NIDDK: Management of Hepatitis B Virus: 2006

Hotel Information

Hyatt Regency Bethesda
One Bethesda Metro Center
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Phone: 301-657-1234 or 1-800-233-1234
Web: http://www.bethesda.hyatt.com

DoubleTree Hotel
8120 wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Phone: 301-652-2000 or 1-800-222-TREE (8733)
Web: http://www.bethesda.doubletree.com

Clarion Hotel Bethesda Park
8400 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Phone: 301-654-1000 or 1-800-325-3535
Web: http://www.choicehotels.com

Accommodations

A block of sleeping rooms for participants has been reserved for the Management of Chronic Hepatitis B Virus: 2006 Meeting at the following hotels: Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Holiday Inn Select Bethesda, and the Clarion Hotel Bethesda Park (formerly known as the Four Points Sheraton). The rate at all the above hotels is $187.00 plus tax per night for single and $212.00 plus tax per night for double occupancy. To receive this reduced rate, indicate that you are requesting a room for the Management of Chronic Hepatitis B Virus: 2006 Meeting when making your reservations.

Hyatt Regency Bethesda
Reservations must be made no later than Tuesday, February 21, 2006, and must be secured with a major credit card. Please be certain that the hotel provides you with a confirmation number for your reservation. After Tuesday, February 21, 2006, the official room block will be released and the hotel may charge significantly higher rates or it may be sold out. When making a reservation, please provide your room-type preference. The hotel will assign specific room types on check-in, based on availability. Please be advised that requests are not guaranteed. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 12:00 noon.

Holiday Inn Select Bethesda
Reservations must be made no later than Friday, February 3, 2006, and must be secured with a major credit card. Please be certain that the hotel provides you with a confirmation number for your reservation. After Friday, February 3, 2006, the official room block will be released and the hotel may charge significantly higher rates or it may be sold out. When making a reservation, please provide your room-type preference. The hotel will assign specific room types on check-in, based on availability. Please be advised that requests are not guaranteed. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m., and check-out time is 12:00 noon.

Bethesda Park Clarion
Reservations must be made no later than Friday, February 3, 2006, and must be secured with a major credit card. Please be certain that the hotel provides you with a confirmation number for your reservation. After Friday, February 3, 2006, the official room block will be released and the hotel may charge significantly higher rates or it may be sold out. When making a reservation, please provide your room-type preference. The hotel will assign specific room types on check-in, based on availability. Please be advised that requests are not guaranteed. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m., and check-out time is 12:00 noon.

Meeting Location

The meeting will be held at the Natcher Conference Center (Building 45) on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Campus in Bethesda, Maryland. Buses will take participants to the workshop each day. Bus details will be posted at a later date. Participants also can get to the Natcher Conference Center by taking the Bethesda Metro Red Line (from the Hyatt Regency Bethesda) to the Medical Center Metro Station (one stop). Exit the Medical Center Metro Station, and the Natcher Conference Center is a short walk across the NIH campus. Please note that the Hyatt Regency Bethesda is the only hotel of the three that is located adjacent to a metro stop. The Bethesda Park Clarion is within walking distance of the NIH campus.

Ground Transportation

Using the Metro

The Metro system is clean and reliable. It operates from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, Monday through Thursday; 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. on Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. on Saturday; and 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on Sunday. Each passenger must buy a farecard to travel in the system. Guides for purchasing farecards are posted on the vending machines in each station. Each Metro car features a complete color-coded map. Station attendants on duty at each station can provide additional information on request. The Internet address is: Metro

From Ronald Reagan National Airport to the Hyatt Regency Bethesda
(Metro fare is approximately $3.00 for travel during peak hours and $2.35 for travel during off-peak hours.) Take ground transportation to the Metro terminal. Take the Yellow Line towards Washington. Get off at the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro Station. Transfer to the Red Line towards Grosvenor or Shady Grove. Exit at the Bethesda Metro Station. The Hyatt is directly above the Bethesda Metro Station.

From Union Station to the Hyatt Regency Bethesda
(Metro fare is approximately $2.45 for travel during peak hours and $1.85 for travel during off-peak hours.) Take the Red Line towards Grosvenor or Shady Grove. Exit at the Bethesda Metro Station. The Hyatt is directly above the Bethesda Metro Station.

Airport Shuttles to all 3 hotels

SuperShuttle offers service to most hotels from Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport ($25.00 per person and $8.00 for every additional person), and Baltimore-Washington International Airport ($29.00 per person and $11.00 for each additional person). The shuttle leaves on an as-needed basis between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. During other times, arrange for a shuttle by calling 800-258-3826 from the airport or visit Supershuttle's Web site at http://www.supershuttle.com.

