Important Information – ASGSR Conference 2026

• 1700 Richmond Highway
Arlington, Virginia, USA, 22202
• Telephone: +1 (703) 920-3230

• Last Day to Book: Monday, November 9, 2026
• Additionally, reservations can be made by calling +1(800) 393-3680 or +1 (703) 920-3230

• Hourly: $20 USD
• Daily: $51 USD per day/per vehicle
• Parking Valet: Daily: $55 USD per day/per vehicle
• Garage Vehicle Height Clearance is 6 feet

• 4:00 PM/11:00 AM 
• Minimum Age to Check In 18

• Complimentary airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes between 5:00 a.m.-Midnight.
• Accessible Hotel Shuttle: Complimentary Airport Accessible Shuttle (large van) can be reserved by calling +1 (703) 920-3230 at least one hour ahead.

• Metrorail: Take the Silver Line train directly from the airport station toward Downtown DC/Largo. Transfer at the Rosslyn Station to the Blue Line (heading toward Franconia-Springfield) and exit at the Crystal City Station. The hotel is directly accessible from the station. The trip takes about 60 minutes and costs roughly $4.00 – $6.00 depending on peak hours.
• Rideshare / Taxi: Uber, Lyft, and local taxis are readily available at the arrivals level. A one-way ride typically takes 35 to 45 minutes and averages $60 – $80.

• Train & Metrorail: Take the complimentary BWI airport shuttle to the nearby BWI Rail Station. Board either an Amtrak Northeast Regional or a Maryland MARC Penn Line train to Union Station in Washington, D.C. From Union Station, take the Metro Red Line (toward Shady Grove), transfer at Gallery Place to the Yellow Line (toward Huntington), and exit at the Crystal City Station. Total transit time is roughly 75 to 90 minutes.
• Rideshare / Taxi: Uber, Lyft, and local taxis are located outside baggage claim. Due to the distance and potential peak traffic along the I-95 corridor, a one-way trip takes 50 to 75 minutes and costs approximately $75 – $110.

• A short walk (about a block) from the hotel, the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington’s Innovation Studio+Store, located on the lower level of the Amazon HQ building, offers a quiet creative space to decompress between conference sessions.
• Also, about a block away, Metropolitan Park is home to the Queen City Art Installation, offering a pleasant outdoor space to relax between sessions.
• Across the street from the hotel, National Landing Water Park offers outdoor entertainment and a lively atmosphere for unwinding after a long conference day.

Things to Do

• Along South Eads Street, near Metropolitan Park, you’ll find several cafés and restaurants including Maman and Good Company Doughnuts.
• Through the connected mall on the other side of the hotel, Crystal Drive offers a wide range of dining options, including Day Drift Books & Café and numerous restaurants, along with everyday conveniences like Whole Foods and CVS.
• National Landing Water Park also features casual dining options and outdoor seating, just across the street from the hotel.
• The hotel itself offers an on-site restaurant, 15th and Eads, along with 24-hour front desk service for added convenience.

Food & Drink

The Crystal Gateway Marriott connects directly, via an indoor underground walkway, to the Crystal City Metro station and the Underground at Crystal City shopping mall, with no need to go outside. From there, the Blue and Yellow Metro lines provide quick access throughout the D.C. area, including downtown and the National Mall.

Accessibility information for the Metro system is available on WMATA’s accessibility services page.

• Getting Around
• Arlington Map

• Photography by attendees for personal use and social media is permitted at social events, in the exhibit hall, and in public spaces throughout the ASGSR Annual Meeting.
• Photography during scientific sessions, lectures, poster sessions, plenaries, and workshops is also permitted unless otherwise indicated by the presenter.

• Attendees should not photograph individuals under 18 years of age without explicit verbal or written permission from a parent or guardian.
• Attendees are also expected to respect the preferences of presenters who indicate that photography is not permitted.

• When sharing photographs of presentations, slides, posters, or presenters on social media or elsewhere, presenters should be identified and credited by name.
• Photographs of presentations, slides, posters, or other meeting materials are for personal educational use only and may not be reproduced, distributed, published, or used commercially without permission from the presenter or copyright holder.

• Do not photograph materials labeled confidential, proprietary, or restricted.
• Attendees should also avoid sharing confidential, proprietary, unpublished, or sensitive research information without permission.

• Audio and video recording by attendees is permitted only in public areas, social events, and the exhibit hall unless otherwise posted.
• Recording of scientific sessions, oral presentations, plenaries, workshops, keynotes, poster presentations, or lectures is prohibited unless explicit permission has been granted by the presenter and ASGSR.

• Livestreaming or broadcasting presentations without permission is prohibited.
• Attendees should not record minors without permission from a parent or guardian and should be respectful and considerate of presenters and fellow attendees at all times.

• Include the official meeting hashtag: #ASGSR2026;
• Credit presenters by name when discussing or sharing their work
• Respect presenter requests regarding photography and recording restrictions
• Treat all attendees, presenters, exhibitors, staff, and volunteers with professionalism, respect, and consideration.