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American Public Transportation Association 2013 Legislative Conference

March 5, 2013 – 11:01 pm

The American Public Transportation Association 2013 Legislative Conference will be held in Washington DC at the JW Marriott from March 10 to March 12, 2013. As cities across the country grapple with how to connect citizens via public transportation, it’s important to take a look at how others are dealing with the same issue. The 2013 Legislative Conference offers its attendees a myriad of opportunities to learn and be become better equipped in their advocacy efforts.

For those late minute planners, don’t worry – we still have rooms available.  Our cozy bed and breakfast in DuPont Circle provides you with privacy and a welcoming environment.  We will make sure you feel at home the minute you walk through our doors.  But that’s not all, we are also located on the 42 bus line which will take you within a 6 minute walking distance of the JW Marriott.  If you prefer riding the metro lines, DuPont Circle Metro station is located a few blocks down.

We look forward to your stay.

Bernardo, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

 

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Awesome Con DC

February 19, 2013 – 8:58 pm

Awesome Con DC will be held from April 20-21, 2013 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Whether you enjoy reading comics or collecting toys, Awesome Con DC is the place for you. Rather than simply focusing on comic books, Awesome Con DC opens its space to include original artists, toy collectors, and game vendors. In this way, it chooses to embrace an array of popular culture icons while bringing them together in a single location. Special guests include: Billy West from Futurama, Phil LaMarr from Pulp Fiction, and Ernie Hudson from Ghostbusters. For a complete line up and to purchase tickets please visit Awesome Con DC.

If you are planning a fun Washington DC vacation around Awesome Con DC, please consider our cozy inn located near DuPont Circle Metro for your accommodation needs. Our innkeepers are available 24/7 to provide you with a memorable experience. For transportation to and from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, please see below available for available public transit.

Bernardo Salazar, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC


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Credit Union National Association’s 2013 Government Affairs Conference

January 30, 2013 – 7:01 pm

The Credit Union National Association’s 2013 Government Affairs Conference will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from February 24th to the 28th, 2013. More than 4000 participants, from credit union CEOs, board members, young leaders, to those interested in the future of credit unions are expected to attend. This event will provide participants the opportunity to interact with Members of Congress and hear more about critical issues affecting credit unions across the nation.

If you are planning on attending this conference, please consider our lovely Bed and Breakfast for your lodging needs. We are a quick 15 minute bus ride from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Bernardo, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC


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BikesToBorrow- A bike delivery service in DC

January 17, 2013 – 7:04 pm

Looking for a quick and easy way to get around town, particularly during busy weekends such as the Inauguration when transit is likely to be crowded? Take a look at BikestoBorrow.com,for an alternative means to get around!

From road bikes, to cargo bikes, to hybrid options, BikestoBorrow has it all, and, better yet, they deliver straight to you! With options for adults and children alike, BikestoBorrow is also offering a winter special, with $40 for a hybrid bike rental, delivered to you, anywhere in the city.

Find them on BikestoBorrow.com or on Facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/BikesToBorrow.

Jennifer, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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Your Need to Know Guide to the Second Obama Inauguration

January 2, 2013 – 7:54 pm

Coming to DC for the 2013 US Presidential Inauguration? Here’s a guide to what you’ll need to know:

The Swearing-in Ceremony:

11:30 a.m. EST, January 21, 2013
West Front, U.S. Capitol Building, E Capitol Street NE and 1st Street NE, Washington, DC 20004

Ticketed and non-ticketed sections. No tickets are required to watch the ceremony projected along the National Mall.

The Inauguration Parade:

2-2:30 p.m. (approximate) EST, January 21, 2013

Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC, 20006

Procession down 15 blocks of Pennsylvania Avenue between the U.S. Capitol and the White House.  Ticketed and non-ticketed viewing areas.

Inaugural Galas and Balls:

Official: 2 Official Inaugural Balls, both on Monday, January 21, 2013

  • Commander-In-Chief’s Ball- The Walter E. Reed Convention Center
  • The Inaugural Ball- The Walter E. Reed Convention Center

For tickets:  http://action.2013pic.org/page/s/inaugural-ball-public-tickets-signup

Transportation:

Metrorail: http://www.wmata.com/getting_around/metro_events/inauguration.cfm?nocache

Metrorail will open at 4 am and close at 2 am. on January 21, 2013.

Cab services:

Capitol Bikeshare: www.capitalbikeshare.com

Additional Information:

Jennifer, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

 

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Low-cost luxury transportation to DC from New York and Philly isn’t too good to be true!

