Lodging and Directions


Because our wedding is Memorial Day weekend, please be sure to make your hotel reservation early! Below you will find: Flying to DC Hotel Information Directions Weekend Agenda FLYING INTO DC There are three main airports near DC: National, Dulles and BWI. Here is a brief overview of how to get from the airport to the Mayflower and to the Key Bridge. It is not required that you have a car for the weekend, but if you prefer to rent a car there are many options available to you. All of our events our centrally located and accessible via taxi and metro. Our favorite site to get around the city on the metro is: http://www.wmata.com In general, taxis are inexpensive. Flying into National: From national you can take a taxi to the Key Bridge Marriott ($14) or to the Mayflower ($18). But it is also very easy to jump on the metro and take the metro to Rosslyn for the Key Bridge Marriott or to Faragut North for the Mayflower. Far and away, National is the easiest airport to fly into. Flying into Dulles: There is a bus that goes from Dulles to Rosslyn and then L'Enfant Plaza. Take the 5A bus to Rosslyn (if you are staying at the Key Bridge) or to L'Enfant Plaza (if you are staying at the MayFlower) The "5A" bus leaves from curb "2E" at the Dulles Airport. It leaves every hour (e.g. 6:40 and 7:40 PM on Friday night) and it takes 40 minutes to Rosslyn and an additional 10 minutes to go to L'Enfant Plaza. From L'Enfant Plaza you take the metro to Faragut North for the Mayflower (short trip or short cab trip). The 5A schedule is here: http://www.wmata.com/timetables/dc/5a.pdf Flying into BWI: Usually the cheepest way to get to DC from St. Louis is via BWI in Baltimore and then take the MARC commuter train to DC. MARC tickets are under $10. The disadvantage is that it takes a while, and it only runs Monday-Friday (and probably doesn't run on Memorial Day). However, if you are coming in Friday, take a look at the schedule: You need the Penn Line Southbound from BWI station in Baltimore to Union Station in Washington. You have to take a free shuttle from the BWI airport to the BWI train station, take the MARC train to Union Station, and then take the metro from Union Station to Ferragut North or Dupont Circle. If you are arriving Saturday or leaving Monday, then the cheapest way is to get an AMTRAK train back to BWI station (schedule): HOTEL INFORMATION: We have reserved rooms for two hotels. We recommend most guests stay at Marriott Renaissance Mayflower which is only five blocks from the reception, a short 10 minute drive to the church, and very close to Dupont and Faraget North Metro Stops. The group rate for rooms at this hotel will cost about $159 a night. In addition, we reserved some rooms at Key Bridge Marriott in Rosslyn We reserved some rooms there because it is also a nice hotel, but a lot cheaper at $109 a night (again, group rate). The Key Bridge Marriott is very close to the church but it is farther away from the reception. The Key Bridge Marriott is probably at $15/20 minute cab ride (or possible Metro) trip away from the reception. We will provide transportation from both hotels to the church and from the church to the reception. However, from the reception back to the hotel you will either need to walk, metro or taxi. In general, we recommend staying at the Mayflower because it is a beautiful hotel in the heart of Washington and it is where the wedding party will be staying. However, both are nice places, so we leave it up to you.
Renaissance Mayflower Hotel 1127 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 1-202-347-3000
This 10-story hotel four blocks from the White House and five blocks from the DACOR Beacon House opened in 1925 for Calvin Coolidge's inauguration. Franklin Delano Roosevelt wrote "We have nothing to fear but fear itself" in Suite 776, and J. Edgar Hoover ate here at the same table every day for 20 years. Guest rooms are filled with antiques and have marble bathrooms. Contemporary Mediterranean cuisine is served at the Café Promenade restaurant amid silver, crystal, and flower arrangements. The Town and Country Lounge is famous for bartender Sam Lek's martinis. Right next to Farragut North metro stop and near to the Dupont Metro, this is a wonderful hotel in a fantastic location. For more details, check out: www.renaissancehotels.com.
	Key Bridge Marriott 1401 Lee Highway Arlington, Virginia 22209 Phone: 1-703-524-6400
A short walk across the Key Bridge from Georgetown, this family-friendly Marriott is three blocks from the Rosslyn Metro stop, allowing for easy access to Washington's major sights. The hotel even provides a shuttle to the station as well as to Georgetown and Dupont Circle. Rooms on the Potomac side offer excellent Washington views, as does the rooftop restaurant. There is even a pool at this hotel.
