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Hotel

AAGP has secured a block of rooms at a special AAGP rate at the Washington Hilton Hotel near Dupont Circle in downtown Washington, D.C. All of the AAGP Annual Meeting activities will take place at the Washington Hilton.

A SPECIAL ROOM RATE of $240/night has been reserved for AAGP Annual meeting Attendees. Book early to access the group rate.

Please note that if you wish to cancel your reservation, you must cancel 30 days prior to your check in date or forfeit your one night's room and tax. The cutoff date for cancellations is Thursday, February 16, 2012.

>> Hotel Rooms for the Meeting are Now Available

To make a reservation by phone, call 1-800-HILTONS and identify yourself as attending the AAGP Annual Meeting in order to get the special conference rate.

>> Click here for those who require Government Rate housing

Address
1919 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States 20009
Tel: 1-202-483-3000, Fax: 1-202-232-0438

The Washington Hilton hotel in Washington, DC is a contemporary urban retreat situated on several acres near Dupont Circle in the heart of the nation's capital. Guests at the landmark Hilton hotel in Washington, DC will enjoy being in the center of the District's most sought after neighborhoods, including Adams Morgan, Woodley Park and the U Street Corridor. The hotel is a mile from the Smithsonian National Zoo and just four blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro Station on the Red Line.

Parking
Self Parking: 32.00 USD Hourly rates posted
Valet Parking: 37.00 USD

Dining
The District Line Restaurant + Bar is an authentic, contemporary urban neighborhood gathering place in Washington, DC serving up handcrafted cocktails, chalkboard specials and a host of hearty American comfort foods with a local twist. The menu features a variety of locally-inspired comfort foods by Executive Chef Andre Coté, including Maryland Crab Mac & Five Cheeses, Piedmont Region Short Loin Steak, and Brunswick County Virginia Turkey Stew, among seasonal items. TDL Restaurant + Bar also features a Hundred Mile Menu with high-quality, fresh ingredients from farmers within 150 miles of Washington, D.C. Semi-private dining for up to 60 guests is available. The District Line Restaurant + Bar is open for breakfast,including the signature Hilton Breakfast buffet, as well as lunch and dinner.

TDL Bar
The District Lines adjacent TDL Bar is the ideal spot for Washington insiders to gather with coworkers and friends to enjoy handcrafted cocktails, an impressive selection of regional wines and quality draft beers. TDL Bar features signature gourmet flatbreads and small plates perfect for sharing.

McClellan's Sports Bar
McClellan's Sports Bar is the perfect place to watch the game and unwind after a long day of travel and meetings. We offer a wide selection of draft and bottle beers and a knowledgeable bar staff that will prepare your favorite cocktails. McClellan's is the perfect Washington DC dining option with great food, the perfect beverage, comfortable seating and 15 flat screen televisions that will allow you to enjoy the evening.

In-Room Dining
Experience restaurant dining in the comfort of your room. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner or a late night snack carefully prepared by Hilton Washingtons renowned culinary team. Whether its food or a selection from our extensive wine list, In Room Dining is quick, convenient and delicious!

Rooms
All guest rooms at our Washington DC hotel are furnished with custom designed bedding, bath and other exclusive accessories from our luxurious Hilton Serenity collection. Guest rooms have two double beds or one king bed.

Standard features in all accessible rooms include: Lowered peepholes in guest room doors; Lowered wall-mounted thermostats; Lowered closet rods; Flashing fire alarms for the hearing impaired; Accessible commodes and sinks; Lowered towel bars Grab bars surrounding all commodes; and Roll-in showers or bathtubs.

Directions & Transportation
The Dupont Circle Metro Station on the Red Line is closest Metro Station to the hotel. Exit at the north end of the Station to Q Street and walk four blocks north on Connecticut Avenue to Hilton Washington, located at 1919 Connecticut Avenue.

PETS
Pets: Allowed
Maximum weight: 75 lbs
Pet Service Fee: USD 50.00 Non-Refundable Fee
Kennel: Bed & Bowls Limited

The Hotel Reservations Site for the 2012 AAGP Annual Meeting will open Summer 2011.

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Transportation

Arriving by Airlines

The Washington, DC area is served by three different airports. Residents of the Washington, DC area may use all of the airports depending on their specific travel needs. Depending on your destination, some airlines may offer better prices from one location than another. You may also find direct flights from one airport and not from another.

Washington National Airport (DCA)

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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, commonly known as National Airport, is located in Arlington County, Virginia and is the closest airport to downtown Washington, DC. National Airport is the most convenient of the area airports for visitors staying in the heart of the city and residents who live in the downtown area. The airport is accessible by Metro. During rush hour, National Airport can be difficult to get to, especially from the suburbs of Maryland and Virginia. A short runway limits the size of the aircraft that fly in and out of Washington (the largest is a 757), so the airport only offers domestic flights and a few flights to Canada and the Caribbean.

Taxicabs are readily available outside the terminal. Advance reservations are not needed.

SuperShuttle, a van service offers shared rides within the metropolitan area. For information, call 1-800-BLUEVAN.

Rental Cars On-site include Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz and National.

The Washington Metrorail has an elevated station connected to the concourse level of terminals B and C at National Airport. For more information, call (202) 637-7000.

Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Dulles International Airport is located 26 miles from Washington, DC in Chantilly, Virginia. The airport is about a 40 minute drive from downtown Washington, DC in non-rush hour traffic. The Dulles Airport Access Road makes the airport easy to get to once you get off of I-495. There are plenty of shuttles and taxis to transport visitors around the region. Since Washington, DC traffic is often congested, you should plan ahead and avoid flight times near rush hour.

