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General Information

 * Dates**: April 11th - April 13th
 * Location**: Westin Alexandria, 400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA 22314
 * Hotel Phone**: 703-253-8600
 * Hotel Fax**:703-253-8605
 * Hotel Website**: www.westin.com/alexandria

Room Assignments/ Floor Plan
View the final room assignments and floor plan for the Westin Alexandria.

‍Accommodation Details
//To reserve a guest room please call the Reservations number directly to seek availability: **1-866-837-4210.**//

‍Transportation and Parking Information
The Westin Alexandria is centrally located and near multiple types of public transportation. For a more complete listing of transportation options and detailed directions, please also view the [|resources] provided by the Alexandria Westin or contact the Hotel Concierge at 703-253-8600 .

**Driving Directions**

 * Directions from I-95 South:** Continue on I-95 N toward Washington, take exit on the left onto Capital Beltway I-495 E/I-95 N toward Baltimore, take exit 176B for VA-241 N/Telegraph Rd toward Alexandria, turn left onto Telegraph Rd, turn right at Eisenhower ramp, turn right at Eisenhower Ave, turn left at Elizabeth Ln, turn left at Courthouse Sq


 * Directions from I-66 West:** Continue on I-66 E toward Washington, take exit 64A to merge onto Capital Beltway/I-495 S toward Richmond, take exit 176B for VA-241 N/Telegraph Rd toward Alexandria, turn left onto Telegraph Rd, turn right at Eisenhower ramp, turn right at Eisenhower Ave, turn left at Elizabeth Ln, turn left at Courthouse Sq


 * Directions from I-395 North:** Continue on I-395 S toward Richmond, take exit 5 to merge onto King St/VA-7 E, turn right at Callahan Dr, turn left at Duke St/VA-236 E, turn right at Dulaney St, turn right at Ballenger Ave, turn right at Courthouse Sq


 * Directions from I-295 North:** Continue on I-295 S toward Washington, take exit 1C to merge onto Capital Beltway/I-495 S/I-95 S toward Richmond (passing through DC entering VA), take exit 176B-A for VA0241/Telegraph Rd toward Alexandria, turn left onto Telegraph Rd, turn right at Eisenhower ramp, turn right at Eisenhower Ave, turn left at Elizabeth Ln, turn left at Courthouse Sq

The Westin Alexandria is very centrally located and near multiple types of public transportation. For a more complete listing of transportation options and detailed directions, please view the [|resources] provided by the Alexandria Westin or contact the Hotel Concierge at 703-253-8600.

**From Metro and Amtrak**
(distance: 3 blocks) Approximately three blocks from King Street Metro (**Blue****/Yellow line**) & Amtrak Station. This station is on the east side of King Street. Around the corner is the Amtrak station, where travelers can catch regular trains to New York, Boston, Richmond and Miami, and occasional trains to Chicago. Check Amtrak’s website for far and schedule information. The Amtrak station also hosts the Virginia Railway (VRE) commuter lines, which run M-F to Manassas and Fredericksburg.


 * Directions from King Street Metro to Alexandria Westin:**
 * 1) Head southwest toward Diagonal Road (.1mi)
 * 2) Make a slight right onto Diagonal Road (328ft)
 * 3) Continue onto Dulany Street (.2mi)
 * 4) Turn right onto Ballenger Avenue (381ft)
 * 5) Make a slight right onto Courthouse Square (69ft)
 * 6) Destination will be on the right
 * If the Duke St pedestrian tunnel is closed, proceed across Duke St at crosswalk, once across Duke St, take crosswalk over Dulaney St and turn left toward Jamieson Ave, make a right on Jamieson Ave, walk past Englehart Lane and make a left onto Courthouse Sq, hotel is located on your left:



**From the Airports**

 * From Ronald Reagan (DCA) Airport** (distance: 6 miles)
 * Approximate Taxi Cost: $15
 * Ground Transportation at the Reagan National Airport – Metrorail**
 * The Washington, D.C. Metrorail system has an elevated Metrorail station connected to the concourse level of terminals B and C at Reagan National Airport. Metrorail fare cards may be purchased at machines located at all entrances to the Airport Metrorail station. The station is also fully accessible via elevators.
 * How to access the Metrorail station from the Terminals:**
 * Terminal B and C: Use either of two enclosed pedestrian bridges on the concourse level which connect directly to the station
 * Terminal A: Exit the terminal to the street side curb, and board any “Airport Shuttle” bus. At the stops for Parking Garages B and C (bus shelter #3 and bus shelter #5) you may access an enclosed bridge which connects to the Metrorail station.


 * How to access the Terminals from the Metrorail station:**
 * Terminal C: Go to the north end of the train platform and exit the station. A pedestrian bridge connects directly to the Terminal’s concourse level.
 * Terminal B: Go to the south end of the train platform and exit the station. A pedestrian bridge connects directly to the Terminal’s concourse level.
 * Terminal A: Go to either end of the train platform and exit the station towards the parking garage. Take elevator or stairway down to street level and board any "Airport Shuttle" bus.
 * Elevator access: The elevator is located at the center of the platform. There is a sloped sidewalk at ground level which connects to both pedestrian bridges.
 * For more Metrorail information, call (202) 637-7000; TDD (202) 638-3780


 * From Dulles (IAD) Airport** (distance: 30 miles)
 * Approximate Taxi Cost: $80


 * From Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Airport** (distance: 41 miles)
 * Approximate Taxi Cost: $90

**Parking**
Valet parking is available at the Westin's 24-hour on-site gated parking garage Guests with oversized vehicles should contact the hotel to make special parking arrangements. You will need to pay the parking fee to the front desk at the Westin when you pick up your car. There is no self parking available. At busy times, there may be a wait to drop off/pick up your car using hotel valet, therefore there are other nearby parking options shown below:
 * Overnight fee: $24
 * Day parking (7am-11pm): $10




 * A. Valet Parking at the Westin Alexandria ($10/day, $24 overnight)**

$10 a day Half a block away from hotel on Elizabeth Lane Between Courthouse Sq. & Eisenhower Ave
 * B. Patent Trade Office Parking Garage(s)**

Early bird rate $6 - before 9:30am After 9:30am - $11 per day Hours: 7:00am to 7:00pm Monday-Friday Half a block away from hotel on Englehardt Lane Off of Jamieson Ave, next to the Pasara Thai restaurant
 * C. MarcParc Parking Garage**

Early bird rate $6 - before 9:00am After 9:00am - $9 a day Hours: 7:00am to 7:00pm Monday-Friday Half a block away from hotel on Englehardt Lane 2000 Duke St. Garage Entrance is right after the MarcParc garage (above)
 * D. LAZ Parking Garage**

Early bird rate $6 - before 9:00am After 9:00am - $10 per day Garages close at 7:00pm Monday-Friday One and a half blocks away from hotel. 2318 Mill Road Corner of Jamieson Ave & Mill Rd From hotel turn left onto Jamieson Ave, Left on Mill Rd Then take the immediate right Parking garage will be on the right side
 * E. The ASCO Building**

(Please note that prices and hours of operation are subject to change)

**Shuttle Service To and From the Westin**
The Westin offers a complimentary shuttle to guests, for travel within a limited area in Alexandria (e.g. to the Metro, to Old Town Alexandria restaurants, etc). For shuttle service, please call the hotel directly to arrange a pickup from a location and the driver will give you an ETA on arrival. If departing from the hotel, please go to the Front Desk and provide the concierge with an ETA as well. The shuttle service operates on a first come, first serve basis, and is only available from 7 am to 10 pm.

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‍Local Restaurants/Dining Options
The Alexandria Westin has numerous dining options within walking distance. Just walking distance from Old Town Alexandria, the choices are extensive! Please see below for a quick reference of the nearby restaurants. A more complete list can be downloaded [|here].



