Immuno-Oncology Translational Network (IOTN) Capstone Meeting (Logistics)

Logistics

Bethesdan Hotel Room Block

For your convenience, a modest block of rooms has been held for registered attendees at The Bethesdan located at 8120 Wisconsin Avenue; Bethesda, MD 20814.

Rooms are first-come, first served before the reservation cut-off date: April 19, 2024 at 6:00PM EDT. Please secure your reservation at the rate of $258.00 + 13% Occupancy/Sales Tax per night group rate by clicking this link.

This special room rate includes:

Daily breakfast for one.
Complimentary shuttle service to and from the NIH Campus. Additional details will be provided closer to the meeting dates.
Discounted overnight parking: $20 per night

All room reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card. If you wish to cancel, please do so 72 hours before arrival to avoid cancellation penalties. Be sure to obtain a cancellation number from the hotel.

Please note, all attendees are responsible for their hotel charges, including taxes and incidentals. Attendees are also responsible for reserving and/or canceling rooms as needed and for any cancellation fees.

No-shows will be charged one room night on the day of arrival - please be aware of possible reservation, room change, or cancellation deadlines and potential fees.
Check-in time: 3:00 P.M. Any requests for a late check-in should be made directly with the hotel by the guest at least 72 hours before arrival.
Check-out time: 12:00 P.M. Any requests for a late check-out should be made directly with the hotel at check-in by the guest.

Meeting Venue

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Main Campus
The Masur Auditorium (Building 10)
NIH Main Campus
Bethesda, MD-20892

Getting to NIH Main Campus

NIH main campus is located at 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland. Visitors are strongly encouraged to use public transportation to get to campus.

By Metro

Visitors can take the Red Line Shady Grove Metrorail to the Medical Center Metro stop which is conveniently located outside the NIH visitor center. For information on where to board the Red Line, information on fares, and schedules, visit the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority "Metro" site.

By Car

All visitors must enter through the NIH Gateway Center, located adjacent to the Medical Center Metro Station at the South Drive entrance to campus from Rockville Pike / Wisconsin Avenue (Route 355). Please use the primary visitor parking lot, MLP-11, a 342-space, multi-level underground parking garage outside of the NIH perimeter (vehicles do not require inspection). The cost to park in MLP-11 is $2 per hour for the first three hours, $12 maximum for the entire day. This is the same rate currently charged for all visitor parking at the NIH.

By Bus

Various Montgomery County Ride-On bus routes service NIH Main Campus. These buses all have bike racks. Additionally, the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) offers commuter bus routes to NIH Main Campus. Use the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority trip planner to plan your commute.

Getting Through Security

Security screening is required for access to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) campus. Please arrive early to allow ample time for security procedures, which can take as long as 30 minutes:

Find the NIH Gateway Center (bldg. 66), located adjacent to the Medical Center Metro.
Be prepared to submit to a personal inspection prior to entering the campus. If you are driving, your vehicle will also be inspected at the Gateway center.
Provide a government-issued ID such as a driver's license or passport. Visitors under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Inform security personnel that you are attending a conference in Building 10 Masur auditorium.
Keep your visitor badge visible on your person.

Additional information about the security process and visiting NIH, can be found at https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/visitor-information/campus-access-security.

Note: For visitors from foreign countries with non-U.S. citizenship, additional pre-clearance is required to visit NIH Main Campus and may take up to ten days to complete. Please email tamika.carney@nih.govTamika Carney at least two weeks before the meeting if you plan on attending. One of our team members will reach out with additional information to help you.

Map of Building 10- Go in the SOUTH Entrance

ap of Building 10- Go in the SOUTH Entrance

Meal Options

Building 10 offers a cafeteria for breakfast and lunch as well as a coffee shop close to the auditorium.

(Monday - Friday)
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Closed: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Additional Hotels Near NIH Campus

PLEASE NOTE: NIH has no affiliation or preference for any hotel listed, and this is not an exhaustive list. There are no room agreements in place with any of the hotels listed below. Please contact the hotel directly to make your arrangements.

Hotel	Address	Distance to NIH	Metro
Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ	7707 Woodmont Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 301-276-7707	.9 miles	Bethesda Metro Station(Red Line) 1 stop from Medical Center Metro Station
Hyatt Regency Bethesda	7400 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD 20852 Phone: 301-657-1234	1.1 miles	Bethesda Metro Station(Red Line) 1 stop from Medical Center Metro Station
Residence Inn by Marriott Bethesda Downtown	7335 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 301-718-0200	1.3 miles	Bethesda Metro Station(Red Line) 1 stop from Medical Center Metro Station
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Bethesda	7301 Waverly Street Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 301-654-8111	1.3 miles	Bethesda Metro Station(Red Line) 1 stop from Medical Center Metro Station
Bethesda Marriott	5151 Pooks Hill Road Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 301-897-9400	1.7 miles	Nearest metro is 1.4 miles away (Medical Center Metro Station).
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Chevy Chase Pavilion	4300 Military Road, NW Washington, DC 20015 Phone: 202-362-9300	2.8 miles	Friendship Heights(Red Line) 2 stops from Medical Center Metro Station
Canopy by Hilton Washington DC Bethesda North	940 Rose Avenue North Bethesda, MD 20852 Phone: 301-882-9400	4.2 miles	North Bethesda(Red Line) 2 stops from Medical Center Metro Station
Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda	6711 Democracy Blvd. Bethesda, MD 20817 Phone: 301-897-5600	4.3 miles	Nearest metro is 2.5 miles away (Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station)
Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Center	1750 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 Phone: 301-468-1100	5.4 miles	Twinbrook(Red Line) 3 stops from Medical Center Metro Station