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Airports

The closest airport to the Fairmont Washington DC is the Reagan National Airport (airport code: DCA). In normal traffic, it’s about a 15 minute drive from the airport to the hotel. Washington Dulles International (airport code: IAD) is the next closest airport, located about 30-40 minutes from the hotel. Baltimore/Washington International Airport (airport code: BWI) is also convenient to DC, located about 45 minutes to 1 hour drive from the city.

Ground Transportation

All airports are accessible to Washington, DC and the Fairmont Hotel via Metro and train service, as well as rental cars, taxis and shuttle services.

Reagan National
(Estimate $15-20 cab fare from National to the Fairmont and nearby area.)

Dulles
(Estimate $55-60 cab fare from Dulles to the Fairmont and nearby area. There are less expensive alternatives. Visit the above website for more information about your options).

BWI (click on ‘Ground Transportation’)
(Estimate $65-75 cab fare from BWI to the Fairmont and nearby area. There are less expensive alternatives. Visit the above website for more information about your options).
Super Shuttle is available for ground transportation from BWI (approximately $35 each way), DCA (approximately $14 each way), and IAD (approximately $29 each way

Directions to the Hotel via the Metro
From the Foggy Bottom Metro Station

Take the escalators to the street level.
Make a U turn and walk away from the escalators.
Continue to the corner of 24th Street, NW and make a right turn.
Continue north on 24th to M Street, NW.
The Fairmont Washington, D.C. will be on the left-hand corner after crossing over M Street.

From the Dupont Circle Metro Station

Take the Circle South exit.
Walk straight south on 19th Street, NW.
Make a right turn on N Street, NW.
Continue to 24th Street, NW.
Make a left on 24th Street, NW.
The Fairmont Washington, D.C. is on the next corner on the right

By Car
Please visit http://www.fairmont.com/washington/, and click on “Maps & Directions” under Virtual Concierge, or click on “Getting There” under Explore Area.

Hotel Parking
The cost for parking at The Fairmont Washington, D.C. is: Underground valet parking is $30 per day Hourly rates are:
     $12 for the first hour
     $16 for one to two hours
     $22 for two to three hours
     $24 for three to ten hours
     $30 for ten hours/overnight

Accessibility for the Disabled: If you have a disability, please check the box on the registration form and send a statement about your needs. The ASA Meetings Department will contact you. Availability of appropriate accommodations cannot be ensured without prior notification.

Weather: The weather is unpredictable and with the possibility of snow and ice storms in the North Eastern region, be prepared for flight delays due to winter weather. On average, January is the coolest month in DC and the city seems to slow down after the winter holidays.

Average high: 42 degrees
Average low: 27 degrees
Record high: 79 degrees
Record low: -14 degrees

Suggested Items to Pack
Heavy Coat, Hat or ear muffs, Gloves, Sweaters, long sleeves and/or rugby shirts, Long pants