Choosing the Savoy Suites Hotel for your overnight visit to Washington DC provides accommodations with a clean comfortable guest room, easy access to Washington's premier local attractions and unprecedented access to some of DC's national treasures and business districts.

With Reagan National Airport and Union Station just a short metro or taxi ride to the Savoy Suites Hotel, you can begin your sightseeing from the moment you arrive. Just a few short blocks from our front doors you can easily visit the Washington National Cathedral, Dumbarton Oaks, the U.S. Naval Observatory, or the Vice Presidents residence. Venture a few blocks more and you may just find yourself shopping on Wisconsin Avenue or fashionable M Street in Downtown Georgetown.

During your visit, be sure to see and navigate Washington DC the way the locals do, from the DC Metro! The DC Metro is the most efficient, simple and cost effective way to move quickly from one attraction to another. The Savoy Suites Hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to and from the Woodley Park Metro Station which is a great starting point if the National Zoo is on your list of attractions being just a few blocks from the station.

Looking for more historical sites? A quick metro or taxi ride will place you within a short distance of some of America's famed monuments! Walk the National Mall from one end to the other and be inspired by the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol. Bring a boxed lunch and picnic on the Tidal Basin under the cherry blossoms with a view of the Potomac River. After lunch, take a stroll past the White House; explore the Smithsonian Institute or be amazed from the artistry of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial. The WWII Memorial and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial are also nearby for your enjoyment!

2009 PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION SURVIVAL GUIDE

The Savoy Suites Hotel would like to welcome you to Washington DC for the 2009 Presidential Inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama!

This guide consists of helpful hints, facts and suggestions for creating a positive travel experience during your visit to this historic city-wide event!

The information contained in this section has been compiled from various sources and are subject to change.

A PDF VERSION OF THIS INAUGRATION SURVIVAL GUIDE IS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD!  CLICK HERE FOR OUR EXPANDED VERSION.

OFFICIAL SWEARING-IN CEREMONY

Only 240,000 tickets are issued for the official swearing-in ceremony distributed by local Senators and state officials.  The sale of tickets to attend the swearing-in ceremony is strictly prohibited. and you should be cautious of any online offers to buy them.

Please Note:  The swearing-in ceremony is an outdoor event held on the West Front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.  Inauguration day is typically cold and occasionally wet.  Extra consideration should be taken when planning to bring infants, young children, the elderly or anyone requiring special needs.

• The actual swearing-in ceremony takes place shortly before 12 noon, but there are festivities and musical programs that begin much earlier.
• Security checkpoints for ticketed guests begin at 8:00AM and the committee advises that you arrive no later than 9:00AM.
• Tickets to the ceremony are color coded.  The colors correspond to the secured entry location.  Make sure you plan your travel around your ticket.

2009 INAUGURAL PARADE

The Presidential Inaugural Parade is a free event, open to the public and held on Tuesday January 20th.  The parade begins at 2:30PM, however visitors are expected to arrive very early in the morning to secure a good viewing location.  The parade begins on the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building and proceeds along Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House.  The best way to travel to the parade route is by Metro, however please note there will be several station closures.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Some major subway/Metro stations, bus stops and streets within the perimeter will be closed!  Traveling by taxi, car or metro will be very difficult.  Plan ahead!
• Prepare for long waits.  Travel with only the most of necessary items such as medications, fare cards and maps.
• Regardless of weather conditions, for security reasons, umbrellas are not permitted in ticketed areas.  Dress appropriately for inclement weather.
• There will be no vehicular access or parking in the areas around the U.S. Capitol on January 20th.  This includes vehicles with special disability license plates or tags.  While there will be locations outside the perimeter that will be designated as drop-off points for persons with disabilities, traffic conditions and restrictions may make reaching these drop-off locations extremely difficult.
• Persons in wheelchairs or utilizing walkers should be aware that they will need to move across bumpy surfaces, grassy areas and possible icy areas.  (depending on weather conditions)