TRB Annual Meeting 2027 hotels: where to stay

10 to 14 Jan 2027, Sunday to Thursday Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Marriott Marquis, Washington Official block deadline: 21 Dec 2026Independent guide

Transportation research

The TRB Annual Meeting is the yearly conference of the Transportation Research Board, part of the National Academies. Thousands of transportation leaders, researchers and practitioners from around the world meet in Washington, the organizer says. More on the official site Map

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Hotels by time to the hall

The 5 hotels closest to Halls A to E, along a route we calculated. Sessions run in the convention center and in the Marriott Marquis, which is connected to it underground, Destination DC says.

Closest to Halls A to E

  • Courtyard Washington Downtown/Convention Center
    2 min walk walking route to Halls A to E
    901 L St NW
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  • Marriott Marquis Washington, DCConnected
    3 min walk walking route to Halls A to E
    Connected underground to the convention center; 1,175 rooms, per the venue
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  • Residence Inn Washington DC Downtown/Convention Center
    3 min walk walking route to Halls A to E
    901 L St NW
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  • The Westin Washington, DC Downtown
    4 min walk walking route to Halls A to E
    999 9th St NW
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  • AC Hotel Washington DC Convention Center
    4 min walk walking route to Halls A to E
    601 K St NW
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27 hotels within a 15-minute walk of Walter E. Washington CC. Ranked by travel time only, no paid placement. Walking routes calculated on 20 Oct 2026 from OpenStreetMap data. Bars use one 0 to 30 min scale.

All 27 hotels near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Hotels a little further from the halls often cost less. The venue guide also lists cheaper areas a short ride away.

TRB Annual MeetingWalter E. Washington Convention Center and Marriott Marquis, WashingtonYour stay9 Jan to 14 Jan · 5 nights
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The short answer

  • TRB hotels until 21 DecThe TRB Housing Bureau takes reservations until 21 Dec 2026 or until the block sells out; you must register for the meeting first.
  • No changes 22 to 28 DecBetween 22 and 28 Dec 2026 neither the housing bureau nor the hotels change or cancel reservations; from 29 Dec you deal with the hotel.
  • Pay at the hotelA credit card only guarantees the room; TRB lists free in-room Wi-Fi at its block hotels.

See what's still available for your dates

Booking late? The map shows what is still available near your hall; if it is full, try stays a little further out.

Prices for your stay: 9 Jan to 14 Jan · 5 nights

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Getting around during TRB Annual Meeting

Getting to the meeting, as TRB advises:

  • MetroMt Vernon Square/7th St-Convention Center station on the Green and Yellow lines, next to the M and 7th St entrance.
  • Taxi between hotelsAbout USD 5 to 15 between the convention center and the TRB hotels.
  • AirportsReagan National 5 miles, about 20 minutes; Dulles 26 miles, about 45 minutes; BWI 32 miles, about 60 minutes.

When to book for TRB Annual Meeting

  1. By 21 Dec 2026: register for the meeting, then book a block hotel through the TRB Housing Bureau.
  2. Cancelling late: within 48 hours of arrival, or as a no-show, the hotel charges one night and tax to the guarantee card.
  3. Outside the block: compare the hotels on this page by the walk to the convention center.

TRB Annual Meeting 2027 at a glance

  • Dates10 to 14 Jan 2027, Sunday to Thursday
  • RegistrationRegister on the organizer's site; it is required for a room in the TRB block.
  • Entrances801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, both sides of L St NW between 7th and 9th, and M and 7th St NW; Marriott Marquis at 901 Massachusetts Ave NW.
  • New in 2027TRB Next Mile, a hub for students and young professionals to meet and get involved.

This guide is independent and not part of TRB or the National Academies.

TRB Annual Meeting hotel questions

When is the TRB Annual Meeting 2027?

The 106th TRB Annual Meeting runs from 10 to 14 Jan 2027 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC.

Do I need to register before booking a hotel?

Yes. Registration for the meeting is required to get a room in the TRB hotel block, which the TRB Housing Bureau manages.

How do I change a TRB hotel reservation?

Before 22 Dec 2026 in writing to the TRB Housing Bureau; from 22 to 28 Dec nobody can change it; from 29 Dec contact your hotel directly.

How far is Union Station?

About 1.2 miles, 10 minutes, from the meeting venues, according to TRB.

About this guide

VenueNights is independent and not affiliated with the Transportation Research Board, the National Academies or the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

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Empty lecture hall with rows of wooden seats (science and research)