November 1, 2012 – 11:04 pm

If you want to take a trip from DC to New York City or Philadelphia (or vice versa), but don’t want to spend what it costs to fly or take the train, there are some pretty luxurious alternatives out there. Megabus, Bolt Bus, and DC2NY offer upscale vehicles which are equipped with free WiFi, electrical outlets and clean bathrooms. DC2NY offers one-way tickets for $30 and round-trip tickets for $60.00. Both Megabus and Bolt Bus price their tickets on a sliding scale, so that tickets booked in advance are as little as $2 one-way for the first few to book their seats for a particular trip. After that their prices scale up the fuller the bus gets. On average you’ll pay under $20 for a one-way or under $40 for a round-trip ticket with these two luxury lines. Additionally, a few of these lines even offer buses to Boston for reasonable prices.

For an economy traveler on an economy budget there are a few other bus lines that aren’t quite as luxurious, but still very reliable.

Megabus and Bolt bus depart from Union Station, which is on the Red Metro Line. Conveniently, our lodging  is located in Dupont Circle, which is also on the Red Metro Line just a few stops down from Union Station. The DC2NY bus departs from Dupont Circle, just a few minutes from our front door. So when planning your Washington, DC trip itinerary, consider us as your best location to stay in Washington DC.

Kyle, Innkeeper

American Guest House in Washington DC

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What’s a SmartTrip Card, where do I get one, and how do I use it?

September 26, 2012 – 10:31 pm

If you plan to use the Metrorail or Metrobus system during your stay in Washington, DC, then you probably want to purchase a SmartTrip Card. Essentially, this rechargeable plastic card offers you a lower fare than the traditional paper cards. Each time you use it, you’ll save a dollar on Metrorail and $.20 on Metrobus. Additionally, it’s faster and easier to use, because all you have to do is touch it to the receptor. In other words, you won’t be stuck fumbling with exact change on the bus. If you plan to transfer buses or between the Metrorail and Metrobus, the most cost-effective way to do this is with a SmartTrip card. Without it, you have to pay full price for each transfer.

According to WMATA’s website, SmarTrip cards can be purchased “online, by mail, at a select number of CVS/pharmacy and Giant Food stores or at any of 200 Metro sales locations: Metro Sales Offices, the Northern Metrobus Division, vending machines at Metrorail stations that have parking facilities, and regional transit stores.”

To make things even easier for you conveniently located Dupont Circle bed and breakfast stocks SmartTrip cards for guests to use during their stay.

Kyle, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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The Gaylord National Hotel

September 6, 2012 – 12:10 pm

The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center is one of the largest hotel and convention center of the North East Coast located in National Harbor, Maryland and owned by Gaylord Hotels, a division of Gaylord Entertainment Company.

The hotel is situated along the shores of the Potomac River, downriver from Washington, DC, and across the river from Alexandria, Virginia which is about 12 miles from our Washington DC B&B.

For many of our guests who attend conferences or events at the Gaylord National, the easiest and the fastest way to go over there will be to take a cab from our DC Guest House. It will take you approximately30 minutes and will cost you around $35/one way.

You can also ride the metro but it will take you an hour and half to get to the Gaylord National Hotel: you will need to go to U street metro station and then take the green line towards Branch Ave. From there you will need to get a cab. Overall it will cost you around $15.

Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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How much does a taxi cost in Washington DC?

July 10, 2012 – 10:14 pm

A popular request when traveling is, “How much will my cab cost me from the Airport to my Hotel?“.  Here is a link that offers a “Fare Estimator” for cabs in the DC Area.  The average cab from our Washington DC Bed & Breakfast is about $25 to DCA Ronald Reagan National Airport.  Getting around town expect to have an initial pick up fee of $3.00 and the about $.50 for every 1/4 mile there after.

Enjoy!

Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

 

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Rental cars in Washington DC

June 4, 2012 – 9:49 pm

A rental car is a good transportation option if you want to visit the Washington metropolitan  area.  Renting a car in Washington DC is not difficult, in fact, car rental agencies have many competitive rates and offers that can make it hard to decide which company to go with.  We recommend looking for special rates and reserving online. We always suggest to pick up/rent cars at Union Station (only 10 to 15 minutes from our Washington DC Accommodations Hotel) and  Reagan Airport. Why? Because you have  a lot more choices of rental car  companies, it’s cheaper (especially at Reagan airport) and because it’s “outside” downtown DC which if you want to avoid rush hours, traffic, it’s something to consider!

Make sure you are aware of hidden fees, age restrictions, and discounts before reserving a car. You don’t want to go to the car rental counter unprepared because you might end up leaving with a higher rental rate than necessary. Check your own car insurance first to see what they cover and also think about prepaying for gas: if you return the car half empty, you will have still prepaid for a full tank of gas. Opt for filling up the gas tank before returning the car, and last tip for the end; if you would like a nicer car for the same rate of the initial car you reserved, it’s always worth to ask for it! If there are plenty of cars available at the time, you might just get your wish :-)

Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

 

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