The ADAA 32nd Annual Conference will be held at the newly renovated Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia, in metropolitan Washington, DC.  That's just across the Potomac River from the city and steps away from a Metro station.

Getting to the Conference

The hotel offers free shuttle service from Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) one mile away. It is also accessible by shuttle and taxi from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) and Dulles International Airport (IAD).
NOTE: Travel from BWI (55 miles) and Dulles (28 miles) by shuttle or taxi may range from $50–75 each way.

• Read more travel information from the hotel website.

It is also accessible by Metro from Union Station and Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA). The Crystal City Metro stop (on the Blue and Yellow Lines) is in the hotel lobby. 

Self-parking is available for $10/hour or $22/day; valet parking is $27/day.

Washington, DC, is easy to reach from major East Coast cities via Amtrak and discounted bus lines such as MegaBus, Bolt Bus, Vamoose, Greyhound, and others, which offer $1–30 one-way fares between New York City and Washington, DC.

Crystal Gateway Marriott

Located minutes away from Washington, DC, in the heart of Crystal City’s shopping and dining district, Crystal Gateway Marriott features a fully equipped fitness center, indoor and outdoor pool, and is a certified Virginia Green hotel.

Easy access from the hotel lobby to the Metro puts you within easy reach of the museums, monuments, and other attractions in downtown Washington, DC.

Walking to and from the hotel lobby and the Metro.

Interactive map of shops and restaurants in Crystal City

Hotel Reservations
Lower than last year, the special discounted hotel conference rates are $195/night for single or double occupancy, $215/night triple occupancy, and $235/night quadruple occupancy, plus taxes (currently 10.25%). These rates include complimentary wired Internet access in your room; they are available for three days before and after the conference.

Book your hotel reservation online now or call 1-800-266-9432.
Be sure to mention ADAA to receive the discounted group rate. Reservation cutoff date is Saturday, March 17, 2012.

Please note: Children under 18 stay for free during the conference. If booking online, please indicate (1) or (2) adults on the first page when you search for room availability. Then note the number of children staying in your room in the “comments” section.

Why Stay at the Conference Hotel?
ADAA strongly encourages you to stay at the Crystal Gateway Marriott to gain the benefits of networking with colleagues, to be on-site for sessions, and to relax in an elegant property.

We make every effort to negotiate the best possible rates. When you stay at the conference hotel, ADAA is able to meet its contractual obligations for this meeting and ensure that we can negotiate good rates in the future.

Dining in Crystal City

In the hotel are two casual restaurants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and Einstein Bagels in the main lobby.

• More than 30 restaurants, from inexpensive cafes to renown Zagat-rated  establishments, are within walking distance of the hotel.
• Interactive map of shops and restaurants in Crystal City

Insider Tips: Things to See and Do 

Find out what those "in the know" share about things to see and do and how to get around in Washington, D.C.