Spring 2005 Internet2 Member Meeting
May 2-4, 2005
Arlington, VA
Hotel and Travel Information
NOTE:
The Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel has sold out. If you still require lodging, below are three nearby hotels:
Crystal City Marriott
1999 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: (703) 413-5500
Fax: (703) 413-0192
Sheraton Crystal City Hotel
1800 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: (703) 486-1111
Fax: (703) 769-3970
Courtyard Arlington Crystal City
2899 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: (703) 549-3434
Fax: (703) 549-7440
Toll-Free: (800) 847-4775
Hotel
Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 920-3230 (Reservations)
Block Name and Reservations Method
Internet2
Reservations for this event are to be made by individual attendees directly with the Crystal Gateway Marriott. There are two methods for securing the conference rate when making reservations. If you call the hotel reservations line listed above, please make sure to reference the Internet2 block. If you choose to make your reservations online by visiting the hotel's web site listed above, please enter IMMIMMA into the Group Code field.
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 in effect at the time of check in.
Block Dates:
Saturday, April 30, 2005, through and including Thursday, May 5, 2005
Block Cut off Date:
Friday, April 8, 2005
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)
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
Northwest Airlines
Airline reservations can be booked through Partners In Travel at 734-996-5500, 800-860-3338 or email at admin@partnerstvl.com. Please indicate that your travel is for the Spring 2005 Internet2 Member Meeting in Washington, DC. Discounts apply to travel into and out of DCA (Ronald Reagan), IAD (Dulles) and BWI ( Baltimore) Airports and apply to Northwest, KLM, Pinnacle, Mesaba, Continental Express, and Continental Airlines.
Travel dates for discounts are April 23, 2005 through May 15, 2005.
| Type of Airfare |
Discount |
Ticketing Days Before Departure |
| Discounted, non-ref |
5% |
0-29 |
| Discounted, non-ref |
10% |
30+ |
Avis Car Rental
Car rental reservations can be made through Partners In Travel at 734-996-5500 or 800-860-3338 or email at admin@partnerstvl.com. For those who call Avis directly, the discount number is J818241.
Rates are available from April 25, 2005 through May 12, 2005, guaranteed and include unlimited free mileage. Pick up and returns are from DCA (Ronald Reagan), IAD (Dulles) and BWI (Baltimore) Airports. Weekend daily rates are available from noon Thursday through 11:59 PM ET Monday.
Rates do not include any state or local surcharges, tax, optional coverages or gas refueling charges.
| Car Class |
Daily Rate |
Weekly Rate |
Weekend Rate |
| Sub Compact |
$45.99 |
$175.99 |
$25.99 |
| Compact |
$46.99 |
$187.99 |
$26.99 |
| Mid-Size |
$48.99 |
$197.99 |
$28.99 |
| Full-Size Two-Door |
$50.99 |
$216.99 |
$35.99 |
| Full-Size Four-Door |
$52.99 |
$217.99 |
$35.99 |
| Premium |
$57.99 |
$225.99 |
$27.99 |
| Luxury |
$70.99 |
$283.99 |
$69.99 |
| Minivan |
$70.99 |
$283.99 |
$69.99 |
| Convertible |
$70.99 |
$283.99 |
$69.99 |
| Sport Utility |
$70.99 |
$283.99 |
$69.99 |
Transportation and Parking
The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to and from Reagan National Airport. Information on using the Metro (public transportation available in the Washington, DC area) can be found here. Self parking is available for USD$14.00/day for hotel guests.
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
Arlington National Cemetery
International Spy Museum
The Library of Congress
National Air and Space Museum
National Gallery of Art
National Museum of the American Indian
National World War II Memorial
National Zoological Park
The Smithsonian Institute
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.
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