The good news: Washington, DC has hundreds of hotels, and deals abound for those who seek them. The bad news: October is a very busy month for the city, and hotel rooms are both expensive and hard to come by.

Hotels

FMC has reserved a block of rooms at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center at a special discounted rate. The hotel has offered conference attendees the chance to stay on location for $179/night on Sunday October 26, Monday October 27 and Tuesday October 28 (prices do not include tax and other charges). The conference hotel block is now full and closed for additional reservations. Reservations must be guaranteed with a first night room deposit or with a major credit card. Check-in at the conference center hotel is at 4:00 pm, with check-out at 11:00 am; early arrivals and late departures can be accommodated via the front desk. The hotel is a non-smoking facility.

Additional rooms at the conference hotel may still be available, outside of the FMC room block. Inquire with the Hotel and Conference Center directly at 202.687.3200.

Additionally, here’s a Google map that includes numerous hotel options near Georgetown’s campus and throughout the surrounding areas:

 Hostels

For attendees traveling to the Policy Summit on a budget, there are many hostels and guest houses in the Washington, DC area. They include:

Hostelling International: 1009 11th Street, NW, Washington DC 20001, 202-737-2333

Hostelling International offers a traditional American hostel close to the White House and four blocks from the Metro. With free wireless internet in lobby, security lockers, luggage storage and 24 hour check in this may be your best budget bet for an active downtown location. Dorm style rooms start at $33/night for non-members. Double and private rooms are also available but book quickly and are more expensive. You can check availability and rates online. 


The Hilltop Hostel: 300 Carroll St. NW, Washington DC, 202-291-9591

Formerly the India House Too, this hostel in the Takoma Park neighborhood is a converted Victorian hotel listed on the register of historic buildings. DSL, parking, and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Starts at $24/night for dorm style rooms.

Resource Sharing

Attendees on a budget are encouraged to use resource sharing services such as airbnb.com, Couchsurfing, and Zimride to get to and stay in Washington, DC and to reduce their costs and carbon footprint.