Information for Attendees and Speakers
Visiting Washington, DC
Georgetown Law is conveniently located in the heart of Washington, DC. The proximity to the National Mall, Smithsonian museums, diverse neighborhoods and restaurants make it an exciting place to visit.
How do I get to Georgetown University Law Center?
For door-to-door directions, please use Google Maps, Mapquest, or Bing Maps.
Metro
The Law Center is most easily accessible by Metro. Take the Red Line to Union Station and exit onto Massachusetts Avenue NW. Turn right on Massachusetts Avenue NW and walk three blocks to the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and 2nd Street NW. Turn left on 2nd Street NW. McDonough Hall will be the second building on your left. To reach the Gewirz Student Center, continue past McDonough Hall to the Tower Green. The Gewirz Student Center is the tall building facing onto the Tower Green.
You may also take the Metro to Judiciary Square and walk two blocks on E Street NW to 2nd Street NW. After making a left on 2nd Street NW, the Gewirz Student Center will be on your right facing onto the Tower Green. McDonough Hall and the Williams Library will be on your right-hand side after you pass the Gewirz Student Center.
For more information regarding the Metro system, visit http://www.wmata.com/.
Commuter Train
Two suburban rail lines arrive and depart from Union Station, which is two blocks from the Law Center. These can serve as an alternative to the Metro or driving. The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) can be contacted at 1-800-743-3873 or on the web at http://www.vre.org. The Maryland Rail Commuter (MARC Train) can be reached at 1-800-325-7245 or on the web at http://www.mtamaryland.com.
What is the closest airport?
There are three airports that serve the Washington, DC area. Ronald Reagan National Airport is the closest, approximately 20 minutes from Washington, DC. The Baltimore Washington International and Dulles International Airports are approximately 45 minutes from Washington, DC.
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Metro Accessible (Yellow/Blue Lines)
$20 approximate cab fare to Georgetown University Law Center
(703) 417-8000
http://www.metwashairports.com
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
MARC Train Accessible (Penn Line)
$90 approximate cab fare to Georgetown University Law Center
1-800-435-9294
http://www.bwiairport.com
Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Metro Accessible in December, 2013 (Silver Line)
$65 approximate cab fare to Georgetown University Law Center
(703) 572-2700
http://www.metwashairports.com
Where should I go while in DC?
For a wealth of information on Washington, DC area tourist attractions and restaurants, please visit http://www.washington.org
or http://www.dcpages.com/Tourism/.
Do you offer any hotel discounts?
For most programs, we secure a discounted block of rooms at a hotel near the Law Center, please see the specific program's webpage for further information. This information may also be found in the program's brochure. From time to time, our suggested hotel does sell out. Other hotels within walking distance or a short cab ride of the Law Center that we recommend are:
Preferred Partner: Hyatt Regency Washington DC on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW | Washington, DC 20001
(202) 737-1234 | (800) 233-1234
http://washingtonregency.hyatt.com
Complimentary WiFi for all Georgetown guests
When making reservations, use Corporate Number 58549.
(walking distance to Georgetown – two blocks)
The Liaison Capitol Hill, An Affinia Hotel
415 New Jersey Avenue, NW | Washington, DC 20001
(202) 638-1616
https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Hotel=19828&Chain=5158&promo=GEORGE
When calling for reservations, ask for the Georgetown rate.
(walking distance to Georgetown – two blocks)
The Hotel George
15 E Street, NW | Washington, DC 20001
(202) 347-4200 | (800) 576-8331
http://www.hotelgeorge.com
When making reservations, use the Georgetown Law Rate Code GUL
(walking distance to Georgetown Law – two blocks)
The Washington Court
525 New Jersey Avenue, NW | Washington, DC 20001
(202) 628-2100 | (800) 321-3010
http://www.washingtoncourthotel.com
(across the street from Georgetown Law)
The Phoenix Park Hotel
520 North Capitol Street, NW | Washington, DC 20001
(202) 638-6900
http://www.phoenixparkhotel.com
(walking distance to Georgetown Law – one block)
The Hotel Helix
1430 Rhode Island Avenue, NW | Washington, DC 20006
(800) 706-1202
http://www.hotelhelix.com
(in the Logan Circle neighborhood – a short cab ride to Georgetown Law)
The Henley Park Hotel
926 Massachusetts Avenue, NW | Washington, DC 20001
(202) 638-5200
http://www.henleypark.com/
(a short cab ride to Georgetown Law)
Is parking available at Georgetown Law?
Due to limited amount of parking, we cannot provide parking for programs held at the Law Center. Disabled persons may make arrangements to park at the Law Center by calling (202) 662-9890. For full day programs, we encourage attendees to take the Metro or a taxi to the program. If you do drive, there are several public parking garages close to the Law Center.
Union Station Parking Garage
50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 898-1950
24 hours | $22.00/day
Marcparc Parking Garage
601 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 789-4000
7:00 am – 7:00 pm | $16.00/day
