The Hilton Washington enjoys a magnificent garden setting that overlooks the capital city's impressive skyline. Conveniently located on fashionable upper Connecticut Avenue, the hotel sits just minutes from Georgetown, Adams-Morgan, Embassy Row, the Washington business district, and all local points of interest. The Hilton Washington combines the feeling of a vacation resort with the convenience of a downtown hotel. This award winning property has a tradition of fine service that makes it a truly first class hotel.

All guest rooms feature luxurious furnishings and thoughtful amenities. In addition, the hotel offers Concierge Class rooms that provide privacy and an extra degree of comfort and service. Unwind after a hectic business day or an intense day of sightseeing by taking a stroll through our gardens. Refresh yourself in our Olympic-style swimming pool, working out the kinks in the fully equipped fitness club. At the end of your day, enjoy a fine meal at the Capital Cafe or 1919 Grill.

Have you made your reservation yet? Here's three more reasons why you should!

Make a reservation to win 2 free nights!
Reserve your room now and you will be entered into a drawing for a complimentary two-night stay (room & tax only) courtesy of the Hilton Washington. The drawing will be held on August 29th and the winner will be informed via e-mail as well as announced at the Conference.

Win 150,000 Hilton Honors Points
Book your reservations by August 29th and earn your chance to win 150,000 Hilton Honor Points which are redeemable at any Hilton Hotel Worldwide! *

FREE Journal Subscription
If you're a FULL Conference Registrant and you stay at the Hilton Washington, you will receive a FREE one year personal, individual subscription to the ASME Journal of Tribology, online version only.**

* Must book reservations at the headquarter hotel, Hilton Washington

** This complimentary offer is good for ONE online journal "Journal of Tribology". You will be asked to complete a form onsite at the conference and drop it off at the ASME booth in the exhibits hall.

Directions
Washington Reagan National Airport
Distance from hotel: 5 mi.
Drive time: 20 min.
Directions: Follow signs to Washington/14th Street Bridge. Go across bridge into Washington, D.C. Take 14th Street to K Street N.W. Turn left on K Street, then right on Connecticut Avenue. Address is 1919 Connecticut Avenue N.W.
Getting to and from the Airport: Subway/Rail (typical minimum charge is USD 4.00); Taxi (typical minimum charge is USD 14.00)

Washington Dulles International Airport
Distance from hotel: 23 mi.
Drive time: 40 min.
Directions: Take Dulles Access Road to Rt 66, East to Constitution Ave, turn left from Constitution Ave on 17th St NW and follow as it changes to Connecticut Ave North.
Getting to and from the Airport: Bus Service; Taxi (typical minimum charge is USD 45.00)

Baltimore-Washington International Airport
Distance from hotel: 33 mi.
Drive time: 1 hr.
Directions: Follow signs to I-95 S. Follow Parkway to Washington Beltway. Turn right onto Beltway and follow to Conn. Ave turnoff. Follow Connecticut Ave to T Street.
Getting to and from the Airport: Rental Car

Hotel Daily Parking Charge: $21.00

To find out more about what Washington DC has to offer, please visit its official tourism site at www.washington.org.