Marriott Washington

1221 22nd Street NW

Washington, D.C.  20037

Phone:   202/872-1500

Fax:       202/872-1424

  

The Marriott Washington is 15 minutes from Reagan International Airport, Washington Convention Center, and Union Station.  Room amenities include voice mail, cable television with remote, in-room pay movies, hairdryers, irons and boards, coffee makers, am/fm radio, and complimentary newspaper.  The hotel has a health club and indoor pool.

 

The hotel has been doing some renovation.  They anticipate the construction to be minimal during our event throughout the building and the space that Blackie’s and DejaVu occupied. The CRS staff office location has not been determined at this time, but will be noted on the signs at the registration area on the second floor.

Weather:  The average temperature in D.C. for the month of May is 76° during the day and 52° in the evening.   Before your departure to Washington D.C., check the ten day forecast at  www.weather.com.

 

There are three airports available in the D.C. area -- Reagan International, Dulles or Baltimore International.  The closest airport to our hotel is Reagan International.  You may however, find a better airfare into the other airports.  You can reach the hotel via the following modes of transportation:

 

Taxis:  Taxis will run approximate $25-30 from Reagan International, $45-50 from Dulles and $60+ from Baltimore.

 

Buses:  The Washington Flyer operates every 30 minutes and will drop you at the Capital Hilton Hotel for approximately $16 one way.  You will then need to take a taxi from the Hilton to the Marriott (approximately $6).  Also available is the Super Shuttle for approximately $8.00 one-way.  This will stop at numerous stops before it drops you at the hotel.

 

Limo:  Limousines are available for hire.  Please call the bell stand at the hotel for arrangements.

 

Metro:  There is no Metro service directly between the airport and the Marriott Washington.

 

Dress is business casual for the meetings however, some of the better restaurants will request that men wear jackets and ties.  Be prepared for the rooms to have air conditioning bordering on freezing – do not forget a jacket and/or sweaters.  Don’t forget to pack your sunglasses, umbrella, and great walking shoes.

Please try to travel in numbers.  Travelers are the most careless group because they have so many other thoughts on their minds while walking around the city. 

·         Your badge will be mailed to you prior to the meetings.  If you did not

          register before the deadline your badge will be at the Washington

          Marriott, but only if you checked CRS as your designated affiliate and

          registered for the meetings and expo. 

·         If you marked NAR or another affiliation on your form, you will need to

          pick up your badge at the Marriott Wardman Park. 

·         If you marked your form business meeting only, you will not receive a

          badge at all. 

·         If you did not register prior to the NAR deadline, you will need to pick

          your badge up at the Marriott Wardman Park. 

·         The Council does not have the capability of running a badge for you at

          the Washington Marriott. 

·         Badges are only needed if you intend to visit the NAR Trade Expo.

The information desk will not be staffed.  If you need my assistance or any other staff assistance, please stop by the staff office.  Location will be provided at the registration desk on the second floor.  Please be sure to pick up new handout materials.

The hotel’s latest floor plan can be obtained from the Concierge on the first floor along with a map of the D.C. area. 

When you are not in meetings, Washington has lots and lots to do:

 

            1)         Museums - Washington D.C. is home to more than 50

                        museums!

            2)         Washington Zoo

            3)         Shopping - Georgetown or take the metro to the mall

            4)         The White House, Capital Building, Jefferson, Lincoln and Viet

                        Nam Memorials, etc.

Check with the concierge for scheduled times, places and the best way to get where you would like to go.   

 

In a city filled with foreign embassies, numerous eateries cater to the international crowd.  Fresh seafood arrives from Chesapeake Bay; hence, crab cakes are a staple of most Washington menus.
Locate reviews, address information, etc. at the following websites www.washingtonian.com www.washingtondc.com and www.toprestaurants.com.

 

 

Mark your calendar for November 5 – 8, 2008 (CRS dates) for the 2008 Conference and Trade Expo.  The Renaissance Orlando is the headquarter hotel for CRS members.  The trade expo will be held at the Convention Center.  You can find the preliminary convention schedule under the convention tab of the events section.  Registration will open in early May.

 

If you have any questions, please call me at 1-800/462-8841 x4420, fax at 312/329-8882 or e-mail at ttoso@crs.com.

 

See you in D.C.