Hotel & Travel Information
Conference Hotel: Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202
[The Internet2 conference block is now full; however, rooms are still available at a higher rate. Also see alternate hotels below.]
Alternate Hotels
Sheraton Crystal City
1800 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA 22202 (1 mi from conference hotel)
(703) 486-1111
Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National Airport (This is not the Crystal Gateway Marriott,
which is the conference hotel. These two are easily and frequently confused.)
1999 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202 (1 mi from conference hotel)
703-413-5500
Crowne Plaza Hotel Washington Natl Airport
1480 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA (0.1 mi NE of conference hotel)
(703) 416-1600
Embassy Suites Crystal City - National Airport
1300 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA (0.2 mi N of conference hotel)
(703) 979-9799
Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport
2020 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA (0.2 mi S of conference hotel)
(703) 920-8600
Hampton Inn & Suites Reagan National Airport
2000 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA (0.2 mi S of conference hotel)
(703) 418-8181
- Hotel Information
- Air Travel
- Transportation and Parking
- Driving Directions
- Area Attractions
- International Visitors - Visa Application Tips and Information
Why reserve a room in the Spring Member Meeting hotel?
Spring 2012 Member Meeting attendees are strongly encouraged to stay at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, the conference hotel. When you reserve within the Internet2 block you receive a discounted room rate; lodging conveniently located at the meeting venue; and you help Internet2 meet its commitments to the hotel. Because Internet2 receives a rebate on all rooms booked within the block, you also help keep the meeting registration fees low for the entire community.
Lodging is available for all events taking place within the block dates as specified below.
Hotel Information
Block Name: Internet2
Block dates: Friday April 20, 2012 through and including Thursday April 26, 2012
Block rate: $249/night for single or double occupancy, $269/night for triple occupancy, and $289 for quad occupancy.
Hotel room rates are subject to applicable taxes in effect at the time of check in (currently 10.25%).
Reservation method: Reservations for this event are to be made by individual attendees directly with the Crystal Gateway Marriott either by calling Marriott reservations at 800-228-9290, or by calling the Crystal Gateway directly at 703-920-3230. Please make sure to reference the Internet2 block. Online reservations can be made here. Group rates will be available 3 days pre and 3 days post-meeting. PLEASE NOTE: If you are booking a room outside the block dates (Friday April 20 through and including Thursday April 26), please call the hotel directly to secure the discounted rate.
Block cut off date: Friday, March 30, 2012
Check in: 4:00pm
Check out: 12:00pm
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 Parking
Onsite parking fee: 10 USD hourly, 22 USD Daily
Valet parking fee: 27 USD daily
Personal Belongings
Please note: Neither the Crystal Gateway Marriott nor Internet2 will be responsible for any property lost or stolen on the hotel's premises.
Hotel Restaurants
bin1700 - wine bar featuring more than 30 wines by the glass (dinner)
Restaurant Mez - casual mediterarranean dining (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
The Atrium - cocktails, dinner and dessert (evenings)
Air Travel
Delta Airlines
Airline reservations can be booked through Conlin Travel at 800-783-9559. Please indicate that your travel is for the Spring 2012 Internet2 Member Meeting in Arlington, VA. The discounts will apply to travel into and out of Washinton Reagan (DCA), Washington Dulles (IAD), and Baltimore (BWI) and apply to Delta flights.
Travel dates eligible for discounts are April 19, 2012 through April 28, 2012. All airfares must be over $120.00 each way before the discounts will apply.
| Type of Airfare | Discount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Discounted, non-ref | 2% | Discount applies to flights originating from Atlanta-Cincinnati-Detroit-Memphis-Salt Lake City and Minneapolis |
| Discounted, non-ref | 5% | Discount applies to flights originating from any other city. |
American Airlines
Travel dates eligible for discounts are April 18, 2012 through April 29, 2012 - 5% Discount
United Airlines
Booking Class D, Z, Q, V, W, S, T,L, K, G, N - 2% Discount
Booking Class C,A, B, M, E, U, H - 5% Discount
Booking Class F, J, Y - 10% Discount
Transportation and Parking
The hotel provides an on request (courtesy phone available) complimentary shuttle service to and from Reagan Washington National Airport from 6:05am through 11:00pm. Pickup locations are the A Gates and Doors 5 and 9, in the B and C Concourse Lower Level. There is no hotel shuttle service from either Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) or Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
Information on using the Metro (public transportation available in the Washington, DC area) can be found here . Parking prices are subject to change without notice. Self parking is available for USD$10.00/hourly, USD$21.00 daily for hotel guests and valet parking is available for USD$27.00 daily for hotel guests.
Subway Service
Approximate cost to Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel from:
Reagan National Airport: USD$1.50 (one way)
Washington Flyer
Approximate cost to Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel from
Washington Dulles Airport: USD$45.00 (one way) - Reservation Required
Super Shuttle
Approximate cost to Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel from
Baltimore/Washington International Airport USD$61.00 (one way) - Reservation Required
Taxi Information
Approximate cost (not including tip) to Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel from:
Reagan National Airport: USD$7.00 (one way)
Washington Dulles International Airport: USD$45.00 (one way)
Baltimore-Washington International Airport: USD$65.00 (one way)
Ground Transportation Information
From Reagan National Airport
From Washington Dulles International Airport
From Baltimore-Washington International Airport
Other Transportation
Bus Station: Washington Grayhound Station (5 miles NE)
Subway Station: Crystal City (0.1 miles E)
Train Station: Union Station (4 miles NE)
Virginia Railway Express (1 miles E)
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, 1.5 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 ramp. Turn left at first traffic light on S. Eads St. Hotel is 0.5 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 1.5 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
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
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
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
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
For more information on the Washington, DC area, click here.
Temporary Visitors to the US - Visa Information
Temporary visitors to the US - please meeting registration to Edward Moynihan For information regarding visa requirements, click here. If you require a letter of invitation for your visa application, please email your request to Edward Moynihan.
