IDWeek 2026 brings the infectious diseases community to Washington, DC, from Wednesday, October 21 to Saturday, October 24, 2026. Scientific sessions are at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and the meeting is hybrid. If you are coming in person and would rather sleep on a quiet residential street than downtown, this guide covers the confirmed IDWeek 2026 dates, how to get to the Convention Center from Kalorama, and the house rules at American Guest House, a historic bed and breakfast at 2005 Columbia Road NW.
Confirmed IDWeek 2026 dates and venue
- What: IDWeek 2026, a hybrid conference
- When: Wednesday, October 21 to Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
- Registration: the IDWeek FAQ lists main registration hours starting Tuesday, October 20
- Opening reception: Wednesday, October 21, 5:30 to 7 PM ET at the Marriott Marquis, per the FAQ
- Exhibit hall: open October 22 to 24; the FAQ has the hours
The official IDWeek FAQ puts it plainly: “ID Week 2026 will be held Oct. 21-24 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.” The IDWeek homepage and the IDSA event listing give the same dates. Session schedules, badge pickup and room assignments can change, so check the IDWeek site a few days before you travel.
We are not the conference hotel, and we have no connection to IDWeek or IDSA. We are an independent bed and breakfast in Northwest DC, a short Metro or cab ride from the Convention Center.
Getting to the Convention Center from Kalorama
The Convention Center is downtown, so this is not a walking commute. A typical IDWeek 2026 morning from our front door looks like this:
- Walk 10 minutes to Dupont Circle Metro on the Red Line.
- Take the short Metro ride downtown to the Convention Center. Check the WMATA trip planner for the route on the day.
- On tight mornings, a cab or rideshare from the house is the simpler option.
- Leave extra time on the first morning for registration lines.
After a full day of sessions, you ride back to Dupont Circle and walk up to tree-lined residential streets in Kalorama.
Why stay in Kalorama for IDWeek 2026
American Guest House is in Sheridan-Kalorama, a residential neighborhood in Northwest DC. Adams Morgan, with its restaurants, is nearby. Dupont Circle, with more restaurants and the Red Line, is a 10-minute walk.
If your IDWeek 2026 trip also includes a meeting or dinner at the Washington Hilton, the Hilton is a 5-minute walk from the house. That makes the house a practical base if your week is split between the Convention Center and the Hilton side of town.
The house itself is an 1893 row house with 12 guest rooms. Each room has a private ensuite bathroom and one bed, either a double or a queen. We do not have rooms with two beds and we do not offer rollaways, so colleagues traveling together should book one room each.
Breakfast, check-in and luggage
Please read the rate name on your confirmation, because breakfast depends on it.
- Breakfast: homemade breakfast is included only with the Standard Rate and the 2-day refundable rate. It is not included with the Last Minute Deal. Breakfast is served at 8:30, 8:45 or 9 AM, and you book your time in advance.
- Check-in: 4 PM to 10 PM.
- Luggage: you can leave bags in the parlor from 8 AM on your check-in day, and after checkout until 5 PM. Earlier drop-off or later pickup can be arranged, but it has to be scheduled in advance.
- Booking: reservations are online only, through the Check Rates & Availability button below.
Tips for IDWeek 2026 week
- Confirm your badge, session times and hybrid access on the IDWeek site the week before you fly.
- If you arrive on Tuesday, October 20 for registration, check in from 4 PM, or drop your bags in the parlor from 8 AM and head downtown.
- On your last day, leave your suitcase in the parlor after checkout and pick it up by 5 PM on your way to the airport.
- Carry a light bag on Metro days. You will be on your feet between sessions and the exhibit hall.
IDWeek 2026 questions
When and where is IDWeek 2026?
IDWeek 2026 is October 21 to 24, 2026, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. It is a hybrid conference. The official IDWeek FAQ has the details.
How do I get from American Guest House to the Convention Center?
Walk 10 minutes to Dupont Circle Metro and take a short Metro ride downtown, or take a cab or rideshare from the house.
Is breakfast included with every rate?
No. Breakfast is included only with the Standard Rate and the 2-day refundable rate, not the Last Minute Deal. It is served at 8:30, 8:45 or 9 AM, booked in advance.
Can two colleagues share a room?
Every room has one bed, a double or a queen. There are no two-bed rooms and no rollaways.
Can I leave my luggage before check-in or after checkout?
Yes. Bags can stay in the parlor from 8 AM on your check-in day, and after checkout until 5 PM. Other times need to be arranged in advance.
How far is the Washington Hilton?
The Washington Hilton is a 5-minute walk from the house.
Other Convention Center guides from the house: CNS 2026 Annual Meeting and AUSA Annual Meeting 2026.
Book your IDWeek 2026 stay
If you want to end each IDWeek day in a quiet historic bed and breakfast in Kalorama, with Dupont Circle Metro a 10-minute walk away, check your dates below. October 20 to 25 covers registration day through checkout after the last sessions.
Official sources
Last checked: October 2, 2026. Dates and venues can change. Confirm on the organizer’s site before you travel.
- IDWeek FAQs (dates, venue, hybrid format, registration, opening reception, exhibit hall): https://www.idweek.org/faqs/
- IDWeek homepage: https://www.idweek.org/
- IDSA event listing: https://www.idsociety.org/events2/2026/october/idweek/
