TRAVEL
&
HOTEL
Travel Information
Washington, DC is served by three airports:
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
located in Arlington, Virginia, near hotel
www.mwaa.com/national/
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
located in Dulles, Virginia just 26 miles from
downtown Washington, DC
www.metwashairports.com/Dulles/
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
www.bwiairport.com
BWI is served by Southwest Airlines.
Hotel Information
At The Hyatt Regency at
Crystal City, find 685
newly renovated guest-rooms, including 29 suites
and parlors. Enjoy fine
dining at Chesapeake
Grill serving dinner on the rooftop level with breathtaking
views of the city and national monuments. The outdoor pool
on the third floor is complete with sundeck and adjoining
whirlpool. A fully equipped Hyatt Stay Fit Gym is available
24 hours a day.
IDEA has secured special room rates for its attendees. Single
and double rates are $180 and will be available to book until
June 8th or until the block is full. To make a reservation online
visit IDEA’s website at www.districtenergy.org/ or contact the
hotel and identify yourself as part of the IDEA Conference to
receive the documented group rate.
Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
2799 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, Virginia 22202 USA
Phone: (703) 418-1234
Fax: (703) 418-1289
Web: www.crystalcity.hyatt.com
Ground Transportation
The Hyatt Regency at Crystal City is the closest hotel to
Washington Reagan National Airport. The Hyatt offers a
complimentary shuttle service which picks up arriving guests
from the old terminal and then the new terminal at doors
5 and 9 near baggage claim. The shuttle to DCA begins
daily from 5: 30 am until midnight on a 20-minute rotation.
The shuttle leaves from the front door of the hotel lobby.
Guests should wait in the lobby to board the first available
“Airport” shuttle.
At Reagan National Airport, taxicab stands are conveniently
located near the Arrivals (baggage claim) exits of each terminal. Dispatchers at each stand will help you select a taxicab
based on your destination. No advance reservations are
required — service is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please
consult your taxicab operator regarding fares for taxi trips
back to the airport. Approximate fare from Reagan to the
hotel is $10.
From Washington Dulles Airport, no reservation is required
for a taxi. Simply go to the “Taxi Passengers” area on the
lower level of the Main Terminal, where a taxicab dispatcher
is on duty 24 hours a day. Approximate fare is $75.
From BWI, no reservation is necessary. Cabs are available
curbside outside Baggage Claim. Most cabs accept major
credit cards but you should ask before you enter the cab.
Local regulations require cabs to run the meter. Approximate
fare is $85.
Attire
Attire for the conference sessions is business casual. Speakers
and panelists are advised to wear business attire. The
Chairman’s Banquet will be at The National Building
Museum in Washington, DC and is the only event that is black
tie optional.
The normal high temperature in the DC region in late June is
87 degrees F. and the average low is 68 F.
Annual Conference Golf Tournament
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Join us on Sunday, June 28, 2009 for our Annual Golf
Tournament at Southern Maryland’s premier golf course,
Potomac Ridge Golf Course. Potomac Ridge is a 27-hole
facility with country charm and city convenience. Bermuda
grass fairways and year round practice facilities including
driving range, chipping and putting areas make Potomac
Ridge a little piece of Atlantic Golf in Southern Maryland.
The Hollow & Meadows nines were designed by Ault Clark; the Ridge by Tom Walker.
Price of $205 includes boxed breakfast and luncheon grille, transportation, use of practice facility,
cart and 18 holes of golf. Website: www.mdgolf.com/potomac
