In response to Mike's question about a hotel, here's the message I posted
several weeks. They were holding rooms until August 29, but can't hurt to
try. --Ray

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray Denenberg, Library of Congress" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 1:57 PM
Subject: Alternative Hotel


> For those not happy with the rate for the Capitol Hill Suites, I've
arranged
> for a block of 10 rooms at another hotel, not as close, but also walking
> distance.
>
> It's the Holiday Inn Capitol Hill, 550 C street SW, phone 202-479-4000.
>
> The rate is $150. Arrival September 24, departure September 28 or earlier.
> Mention "SRW meeting, Library of Congress."  They'll hold these rooms
until
> August 29.
>
> If anyone books there, let me know and I'll post directions.
>
> --Ray
>
> (Might want to note: it may appear from the address that it's close to the
> Capitol Hill Suites, which is also on C street, 200 block, and this hotel
is
> 500 block which may lead you to think it's about three blocks. But this
one
> is in Southwest DC  -- note SW in the address-- while Cap Hill is in
> Southeast. So it's on  the other side (west) of the Capitol. It's about
3/4
> mile, a fairly easy walk.)