Venue and Area Information
Know Before You Go
Hotel Information
Hotel and Area Dining
Airport Information
Parking/Shuttle Bus/Taxi
Weather and What to Wear
Networking Receptions
ISPE Goes Green
Dining Around Washington
Area Information and Things to Do
Emergency Information
Hotel Information
Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202, USA
Tel: +1-703-920-3230; Fax: +1-703-271-5212
http://marriott.com/WASGW
Check in: 16.00
Check out: 13.00
Rates
ISPE has negotiated a rate of $202 single/double at the above hotel. The rate is good until 2 May 2008 OR until the room block is exhausted, whichever comes first. After that, rooms will be booked on a space-available basis, subject to the prevailing room rate.
To reserve a room for the 2008 Washington Conference, visit http://marriott.com/WASGW and use the group code: ISPISPA or call +1-703-920-3230.
Amenities/Internet Service
- Wired Internet connection available in guest rooms and wireless Internet access available in the hotel lobby for approximately US$9.95 per day
- Fully equipped health club
- Indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna
NOTE: ROOMS ARE LIMITED – Rooms at the Crystal Gateway Marriott are limited, and few rooms are still available at the rate of US$202/night. In addition, ISPE has secured rooms at the Marriot Crystal City at a reduced rate (see information below.) Also listed are additional hotels in the area with prices as of 24 April 2008. If you are unable to obtain a room at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, please use the information below to secure a hotel.
Marriott Crystal City (0.09 miles away)
1999 Jefferson Davis Hwy
+1-703-413-5500
ISPE Rate: US$268
On line group code: ISPISPA
www.marriott.com/wascc
Sheraton Crystal City (0.01 miles away)
703-486-1111
1800 Jefferson Hwy
US$301.50 (online, non-refundable)
US$349 (call in, early departure fee applies)
Sheraton Crystal City Web site
Hyatt Regency Crystal City (0.67 miles away)
2799 Jefferson Davis Hwy
703-418-1234
US$239 - $329 (rate varies by night)
Hyatt Regency Crystal City Web site
Embassy Suites (0.33 miles away)
1300 Jefferson Davis Hwy
703-979-9799
US$269.95
Embassy Suites Web site
Hilton Crystal City-Reagan National (0.35 miles away)
2399 Jefferson Davis Hwy
703-418-6800
US$279
Hilton Crystal City-Reagan National Web site
Courtyard Marriott (0.65 miles away)
2899 Jefferson Davis Hwy
703-549-3434
US$299
Courtyard Marriott Web site
Doubletree Crystal City (0.47 miles away)
300 Army Navy Drive
703-416-4100
US$269
Doubletree Crystal City Web site
Hotel and Area Dining
Hotel Dining
bin1700: A tapas bar featuring an extensive selection of wine by the glass. Open daily 14.00 – 22.00.
The Atrium: A quaint cocktail bar serving finger foods in a relaxed setting. Open daily 14.00 – 22.00.
Restaurant Mez: This casual, yet comfortable, dining experience is ideal for group gatherings and serves American and Continental Cuisine. Open Monday – Friday 06.00 – 14.00 and 17.00 – 22.00; Saturday and Sunday 07.00 – 14.00 and 17.00 – 22.00.
In-room dining available 06.00 – 22.00.
Area Dining
Legal Sea Foods – This popular family owned chain is a can't-miss for seafood lovers. Located only a few blocks from the hotel, it is a nice walk and a great atmosphere. Open Daily for lunch and dinner.
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse – Enjoy a steak at one of America 's greatest steakhouses. Ruth's Chris promises a wonderful atmosphere, a good time, and the greatest steak you've ever eaten. Open for lunch Monday – Friday; dinner daily.
Old Town's Federal Style Morrison house – Choose between two great options at the Federal Style Morrison House:
Try Elysium, where the contemporary American eclectic cuisine is sure to satisfy the gourmet palate in all of us. Signature "Flights of Wine" are available and pair each course with the perfect wine selection for enhanced flavor and enjoyment.
Or, try the Grill, a more relaxed atmosphere, which features a selection of grilled entrees in casual and club-like setting. Its intimate and inviting atmosphere and piano bar make it an ideal place to unwind after a day of sightseeing or a stressful day of business.
