Hotel/Travel

Our room block is open! There are limited rooms so don’t wait until the last minute to reserve yours!

Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

202 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Main Phone: (410) 547-1200

Reservations

A discounted seminar rate of $235 for a standard room is currently available until April 22, 2019, or until sold out, whichever comes first. This is a limited room block, so make your reservation today and don’t miss your opportunity to stay in the seminar hotel. If you would like to stay additional nights, you will need to make a separate reservation at a non-discounted rate. Room reservations for the seminar are to be made by individual attendees directly and are separate from the seminar registration fee.

  • Online Reservations: Open!
  • Central Reservations line: 1-877-212-5752; Mention “NIH Regional Meeting”

*If you have any difficulties with your reservation, please contact us via email at conferences@rippleeffect.com.

Travel

Local Airports  (There are 3 airports serving the Baltimore area.)

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Distance to Hotel: 8 miles south  (This is the closest of the 3 area airports.)
http://www.bwiairport.com Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer
Information: 410-859-7111 or 1-800-I FLY BWI

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Distance to Hotel: 45 miles
http://www.metwashairports.com/reagan/reagan.htm Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer
Information: 703-417-8000

Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Distance to Hotel: 60 miles
http://www.mwaa.com/dulles/dulles.htm Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer
Information: 703-572-2700

Directions from Airports to Hotel
Please note that the Hotel does not provide shuttle services. Directions, maps, and information regarding transportation options are available online http://www.marriott.com/hotels/fact-sheet/travel/bwish-renaissance-baltimore-harborplace-hotel/ Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer

Taxi: Taxi fare (one-way) estimates from the three major airports are:

  • BWI: Approximately $30
  • DCA: Approximately $135
  • IAD: Approximately $185

Alternate Transportation to Hotel

  • SuperShuttle: SuperShuttle provides shuttle service for the three area airports. Please call them toll free at (800) 258-3826 to obtain current rates and schedules. Please allow sufficient travel time, as this service may make several stops before reaching your destination.
  • Car rental: Car rental services are available at all three airports. Check the Ground Transportation Center of your arrival airport’s website for more information.
  • Light Rail: The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) provides Light Rail service from BWI Airport to downtown Baltimore. The BWI Light Rail Station is located outside the lower level of terminal building, adjacent to Concourse E. The average fare is $1.60 one-way. More information is located on the MTA Light Rail Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimerwebsite.
  • METRO/MARC Train from DCA: Train service to Baltimore is available from DCA  Airport by way of downtown Washington, DC. From DCA, you must take a 20 minute Metrorail ride to Washington Union Station. The Metrorail system is connected directly to the concourse level of terminals B and C at DCA. From Union Station, you can take the MARC Train (operated by The Maryland Transit Administration, MTA) to downtown Baltimore. The average MARC fare is $11.00 one way. More details can be found on Metrorail’s Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer and Marc Train’s websites Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer


Hotel Parking (prices subject to change)

  • On-site parking, fee: $33 USD daily
  • Valet parking, fee: $43 USD daily