Research Training Institute Logistics and Details

The Research Training Institute will take place at the:

Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center

5701 Marinelli Road
North Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Phone: 301-822-9200
Fax: 301-822-9201

Air Travel Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses; however, ESI Travel is available to assist you in making your travel arrangements for this meeting if you wish. Please be aware ESI Travel charges a $45 service fee with all ticket reservations. If you would like to use this service contact our travel agent, Bridget Hanafin, by e-mail at bhanafin@esitravel-dc.com.

Please have the following information available:

• Event name: Research Training Institute
• Your arrival and departure dates and departure city
• Your seating preference (aisle, window) and preferred timeframe for traveling
• Your e-mail address and/or fax number
• Payment information (major credit card)

Security Information
If you are planning to travel by air, remember that heightened security has been implemented at all airports. Please be prepared to furnish e-ticket itineraries and receipts, along with government-issued photo identification, upon check-in. Travelers are advised to arrive at the airport at least two hours prior to their scheduled departure to ensure ample time to clear security. Also, please keep in mind that check-in procedures and policies vary according to each airport and airline.

Local Ground Travel
Three major airports and one major rail station service the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are all conveniently located near the meeting location.

Taxicabs are available at all regional airports near the baggage claim area. Approximate one-way taxi fares to the hotel are as follows: BWI, $68; Dulles, $50; National, $40.

Shuttle service by Super Shuttle is available at all regional airports. Approximate fares are as follows: BWI, $30/first person, $10 each additional person; Dulles, $30/first person, $10/each additional person; National, $25/person. To make advance reservations, call (202) 296-6662 at least 12 hours in advance or visit www.supershuttle.com.

Amtrak arrives in Washington, DC via Union Station, which connects to Metro’s Red Line. The Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center is steps away from the White Flint Metro station. An interactive map of the Metrorail system is available online at: www.metroopensdoors.com.

Driving Directions
Please refer to the enclosed Driving Directions to the hotel. Parking at the hotel is $2.00 hourly and $8.00 daily.

FROM BALTIMORE WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (37 MILES)

• Take I-195 South to Exit 4B I-95 South towards Washington.
• Merge onto Capital Beltway/I-495 West via exit 27 toward Silver Spring.
• Merge onto Rockville Pike/MD-355 North via exit 34 toward Bethesda/Rockville/Wisconsin Avenue.
• Turn Left onto Marinelli Road.
• The hotel will be located on the right hand side.

FROM RONALD REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT (21 MILES)

• Take the George Washington Parkway (VA-110 North) to I-495 North.
• When you are on I-495 North, bear to the left to get to I-270 North towards Rockville/Frederick and take the Democracy Boulevard East exit.
• Turn Left on MD-187/Old Georgetown Road.
• Turn Right on Executive Boulevard. Turn Left on Marinelli Road.
• The hotel will be located on the right hand side.

WASHINGTON DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (26 MILES)

• Take VA-267 (Washington Dulles Access and Toll Road) East to I-495 North heading towards Baltimore/Bethesda MD.
• Merge onto the I-270 Spur North via exit 38 (on the left) toward Rockville/Frederick and take the Democracy Boulevard East exit.
• Turn Left on MD-187/Old Georgetown Road.
• Turn Right on Executive Boulevard. Turn Left on Marinelli Road.
• The hotel will be located on the right hand side.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please contact the following ESI staff with any questions or concerns about the meeting.