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2025 Lodging Information

Washington College of Law does not provide housing for Summer Program participants. In previous years, participants have chosen to stay in the AU Dormitories or have found housing on their own. 

DORMITORY OPTION: Main Campus - Federal Hall

 

THIS OPTION IS NOT AVAILABLE ANYMORE, AND THE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

A block of rooms at American University’s dorms have been reserved for participants attending the Summer Programs. Lodging is available on American University's main campus Federal Hall.

Each floor community has a central lounge space with a kitchen, lounge furniture, and television for participants to study or socialize with their community. Each floor also has a laundry room.

The virtual tours available here are representative of a given room type. Each space varies based on room sizes and dimensions. Each virtual tour includes some decorative items and a MicroFridge to show what the room looks like when occupied, but these items are not included in rooms.

Please note that there is no cookware in the shared kitchen, except for a microwave and an oven.

The summer course will be held at the American University Washington College of Law, but housing is available on American University's main campus. Please be aware that there are two different campuses. For more information, visit the program website here.

American University is conveniently located less than a mile away from the Tenleytown-AU metro stop and the University offers a free shuttle from main campus to the metro and to WCL throughout the day.

Please note that housekeeping is not available. Additionally, AU only provides linens, a blanket, pillow, pillowcase, and a small towel. If you prefer a larger towel or hand towel, please bring one with you.

Temperature policy: The setpoint is 76, so that is the middle range, the room is not necessarily cooled to 76 degrees.

RATES

  • The nightly rate, including taxes, is $110/night.
  • $57.34 USD Administrative Fee added to all reservations

HOW TO BOOK A ROOM

Registration Process:

THE PORTAL IS CURRENTLY CLOSED, AND THERE ARE NO AVAILABLE ROOMS.

  • All participants must use the following registration portal.

  • Registration Portal is - CLOSED!.

  • Payment in full via credit card is required to complete the registration process.

  • Important Lodging Information:

    Lodging is available starting on Monday, May 26.

    Building: FEDERAL HALL

    Address: 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

    AU Campus map can be found here.

Other Lodging Options

The Academy on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law is not affiliated with any designated accommodation option, and has no special option. If you decide to make a reservation, please make sure you have understood all the policies and costs related to your accommodation before making it. The costs listed below might change depend on the time and reservation, please double check all the details of your reservation. 

BUDGET HOTEL: AROUND $50-100/NIGHT

Quaint lodging which usually includes basic amenities, such as beds, dressers, desk, telephone and TV. Some budget hotels have both shared and private bathrooms.

BED & BREAKFAST (B&B): AROUND $75-150/NIGHT

Offer quaint lodging in private rooms with both shared and private bathrooms, depending on price. Bed & Breakfasts usually tailor to those who are looking for comfort, charm, and affordability. Most include shared amenities, such as a shared kitchen, common room, and TV room.

APARTMENT-STYLE ACCOMMODATIONS: PRICES VARY

Accommodations usually include a small kitchen, private bathroom, and bedroom. In apartment-style accommodations; the atmosphere is less like a hotel, and more like a private residence. Apartments are available both unfurnished and furnished. Accommodations of this nature will vary tremendously in both amenities and cost. Browse through options on Craigslist: DC for daily/weekly/monthly sublets. We recommend looking for something available in Tenleytown, Friendship Heights, or Cleveland Park.

MODERATELY PRICED HOTEL: AROUND $100-200/NIGHT

Hotels include more modern day amenities and services than dormitories, budget hotels, and a bed & breakfast. Lodging usually includes a private bathroom, cable television, A/C, restaurant, and guest services. Hotels sometimes include an indoor/outdoor pool, exercise facility, and laundry facilities.

  • The Churchill Hotel near Embassy Row - starting at $198 per night.

  • Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC/Friendship Heights - starting at $189 per night.

  • Days Inn by Wyndham Washington DC/Connecticut Avenue - starting at $116 per night. This Hotel offers a University Rate 10% off rate of day.

  • American Inn of Bethesda - starting at $139 per night.

  • Kimpton Glover Park Hotel - starting at $169 per night.

  • The River Inn - starting at $179 per night.

  • Hotel 1600 - starting at $159 per night

  • Washington Marriott Wardman Park - starting at $189 per night

  • The Fairfax at Embassy Row - starting at $199 per night

LUXURY HOTEL: $200 AND UP/NIGHT

The most luxurious of your options, these hotels usually include many amenities and guest services. Most luxury hotels include luxurious guestrooms with cable TV, A/C, robes, and maid service, as well as fitness facilities, pool, and dining services on site.

  • Embassy Suites by Hilton - Washington DC - Chevy Chase Pavilion - is $258 per night.
  • Omni Shoreham Hotel - starting at $229 per night

HOSTEL: $25 AND UP/NIGHT

The most basic of accommodations, most rooms will be dormitory-style with multiple beds in a shared space. These will be located further from campus, so transportation expenses and time would need to be factored in to your decision. Some have common space, kitchen, meals and internet included. Amenities vary.