There are many options for a place to stay while in D.C. for Genital Integrity Awareness Week. In general, you will pay far less to stay outside the Capitol area and ride the metro in to the West Lawn or drive in and park near the Botanical Gardens. It will typically cost much more to stay at a hotel closer to the Capitol. Almost all parking is free when staying at hotels *outside* Washington D.C. itself, while parking in the city is usually about $30-50/night after tax at hotels within walking distance of the Capitol.

 

When staying outside the city, find parking and metro information here.

 

• Capitol Skyline Hotel - CapitolSkyline.com (Benefits: Self-parking under hotel $30/night; Free WiFi). Rooms do not include a refrigerator or microwave, which can be problematic for those with children. GIAW Founder, David Wilson, will be staying here with a few guests sharing a room.

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• AirBnB.com - rent a full apartment within walking distance of the Capitol, or split a townhouse with friends! There are many inexpensive AirBnB options. Use this code for $40 off your stay: www.airbnb.com/c/danellef12 Many GIAW attendees take advantage of AirBNB locations around the Capitol Hill area (or anywhere near a metro stop). We encourage you to explore options and choose someone with high ratings when opting for AirBNB. This is a great option for families who benefit from full kitchens, etc.

 

• Homewood Suites - Falls Church (Benefits: This hotel is an all-2-room-suites location with full kitchens, large suites, comfortable beds, free breakfast, free parking, your dog is allowed, heated indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, stores and food are 1-3 blocks away, Hotel Shuttle will drive anywhere within 3 miles (including the nearby Metro stop). Homewood Suites Falls Church is an easy 15 mile drive directly to the Capitol, or by Metro (35 minutes) on the Orange Line Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro <---> Capitol South Metro OR Federal Center SW Metro. Parking at the Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro is $4.95/day M-F and Free on Weekends. Several GIAW Leaders stay at this location for all the perks, lower cost, and because it is great for evening swimming with kids and gatherings.

Capitol Hill Hotel - CapitolHillHotel-dc.com (Benefits: Full kitchen in most units - great for those with kids or those who will be cooking/prepping meals; Free breakfast with many options; Close/Easy walk to Capitol and restaurants we frequent; Easiest walk to Capitol; Parking $30/night; Free WiFi. Very nice rooms and beds. Classy hotel). 

Holiday Inn Capitol - HICapitoldc.com (Benefits: Self-parking under hotel $30/night; Easy flat walk to Capitol - no uphills; Many eatery, deli, and restaurant options inside hotel; Free WiFi).

Embassy Suites Washington D.C. (Benefits: free full hot/made-to-order breakfast, free snacks and drinks in evening, spacious suites with multiple bed options, easy Uber or metro to Capitol, saltwater pool, hot tub, fridge and microwave in each suite, 4 blocks to White House or metro, several GIAW leaders have stayed here in the past. 

GIAW attendees who do not mind staying further from the Capitol and riding the metro into the city find great deals on hotels at Priceline.com and Hotwire.com. The further you stay outside D.C., the less expensive rooms will be.

 

Hostels may be a good option for single travelers without children who are able to share a sleeping room with others. Washington Seminar Center - this hostel option is for groups of 15+, sharing space with others and is close to the Capitol: http://washingtonseminarcenter.org/accomodations/rates/