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ISEP Biennial Conference 2008
Hotel Information
Washington Plaza Hotel
10 Thomas Circle NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 842-1300
Fax: (202) 371-9602
The 2008 Conference will be held at the Washington Plaza Hotel in Washington, D.C. The hotel is located three blocks from the McPherson Square Metro station. For directions from Washington-area airports to the Washington Plaza Hotel, please click here.
GUEST ROOMS AND RATES:
The spacious guest rooms at the Washington Plaza Hotel offer a relaxed, uncluttered environment with the modern conveniences desired in a Washington D.C. accommodation. The Washington Plaza Hotel is a non-smoking hotel.
A small number of accessible rooms are included in ISEP’s room block. Be sure to request an accessible room at the time you make your reservation.
ISEP has arranged special conference rates as follows:
| Single/Double | Triple | Quad | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Room | $199 |
$209 |
$219 |
| Superior Room | $249 |
Room rates are subject to the prevailing city taxes (currently 14.5% and subject to change without notice). Room rates valid November 18–22, 2008. ISEP rates are valid on a space-available basis three days after these dates for conference participants who plan to stay additional days.
Guests interested in reserving a suite should contact Karlene Masters (kmasters@isep.org), who will contact the Washington Plaza’s management to see if a special ISEP rate might be obtained.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
Reservations must be received at the hotel by October 18, 2008. After this date, ISEP’s room block will be released and sleeping-room fees will be charged at the hotel’s regular commercial rate.
To receive the ISEP conference guest room rate, please quote the ISEP attendee code 6737. Hotel reservations may be made:
- Online: Enter Attendee Code: 6737
- Via toll-free telephone: 1-800-424-1140
- Via local telephone: 1-202-842-1300 Ask to be transferred to Reservations
Reservations must be guaranteed with a deposit equal to one night’s stay plus tax. Major credit card accepted: American Express, Diner’s Club, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa. Guests are responsible for paying for their own room, taxes, and incidental charges.
CHECK IN/CHECK OUT TIMES:
Check in time is 3:00 p.m.
Check out time is 12:00 noon.
The hotel will be pleased to store your luggage on the day of check in or check out. Late check out may be possible. Inquire at the Front Desk.
HOTEL CANCELLATION AND NO SHOW POLICY:
Reservations must be cancelled no later than 3:00 p.m. local time, 72 hours prior to the arrival date to avoid cancellation charges. Upon check in, each guest will verify the departure date with a signature to his or her registration card. In the event that a guest chooses to check out prior to this confirmed date, a charge of one night’s room revenue and taxes shall apply.
If a guest fails to check in on the reserved day, one night’s room and tax will be charged. Guests guaranteeing a reservation by advance deposit will forfeit one night’s room and tax. Any remaining amount will be refunded by check.
The hotel cannot guarantee that a room will be available for guests after 6:00 a.m. the day after the arrival date. No show charges can be avoided if reservations are canceled according to the above cancellation policy.
STORAGE:
The Washington Plaza hotel will receive and store deliveries three days prior to November 19, 2008. All boxes must be clearly marked to include the recipient’s name as well as the name and date of the event. Complimentary storage is available for three or fewer items. US $7 per item per day will be charged for more than three items and/or storage over three days prior to or after the event. The hotel will not be held liable for any lost or damaged items up to, during and after the event.
HOTEL AMMENITIES:
Wireless high-speed Internet access is available in all sleeping rooms for US $9.95 a day plus tax (currently 5.75%). (Note: Rental fee or taxes may change without notice.)
The complimentary Fitness Center is open 24-hours and is accessed with your guestroom key. It features Precor treadmills, ellipticals and bicycle with personal T.V. screens.
Overnight Parking is available to hotel guests; the US $23 fee is charged to your room. Daily self-parking is US $15 for up to 10 hours maximum and is payable to the garage attendant. (Note: Rates may change without notice.)
The hotel’s Gift Shop is open daily 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. and offers a selection of basic personal supplies, newspapers, souvenirs and snacks.
The hotel’s newly upgraded self-service Business Center offers computer workstations with printer and internet access as well as a photocopy machine for small jobs.
ROOMMATE MATCH:
ISEP will assist with roommate matching but cannot guarantee a roommate. Guests are responsible for contacting each other and making the hotel reservations. Please contact Corey Welcher at cwelcher@isep.org.