‍Restaurants
Coffee || 401 Dulany Street || (703) 535-1584 ||
 * **Letter** || **Restaurant Name** || **Category/Cuisine** || **Address** || **Phone Number** ||
 * A || Jamieson Grille || American || 400 Courthouse Square || (703) 253-8600 ||
 * B || Café Gallery & Market || Coffee || 2141 Jamieson Ave ||  ||
 * C || Starbucks || Coffee || 2040 Jaimeson Ave (Connected to the hotel) ||  ||
 * D || Pasara || Thai || 360 Englehardt Lane || (703) 299- 8747 ||
 * E || Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches || Sandwiches || 330 John Carlyle Street #140 || (703) 836-6029 ||
 * F || Potbelly Sandwich Shop || Sandwiches || 401 John Carlyle Street || (703) 535-8212 ||
 * G || Quiznos / Einstein Bros Bagels || Sandwiches/
 * H || Whole Foods || Grocery || 1700 Duke Street ||  ||
 * Additional Restaurants Nearby (not shown on map)**
 * **Restaurant Name** || **Category/Cuisine** || **Address** || **Phone Number** ||
 * Plaza Gourmet At Carlyle || Deli || 1940 Duke St # 150 || (703) 535-7807 ||
 * Uptown Cafe || Deli || 333 John Carlyle St # 125 || (703) 739-4477 ||
 * Pizzeria Venti || Pizza || 301 John Carlyle Street || (703) 299-9820 ||
 * Subway || Sandwiches || 2 631 Eisenhower Ave. || (703) 706-0070 ||
 * Jerry’s Subs & Pizza || Pizza/Sandwiches || 510 John Carlyle St || (703) 838-0005 ||
 * Robek’s Juice || Smoothies || 1931 Ballenger Ave || (703) 299-9086 ||
 * Foster’s Grille || American || 2004 Eisenhower Ave || (703) 519-0055 ||
 * Sushi Naru || Japanese || 540 John Carlyle St || (703) 535-5540 ||
 * Laporta Restaurant || American || 1600 Duke St || (703) 683-6313 ||
 * Ted’s Montana Grill || American || 2451 Eisenhower Ave || (703) 960-0500 ||
 * Galae Thai Restaurant || Thai || 215 Swamp Fox Road || (703) 960-1606 ||
 * Delia’s Mediterranean Grill & Brick Oven Pizza || Mediterranean || 209 Swamp Fox Road || (703) 329-0006 ||
 * San Antonio Bar & Grill || American || 200 Swamp Fox Road || (703) 329-6400 ||
 * California Tortilla || Mexican || 301 Swamp Fox Road || (703) 329-3333 ||
 * Ruby Tuesday || American || 200 Swamp Fox Road || (703) 960-1600 ||
 * Cold Stone Creamery || Ice-cream || 229 Swamp Fox Road || (703) 329-4066 ||
 * Quattro Formaggi Italian Restaurant || Italian || 1725 Duke St. || (703) 548-8111 ||

Coffee Shops

 * **Coffee Shop** || **Address** ||
 * Starbucks || 2040 Jaimeson Ave (Connected to the hotel) ||
 * Starbucks || 1901 Ballenger Ave ||
 * Einstein Bros Bagels || 401 Dulaney St ||
 * Café Gallery & Market || 2141 Jamieson Ave ||

Box Lunches from the Westin
The Westin offers box lunches for anyone interested in purchasing one. A Box Lunch Pre-Order Form can be picked up at the registration desk at the hotel. All Box Lunches cost $18.00. You may choose to charge box lunches to your room or credit card. All Pre-Order Forms must be submitted back to the registration desk 24 hours prior to the lunch. Box Lunches should be picked up in Foyer EFG at lunch time. Below are the Box Lunch Menu Items:


 * 1) Baked Ham – sugar-cured Virginia baked ham and cheddar cheese on ciabatta bread.
 * 2) Herb Roasted Chicken- sliced chicken marinated in a special blend of herbs and spices and then roasted to perfection. Served on freshly baked ciabatta bread with provolone cheese.
 * 3) Breast of Turkey- oven roasted, tender white turkey breast with provolone cheese piled high on our fresh baked ciabatta bread.
 * 4) Vegetarian- sliced mushrooms, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, green pepper and sprouts with provolone cheese on ciabatta bread.

**Internet Availability:**
Wi-Fi will be available in all conference rooms. Power cords will also be available. In hotel rooms, hotel guests who booked as part of our group rate will get complementary internet in their rooms.

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