat! Whether you’re riding by taxi, Amtrak, or The T, the convention center is conveniently located near several major hubs of public transportation.
Drive
The BCEC is a one-minute drive from interstate highways I-90 and I-93, and easily accessible from I-95. Driving directions are available in the PDF below, or view and customize based on your starting point in Google Maps.
Public Transportation
Metro: The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s Metrorail system is available in the downtown area. For assistance in locating the Metro stop closest to your desired location, visit Metro’s Trip Planner at wmata.com.
Taxis: There are several companies that provide taxicab service in Washington, DC. Taxicabs are easily accessible at the convention center, major hotels, and other downtown locations and attractions.
The Circulator: The Circulator is a public transit system designed to take riders to the city’s cultural, shopping, dining, and business destinations including the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. There are two routes near the convention center as well as one that travels around the National Mall. At just $1 and with buses arriving every 10 minutes, the Circulator provides daily bus service throughout Washington, DC. For more information, visit dccirculator.com.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Located five miles from downtown Washington, DC
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Located 39 miles from downtown Washington, DC
Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Located 32 miles from downtown Washington, DC
Parking is not available at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
However, there are parking spaces near the convention center, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Exhibitors and attendees are strongly encouraged to use the public parking facilities. Ticketing is heavily enforced in the convention center’s surrounding residential area.
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