Travel
Travel to the Washington, D.C. area is relatively easy from almost anywhere in the world. Three international airports serve the area: Reagan National Airport (DCA) which is 30 minutes by car with access to the Metro rail system, Dulles International Airport (IAD) which is 40 minutes away by car, and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) which is 50 minutes away by car. There are numerous hotels in and around Washington that support a vibrant tourist trade, along with ample venues for dining and entertainment. As the Nation's Capital, Washington is also home to many important historical sites and amazing museums with a Metro subway system that provides easy access to many of the most popular destinations in and around the city.

Accommodations
A block of rooms have been reserved at the Courtyard Gaithersburg Washingtonian Center. The special rate is $139.00 per night plus 12% tax. Please contact the hotel directly at 301/527-9000. To make your reservation, mention that you are attending the "NIST/PerMIS Workshop".

An online reservation link has also been setup by Courtyard: http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/WASCG?groupCode=nisnisa&app=resvlink
(You will be directed to the property's home page with the code already entered in the appropriate field. All you need to do is enter the arrival date to begin the reservation process).

The block of rooms will only be held until August 13, 2007.

List of Restaurants close to the Courtyard by Marriott Gaithersburg - Washingtonian Center

List of Entertainment and Shopping close to the Courtyard by Marriott Gaithersburg - Washingtonian Center

Commercial Transportation Services
Disclaimer: These commercial businesses have no official relationship with NIST. We provide this information as a convenience to NIST conference attendees. NIST does not endorse or guarantee the quality or services provided by these businesses.

Taxi Services
Action Taxi: (301) 840-1000
Barwood Cab: (301) 984-1900
Regency Taxi: (301) 990-9000

Airport Transportation - (provides transportation to Reagan National, Baltimore-Washington International or Dulles Airports)
Maryland Airport Shuttle: (301) 881-8800
Montgomery Shuttle: (301) 230-0000

Limousine Service - (provides transportation to the Baltimore-Washington International Airport)
Crystal Limousine and Sedan Service: (800) 872-2797
Montgomery Sedan Service: (301) 681-8961

Roadmaster Transportation
Executive Sedan and Wagon Limos:
Serving-National, Dulles & BWI Airports
(301) 881-7200 or 1-800-283-5634

Car Rental
Budget Rent A Car
905 N. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, Md.
(301) 670-4835

Cenit Rent A Car
711 E. Gude Dr., Rockville, Md.
(301) 309-0808

Enterprise Rent A Car
2 Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg, Md.
(301) 670-6272

Thrifty Car Rental
620 Perry Pkwy., Gaithersburg, Md.
(301) 258-0000

Total Car Rental
8041 Queenair Dr., Gaithersburg, Md.
(301) 948-8687

Hertz Rent A Car
408 N. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, Md.
(301) 926-1132