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47th Annual Meeting · November 11–15, 2017

Hotel Booking & Housing

Find your perfect hotel near the venue. The 47th Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, USA.

  • 33,000Attendees
  • 15,000Abstracts
  • 38,000Speakers
  • 50Sightseeing picks
Housing request

Make a housing request

Choose a hotel category and a currency for pricing, then submit a housing request for the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and the surrounding area of Washington, DC.

Select Hotel Category

Available categories for the SFN 2017 annual meeting.

Hotel categories

Rates were quoted in the currency you choose, with three broad categories offered for meeting attendees.

3 Star

Comfortable mid-range accommodation within easy reach of the convention center.

4 Star

Upper mid-range properties suited to attendees travelling on a professional schedule.

5 Star

Premium hotels for delegates seeking additional services and comfort.

Meeting details

Keep these venue and date details handy when you contact a property or send a housing request.

Choosing a hotel for the Society for Neuroscience annual meeting is easier when the options are grouped by category and priced in the currency you prefer. This housing request tool covers the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and the surrounding area of Washington, DC, letting attendees browse available properties and submit a request without leaving the page. Clear labels and simple form fields help you move quickly from browsing to booking.

The 47th Annual Meeting brought together a large gathering of researchers, presenting an unprecedented number of abstracts and speakers across the full range of neuroscience, from cellular and molecular mechanisms to systems, cognitive, and clinical topics. Because so many attendees travel for the meeting, well-organized housing information is essential, and this page is designed to make that process as straightforward as possible for every delegate.

Beyond the convention center, Washington, DC offers plenty to explore between sessions. Popular sightseeing picks include the Smithsonian museums, the National Mall, the Botanic Garden, and landmarks such as the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. Georgetown and the historic neighborhoods along the Potomac provide additional opportunities for dining and walking tours, making it easy to extend a trip and see more of the capital city during your stay.

Good planning also means thinking about transportation, currency, and scheduling well in advance. Attendees can select a preferred currency for pricing, review what each hotel category includes, and request availability for dates surrounding the meeting dates in November. Event organizers, exhibitors, and guests all benefit from early housing requests, which allows the surrounding area to better anticipate demand and provide a smoother, more comfortable experience for everyone attending.

SFN 2017 at a glance
ItemDetails
Meeting47th Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience
DatesNovember 11–15, 2017
VenueWalter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, USA
CurrenciesUSD, EUR, GBP
AttendanceOver 33,000 attendees, with 15,000 abstracts and 38,000 speakers
Nearby sights

The National Mall, the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Georgetown, the United States Botanic Garden and the National Postal Museum are among the local attractions.

Questions

Write to info@sfn2017.org for help with housing for the 2017 meeting, or visit the Society for Neuroscience website.