Hotel and Travel Accommodations

Washington, D.C.

The host city for the 9th annual Teaching Professor Conference is Washington, D.C. where you’ll enjoy access to fascinating, free attractions and historic buildings and monuments. Touch a moon rock, marvel at the Hope Diamond, view Dorothy’s Ruby Red slippers or explore Native American culture at the Smithsonian Institution’s fifteen Washington, DC area facilities. Discover treasures like the Gutenberg Bible at the Library of Congress, the only Leonardo da Vinci painting in North America at the National Gallery of Art and historic documents like the Declaration of Independence at the National Archives.

Away from these celebrated sites, Washington, D.C. unwinds into a fascinating network of neighborhoods where visitors discover trendy boutiques, hip bars and restaurants, plus art galleries, historic homes and lush parks and gardens. Shoppers love the store-lined streets of Georgetown, while jazz music fans won’t want to miss a trip to U Street, where Duke Ellington played his first notes. The city’s international character shines through in its Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle neighborhoods, two prime destinations for eclectic dining and nightlife and the historic center of the city’s embassy community.

The arrival of several new eateries has made the nation’s capital a prime destination for dining out, with many of the city’s top tables located in the downtown Penn Quarter neighborhood. DC is also earning new recognition as a thriving performing arts town, with 65 professional theatre companies based in the metropolitan area presenting edgy world premieres and celebrated Broadway musicals throughout the year.

Thanks to DC’s pedestrian-friendly streets and its safe, efficient public transportation system—including Metrorail and the hip, new Circulator bus—it’s easy to get from your hotel to Washington, D.C.’s attractions. Visit the Washington DC Convention and Tourism website for more information.

Host Hotel – Grand Hyatt Washington

Grand Hyatt Washington

Escape to extraordinary elegance at the Grand Hyatt Washington. Centrally located in trendy Penn Quarter — with convenient in-lobby Metro Center access — this downtown Washington D.C. hotel is an ideal spot to explore the nation’s capital. Guests enjoy stylish guestrooms with plush Grand Beds™, indulgent amenities, multiple dining venues and access to a fitness center, pool, sauna and steam rooms.

Conference attendee room rates:

Single/double occupancy: $194
Triple/quad occupancy: $204

Conference attendees who stay at the Grand Hyatt will receive free wireless Internet in their sleeping rooms.

Prices do not include a 14.5% room tax. Reduced rates are available 3 days before and after the conference dates based on availability.

Reservations must be made by May 2, 2012.

Make your reservation online or call the Grand Hyatt Washington at 202-582-1234 and tell them you’re attending The Teaching Professor Conference.

Transportation

Airport Information:
The closest airport for this conference is the Reagan National Airport (DCA) which is about 5 miles from the hotel. The airport is served by nearly all the major carriers, including Air Canada, AirTran, American, Continental, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, United, and US Airways.

Transportation to the Hotel
By Metro:
From Reagan National Airport, take the Metro to the Metro Center stop. There is an entrance to the Grand Hyatt Washington in the station. When exiting the train, please follow the signs to the 11th Street Exit. Go to the turnstile and walk straight ahead towards the signs for Grand Hyatt / Washington Center. Follow escalators and signage towards hotel lobby.

By Taxi:
Taxicab stands are conveniently located near the Arrivals (baggage claim) exits of each terminal. Dispatchers at each stand will help you select a taxicab based on your destination. No advance reservations are required—service is on a first-come, first-served basis.