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Conference Location and Hotels

Conference Venue

The 2023 PRIM&R Annual Conference (PRIMR23) will take place on December 4-6 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center (WEWCC) in Washington, DC. The PRIMR23 Workshops and the 2023 SBER Conference (SBER23) will take place in the same location on December 3. The WECC is a large meeting venue situated within walking distance to several hotels, restaurants, and shopping. The facility is ADA compliant. If you have accessibility requests, please review this webpage.

Hotel Accommodations

PRIM&R has arranged for a discounted rate at select hotels available until November 5-20, 2023 (depending on property). Click on the button below to learn more about the hotels and start the reservation process. Information on participating hotels, rates, and distance from convention center are below. Only make a reservation by clicking button below; do NOT book rooms directly with these properties (this is how we offer you the best rate available).



Please note the following about conference hotels:

• Hotel rooms include free Wi-Fi.
• Rates are valid three days before/after PRIM&R’s meeting dates.
• A limited number of per diem rates are available at some properties (see list below). Do NOT book rooms in these blocks until you are sure of your travel. Once these rooms are filled, it is unlikely we can add more (as a result of the pandemic/economy, hotels have limited the number of per diem rooms we can block). Per diem rates are set by the US General Services Administration (December rates are TBD, but you will be charged this rate at checkout). 
• Your hotel rewards numbers will be acknowledged.
• PRIM&R is using TripZero to assist with hotel bookings. TripZero is a Certified B Corporation that calculates the carbon footprint created by individuals to travel to events. Then, they offset that footprint through the purchase of Certified Carbon Offsets. These purchases fund projects that remove CO2 from the atmosphere, and they render our event carbon-neutral.
• If you are contacted by an organization other than PRIM&R or TripZero about hotel arrangements, do NOT give them your information.

Hotels	Rate	Per Diem Rooms*?	Walking Distance to WEWCC
AC Hotel by Marriott Washington, DC Convention Center - SOLD OUT	$245++	No	3 minutes
Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center	$279++	No	3 minutes
Marriott Marquis Washington, DC - SOLD OUT	$339++	No	3 minutes (connected to the WECC)
The Westin Washington, DC Downtown*	$305++	No	4 minutes
Residence Inn by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center - SOLD OUT	$299++	No	3 minutes
Conrad Washington, DC - SOLD OUT	$269++	No	5 minutes
Hampton Inn Washington-Downtown-Convention Center	$229++	Yes	5 minutes
Moxy Washington, DC Downtown	$225++	Yes	5 minutes
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington, DC Convention Center	$239++	Yes	5 minutes
Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington, DC Convention Center	$219++	No	6 minutes
Morrison-Clark Historic Inn	$259++	No	6 minutes
Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center	$177++	Yes	6 minutes
Eaton DC Hotel	$259++	No	7 minutes
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington, DC/Downtown	$209++	No	8 minutes
Cambria Hotel Washington, DC Convention Center	$219++	Yes	9 minutes
Marriott Washington Metro Center	$295++	Yes	10 minutes

++Hotel rooms are subject to applicable state and local taxes and fees in effect at the time of check-out (currently: 15.95%).

*Previously Renaissance Washington, DC.  Please note if you booked this property under the Renaissance name, no need to worry - all details have been transfered over. The Westin will have your room waiting for you when you arrive.  

Airfare, Train, Parking, and Transportation

Airfare: Those traveling by air, can access Washington, DC, from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). More information on local airports can be found on this webpage.

Transportation Options: There are multiple ways to get around Washington, DC. Amtrak, VRE, and MARC all have service into Union Station. In addition, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority offers public transportation in and around Washington, DC. More information on these options can be found on this webpage. 

For those wishing to take the Metro to/from the local airports, note the following:

• From DCA (National Airport): Take the YELLOW Line to Mt. Vernon Sq./7th St. Convention Center. The hotels are a five to 10 minute walk from the Convention Center.
• From IAD (Dulles): Take the BLUE, ORANGE or SILVER Line to Metro Center. It is an eight minute walk to the Convention Center from this stop to the Convention Center. 

Parking: There are multiple parking garages located around the Convention Center with hourly and daily rates. More information can be found on this webpage. In addition, the conference hotels offer on-site parking. Visit the individual hotel webpages for more information on rates. 

Things to Do

Home to our nation's capital, the White House, the Smithsonian Museums, and much more, be sure to reserve time to explore DC and its neighborhoods, eat at a variety of restaurants, and/or participate in many different activities. Learn more about things to do in the area, and learn more about area dining options on this webpage. A Guide to Accessibility at Monuments & Memorials on the National Mall can be found on this webpage. 

Questions?

Contact us at registration@primr.org.