The CIO Summit - About Us

Travel Information

- CONFERENCE SITE
- HOUSING INFORMATION
- HOUSING RESERVATIONS
- CANCELLATIONS
- PLANNING YOUR TRIP
- AMERICAN AIRLINES DISCOUNT
- FREE LIMO TRANSFER/GROUND TRANSPORTATION
- WEATHER/DRESS

CONFERENCE SITE

Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown
2401 M St NW
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (202) 429-2400

HOUSING INFORMATION

Located in Washington’s fashionable West End and adjacent to historic Georgetown, Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown hotel welcomes guests in capital style. A sunlit urban oasis that soothes the spirit, the Fairmont celebrates many local Washington traditions. Known for its engaging service and stylish surroundings, the AAA four-diamond luxury hotel offers 415 spacious guest rooms and suites that provide guests with a welcome retreat. A relaxing visit to the hotel’s fitness center, indoor pool and serene courtyard garden also provide guests with an array of rejuvenating experiences.

HOUSING RESERVATIONS
A block of rooms and preferred rates will be available through August 13, 2013. The conference room rate is $159/per night (plus 14.5% in occupancy tax). Rooms can only be reserved through Hospitality Upgrade with a credit card guarantee. A link to the housing reservation system can be found in the official invitation; please do not contact the hotel directly. Pre/post rooms are based on availability; please contact Event Manager Charlotte Somers at charlotte@hospitalityupgrade.com to extend your stay beyond the dates available through the reservation system.
**Rooms will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. After August 13, reservations will be accepted on an as-available basis only, and rates may vary from the group rate.

Fairmont President’s Club members receive complimentary in-room Internet access among other benefits. To enroll please visit https://www.fairmont.com/fpc/enroll/

CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations for room reservations received in advance of arrival date will be without penalty. Cancellations received less within24 hours of arrival date will incur a penalty of one night room and tax. Note – please notify Siegel Communications in writing of a cancellation before the first day of the conference (September 4) so we can plan accordingly. Our meals and events are assigned seating and arrangements must be made for your absence. E-mail: charlotte@hospitalityupgrade.com.

PLANNING YOUR TRIP
The closest airports to Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown are:

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 5 miles/15 minutes
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 26 miles/35 minutes

ARRIVAL TIME FOR PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES. Two pre-conference activities are planned in conjunction with the 2013 CIO Summit. If you are arriving on Tuesday, September 3, the night before the conference begins, Hospitality Upgrade invites you to attend a pre-conference dinner at 7:00 p.m. If you are not arriving on Tuesday but are participating in the pre-conference Amazing Race Scavenger Hunt on Wednesday, September 4, please plan to arrive at the hotel no later than 12:00 p.m.

ARRIVAL TIME FOR OFFICIAL CONFERENCE START. If you are not participating in a pre-conference activity, please arrive at the hotel no later than 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4 when we officially kick off the conference with our Welcome Cocktail Reception & Barbecue. We have a very special activity planned for all attendees during the reception. You won’t want to miss it.

DEPARTURE TIME. Two complimentary departure shuttles will be provided to Washington Dulles International (IAD) and Reagan National (DCA) at the conclusion of the CIO Summit at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, September 6. The Washington Dulles International (IAD) is located approximately 26 miles/35 minutes from the Fairmont, Washington, D.C., Georgetown and Reagan National (DCA) is located approximately 5 miles/15 minutes. Please plan your flights accordingly.

AMERICAN AIRLINES DISCOUNT
American Airlines is offering Summit attendees 5 percent off all published fares for travel to/from Washington, D.C. (DCA, IAD or BWI) between the dates of September 1-9, 2013. To take advantage of this discount, please visit www.aa.com and use code 3493BL. Advantage members will receive full credit for all miles earned.

FREE LIMO TRANSFER / GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Free Arrival Limo Transfers. Hospitality Upgrade will be offering complimentary limo transfers from Washington Dulles International (IAD) and Reagan National (DCA) to the Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown for attendees, sponsors and spouses arriving on Tuesday, Sept. 3 and Wednesday, Sept.4. To take advantage of this service, please e-mail your itinerary (date, flight number, airline, arrival time, cell number) to Charlotte Somers at charlotte@hospitalityupgrade.com by August 23, 2013.
Limos. Information for limousine or town car service is available through the Fairmont concierge Kitt.Vidnovic@Fairmont.com or by phone at 202-457-5040.
Metro Directions. For Metro directions from Foggy Bottom and Dupont Circle, please visit http://www.fairmont.com/washington/map/mapanddirections/
Train. Washington, D.C. is served by Amtrak at Union Station, which is approximately a 10 minute cab ride from the Fairmont.
Parking. Parking at the Fairmont is $13 for the first hour, $19 for 1-2 hours, $25 for 2-3 hours, $31 for 3-10 hours and $45 overnight.
Driving Directions. For driving directions please visit http://www.fairmont.com/washington/map/mapanddirections/
Free Departure Shuttle. Two complimentary departure shuttles will be provided to Washington Dulles International (IAD) and Reagan National (DCA) at the conclusion of the CIO Summit at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, September 6.

WEATHER/DRESS
Average September weather in Washington, D.C. is a high of 80 degrees and a low of 63 degrees. Dress for the Welcome Cocktail Reception and Barbecue Dinner on Wednesday, September 4 is casual and comfortable. Jeans or shorts are acceptable. Dress for the rest of the conference is business casual, including the Gala Reception and Dinner at the International Spy Museum.