Housing and Travel
A block of rooms has been reserved at the congress location at a special rate for your convenience. Staying at the congress location will give you convenient access to technical session rooms and social functions, allowing plenty of informal networking opportunities with your colleagues.
Congress Location
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C., USA, 20001
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Group Rate: from $209 per night. Please note that the group rate is not guaranteed once the block is full or beyond June 8, 2022, whichever comes first.
Your Hotel Choice Matters: While you may be considering other hotel options, TMS urgently requests that you stay at the Hyatt Regency in support of the conference and TMS. 3DMS has a financial commitment to fill a block of rooms at the congress location. By booking at the Hyatt Regency, you can help TMS to meet this commitment and to continue its in-person event activity for the 3D materials science community.
Safe from Fraud
Conference registrants are reminded to protect themselves against fraudulent solicitations for registration, housing, and other services by conducting business only through the official conference website: http://www.tms.org/3DMS2022. All relevant housing, registration, and exhibit information is available there. We recommend that you not use third-party organizations to reserve your hotel unless they are endorsed by TMS or your organization.
TMS works hard to protect the privacy of its members’ information. View our privacy policy to learn more. We encourage you to exercise caution, as well, and to conduct all of your transactions through our official websites.
Area Attractions
Experience the history of the nation's capital city. From the doorstep of the Hyatt Regency, you may take a walk to explore the Capitol Hill neighborhood, see the White House and U.S. Capitol, or browse the Library of Congress. The nearby Smithsonian Museums offer incredible exhibits that are free to visit. As you enjoy your time at 3DMS, be sure to discover some of the treasures the city has to offer.
- United States Botanic Garden: 0.5 mi / 842 m away from Hyatt Regency. Marvel at both native and exotic plants on the sprawling grounds of this garden, including a gallery of rare flora and a butterfly garden. The garden is free to the public and open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Timed tickets are not required.
- National Mall and Memorial Parks: 1.1 mi / 1.71 km away from Hyatt Regency. Despite the name, this famed D.C. destination isn’t a shopping center, but an impressive assemblage of memorials honoring Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Martin Luther King Jr., and veterans, with each of the tall structures lined along a grassy space.
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History: 1.1 mi / 1.83 km away from Hyatt Regency. With more than 125 million unique artifacts and specimens on display, as well as the recently opened David H. Koch Hall of Fossils and the Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is the world’s most visited museum, drawing 8 million tourists each year. The exhibits are open and free to the public. No tours.
- Library of Congress: 1.2 mi / 1.88 km away from Hyatt Regency. Visit the nation’s oldest federal cultural institution and the largest library in the world, housing more than 168 million items. The Library provides access to millions of books, photographs, and newspapers, and is also home to the U.S. Copyright Office. Free timed-entry passes are available from the Library's website.
Obtain a Travel Visa for Conference Held in the United States
Visa Application Process
Meeting attendees from countries that require a visa to enter the United States are reminded that the process of obtaining a visa takes a minimum of three months. You are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and begin the application process early.
The U.S. State Department website includes visa information concerning temporary visitors to the United States that may be helpful to you.
Please note that the Department of Homeland Security is implementing the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, which is expected to be mandatory for Visa Waiver Program travelers. Complete information is available on the Visa Waiver Program page of the U.S. State Department website.
Generate a Visa Letter
To generate an official visa invitation letter for this congress, please select an option below based upon your attendee status. To personalize the letter, follow the instructions and type in the information in the appropriate places. Then, print the letter and submit it along with other required documentation to the appropriate consulate/embassy. Please note that this letter does not guarantee you will be granted a visa. If you need additional assistance, e-mail Diana Grady, or call at 1–724–776–9000, ext. 256.