Logistics
LOCATION
LODGING
A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved at Hotel Silver Spring under the group name "NASA Biodiversity and Ecological Forecasting Team Meeting 2024". The room rate is $159.00 plus tax, per night, which is the current government per diem rate. Rooms are available Monday, May 6, through Friday night, May 10, 2024.
TO MAKE A RESERVATION
Reservations can be made by either of the following methods:
This block is available for booking until Saturday, April 22, 2024, 5:00 p.m. ET or until the block is full. After this date, rooms and the negotiated rate will be available at the hotel's discretion. We encourage you to contact the hotel as soon as possible to make your reservation. Cancellation of guaranteed reservations must be received by the hotel 24 hours prior to check-in to avoid a charge of one night's room and tax. The hotel check-in time is 3:00 p.m. ET and check-out time is 11:00 a.m. ET. If you need additional assistance with reservations, please contact the hotel directly.
Reservations can be made by either of the following methods:
- Select the online reservation link: NASA BDEC Team Meeting 2024
- Call the hotel directly at 301-589-5200 and ask for the "NASA Biodiversity and Ecological Forecasting Team Meeting 2024" group block.
This block is available for booking until Saturday, April 22, 2024, 5:00 p.m. ET or until the block is full. After this date, rooms and the negotiated rate will be available at the hotel's discretion. We encourage you to contact the hotel as soon as possible to make your reservation. Cancellation of guaranteed reservations must be received by the hotel 24 hours prior to check-in to avoid a charge of one night's room and tax. The hotel check-in time is 3:00 p.m. ET and check-out time is 11:00 a.m. ET. If you need additional assistance with reservations, please contact the hotel directly.
TRANSPORTATION
PARKING AT THE HOTEL
The hotel offers valet-only parking. The discounted parking fee for meeting attendees and hotel guests is $15 per day. Additional parking is available in public parking garages near the hotel.
The hotel offers valet-only parking. The discounted parking fee for meeting attendees and hotel guests is $15 per day. Additional parking is available in public parking garages near the hotel.
- Town Square Garage (Garage 61)
Located at 801 Ellsworth Dr
Entrances at Ellsworth Dr & Roeder Rd
Rate is $1.25 per hour
4-minute walk to the hotel - Spring Cameron Garage (Garage 2)
Located at 8700 Cameron St
Entrances at Cameron St & Spring St
Rate is $1.00 per hour
6-minute walk to the hotel
AREA AIRPORTS
Three area airports are located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Three area airports are located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
- Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) ~14 miles
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) ~30 miles
- Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) ~33 miles
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FROM AIRPORTS
There are several transportation options available to and from each area airport including taxis, App-based Rides (Lyft and Uber), and rental cars to meet your travel needs. Taxi Service
There are several transportation options available to and from each area airport including taxis, App-based Rides (Lyft and Uber), and rental cars to meet your travel needs. Taxi Service
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport taxi service is on a first-come, first-served basis. Taxi drivers are licensed, obtain safety inspections, and have received customer service training. Estimated taxi cost to the meeting venue is approximately $50 one way. For more information click here.
- Washington Flyer taxi service offers transportation services from Washington Dulles International Airport exclusively with 24-hour service to and from the airport. Estimated taxi cost to the meeting venue is approximately $85 one way. For more information click here.
- BWI Airport Taxi offers taxi transportation services from the Baltimore Washington International Airport and has taxicabs stationed at the airport 24-hours a day ready to serve your transportation needs. Estimated taxi cost to the meeting venue is approximately $80 one way. For more information click here.
- Ronald Reagan National Airport App-based Rides with Lyft and Uber is approximately $40 one way. Use your smartphone to select the pickup zone and coordinate directly with the driver. Green flags located outside on the outer terminal curb designate the appropriate pick-up loading zones. For more details on Ronald Reagan National Airport Ride App information, click here.
- Dulles International Airport App-based Rides with Lyft and Uber cost is approximately $55 one way. Dedicated pick-up curb for Uber and Lyft is located on the ground level outside of Baggage Claim. The area is accessible via doors 2, 4, or 6. For more details on Dulles Airport Ride App information, click here.
- Baltimore Washington International Airport App-based Rides with Lyft or Uber is approximately $45 one way. Pickup and drop off areas for Uber and Lyft are located at the terminal curbs on the Departures/Ticketing Level of all terminals. For more details on BWI Airport Ride App information, click here.
- Wait to request your ride until after you have claimed your luggage at the baggage claim, or you have arrived on the ground level.
- Ride app drivers should not solicit customers and payment is made through the mobile app.
- Verify that the license plate, car make and model, and driver's name match what is in the app before you get into the ride app vehicle.
- Verify that the driver has the correct address for your destination. The meeting venue's address is 8727 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
METRO ACCESS
The METRO Silver Spring Metro Station (Red Line) is approximately a half mile (0.4 miles) from Hotel Silver Spring. You may utilize the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) online Trip Planner for assistance with planning your trip.
Other content available from WMATA includes:
The METRO Silver Spring Metro Station (Red Line) is approximately a half mile (0.4 miles) from Hotel Silver Spring. You may utilize the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) online Trip Planner for assistance with planning your trip.
Other content available from WMATA includes: