Hotel/Travel
Hotel
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The Westin Alexandria |
Reservations
Please call the hotel directly to make your reservations at 703-253-8600, or make reservations online
- Group Name: Superconductivity Peer Review 2009
- Group Rate: $165 plus tax (Meets government per diem rate)
- Cut-off Date: July 22, 2009
Travel
Metro
The hotel is three and a half blocks from the King Street Metro ( Yellow and Blue Lines) and Amtrak station. The Westin offers shuttle transportation from the metro on the hour and half hour. It is necessary to call the hotel to tell them you need to be picked up. Call 703-253-8600. You can call for an unscheduled pickup and accommodation will be made if possible.
Ground Transportation
Taxi cabs are readily available.
Distances :
- National airport: 5 miles, metro access, 2 stops from the airport on the Yellow or Blue Line
- Downtown DC: 8 miles, metro access
Parking
Parking at the hotel is limited. Hotel attendants can provide guests directions ot the nearest available parking if the Hotel lot is full.
- Valet parking for the day: $10.00
- Valet overnight parking: $24.00
Metro
King St. Metro Station (0.5 miles, 8 minutes walking)
This station services the blue and yellow lines.
Directions/Details
Hotel Shuttle
The Westin Alexandria provides a shuttle that operates from 7:00am-10:00pm. Shuttle services is available upon request.
More Information
Local Attractions
Historic Alexandria
The Westin Alexandria is located within the historic surroundings of Alexandria, Virginia, very near the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Federal Courthouse. King Street, the heart of historic Old Town Alexandria is within walking distance of the hotel and also accessible by hotel shuttle. Historic King Street, with its brick sidewalks and historic buildings is a busy area with shops, restaurants and points of interest.
National Harbor
Take the water taxi to National Harbor across the Potomac River from Alexandria. This new development offers dining, shops, hotels and great views!
Other Attractions
Historic Mount Vernon (George Washington’s Home)
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy.
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-780-2000
www.mountvernon.org
Located 9 miles from the hotel
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St
Alexandria VA 22314
703-838-4565
www.torpedofactory.org
Located 1.5 miles from the hotel
Alexandria Visitors Center - Ramsay House (Location for all Walking Tours)
221 King St.
Alexandria VA 22314
703-838-5005
www3.alexandriava.gov/link/redir.pxe?www.funside.com
Located 1.5 miles from the hotel
George Washington Masonic Memorial
101 Callahan Dr.
Alexandria VA
703-683-2007
www.gwmemorial.org
Located 5 blocks from the hotel
Gadsby’s Tavern & Restaurant
134 N. Royal St
Alexandria VA 22314
703-838-4242
www.gadsbystavern.org
Located 2 miles from the hotel
U.S. Patten & Tradmark Office Museum
600 Dulany St.
Alexandria VA 22314
571-272-0095
www.invent.org
Located 2 blocks away from the hotel
Little Theatre of Alexandria
600 Wolfe St.
Alexandria VA 22314
703-683-0496
www.thelittletheatre.com
Located 1 mile from the hotel
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