OVERVIEW
The GAC kicks off with an exhibit hall opening reception and concert on Sunday, March 18. Thursday, March 22, Capitol Hill visits continue and the conference adjourns.
LEAGUE HOUSING
A number of state credit union leagues have obtained housing blocks for use by their credit unions. Affiliated credit unions from the following states should download the League Housing Information and contact their league representative directly. Rooms are not guaranteed and are based on availability.
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IA, KS, LA, MA, ME, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
INDIVIDUAL HOUSING
Credit unions from all states that do not have a housing room block should contact the Housing Bureau to book rooms via web, phone, or fax.
- Reserve housing online at the Housing Bureau Website
- Call 800-974-3084 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST
- Fax 847-996-5401 to reserve your room via fax
A $275 per room deposit, payable by major credit card, is required for ALL reservations at the time of booking. Your credit card will be charged and the room confirmation will come directly via e-mail from the Housing Bureau. A limit of 10 room reservations per call or online order will apply.
When making reservations, please be ready with the following information
- Name of conference: CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices of hotels
- Arrival and departure dates
- Number of rooms required
- Type of room/s needed: single or double
- Number of persons staying in room
- Names of all occupants in room
- Arrival time
- Credit card type, name on credit card, number, and expiration date
- Address of each person
- Telephone number of each person
- Fax number of each person
- E-mail address for each person (required for confirmations)
CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS
- If after your initial reservation, your method of payment changes for any reason, it will be considered a credit card change. A $50 credit card change fee will be applied for each reservation affected.
- Reservations cancelled by Tuesday, January 31, 2012, will receive their full deposit back.
- For reservations cancelled on and after February 1, 2012, there is a $275 cancellation fee per room.
- All reservations, changes, and cancellations must be made with the Housing Bureau through Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. EST.
- Between February 23 and February 26, 2012, the Housing Bureau will transfer reservation information to participating hotels. During this time no changes can be made.
- Beginning February 27, 2012, all changes and cancellations must be made directly with the hotel and all deposits are non-refundable.
HOTEL RATES & ADDRESSES
There are 11 official GAC hotels offered through the housing bureau. To all rates add applicable taxes, currently 14.5%.
Shuttle service is provided Sunday through Wednesday for the 11 official conference hotels.
Area Hotel Map
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Capital Hilton
16th & K Streets
Washington, D.C. 20009
Phone: 202-393-1000
Fax: 202-639-5784
Rates: $302 single/double
Four Points Sheraton
Washington DC Downtown
1201 K Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone: 202-289-7600
Fax: 202-349-2215
Rates: $249 single/double
Hamilton Crowne Plaza
1001 14th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone: 202-682-0111
Fax: 202-618-7601
Rates: $259 single/double
Hilton Garden Inn
815 14th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone: 202-783-7800
Fax: 202-783-7801
Rates: $254 single/double
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: 202-737-1234
Fax: 202-737-5773
Rates: $290 single/double
Note: There is limited availability at the following hotels; sub blocks have been reserved by the leagues.
Embassy Suites Washington D.C. Convention Center
900 10th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: 202-739-2001
Fax: 202-739-2099
Rates: $267 single or $287 double
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: 202-582-1234
Fax: 202-637-4781
Rates: $326 single/double
Hotel Monaco
700 F Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
Phone: 202-628-7177
Fax: 202-628-7277
Rates: $290 single/double
JW Marriott
1331 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
Phone: 202-393-2000
Fax: 202-626-6991
Rates: $319 single/double
Marriott Metro Center
775 12th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone: 202-737-2200
Fax: 202-347-5886
Rates: $294 single/double
Renaissance Washington, D.C. Hotel
999 9th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: 202-898-9000
Fax: 202-289-0947
Rates: $299 single/double
* Hotel rates are subject to change based on availability.
FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION
In order for federal credit unions to qualify for tax exemption from state and local taxes assessed to room charges, final payment must be made by check, share draft, or credit card issued by a federal credit union.
Payments made by personal check, personal share draft, or personal credit card will not qualify for the exemption. Both forms (DC specific and NCUA form) must be presented upon hotel check-in by the attendee.
Download the Tax Exemption Letters & Forms
