SANS Cyber Defense Initiative 2007 will be located at the Wardman Park Marriott Hotel in Washington, DC. With the friendliest staff in DC, a Starbucks on the property and your choice of restaurants on site, you can't go wrong. Since you have to be away from your own bed, the Marriott is where you need to be, with the most comfortable bed you'll sleep in away from home. At the end of a long day, whether your luxurious room beckons you or you're in the mood to network, sightsee, or do some Christmas shopping, you'll find that everything you need is near at hand. Wardman Park is right next to the Woodley Park Red Line metro station, there is a nearby McDonalds and Metropolitan Market for cheap eats, and over a dozen moderately priced restaurants, (this is a college area) within one block of the hotel. Take care of your Christmas shopping at any number of unique shops easily accessible by metro or foot. And since you're here, spend an extra day or two and take advantage of this opportunity to be inspired by the larger-than-life monuments and the spectacular National Christmas Tree. You'll be glad you did.

When you register, be sure to mention the special SANS rate we've arranged for you, and don't forget to ask about the Marriott points program. If you are a frequent traveler, you'll want to know about that. To help make your time away from your office less stressful, SANS is proud to include complimentary high-speed internet as part of your room package. At check in, you'll receive the information you need to take advantage of that perk. Let SANS and the Wardman Park Mariott Hotel make your time away from home as easy as possible. Make your reservation today!

Hotel Information

Wardman Park Marriott Hotel
2660 Woodley Road, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 1-202-328-2000
Fax: 1-202-234-0015
Website: www.marriott.com
Reservations: https://resweb.passkey.com

Special Rates Available
A special discount rate of $185 S/D will be honored based on space availability. This rate includes high speed internet in your room. Make your reservations now, this special rate is only available through November 23, 2007.

NOTE: You must mention that you are attending the SANS Institute conference to get the discounted rate.

Please note that the Wardman Park Marriott is sold out over a few nights of SANS Cyber Defense Initiative 2007 and we do recommend the following nearby hotels:

(Only Hotel Within Walking Distance - However Very Expensive)

Omni Shoreham
2500 Calvert Street NW (at Connecticut Ave.)
Washington, District of Columbia 20008
Phone: (202) 234-0700, Fax: (202) 265-7972
http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/WashingtonDCShoreham.aspx

(Close Though Not Within Walking Distance/Short Cab Ride - Much More Affordable Rates)

Beacon Hotel & Corporate Headquarters
1615 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
(202) 296-2100 (800) 821-4367 PH - (202) 331-0227 FAX
http://www.capitalhotelswdc.com/BeaconHotelWDC_com/

(Close Though Not Within Walking Distance/Short Cab Ride - Much More Affordable Rates)

Courtyard Washington Embassy Row
1600 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington, District Of Columbia 20036 USA
Phone: 1-202-293-8000
Fax: 1-202-293-0085
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasem-courtyard-washington-embassy-row/

We also highly recommend you check out rates at http://www.hotels.com or http://www.expedia.com.

Hotel Highlights

• Adjacent to Rock Creek Park and surrounded by 16 lush acres of gardens
• On-site access to Washington's Metro rail
• Surrounded by the city's finest restaurants and shops in Washington's best neighborhoods

Guest Room Amenities

Hotel Services

Check-in and Check-out

• Check-in: 3:00 PM
• Check-out: 12:00 PM
• Express Check-in and Express Check-out
• Video Review Billing, Video Check-out

Hotel Dining/Lounges

Perle's

- American style
- Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- The finest selection of seafood, beef, chicken and brick-oven pizza in a casual setting.

Starbucks

Specialty coffees and teas, and fresh baked goods.

Lobby Bar

Intimate comfortable atmosphere

Parking

• On-site parking, fee: $23 daily
• Valet parking, fee: $30 daily

Travel Arrangements

Please note that while SANS tries to negotiate a great parking rate with the hotel, many times the parking garage is not owned by the hotel, but an independent company. In those cases, neither SANS nor the hotel have any control over the fees charged.

Avis is proud to offer special rates for SANS Cyber Defense Initiative 2007. Make your reservations now by calling 800-331-1600. You must mention your special discount code: J945620. Or via the Internet: Click Here
http://www.avis.com

Amtrak offers a 10% discount off the lowest available fare to (Washington, DC) between December 12-18, 2007. No other discounts will apply. Please be sure to refer to Convention Fare Code X16N-910 when making your reservation.

To book your reservation call Amtrak at 1 (800) 872-7245 or contact your local travel agent. Please refer to Convention Fare Code X28A-975 when making your reservation a 10% discount has been approved. Conventions cannot be booked via Internet. This offer is not valid on the Auto Train and Acela service. Offer valid with Sleepers, Business Class or First Class seats with payment of the full applicable accommodation charges. Fare is valid on Amtrak Regional all departures seven days a week, except for holiday blackouts.

Local Weather

December temperatures in Washington, DC range from an average high of 48°F to an average low of 28°F. For a current forecast, please check www.weather.com before traveling to SANS Cyber Defense Initiative 2007.