Poems of Provocation & Witness: March 22-25, 2012

Where to Stay

Hostel | SpaceShare | Alternatives to Hotels | More Information

Split This Rock events will take place in the U Street Neighborhood.

Beacon Hotel

Beacon Hotel at 1615 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington DC, is the official hotel for Split This Rock Poetry Festival in 2012. Use the link below to get the Split This Rock discount, locking in a rate that is modest compared to area hotels.

Book Now at the Beacon

Split This Rock Rates for March 22-25, 2012
 Shoulder rates available
Upgrade to a Corporate Quarter Studio Suite for additional $20
72-hour cancellation policy to avoid one night’s room charge
Reservation cut-off date to book preferred rates: February 22, 2012

Beacon Hotel Supports Split This Rock!
A portion of proceeds from Split This Rock Guests will be donated to the festival.

William Penn House

The William Penn House is a Quaker-operated hostel located in a 1917 row house in historic Capitol Hill, five blocks east of the US Capitol, the Supreme Court, and the Library of Congress, and within walking distance of the Smithsonian museums. A Metro bus (#96) runs by the hostel directly to the site of Split This Rock Poetry Festival programs. The House is four stories with staff living in the fourth floor and in the basement. They offer shared accommodations only; there are no private rooms. Unfortunately, they do not have an elevator, so you must be able to use stairs. Accommodations include bed linens, towels, and a simple breakfast each morning. You do not have to be a Quaker to stay there.

Rates range from $40 to $50 per person per night; the family rate is $135 per family per night for a family of 4 ($25 for each additional family member). Group rates range from $30 to $40 per person per night, depending on the size of the group. To make a reservation you may book online, email info@williampennhouse.org, or call 202-543-5560 with the following information:

• Which nights will you stay, what time you'll arrive (the office closes at 9 PM), and the day do you plan to leave
• The number of people (male and female) in your group
• Your full name, address, and phone number
• If you are with an organization, please give its name
• Your credit card information (required to hold the reservation)

SpaceShare -- Split Your Car, Share Your Room, Save Resources, Build Community

Thanks to the generous partnership of SpaceShare, you can find a hotel roommate, find a ride or a room, share space in your car, or offer a room in your home.

Sign up at spaceshare.com/splitthisrock.

Live in DC or nearby? Host a guest with SpaceShare! Have a seat in your car? Need a lift from your town to DC? Help someone else get to the festival. Sign up to share your room, find a place to stay, or carpool.

Check out the GreenEventsGuide.org for more ideas on how to keep your Split This Rock footprint as small as possible.

Alternatives to Hotels

Some other resources to assist you in making arrangements for your stay during the festival.

• Find a Bed & Breakfast - www.bedandbreakfastdc.com. Listings are organized by neighborhood. Dupont and Logan Circle B&Bs are close to the Split This Rock festival venues.
• Union Hotels - www.hotelworkersrising.org/HotelGuide. Search Washington, DC, to find hotels that employ members of UNITE HERE, the hotel-workers’ union.
• Youth Hostel - www.hiwashingtondc.org. The DC hostel is Metro-accessible and has a reputation for safety and cleanliness.

More Information

• Maps of festival areas and the DC Metro will be included in registration materials.
• We highly recommend taking Metro, DC's subway and bus system. All festival sites are within easy walking distance of the Metro. See our Getting Around page for some help using Metro.
• MidCity Business Association offers a map of the U Street and 14th Street corridors.

We hope to be able to provide assistance for those with mobility needs. Please let us know if you have a need.