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WELCOME VIRGINIA!ARLINGTON,TO MEETING & GROUP ASSISTANCE The Arlington Convention and Visitors Service is here to help you make your meeting or event an unqualified success. Our complimentary services include: • Familiarization Tours • RFP Distributions and Hotel Bids • Site Inspections • Promotional Information and Photography • Service-Provider Referrals • On-Site Convention Services and Self-Serve Information Displays • Welcome Bags To learn more, visit stayarlington.com/meeting-groups, or contact our
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W ith its enviable mix of attributes, Arlington is unmatched as a meeting destination. Across the Potomac River from the nation’s capital, it offers friendly, walkable neighborhoods, world-class shopping and dining, iconic attractions, and lively entertainment and recreation. Its 38 hotels, easily accessed by car and the region’s accessible Metrorail system, combine convenience and value. Average rates are up to 20 percent lower than at many downtown Washington properties. In addition to hotel conference rooms, you can hold events in a multitude of distinctive spaces, from high-tech, eco-friendly business centers, some with stunning panoramic views, to restaurants, historic houses, churches, theaters, memorials and sports Committedvenues.todiversity and inclusivity, Arlington warmly welcomes all visitors, boasting a 100 percent score in the Municipal Equality Index. As the country’s first LEED Platinum-certified county, it’s also a national leader in sustainability. No wonder such top international companies as Amazon, Microsoft and Nestlé have made this dynamic, economic hub their home. Plus, the hospitality community works hard to keep guests safe, following guidance from the Arlington County Public Health Division, Virginia Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control. Blending big-city energy with small-town charm, Arlington is eager to host your next event. Director (703) 228-0873
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Guide has been published by Lure Creative Design, Inc. and the Arlington Convention and Visitors Service and is based on information provided to us. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, but all information is subject to change. Reproduction of any material or advertisement appearing within this publication is strictly prohibited without the express written consent of the publisher and/or the Arlington Convention and Visitors Service. Inclusion in the 2022-2023 Arlington Meeting Planners Guide does not represent an endorse ment by the Arlington Convention and Visitors Service. Arlington Convention and Visitors Service is in no way liable for errors or omissions or for damages that might result from reliance on this information. All photography used is with permission. Published & Designed By: Lure Creative Design, Inc Phone: (330) 907-8710 Email: mike@lurecreativedesign.com Cover photo by: Sam Kittner Photographer Crystal City Neighborhood, Credit: David Hills Arlington Convention and Visitors Service Business Office I I 00 N. Glebe Road, Suite # I500, Arlington, VA 2220I (703) 228-0808 • stayarlington.com @StayArlington
BALLSTON Life is full in Ballston, a hip, smart, sophisticated neighborhood with great shopping, dining, fitness options — and a youthful vibe.
Casual and fun, Langston Boulevard is a lively stretch of parks, restaurants and historic spots that appeal to all ages. National Landing, an area that makes up Virginia’s largest walkable downtown, encompasses three vibrant neighborhoods: Crystal City, Pentagon City and Potomac Yard.
CRYSTAL CITY An innovation and technology hub — and home of Amazon HQ2 — fast-transforming Crystal City is a high-energy urban community. PENTAGON CITY Named for the world’s largest office building, Pentagon City is a shopping hotspot less than a mile from the Potomac River.
COLUMBIA PIKE Called “the world in a zip code,” Columbia Pike is one of Arlington’s most culturally diverse neighborhoods along its 3.5-mile length.
COURTHOUSE Boasting a livable urban design, Courthouse blends the liveliness of a small city with the residential quiet of a suburb.
SHIRLINGTON Life in this residential neighborhood revolves around the outdoor cafes, buzzy restaurants and eclectic shops of the strollable Village at Shirlington.
WESTOVER A model of mid-century urbanism, Westover is a cozy residential neighborhood with restaurants and shops along tree-lined streets.
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CLARENDON Fun and lively, Clarendon buzzes with activity around the clock in its trendy bars, thriving coffee shops and international restaurants.
ROSSYLN Rosslyn’s gleaming high-rises, energetic streets and generous green space line the Potomac River, overlooking D.C.’s historic Georgetown neighborhood.
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BIKE Arlington has 49 miles of paved trails and earned a Silver-Level BicycleFriendly Community designation. Rent a bike at one of 92 Capital Bikeshare kiosks sprinkled throughout the county.
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STAY WITH CONFIDENCE Health and safety are of utmost importance to Arlington’s hospitality community.Led by Arlington’s Public Health Division, the Virginia Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control, Arlington’s hotels and restaurants are working hard to keep customers safe. To learn more, visit stayarlington.com/travel-planning-health-and-safety/ TRAVELING WITH A GROUP The Arlington Convention and Visitors Service recommends that groups take public transportation when possible. Purchase Metro’s SmarTrip Cards at any Metrorail station or at The Commuter Store in Ballston, Crystal City, Rosslyn and Shirlington. Arlington has 12 designated tour bus zones with 40 parking spaces available on a first-come, first served basis. Tour buses may also park in any commercial area without lines demarking standard car parking meter spaces and where the width accommodates the bus. Additional details are available on the Arlington County website arlingtonva.us (search “Tour Buses”). to and ARLINGTON CemeteryGardenThomas
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ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL Arlington embraces the Americans with Disabilities Act’s (ADA) goal of true inclusion. Check stayarlington.com/ travel-planning/accessible-travel/ for information about accessibility in Arlington’s attractions, parks and public transit.
