Spring 2004 Internet2 Member Meeting

Hotel and Travel Information

Hotel

Block Name:
Internet2
Reservations for this event are to be made by individual attendees directly with the Crystal Gateway Marriott. To obtain the conference rate, you must call the reservation number listed above and be sure to reference the Internet2 block.

Block Rate:
USD$189.00/night (single or double occupancy), USD$209.00/night (triple or quad occupancy)
***Hotel room rates are subject to applicable taxes (currently 9.75%) in effect at the time of check in.

Block Dates:
Saturday, April 17, 2004, through and including Thursday, April 22, 2004

Block Cut off Date:
Friday, April 2, 2004

Check in time: 4:00pm
Check out time: 1:00pm
Guarantee and cancellation policy:
All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. The hotel will not hold any reservation unless secured by one of the above methods. Individuals may cancel reservations until 6:00pm on the day of arrival without penalty.

Guest Rooms
All rooms are tastefully appointed with a variety of amenities including work desk with lamp, 2-line phone with voicemail, data ports on phone, high-speed internet access by STSN, TV with remote control, in-room movies, newspaper delivery, complimentary in-room coffee, iron and ironing board and hair dryer. Other services designed for guest convenience include express check in and express check out, on-site restaurants, room service, laundry valet, self service laundry facilities, concierge services, full business center and a complimentary shuttle to and from Reagan National Airport.

Hotel Restaurants
Terrace Restaurant, American cuisine in a casual setting (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Tuscany's Ristorante, dining featuring Italian specialties (dinner)
Teams Sports Bar, for the fan of sports and conversation (dinner)
Atrium Cafe, spot for cocktails and light snacks (evenings)

Air Travel and Car Rental Information

Travel dates for discounts are April 12, 2004 through April 28, 2004.

Note: The greatest discounts can be obtained by booking at least 30 + days in advance and
being flexible in day/time of travel. There are no booking fees associated with your airline purchase through Partners In Travel.

Avis Car Rental:
Car rental reservations can be made through Partners In Travel (734-996-5500/800-860-3338) or email <admin@partnerstvl.com>.

Rates are available from April 12, 2004 through April 28, 2004.

The rates are guaranteed and include unlimited free mileage. Pick up and returns are from Ronald Reagan Washington National, Washington Dulles International, and Baltimore/Washington International Airports.

Rates do not include any state or local surcharges, tax, optional coverages or gas refueling charges.

Transportation and Parking

Taxi Information
Approximate Cost To Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel From:
Reagan National Airport: $6.00
Washington Dulles International Airport: $50.00
Baltimore-Washington International Airport: $62.00

Ground Transportation Information
From Reagan National Airport
From Washington Dulles International Airport
From Baltimore-Washington International Airport

Driving Directions

Driving Directions from Ronald Reagan National Airport (approximately 1 mile)
Take U.S. Route 1, follow Crystal City signs exiting airport. Turn left on 20th Street and proceed to South Eads Street. Turn right. The hotel entrance is on South Eads street, is 1 1/2 blocks on the right.

Driving Directions from Washington, DC/Dulles Airport (approximately 28 miles)
Exit the airport taking the Dulles toll road to I-66 east. Exit 110 south. Follow signs to US 1 south. Exit on 15th St. Right at end of off ramp. Turn left at first traffic light on S. Eads St. Hotel is 1/2 block on the left.

Driving Directions from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (approximately 55 miles)
When exiting airport proceed on I-195 west. Exit I-95 south towards Washington, DC. When nearing Washington DC beltway continue following signs for I-95 south towards Richmond. After you cross the Potomac River on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, take the 2nd exit which is Route 1 north. Follow Rte. 1 north to Crystal City. Turn left on 20th St. At the next traffic light turn right on S. Eads St. Hotel is 1 1/2 blocks up on the right.

Things to see and do in the Washington, DC area

Other Services

Nearby Churches:
Calvary United Methodist Church
2315 S. Grant Street
Arlington, VA
703-892-5185
.4 miles from Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel

Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
935 23rd Street S
Arlington, VA
703-979-1558
.6 miles from Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel

Advent Lutheran Church
2222 S. Arlington Ridge Road
Arlington, VA
703-521-7010
.9 miles from Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel

Grace Episcopal Church
3601 Russell Road
Alexandria, VA
703-549-1980
1.6 miles from Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
830 23rd Street S
Arlington, VA
703-684-9261
.5 miles from Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel

Complete List of Churches

Nearby Temples/Synagogues:
Arlington-Fairfax Jewish
2920 Arlington Boulevard
Arlington, VA
703-979-4466
2.3 miles from Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel

Kesher Israel Congregation
2801 N St. NW
Washington, DC
202-333-2337

Complete List of Temples/Synagogues

Nearby Mosques:
Muhammad's Mosque
1111 Bladensburg Road
Washington, DC
202-388-0095
4.9 miles from the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel

Mosque Emmanuel
12804 5th Street
Bowie, MD
301-262-1146
17.9 miles from the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel

Complete List of Mosques

Nearby Buddhist Temples:
Buddhist Congregational Church
5401 16th Street NW
Washington, DC
202-829-2423
6.8 miles from the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel

Ekoji Buddhist Temple
10301 Burke Lake Road
Fairfax Station, VA
703-239-1200
14.6 miles from the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel

Complete List of Buddhist Temples

Nearby Banks

First Union National Bank
1755 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA
703-413-0944
250 feet from the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel

Bank of America
1425 S. Eads Street
Arlington, VA
703-979-6500
.32 miles from the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel

Complete Listing of Banks

Nearby Pharmacies:
Rite Aid Pharmacy
2120 Crystal Plaza Arc
Arlington, VA
703-415-4770
.29 miles from the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel

CVS Pharmacy
2400 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA
703-418-0812
.56 miles from the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel

Complete List of Pharmacies

Nearby Hospitals:
Hadley Memorial Hospital
4601 ML King Ave SW
Washington, DC
202-574-5700
3 miles from the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel

St. Jude Children's Hospital
4141 N. Henderson Road
Arlington, VA
703-558-0525
3.3 miles from the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel

Complete List of Hospitals

For more information on the Washington, DC area, click here.