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Glover Gate at Massachusetts Avenue

Glover Gate: AU's main entrance

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There are three airports serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area, Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), Reagan National Airport (DCA), and Dulles International Airport (IAD). Please note that the only airport located on the DC Metro system is Reagan National Airport.

 

Hotel Accommodations

There are many hotels convenient to American University.  We encourage you to make reservations as early as possible. Hotels that  typically offer an  AU discount throughout the year (subject to availability) are noted with an  asterisk. Here are some hotels within a five-mile radius of  campus:

  • Omni Shoreham Hotel
    2500 Calvert Street, NW (at Connecticut Avenue)
    Washington, DC 20008
    (202) 234-0700

The following hotels offer discounted rates (subject to tax) for AU's 2012 commencement ceremonies:


  • Embassy Suites at Chevy Chase Pavilion *
    4300 Military Road NW
    Washington, DC 20015
    (202) 362-9300
    $239 and up per night
    AU discount reservations available for three-night stay, beginning on Friday or two night stay beginning on Saturday
  • Doubletree Hotel Bethesda *
    8120 Wisconsin Avenue
    Bethesda, MD 20814
    (301) 652-2000
    $105 per night (Friday and Saturday)
    $169 per night (Sunday through Thursday)
    Mention Account #0560005012 
  • Hilton Garden Inn *
    7301 Waverly Street
    Bethesda, MD 20814
    (301) 654-8111
    Starting at $159 per night, two-night stay required
    Mention Corporate Account 2646986 to receive AU rate
  • Hyatt Regency Bethesda
    One Bethesda Metro Center
    Bethesda, MD 20814
    (800) 233-1234
    $125 and up per night
    Mention Group/Corporate Code 78158   
  • Taft Bridge Inn
    2007 Wyoming Avenue, NW
    Washington, DC 20009
    (202) 387-2007
    $94 and up per night, includes breakfast; 25% off second night
    Mention American University when booking
 

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