The Hilton Washington is 20 minutes from Reagan International Airport, Washington Convention Center, and Union Station. Room amenities include voice mail, cable television with remote, in-room pay movies, hairdryers, irons and boards, coffee makers, am/fm radio, and complimentary newspaper. The hotel has a health club and indoor pool.
There are three airports available in the D.C. area -- Reagan International, Dulles or Baltimore International. The closest airport to our hotel is Reagan International. You may however, find a better airfare into the other airports. You can reach the hotel via the following modes of transportation:
Taxis: Taxis will run approximate $25-30 from Reagan International, $45-55 from Dulles and $60+ from Baltimore.
Buses: The Washington Flyer operates every 30 minutes and will drop you at the Capital Hilton Hotel for approximately $16 one way. You will then need to take a taxi from the Hilton to the Marriott (approximately $6). Also available is the Super Shuttle for approximately $8.00 one-way. This will stop at numerous stops before it drops you at the hotel.
Limo: Limousines are available for hire. Please call the bell stand at the hotel for arrangements.
Metro: The Metro service is about four blocks from the Hilton Washington. When you take the Metro from the airport, you will want to get on the Red Line to the Dupont Circle Metro Station stop. Once you get off at the Dupont Circle stop. Exit at the North end of the Station to Q Street. Walk four blocks North on Connecticut Avenue to the Hilton Washington.
FINAL BUSINESS SCHEDULE
The Final Business Schedule will be available approximately four weeks before the meetings. Please check the schedule change board located on the second level pass out table as changes do occur throughout the event.
DON’T MISS THE FOLLOWING CRS HAPPENINGS…
Thursday, 5/17/12
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Strategic Planning
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Welcome Reception (All CRS Members Welcome)
Friday, 5/18/12
9:00 am – 11:00 am Panel – Product Review
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Communication Advisory Panel
Saturday, 5/19/12
8:30 am – 10:00 am Finance/Budget Orientation
Sunday, 5/20/12
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Board of Directors
DRESS
Dress is business casual for the meetings however, some of the better restaurants will request that men wear jackets and ties. Be prepared for the rooms to have air conditioning bordering on freezing – do not forget a jacket and/or sweaters. Don’t forget to pack your sunglasses, umbrella, and great walking shoes.
SAFETY
Please try to travel in numbers. Travelers are the most careless group because they have so many other thoughts on their minds while walking around the city.
MEETING BADGE
· Your badge will be mailed to you prior to the meetings. If you did not
register before the deadline your badge will be at the Hilton Washington,
but only if you checked CRS as your designated affiliate and
registered for the meetings and expo.
· If you marked NAR or another affiliation on your form, you will need to
pick up your badge at the Marriott Wardman Park.
· If you marked your form business meeting only, you will not receive a
badge at all.
· If you did not register prior to the NAR deadline, you will need to pick
your badge up at the Marriott Wardman Park.
· The Council does not have the capability of running a badge for you at
the Washington Marriott.
· Badges are only needed if you intend to visit the NAR Trade Expo.
CRS INFORMATION DESK
The information desk will not be staffed. Please check back for the Staff Office location at a later date. Make sure you pick up current copies of the schedule, CRS ribbon, TRS and information from many chapters.
FLOOR PLAN & CITY MAP
The hotel’s latest floor plan can be obtained from the Concierge on the first floor along with a map of the D.C. area.
RECREATION
When you are not in meetings, Washington has lots and lots to do:
1) Museums - Washington D.C. is home to more than 50
museums!
2) Washington Zoo
3) Shopping - Georgetown or take the metro to the mall
4) The White House, Capital Building, Jefferson, Lincoln and
Viet Nam Memorials, etc.
Check with the concierge for scheduled times, places and the best way to get where you would like to go.
DINING
In a city filled with foreign embassies, numerous eateries cater to the international crowd. Fresh seafood arrives from Chesapeake Bay; hence, crab cakes are a staple of most Washington menus. Some top Restaurants rated by Zagat include: Marcel's, City Zen, Citronelle, Corduroy, Blue Duck Tavern, Sushi Taro, Makoto and Prime Rib.
Locate reviews, address information, etc. at the following websites www.washingtonian.com www.washingtondc.com and www.toprestaurants.com.
2011 CONFERENCE AND TRADE EXPO
Mark your calendar for November 9-12, 2011 (CRS dates) for the 2011 Conference and Trade Expo. The Hyatt Regency Orange County is the headquarter hotel for CRS members. The trade expo will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center. You can find the preliminary convention schedule under the convention tab of the events section. Registration will open in early May.
If you have any questions, please call Tavi Toso at 1-800/462-8841 x4420 or e-mail at
ttoso@crs.com.
See you in D.C.
