Hotel and Travel
Hosting Venue
The 9th American Forest Congress is proud to partner with the Omni Shoreham Hotel, a historic destination located in the lovely Woodley Park/National Zoo neighborhood of Washington, DC.
Room Block
The Congress Planning Team has secured two room blocks at the Omni Shoreham Hotel at discounted rates: one for non-government employees and the other for Federal, State and Local Government employees. Deadline for securing room reservations through the blocks is Friday, June 20. Please note the applicable restrictions outlined on the Omni booking pages.
Non-government employee negotiated rate:
$249/night + 15.95% District Occupancy Tax and WAIVED daily destination fee.
Federal, State and Local Government employee negotiated rate:
$183/night + 15.95% District Occupancy Tax and WAIVED daily destination fee.
Directions for obtaining a tax-exempt rate are found on the booking page.
About the Venue
This iconic hotel has hosted presidents, world leaders, and inaugural balls since its inception in the 1930s. The property offers a blend of timeless elegance, beautiful landscapes, and modern luxuries, with grand decor reminiscent of the past century alongside the modern comforts and technologies of today. Take a moment to become familiar with the property’s offerings, including accessibility and guest services details, as well as fitness and leisure activities.
The Omni Shoreham is an easy distance to the Nation’s Capital museums and monuments, as well as the National Zoo and Reagan National Airport. The city’s popular attractions are nearby, including the National Zoo, White House, United States Capitol, Smithsonian museums, and the National Mall. Guests enjoy easy access to downtown, Dupont Circle, Georgetown, and Adams Morgan.
The historic Rock Creek Park, a 1,754-acre city treasure, was the third national park to be officially recognized by the federal government in 1890. The park is literally in the hotel’s backyard!
Visitors enjoy a variety of adventures, from hiking, biking, horseback riding, and tennis, to picnics, the visitor’s center, nature center, and the planetarium. Escape to this peaceful refuge with its majestic trees, wide variety of fauna, recreational activities, endless years of history.
Transportation
Reagan National Airport (DCA) is the nearest airport and is Metro accessible through the red line at the Woodley Park stop.
For those arriving by regional train, Union Station is the nearest train station and is also Metro accessible. To find Metro and bus routes, please click below: