Joint Study Institute 2008
Harmonization and Confrontation: Integrating Foreign and International Law into the American Legal System

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• Accommodations
• Tours & Events
• Washington, DC Area
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Accommodations

Accommodations for the 2008 Joint Study Institute will be at the

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW. Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-737-1234 Fax: 202-737-5773

The Hyatt is located within 2 blocks of the Eric E. Hotung International Law Building at Georgetown University Law Center, site of the JSI program sessions.

Conference rates are $225 for a single room, $250 for a double room, plus 14.5% tax. These rates are also available 3 days before the conference begins and 3 days after the conference concludes subject to availability. Reservations must be made by May 23, 2008 to qualify for this rate. If you plan to arrive early or stay late, we recommend that you make your reservations early.

The following link should be used to make your reservations and ensure that you receive the conference rate: Hyatt Regency reservations

Traveling to Washington, DC.

Washington is conveniently served by three airports: Reagan National (DCA), Washington Dulles (IAD), and Baltimore-Washington (BWI). National is the most convenient, but BWI is often less expensive, so you may wish to check airfares for all three airports. Most direct international flights arrive at Dulles. National is directly served by Washington's Metro rail system. Bus transit from BWI and Dulles provides a direct connection to Metro rail stations with bus service every 40 to 60 minutes. BWI and Dulles also have airport shuttles that are faster and more frequent. Amtrak also has many trains to Washington.

Reagan National Airport (DCA) - http://www.mwaa.com/national/

Located south of the city along the Potomac River and offering a full range of domestic flights on major, regional and commuter carriers, National is the closest and most convenient airport to downtown Washington.

Taxi: Available outside the baggage claim area. Fare is approximately $14 - $18 (10-20 min).

Metro Subway: Take the Yellow/Blue line from the airport to the Gallery Place/Chinatown stop. Transfer to the Red line to Union Station (2nd stop). Union Station Metro stop is located approximately 3 blocks from the Hyatt. Fare is approximately $1.35-$1.75 (20-25 min).

Super Shuttle: Shuttle vans are located at the airport, outside the baggage claim area at Ground Transportation. Look for blue vans with yellow lettering. The shuttles make multiple stops and drop off directly at the hotel. Advance reservations may be made by calling 800-BLUEVAN (800-258-3826) or online at www.supershuttle.com. Approximate fare is $13 one way, timing is dependant upon number of stops required by passengers.

Dulles International Airport (IAD): http://www.metwashairports.com/Dulles/

Located 26 miles west of Washington, D.C., Dulles offers a full range of domestic and international flights.

Taxi: Available on the lower level outside baggage claim. Fare is approximately $60-$70 (50-60 min. ride).

Super Shuttle: Approximate fare is $31 one way ($11 for additional passengers in same party).

Washington Flyer: Provides bus service to West Falls Church Metro station with departures every 45 minutes

Amtrak: http://www.amtrak.com

Walking: Hotel is located 3 blocks away. Follow exit signs to get to the front of Union Station. Take E Street (between the semi-circle of flags) to the intersection of E Street, NW and New Jersey Avenue, NW. The hotel will be directly in front of you.

Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI): http://www.bwiairport.com/

BWI is located in suburban Maryland, about 40 miles from downtown Washington.

Taxi: Available on the lower level outside baggage claim. Fare is approximately $63 (1 hour).

MARC TRAIN: The MARC is a commuter train from BWI to Union Station, which is three blocks from the hotel. Approximate cost is $7 one way. The MARC train runs weekdays only.

Super Shuttle: Approximate fare is $31 one way ($11 for additional passengers in same party). Advance reservations may be made by calling 800-BLUEVAN (800-258-3826) or online at www.supershuttle.com.

BWI Express Bus (route B30): This service connects BWI Airport and the Greenbelt Metro station on the Green line; from there you can travel via subway to the hotel. Express bus service runs every 40 minutes, 7 days a week. Call (202) 637-7000 for information.

BWI Airport Taxi: Provides convenient service from BWI to Downtown. For more information, including rates, visit www.BWIAirportTaxi.com.

Amtrak: offers service from BWI rail station to Union Station in Downtown (tickets start at approximately $16 one way). Visit their web site at www.amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL.