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Vacancy: Hotel Rooms Still Available for Inauguration
More than 1,400 hotel rooms are still unbooked in the Washington area for the inauguration.
By
Emily Leaman
Published Friday, December 05, 2008
Still stumped on where to stay during the inauguration? If renting an apartment or couch-surfing aren’t your bag, you might be happy to hear that there are still hotel rooms up for grabs.
The DC tourism site Destination DC is on hand to help out-of-towners book one of more than a thousand rooms still available during the inauguration. The easiest way to sort out the arrangements is to call the organization’s toll-free number, 800-422-8644, and talk with an operator to learn which hotels are available, where they’re located, and what their minimum-stay requirements are.
As of late yesterday evening, more than 1,400 rooms within a 30-mile radius of DC were still available for January 19, and hundreds more within 200 miles. Rates range from $100 a night for bed-and-breakfasts 60 miles away to more than $1,000 a night for hotels in DC.
We found rooms at the Gaylord Resort & Convention Center, just outside the District in Prince George’s County, for $799 a night with a four-night minimum. The tab for the entire stay is $3,196.
Operators at Destination DC are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 5. >> All Washingtonian.com inauguration coverage More>> Capital Comment Blog | News & Politics | Society Photos
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Posted by: Tina Campbell, Jan 19, 2009 04:47:32 AM
I am a Baltimore travel agent with over 50 rooms, suitable for a motor coach group, 20 miles north of D.C. at uninflated prices for the Obama Inauguration, a double room for $270 per person including taxes and 3 meals a day . This is a great hotel and each room is available for up to quad occupancy ($185 per person including meals and taxes). Contact us at 410-243-8485 for details. I would hurry, these rooms will go fast. Groups only please for Jan. 17-21, 2009.
Posted by: Al, Dec 26, 2008 08:54:37 AM
I have 7 hotel rooms left in our group package listed on craigslist December 22 for 283.33 per night plus tax with full breakfast and across the street from the metro line in Rockville, MD. Go to craigslist Maryland> rooms for rent > Dec 22 > search for 283.33. Email me first come first served.
Posted by: Ben, Dec 23, 2008 10:49:48 AM
The Inn at Vaucluse Spring near Winchester Va has rooms available at their Standard Rates. Located 1 1/2 hours from DC at the end of I-66. Named one of Washintonian Magazines "Top 10 Best Inns". Member of Select Registry. Visit www.vauclusespring.com for more information and availability
Posted by: Vaucluse Spring, Dec 13, 2008 01:57:52 PM
this article doesn’t mention rumors. what rumors are you talking about?
Posted by: confused, Dec 05, 2008 09:50:59 AM
There have been hotels available for quite some time - not sure what "rumors" this article is talking about. Here’s another updated list of what’s available: http://snipr.com/inaugurationhotels
Posted by: ScoutDad, Dec 05, 2008 09:40:11 AM
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