Visitor & Travel Information

For complete information visit the NIST Gaithersburg Visitor Information page

Disclaimer: These commercial establishments have no official relationship with NIST. We provide this information as a convenience to NIST visitors and conference attendees. NIST does not endorse or guarantee the quality or services provided by these establishments.

List of hotels in the Gaithersburg area as of 10/02 -Be sure to ask for the NIST rate, and if you are staying over a weekend, ask if the weekend rates are more reasonable. You must add 10% tax. All phone and FAX numbers are preceded by 1-(301)

Quality Inn - 3 Research Court, Rockville, Complimentary Shuttle to NIST on request, full buffet breakfast included in price, Contact: Paula Mahalik Phone: 840-0200, ext. 508, FAX: 869-3080 $89

Sleep Inn - 3 Research Court, Rockville, Complimentary Shuttle to NIST on request, Continental Breakfast, Contact: Paula Mahalik, Phone: 840-0200, ext. 508, FAX: 869-3080 $69

Courtyard by Marriott - 805 Russell Ave., Gaithersburg, off Montgomery Village Avenue, shuttle to Metro and NIST. Phone: 670-0008, FAX: 948-4538 $89

Extended Stay America - 205 Professional Dr. Gaithersburg, Phone: 301-869-9814, prices include Queen bed, refrigerator, microwave, stove, TV, table & chairs. $75/night or $349/week

Hilton Hotel - 620 Perry Pkwy. Gaithersburg, restaurant, and shuttle service to NIST and Metro. Price includes complimentary dinner. Phone: 977-8900, FAX: 869-8597 $121

Holiday Inn - Montgomery Village Ave. Gaithersburg, restaurant available, buffet breakfast $7.99, shuttle available to NIST and Metro. Phone: 948-8900, FAX: 258-1940 $90

Motel 6 - 497 Quince Orchard Rd. Gaithersburg, next to the railroad track. If you decide on this, ask for the side away from the tracks. (Within walking distance of NIST). Phone: 977-3311, FAX: 990-1053 $49.99

Shuttles - the shuttles will bring you from the airports right to the hotels or a private residence.

Make a reservation a day or two before your trip.

• Maryland Shuttle - 301-881-8800.
  Prices: From: Dulles $24 for one, $10 for each additional passenger, National: $24 for one, $32 for two, $40 for three, $48 for four, BWI: $33 for one, $42 for two, $51 for three, and $60 for four.

• Super Shuttle - 1-800-258-3826
  Prices: From Dulles and National: $25 for one, $10 each additional. From BWI: $34 for one, $10 for each additional.

• Taxi - Barwood - 301-984-1900

Metro - From National Airport take the Yellow Line, change at Gallery Place to the Red Line. Take the Red Line to Shady Grove. NIST shuttle during working hours 8:15a.m. -5:45p.m., Taxi or call the hotel shuttle service.