King Street Blues – This comfort food has a “Southern Accent.” A Po-Boy sandwich, award winning ribs, and low country shrimp and catfish are the specialties at this blues themed restaurant. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
McCormick & Schmick's – Known as the freshest seafood available, McCormick & Schmick's offers a selection of more than 30 seafood varieties. From Alaska halibut to New Zealand grouper, the extensive menu caters what's in season. Open for lunch and dinner daily.
Airport Information
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): (5 min/2 mi) Follow signs to Route 1 N/Crystal City. Make a left on 23 rd Street. Turn right onto Eads St. Hotel is on the right.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): (35min/27mi) Take 66E to Washington (exit 75). Stay on Route 110N to Crystal City for approximately two miles. Take 8C exit and make a right at the first lights at the bottom of the ramp. Turn left onto Eads St. Hotel is on the left.
Parking/Shuttle Bus/Taxi
Self parking for the Crystal Gateway Marriott is available in the underground parking garage for US$18/day; Valet parking is US$24/day.
Complimentary shuttle to and from Reagan National Airport runs approximately every 15 minutes – shuttle times are 06.00–23.00 and departs from outside the baggage claim area. Shuttle runs to both Crystal City Marriott and Marriott Courtyard.
METRO – Yellow and Blue METRO lines run underneath the Crystal Gateway Marriott and cost US$1.85 each stop. The stop for Crystal City is directly beneath the Crystal Gateway Marriott.
Taxi from the Ronald Regan International airport is approximately US$8-10.
Taxi from the Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately US$55.
Weather and What to Wear
Meeting delegates are encouraged to dress business casual. Temperatures in June in Arlington range from highs of 84°F/29°C to lows of 65°F/18°C. Temperatures in meeting rooms tend to be chilly, so bring a jacket or light sweater. Find current weather information at weather.com.
Networking Receptions
There will be Networking Receptions on Monday and Wednesday evening during the 2008 Washington Conference. This is a great opportunity to meet colleagues and reconnect with former ones as you enjoy a drink and some delicious hors d’oeuvres.
ISPE GOES GREEN!
Look for water stations at the ISPE Engineering Regulatory Compliance Conference rather than bottled water. In an effort to “Go Green,” we have elected to stop using the bottled water and serve water in cups instead. Or, you can bring a sports bottle with you and refill it!
Dining Around Washington
We will set up a table at the Washington Conference located near registration with suggestions of restaurants in the area and their locations. This is a great opportunity to meet up with fellow conference attendees outside of the conference location. Look for more details in upcoming months.
Area Information and Things to Do
Located only a few hundred feet across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Arlington’s proximity to the nation’s capital has created a common history, connecting it to Washington, D.C. from very day the city was first conceived. Originally part of the 10-mile square boundary of the Capital City, Arlington played a central role in the birth of the nation’s capital, and in the formation of this country. Embedded in the history of this great city, visitors will find deep ties that bound Arlington to Washington, and the unbroken thread that wove its way through the national fabric, beginning with the founding fathers, and ending with the modern-day heroes.
Washington DC visitor's information
In Arlington, you can adventure into the nation's history at the nearby Arlington National Cemetery or the Arlington Historical Museum ; learn about the US government at the Pentagon, or stroll through the historical Theodore Roosevelt Island Park.
In Washington, take the opportunity to stroll down Pennsylvania Avenue and the National Mall to see famous national sites such as the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Jefferson Memorial; or take some time to visit the White House, the Capitol Building, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and the Smithsonian Institution; or even take in a game at Kennedy Memorial Stadium.
If the night life is what you seek, there is plenty to do. In Arlington, sing karaoke and dance disco at Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant or listen to live music and dance the night away, Latin American style, at Gua-Rapo. In our nation's capitol, strings of nightclubs surround the greater downtown, many of which have live music nightly. Try Nightclub 9:30, or, if you're a jazz lover, Blues Alley.
Emergency Information
Weather Emergencies: ISPE, in conjunction with the Crystal Gateway Marriott and local authorities, has your utmost safety in mind.
All attendees will be notified or the Web site will be updated should a natural disaster threaten the Washington area.
Weather information for the Washington area is also available at weather.com.