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Travel Accommodations
Book Your Hotel Room
Exclusive discounts on hotel rates are available in the SATELLITE 2008 official hotels--the Grand Hyatt, 1000 H St. NW; the Embassy Suites Hotel, 900 10th St. NW or the Hampton Inn, 901 6th St. NW.
Please book your hotel rooms through the SATELLITE 2008 housing bureau for your discounted room rate. Click here to make your reservation online.
If you prefer to make your hotel reservations by fax, please print and fax the PDF file to Par Avion Meetings and Conventions (+1-310-649-3554).
Driving Directions and Parking
Whenever possible, we recommend that you take public transportation to and from the Washington Convention Center as there is very limited parking around the center.
The Washington Convention Center is located:
801 Mount Vernon Place, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
Mapquest Directions Here
- By Car - The Washington Convention Center is located between 7th and 9th Streets and N Street and Mt. Vernon Place in downtown DC, right across from the new City Museum. For detailed driving directions, visit the Washington Convention Center web site.
- Parking Information - Whenever possible, we recommend that you take public transportation to and from the Washington Convention Center as there is very limited parking in and around that area. If you plan to drive, allow for plenty of time to park. A map and listing of nearby parking lots is available.
Public Transportation
Whenever possible, we recommend that you take public transportation to and from the Washington Convention Center as there is very limited parking around the center. Washington, D.C.'s subway system, Metro, accesses the Convention Center, Ronald Regan International Airport, Union Station and nearby attractions.
METRO: If traveling by Metro, the Washington Convention Center is the Mt. Vernon Square/7th Street/Convention Center stop on the yellow and green lines. Entrance/Exits for the Metro are located inside of the convention center. For more information and to plan your route, visit the Metro Ride Guide.
Air Travel
There are 3 major international airports that serve the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area:
About Washington, D.C.
The Capital City provides the perfect backdrop for the SATELLITE 2008 Conference and Exhibition. Its expansive dining options, shopping and extensive history and culture will enhance your visit to the event.
The following list provides locations, hours and web site links for several of D.C.'s famous landmarks. For a comprehensive look at restaurants and all that D.C. has to offer, visit the Washington D.C. Convention and Tourism Corporation.
Holocaust Memorial Museum
Open 10:00 am - 7:50 pm daily
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW
International Spy Museum
Hours vary.
800 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Korean War Memorial
Open 8:00 am - 11:45 pm daily
The Lincoln Memorial
Open 8:00 am - 11:45 pm daily
National Air and Space Museum
Open 10:00 - 7:30 pm daily
Independence Ave at 4th St. SW
National Museum of Natural History
Open 10:00 am - 7:30 pm daily
10th and Constitution NW
Smithsonian Institution
National Mall
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Open 8:00 am - 11:45 pm daily
Vietnam War Memorial
Open 8:00 am - 11:45 pm daily
Washington Monument
Open 9:00 am - 4:45 pm daily. Tickets are available at the Kiosk from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, advanced reservations are available.
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
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