International Services Office
Housing
 

Housing

 


This page lists many of the housing resources that are used by our current international graduate and undergraduate students for on campus, off-campus and temporary housing. 

 

Click on the numbers  to find out more about options on:

[1] Temporary Housing

[2] Permanent Housing

 

 These resources are independent and are not affiliated or verified by GWU or the ISO.





[1] Temporary Housing

Looking for a place to stay until you can find an apartment or place in a house?  Check out the following options and opportunities.  Please note that in Washington, DC, there will be plenty of options; this list is to give you some ideas.


Local Area Hotels


 

George Washington University Inn

824 New Hampshire Ave., NW

1-800-426-4455

202-337-6620
 

One Washington Circle Hotel

1 Washington Circle, NW

1-800-424-9671

202-872-1680
 

Best Western Georgetown Suites

1121 New Hampshire Ave., NW

202-457-0565
 

Doubletree Guest Suites

801 New Hampshire Ave., NW

1-800-222-8733

202-785-2000
 

Embassy Suites Hotel

1250 22nd St., NW

1-800-362-2779

202-857-3388
 

The Fairmont, Washington, DC

2401 M St., NW

202-429-2400
 

Hotel Lombardy

2019 Pennsylvania Ave., NW

1-800-424-5486

202-828-2600
 

The Georgetown Latham Hotel

1-888-587-2377

202-726-5000
 

The Melrose Hotel

2430 Pennsylvania Ave., NW

1-800-635-7673

202-955-6400
 

Park Hyatt

1201 24th St., NW

1-800-233-1234

202-789-1234
 

Washington Marriott

1221 22nd St., NW

1-800-393-3053

202-872-1500
 

Washington Suites Georgetown

2500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW

1-800-222-8733

202-333-8060
 

Westin Grand Washington

2350 M St., NW

1-800-228-3000
 

Renaissance M Street Hotel

1143 New Hampshire Ave., NW

1-888-803-1298

202-775-0800
 

Georgetown Suites

1111 30th St., NW

1-800-348-7203

202-298-7800
 

St. Gregory Hotel

2033 M St., NW

1-800-829-5034

202-530-3600
 

Ritz Carlton

1150 22nd St., NW

1-800-241-3333

202-835-0500
 

River Inn

924 25th St., NW

1-888-874-0100

202-337-7600
 

State Plaza Hotel

2117 E. St., NW

1-800-424-2859

202-861-8200
 


Other (somewhat cheaper and less immediate) options:


Name

Address

Telephone

Website / email address / remarks

Adams Inn

1746 Lanier Place, NW, Washington, DC 20009

(202) 745-3600

Toll Free (800) 578-6807

Fax (202) 319-7958

www.adamsinn.com  adamsinn@adamsinn.com

Winter discount-10% off (only for daily rates)!  $99 - $129/night
$560 - $630/week.  $10/night for each additional guest, continental breakfast provided, parking $10/night, free high-speed internet, kitchen & laundry facility, close to Metro.

Carlyle Suites

1731 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington DC 20009

(202) 234-3200

Toll Free (866) HOTEL-DC

www.carlylesuites.com  info@carlylesuites.com

ISIC* discount based on availability, $189 (Fridays and Saturdays) and up / night.  Kitchens, high-speed internet, free parking available.

Hostel International Washington DC

1009 11th St., NW, Washington, DC 20001

(202) 737-2333

www.hiwashingtondc.org or www.hiusa.org/ reserve@hiwashingtondc.org

Dormitory –style to private accommodations. $26 for a shared room; $102.  Maximum stay: 14 days, continental breakfast $2, internet access.

International Guest House

1441 Kennedy St, NW, Washington, DC 20011

(202) 726-5808

Fax (202) 882-2888

Found at http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/Listing.aspx?id=221277 / Igh-dc@juno.com

$35-$70/night. $220/week. Shared Bathroom. Includes Breakfast.  Maximum stay 2 weeks (International).  11pm Curfew.

Just Like Home
International Homestay Placement, L.L.C.

PO Box 2378
Silver Spring
, MD 20915
- USA

(301) 649-2389

Fax: (301) 649-0704

Emergency :240-418-5675

http://www.justlikehome.com/

Live with host families who want to share their way of life.

$35-$48/day, depending on meal plan

Non-refundable placement/application fee: $195.00

The District Hotel 

1440 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington, DC 

(202) 232-7800
Toll Free (800) 350-5759

(202) 265-3725

www.districthotel.com

$79-$99/night—for this rate, tell salesperson that you are a student.  Includes breakfast and free wireless Internet.

Kalorama Guest House

1854 Mintwood Pl., Washington, DC 20009; and

2700 Cathedral Ave. DC 20008

(202) 667-6369, Fax (202) 319-1262

www.kaloramaguesthouse.com

$90 and up, shared bathroom. $110 and up, private bathroom. **Tell them that you’re a student from the International Services Office at GW to receive this discount!!**  Breakfast included.  Cash or Credit only.  No smoking.  Maximum stay: 14 days.  Minimum stay: 2 days

Simpkins Bed and Breakfast

2411 Benning Rd, NE

(202) 387-1328

$20/night, computers and internet, on the Metro, hostel style living (no frills)

Thompson-Markward Hall

235 2nd St. NE  Washington DC 20002

(202) 546-3255

Fax (202) 546-1197

http://www.ywch.org/about.htm

Women of age 18 - 34 only.  $800/month utilities included  Breakfast & dinner, limited cleaning service included.  $100 application fee.  Minimum stay: 2 weeks. Maximum stay: 2 years. No Credit Cards Accepted

Washington International Student Center

2451 18th St., NW

Washington, DC 20009

202-667-7681

Toll Free (800)567-4150

www.washingtondchostel.com $23/night, shared room.  Free breakfast.  Internet, kitchen available.  Maximum stay: 7 days.  Advanced Reservation Needed with CREDIT CARD.

William Penn House

515 East Capitol St, SE

(202) 543-5560

Fax (202) 543-3814

Williampennhouse.org

$40/night, $100/night for a family of 4, $35/night for a group of 10 or more.  Price includes breakfast. Maximum stay: 2 weeks.  No smoking. 

Windsor Park Hotel

2116 Kalorama Rd., NW  Washington, DC

(202) 483-7700

www.windsorparkhotel.com, windsorparkhotel@erols.com  

10% ISIC* discount. $98/night.  Free continental breakfast.

 

*ISIC:  International Student Identity Card.  For more information about this card visit the International Student Travel Confederation's website.

**Accommodations chosen for reasonable prices or their accommodating terms.  Prices may vary by season.  Remember to ask about methods of payment and other restrictions.

Visit http://dchousing.net/ for more options!


Click here for a printable copy of information on temporary housing in DC. 

 


[2] Permanent Housing

If you are looking for on-campus housing, visit GW Housing Programs.  If you are looking for off-campus housing, visit the Office of Off-Campus Student Affairs for housing links, message boards, and tips to finding houses and apartments around the city!

 

Local newspapers and online resources can also be helpful in your apartment search:

The Washington Post

Craig's List

The Sublet

The Washington City Paper

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The views and policies articulated in these pages are not necessarily those of The George Washington University. International Services Office is a registered organization at The George Washington University, EEO/AA. Last updated October 07, 2008 05:35pm by ssanford