Taxi Cab to all 3 hotels

Taxicab fares to the hotel from Dulles and Reagan National Airport should be approximately $40.00 to $45.00 one-way for one passenger. The fare from Baltimore-Washington International Airport is approximately $70.00 one-way. It is wise to check on the fares before selecting a taxicab.

By Automobile to the Hyatt Regency Bethesda

From the North and East
From I-95: Take I-95 South to I-495 (Capital Beltway) West toward Silver Spring. Take Exit 34 (Wisconsin Avenue/Route 355). Stay to the right when getting off the exit and make two left turns (or do a u-turn) to get onto Route 355 South. Follow Route 355 South for approximately 3 miles. The Hyatt Regency Bethesda will be on the right, on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Old Georgetown Road.

From the North and West
From I-270: Take I-270 South to I-495 (Capital Beltway) East toward Washington, DC. Stay in one of the three left lanes. Follow signs for Route 355 South, a left-lane exit, onto Wisconsin Avenue. Follow Route 355 South for approximately 3 miles. The Hyatt Regency Bethesda will be on the right, on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Old Georgetown Road.

From the South
Take I-95 North to I-495 (Capital Beltway) toward Tysons Corner/Rockville. Follow I-495 for 20 miles. At the I-495/I-270 split, stay to the right on I-495. Take Exit 34 (Wisconsin Avenue/Route 355). Stay to the right when getting off the exit and make two left turns (or do a u-turn) to get onto Route 355 South. Follow Route 355 South for approximately 3 miles. The Hyatt Regency Bethesda will be on the right, on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Old Georgetown Road.

From Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Traveling from Ronald Reagan National Airport, Take the George Washington Parkway North to I-495 (Capital Beltway) and follow the signs to Maryland. At the I-495/I-270 split, stay to the right on I-495. Take Exit 34 (Wisconsin Avenue/Route 355). Stay to the right when getting off the exit and make two left turns (or do a u-turn) to get onto Route 355 South. Follow Route 355 South for approximately 3 miles. The Hyatt Regency Bethesda will be on the right, on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Old Georgetown Road.

From Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Traveling from Washington Dulles International Airport, take the Dulles Access Road for approximately 13 miles to Exit 18. Move to the right on the Dulles Toll Road (Route 267); get off at Exit 18. Stay to the left on the ramp for Bethesda/Baltimore and proceed toward Bethesda on I-495 (Capital Beltway) for approximately 9 miles. At the I-495/I-270 split, stay to the right on I-495. Take Exit 34 (Wisconsin Avenue/Route 355 South). Follow Route 355 South for approximately 3 miles. The Hyatt Regency Bethesda will be on the right, on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Old Georgetown Road.

From Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)
Traveling from Baltimore/Washington International Airport, take Route 195 West to Exit 4 (I-95 South). From I-95 take I-495 (Capital Beltway) West toward Silver Spring. Take Exit 34 (Wisconsin Avenue/Route 355). Stay to the right when getting off the exit and make two left turns (or do a u-turn) to get onto Route 355 South. Follow Route 355 South for approximately 3 miles. The Hyatt Regency Bethesda will be on the right, on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Old Georgetown Road.

By Train From BWI
Take the MARC train on the PennLine to Union Station. Take the Metro Red Line toward Grosvenor or Shady Grove and exit at the Bethesda Metro Station. The hotel is directly above the Bethesda Metro Station.

Parking
Self-parking at the hotel is $12.00 per day/overnight ($9.00 on Friday and Saturday). Valet parking is $14.00 per day/overnight ($11.00 on Friday and Saturday).

By Automobile to the Holiday Inn Select Bethesda

From Points North and East
Take I-95 to I-495 West toward Silver Spring/Northern Virginia. Take Exit 33 (Connecticut Avenue) and turn left toward Chevy Chase. At the first light, turn right onto Jones Bridge Road. Follow Jones Bridge Road for approximately 1 mile to Rockville Pike (Route 355) and turn left onto Rockville Pike (which becomes Wisconsin Avenue). Follow Wisconsin Avenue for 1/4 mile. The hotel is on the right (across the street from the Amoco gas station), between Battery Lane and Cordell Avenue.

From Points North and West
Take I-270 South to I-495 (Capital Beltway) East toward Washington, DC. Stay in one of the three left lanes. Follow signs for Route 355 South, a left-lane exit, onto Wisconsin Avenue. Travel South past the Bethesda Naval Hospital on the left and the National Institutes of Health on the right. The hotel is located 2 miles South of I-495, on the right (across the street from the Amoco gas station), between Battery Lane and Cordell Avenue.

From Points South
Take I-95 North to I-495 (Capital Beltway) toward Tysons Corner/Rockville. Follow I-495 for 20 miles. At the I-495/I-270 split, stay to the right on I-495. Take Exit 34 (Wisconsin Avenue/Route 355). Stay to the right when getting off the exit and make two left turns (or do a u-turn) to get onto Route 355 South. Follow Route 355 South past the Bethesda Naval Hospital on the left and the National Institutes of Health on the right. The hotel is located 2 miles South of I-495, on the right (across the street from the Amoco gas station), between Battery Lane and Cordell Avenue.

From Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Traveling from Ronald Reagan National Airport, take the George Washington Parkway North to I-495 (Capital Beltway) and follow the signs to Maryland. At the I-495/I-270 split, stay to the right on I-495. Take Exit 34 (Wisconsin Avenue/Route 355). Follow Route 355 South past the Bethesda Naval Hospital on the left and the National Institutes of Health on the right. The hotel is located 2 miles South of I-495, on the right (across the street from the Amoco gas station), between Battery Lane and Cordell Avenue.

From Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Traveling from Washington Dulles International Airport, take the Dulles Access Road for approximately 13 miles to Exit 18. Move to the right on the Dulles Toll Road (Route 267) and take Exit 18. Stay left on the ramp for Bethesda/Baltimore and proceed toward Bethesda (I-495). Go approximately 9 miles on I-495. At the I-495/I-270 split, stay to the right on I-495. Take Exit 34 (Wisconsin Avenue/Route 355.) Follow Route 355 South past the Bethesda Naval Hospital on the left and the National Institutes of Health on the right. The hotel is located 2 miles South of I-495, on the right (across the street from the Amoco gas station), between Battery Lane and Cordell Avenue.

From Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
Traveling from Baltimore/Washington International Airport, take Route 195 West to Exit 4 (I-95 South). Take I-95 to I-495 West toward Silver Spring/Northern Virginia. Take Exit 33 (Connecticut Avenue) and turn left toward Chevy Chase. At the first light, turn right onto Jones Bridge Road. Follow Jones Bridge Road for approximately 1 mile to Rockville Pike (Route 355) and turn left onto Rockville Pike (which becomes Wisconsin Avenue). Follow Wisconsin Avenue for 1/4 mile. The hotel is on the right (across the street from the Amoco gas station), between Battery Lane and Cordell Avenue.

Parking
Daily and overnight parking for hotel guests is $12.00.

By Automobile to the Clarion Hotel Bethesda Park

From the North
If you are traveling from the North, Take Interstate 95 South to Interstate 495 West (Silver Spring). Take Exit 34 (Wisconsin Avenue). Stay to the right when getting off the exit and make two left turns (or do a u-turn) to get onto Route 355 South. Follow to Route 355 South Bethesda. The hotel is approximately 2 miles on the right side.

From the South
If you are traveling from the South, Take I-95 North to I-495 North and take Exit 34-Route 355 South. Stay on the road for approximately 2 miles. The hotel will be on the right.

From the East
If you are traveling from the East, Take Route 50 West, then take I-95 North to I-495 West. Take Exit 34 (Wisconsin Avenue/Route 355). Stay to the right when getting off the exit and make two left turns (or do a u-turn) to get onto Route 355 South. Follow the ramp to Route 355 South Bethesda. The hotel is approximately 2 miles on the right side.

From the West
If you are traveling from the West, Take Interstate 66 East to I-495 North and take Exit 34-Wisconsin Avenue/Route 355 South. Stay on the road for approximately 2 miles. The hotel will be on the right.

From Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Traveling from Washington Dulles International Airport, take the Dulles Access Road for approximately 13 miles to Exit 18. Move to the right on the Dulles Toll Road (Route 267) and take Exit 18. Stay left on the ramp for Bethesda/Baltimore and proceed toward Bethesda (I-495). Go approximately 9 miles on I-495. At the I-495/I-270 split, stay to the right on I-495. Take Exit 34 (Wisconsin Avenue/Route 355.) Follow Route 355 South past the Bethesda Naval Hospital on the left and the National Institutes of Health on the right. The hotel is approximately 2 miles on the right side.

From Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Traveling from Ronald Reagan National Airport, take the George Washington Parkway North to I-495 (Capital Beltway) and follow the signs to Maryland. At the I-495/I-270 split, stay to the right on I-495. Take Exit 34 (Wisconsin Avenue/Route 355). Follow Route 355 South past the Bethesda Naval Hospital on the left and the National Institutes of Health on the right. The hotel is approximately 2 miles on the right side.

From Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
Traveling from the Baltimore/Washington International Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, exit the airport onto I-195 West toward Baltimore/Washington. Merge onto I-95 South via exit number 4B toward Washington. Merge onto the Capital Beltway/I-495 West via Exit number 27 toward Silver Spring. Take Exit 34 (Wisconsin Avenue/Route 355). Stay to the right when getting off the exit and make two left turns (or do a u-turn) to get onto Route 355 South. Follow the ramp to Route 355 South Bethesda. The hotel is approximately 2 miles on the right side.

Parking
Daily and overnight parking for hotel guests is $11.00.

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