Washington Flyer Taxicabs serve Dulles International Airport exclusively. Taxis are dispatched from the "Taxi Passengers" area on the lower level of the Main Terminal. Advance reservations are not needed. A one way fare to Washington, DC costs $50 and up.

Washington Flyer Coach Service departs from Dulles Airport every 30 minutes from Arrivals Level Door 4 of the Main Terminal Building. You can take this bus to the Metro for just $9.

Metrobus operates an express bus service between Dulles Airport and downtown Washington, DC. The fare is just $3, but the buses run every 60 minutes.

SuperShuttle, a van service offers shared rides within the metropolitan area. Fares are about $22 to downtown Washington, DC. For information, call 1-800-BLUEVAN.

Rental Cars On-site include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.

Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, commonly known as BWI Airport, is located south of Baltimore. From the DC area, travel north on I-95 toward Baltimore to I-195. Take I-195 East (exit 47 off of I-95) toward BWI Airport. Follow the signs to the terminal. Southwest Airlines recently built a new terminal here and offers lots of flights at lower prices than some of its competitors. The MARC and Amtrak train station is nearby offering train service to Union Station in Washington, DC. BWI is a test site for the Department of Homeland Security and is used to try out new airport security screening methods. As a result, sometimes the security lines can be quite long, so plan ahead for unexpected delays.

BWI Airport Taxi - Located on the Lower Level outside the baggage claim area. The estimated rate to Washington, DC is $63.

SuperShuttle, a van service offers shared rides within the metropolitan area. For information, call 1-800-BLUEVAN.

BWI Express Metrobus departs every 40 minutes for the Greenbelt Metro Station For more information call 202-637-7000. There are two bus stops. One is located on the lower level of the International Pier and the other stop is located on the lower level of Concourse A/B.

Rental Cars include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.

Amtrak trains provide service to Union Station. The BWI Rail Station is just a few miles from the airport and free shuttles are available. For Amtrak schedules and information call 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245).

MARC Trains also depart from the BWI Rail Station and run to Union Station in Washington, DC and New Carrollton, Seabrook and Bowie in Prince George's County. Free shuttles are available from the airport terminal. For information and MARC schedules call 1-800-325-RAIL.

Arriving by Train

Union Station is the rail station for Amtrak, MARC Train (Maryland Rail Commuter Service) and VRE (Virginia Railway Express). There is also a Washington Metro stop at Union Station.

50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE.
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 289-1908
Union Station on the Web

Union Station is located in the heart of Washington, DC, near the U. S. Capitol Building and convenient to many hotels and tourist attractions.

Local Transportation

To say that traffic is very congested in Washington DC is an understatement. To get around the city, you must have patience and a good sense of direction. Street parking is hard to find and most garages charge $5 an hour or $20 per day.

For the newcomer, finding your way around can be very confusing. The city is divided into quadrants — Northeast (NE), Northwest (NW), Southeast (SE) and Southwest (SW). These sections of town come together around the U. S. Capitol, which marks the center of the city. Addresses in Washington DC include a direction, which tells you which quadrant of the city the address is located in. You need to be careful because the same street name and number may exist in for example, NE as well as NW.

You should be sure to look at a map and plan your route before you venture out to a new place. The traffic lights in the city are on the sides of the roads, rather than overhead. Be careful at the traffic circles throughout the city. You can easily end up on the wrong road, especially at night when signs may be hard to read.

Washington, DC has a bus system to get around the National Mall. DC Circulator Buses provide an inexpensive way to get around the city's most popular attractions. Buses run every 5 to 10 minutes and will cost $1 per ride.

The best way to get across town and to the suburbs of Maryland and Virginia is by Metro. The Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority is relatively clean and safe. To find the Metro stations, look for the tall brown columns with the large "M."

Metro opens at 5:30 a.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. weekends. It closes at midnight Sunday through Thursday. On Friday and Saturday nights, it stays open until 3 a. m. Fares range in price from $1.35 to $4.25 based on the distance you travel. Unless you want to carry around lots of change, be sure to have plenty of $1 bills to buy your tickets. The ticket machines will give you change for 5, 10 or 20 dollar bills, but only in quarters. Transfers are free within the Metro. There are five different Metrorail lines that go around Washington, Maryland and Virginia. Plan your route and be sure to notice if you need to change lines to reach your destination.

Taxis are easy to find around Washington. To get around the downtown area, the fare will range from $4 to $15. Each passenger may be charged an addition $1.50.

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International Travel Information

Visa Waiver Program

International travelers who are seeking to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) are subject to enhanced security requirements. All eligible travelers who wish to travel under the Visa Waiver Program must apply for authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). The VWP is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and enables citizens and eligible nationals of certain countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa.

Log onto the ESTA website at www.cbp.gov/esta and complete on online application in English. Travelers are encouraged to apply early. The web-based program will prompt you to answer basic biographic and eligibility questions typically requested on a paper I94W form.

Applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel, however, DHS recommends that applications be submitted no less than 72 hours prior to travel. In most cases you will receive a response within seconds. This waiver is not a guarantee of admissibility to the United States at a port of entry. ESTA approval only authorizes a traveler to board a carrier for travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program.

Additional information regarding the VWP and ESTA is available at www.cbp.gov/esta.

Visa

Begin the visa application process immediately. The visa process can take a long time – For Further Information, please visit http://travel.state.gov.

Invitation Letters from the American Association For Geriatric Psychiatry

To receive an invitation letter from the AAGP (for registered attendees only), send an email to registration@aagponline.org with your full name and complete mailing address after you have registered. Invitation letters will be sent via email in a pdf format. Thank you.

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