Venue & Travel

Steps from the Summit, in the Heart of D.C.

DAI 2026 convenes at The National Housing Center in downtown Washington, D.C. Several hotels sit within a few minutes' walk of the venue. Here's everything you need to plan the trip.

Arrive

Evening of Sep 28 or morning of Sep 29, ahead of the 12:30 PM check-in.

Check-In Opens

12:30 PM, Sep 29; the first session begins at 12:45 PM.

Depart

Evening of Sep 30 or morning of Oct 1; the closing reception runs to 6:30 PM.
The Venue

The National Housing Center.

The National Housing Center, Washington, D.C.

The National Housing Center

1201 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

A modern conference venue in the heart of downtown D.C., minutes from the White House and the National Mall.

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Where to Stay

Hotel Options a Short Walk from NAHB.

Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa 15% off for DAI attendees

Mint House Washington DC Downtown by Kasa

~5 minute walk
1010 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005

Apartment-style suites with full kitchens, in-unit laundry, and a fitness center, built for a more spacious stay. 15% discount applied for DAI attendees. Discount code can be used through 12/31.

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Le Méridien Washington, D.C. - The Madison
Hotel Block Sold Out

Le Méridien Washington, D.C. - The Madison

1-minute walk
1177 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

The DAI room block at Le Méridien is fully booked. Please use one of the options below.

Additional Nearby Hotel Options

The Westin Washington, D.C.

The Westin Washington, D.C.

~2 minute walk to the venue
1400 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
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Hotel Zena

Hotel Zena

~3 minute walk to the venue
1155 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
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Marriott Residence Inn

Marriott Residence Inn

~4 minute walk to the venue
1199 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
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Homewood Suites by Hilton

Homewood Suites by Hilton

~3 minute walk to the venue
1475 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
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Getting Here

Easy In, Easy Out.

By Air

Reagan National (DCA) 6 mi · ~15 min
Dulles International (IAD) 27 mi · ~40 min
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) 33 mi · ~50 min

By Metro

Farragut North and McPherson Square are the closest Metro stations, a ~5-minute walk away. Reagan National (DCA) connects to downtown directly via the Blue/Yellow lines in about 20 minutes.

Parking

Parking is available at two garages across from the 15th Street entrance and one garage across from the M Street entrance, next to the Westin.

On Site

The National Housing Center
1201 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005.
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On the Map

The Venue and Every Hotel.