DIRECTIONS (map will load slowly ...) To St. John's: From Mayflower / Dupont Circle: (DRIVING) Go North on Connecticut Avenue towards Dupont Circle from the Mayflower. Stay in the right lane as to not go under the circle. Go 75% around Dupont circle and take P Street West towards Georgetown. Stay on P Street for about 12 blocks. Take a left on Wisconsin Avenue take the first right onto O Street. St. Johns will be ahead on the right. There is limited parking across the street. (WEDDING BUS) The Wedding Bus will leave the Mayflower at 5:15 PM. Please be on time, there is limited seating on the bus. (TAXI) A taxi from Dupont should be about $9. From Virginia / Key Bridge Marriott. (DRIVING) Get on the Key Bridge to enter Washington, DC. Take the Key Bridge all the way to the end and take a right on M Street. Take the first available left (about 3 blocks). Go two blocks north to O Street and take a right. The church will be a couple blocks down on the right, there is limited parking across the street. (BLUE BUS) There is a $2 public bus from the Key Bridge Marriott to Georgetown and Dupont Circle. You can take this bus to Wisconsin and M Street. You will then need to cross M Street, head north on Wisconsin for 2 blocks to O Street, and then take a left. This is about a 5 minute walk. (TAXI) A taxi from the Key Bridge Marriott should be about $8. To Dacor Bacon: From St. John's Church: (DRIVING) Drive towards Wisconsin Avenue and turn right (south). Go a couple blocks to M Street and take a left. Take M Street all the way down and follow the flow of traffic as the street bears to the right becoming Pennsylvania Avenue. Take Penn. Follow Penn. Avenue for many blocks, go around Washington Circle and then take a left on 18th Street. The Dacor Bacon house is a few blocks down on your right. There is very little parking in this part of Washington. (WEDDING BUS) The wedding bus will take people from the church to the reception. There will to be a couple trips taken, seating is limited. (TAXI) A taxi from the church to reception should be about $8 and only take 10-15 minutes. To Mayflower: From Dacor Bacon: (WALKING) If you walk north on 18th Street towards Penn Avenue for three blocks you will hit K Street. Take a right on K Street, then a left on Connecticut Avenue. The Mayflower will be a couple blocks up on the right. This is a 8-10 minute walk. (DRIVING) Drive north on 18th. Take a right on L Street. Take a left on Connecticut. Mayflower will be on your right. (TAXI) A taxi will be about 5 minutes and only be $7. To Key Bridge Marriott: From Dacor Bacon: (DRIVING) Drive north on 18th Street. Take a left on Penn Avenue. Follow it around Washington Circle on continue on Penn Avenue until it bears left and becomes M Street. Follow M Street past Wisconsin, and then another 4-5 blocks and take a left on the Key Bridge. Cross the Key Bridge and the hotel will be ahead on your right. (PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION) Walk east on F Street. Take a left on 17th Street at the White House. Go north for 17th for 2-3 blocks to Faragut West. Take Faragut West (Orange/Blue line) to Rosslyn. Exit Rosslyn and either walk 5-10 minutes to the Key Bridge Marriott or take the Blue Bus to the hotel. (TAXI) A taxi to the Key Bridge Marriott should be 15-20 minutes and about $12. AGENDA Please RSVP ASAP By April 26, please let us know what weekend activities you would like to participate in. By April 26, please have your hotel reservations. Since it is Memorial Day weekend, rooms will go quickly. Friday, May 26th Guests will begin to arrive 7:00 P.M. Nationals Baseball Game Saturday, May 27th 8:00 AM-10:00 AM White House Tour 11:30 AM Flag Football on the Mall 5:00 PM Rehearsal at Church for Wedding Party 7:00 PM Rehearsal Dinner / Sangeet (Family & Wedding Party). Location: The Indian Experience. 10:00 PM Indian Dance Party (All guests and friends invited). Location: The Indian Experience. Sunday, May 28th 10:00 AM Yoga Class / Morning Run 5:15 PM Bus will pick up infront of the Mayflower to take people to the Church 6:30 PM Wedding Ceremony at St. John's Episcopal Church in Georgetown 8:00 PM Wedding Reception at the DACOR Beacon House Monday, May 29th 10:00 AM Bagel Brunch for the Family and Wedding Party at Cosi near the White House Enjoy the holiday and tour Washington, DC!