
Travel Tips
Getting There
Airport:
Reagan National Airport (DCA)
From the airport: Metro, Taxi, Uber
From Reagan airport, you can hop on either yellow or blue line, and get off at King Street station. It is just two stops away from Reagan National Airport station.
The closest metro (King Street Metro) is 4 blocks, 10 minutes walking from the Westin Alexandria. You can also call the hotel main number 703-253-8600 for complimentary shuttle pick up between the hours of 7am and 10pm, 7 days a week.
Driving In:
Valet Charge: $30 per day
Directions available on hotel website
Suggested Attire
Suggested Attire for General Session and Breakouts
Business Casual
•Polo or Oxford shirt, blouse or business shirt (long or short sleeve)
•Dress pants, Khaki pants/capris, skirts, dresses (no shorts)
•Dress shoes, loafers or dressy sandals (no athletic shoes or flip flops)
Wednesday - Suggested Attire
Teambuilding Event
Casual attire
• Polo shirt, nice t-shirts, short sleeve or sleeveless shirts for ladies
• Casual pants, jeans or shorts
• Casual shoes, sandals, athletic shoes
Suggested Attire for Thursday Night Awards Banquet
Business Professional/Black Tie Optional
• Suit, Collared Shirt, Tie Optional
• Cocktail Dress, Skirt/Blouse
• Dress shoes
• Black Tie Optional
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Unacceptable Attire
•Skin-tight, revealing and midriff-baring clothing
•Extremely short skirts and shorts
•Clothing with printing that is suggestive, obscene or promotes illegal substances
•Swimwear and athletic wear
•Rubber, beach type flip flops
Nearby Attractions
RESTAURANTS
http://www.visitalexandriava.com/old-town-alexandria/restaurants/
SHOPPING
http://www.visitalexandriava.com/things-to-do/shopping/
HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS
http://www.visitalexandriava.com/things-to-do/historic-attractions-and-museums/
TRANSPORTATION:
Westin complimentary shuttle
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King street trolley: Runs every 15 minutes. Please review the link for more information.
http://www.visitalexandriava.com/plan/maps-and-transportation/king-street-trolley/
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Metro Rail:
Please see link below for general information and schedules on metro system. http://www.wmata.com/