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Arlington has 11 Metrorail stations on four different lines (Blue, Orange, Silver and Yellow) providing easy connectivity to Washington, D.C. The expansive regional bus system has abundant routes, with Arlington’s Shirlington Station serving as a major hub.
CAR Highways I-66, I-395 and U.S. Routes 1, 29 and 50 all connect to Arlington. Hotels have onsite parking, and Arlington counts more than 5,300 onstreet parking spaces and more than 100,000 off-street ones in garages and lots.
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WALK Arlington is designated a Gold-Level Walk-Friendly Community and America’s Most Walkable Suburb by America Walks. Streets are well-lit, treelined, livened by enticing public art, popular cafes, pocket parks and artsy shops. Pack your comfortable shoes because you’re going to enjoy a whole lot of strolling when you visit.
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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is located adjacent to Arlington’s Crystal City neighborhood. The airport offers domestic and international flights to more than 100 destinations on nine airlines. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) also serve the region and are connected by public transportation to Arlington.
COACH BUS Several major coach routes pick up and drop off near the Rosslyn Metro Station.
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TRAIN Amtrak operates from Union Station in Washington, D.C., and Alexandria, Virginia. The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) has round-trip service from the suburbs of Northern Virginia.
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stayarlington.com8 GROUP DINING Nothing helps a group bond more than a delicious meal in an inviting setting. And Arlington has a cornucopia of choices perfect for any size gathering up to 700 participants. Plan your company function or social event at one of dozens of group-friendly options. From historic houses and churches to restaurants and hightech conference centers, host a memorable meeting at one of Arlington’s distinctive venues, some with panoramic vistas of Washington, D.C. UNIQUE VENUES 1 Arlington Court Suites Hotel - A Clarion Collection Hotel 187 6 4,000 1,536 Courthouse 2 Comfort Inn Ballston 126 1 1,200 1,200 Ballston 3 Comfort Inn Pentagon 120 1 1,926 1,926 Shirlington 4 Courtyard Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National Airport 272 8 3,832 1,625 Crystal City 5 Crowne Plaza Washington National Airport 306 7 5,780 3,034 Crystal City 6 Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National Airport 340 11 9,000 2,680 Crystal City 7 Crystal Gateway Marriott 694 31 39,983 2,100 Crystal City 8 Days Inn Arlington, Pentagon 76 - - - Columbia Pike 9 Days Inn Arlington/Washington, DC 128 1 2,270 2,270 Clarendon 10 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC-Crystal City 632 14 31,464 30,976 Crystal City 11 Econo Lodge Metro 47 - - - Langston Boulevard 12 Embassy Suites by Hilton Crystal City National Airport 269 7 4,462 2,160 Crystal City 13 Hampton Inn and Suites Crystal City DCA 162 1 800 800 Crystal City 14 Hilton Arlington 210 6 9,210 3,936 Ballston 15 Hilton Crystal City at Washington Reagan National Airport 393 18 22,277 6,650 Crystal City 16 Hilton Garden Inn Arlington Shirlington 142 2 1,300 1,048 Shirlington 17 Hilton Garden Inn Arlington/Courthouse Plaza 193 5 3,128 1,152 Courthouse 18 Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport 248 4 4,290 4,290 Crystal City 19 Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston 221 6 4,785 2,864 Ballston 20 Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City 280 3 4,900 3,536 Crystal City 21 Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington-Rosslyn-Key Bridge 168 3 2,201 999 Rosslyn 22 Hotel Pentagon 205 1 550 550 Shirlington 23 Hyatt Centric Arlington 318 5 6,723 3,261 Rosslyn 24 Hyatt Place Arlington/Courthouse Plaza 168 1 566 566 Courthouse 25 Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport 685 27 53,000 13,284 Crystal City 26 Inns of Virginia - Arlington 53 - - - Langston Boulevard 27 Le Meridien Arlington 154 3 3,280 400 Rosslyn 28 Red Lion Hotel Rosslyn Iwo Jima 141 1 1,315 1,315 Rosslyn 29 Renaissance Arlington Capital View 300 8 19,915 900 Crystal City 30 Residence Inn Arlington Ballston 183 2 1,298 1,298 Ballston 31 Residence Inn Arlington Capital View 325 3 3,628 3,628 Crystal City 32 Residence Inn Arlington Courthouse 176 1 480 480 Courthouse 33 Residence Inn Arlington Rosslyn 176 1 1,000 1,000 Rosslyn 34 Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel 417 16 30,429 1,000 Columbia Pike 35 Sonesta Select Arlington Rosslyn 162 3 2,369 1,092 Rosslyn 36 The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City 366 14 13,305 7,200 Pentagon City 37 Westin Arlington Gateway 336 3 10,969 6,843 Ballston 38 Westin Crystal City 210 8 15,084 6,264 Crystal City MapReferenceonPages6-7Hotel #ofGuestRooms#ofMeetingRoomsTotalMeetingSpace(Sq.Ft.)LargestMeetingRoom(Sq.Ft.)Neighborhood ACCOMMODATIONS
Meeting Planners Guide 9 Coming to Arlington? Near Pentagon City Metro 700 Army Navy Drive | Arlington, VA 22202 www.deamuseum.org | (202) 307-3463 Visit the new DEA Museum. Unique in America, your group will experience state-of-the-art exhibits on the history of drugs, the history and work of the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the science behind drug use, misuse, and addiction. Fascinating artifacts, videos, changing exhibits, and custom educational tours make the Museum a “must see” for groups of all ages and sizes. Free admission and conveniently located. Get more information at www.deamuseum.org The new DEA Museum is a blend of history, science, and culture.
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