114th Aviation Company
"Knights of the Air"

REUNION 2003


The Doubletree Hotel
Crystal City

300 Army Navy Drive
Arlington, VA 22202-2891

Tel: 1-703-416-4100
Fax: 1-703-416-4126
1-800-222-TREE


 



Ideally situated in the Crystal City corridor, the Doubletree Hotel is just minutes from the nation's capital and major business centers. Thanks to our convenient location, you're never more than minutes away from all there is to do in D.C.

It's a pleasant walk to the Pentagon City Fashion Mall where you can enjoy a variety of restaurants, cinemas and shops, including Macy's and Nordstrom. Or simply board the Metro and explore the wonders of the Smithsonian and the Air and Space Museum, the National Gallery of Art, the Capitol, the White House or any of Washington's many world-famous museums and monuments. 

The Doubletree Hotel has 630 guest rooms, including 152 beautifully appointed suites-some with panoramic views of Washington, D.C. and the Potomac River. 

Each guest room features cable TV and OnCommand first run movies. Whether you choose a comfortable room or spacious suite, you'll enjoy the warm, friendly atmosphere and impeccable service that make Doubletree famous.

RELAX, YOU'RE AMONG FRIENDS

Informal, Contemporary...with a business casual attitude
The Doubletree family includes uniquely-designed properties ranging from hotel, guest suites and destination resorts to Doubletree Club® hotels. 

Typical properties offer a full-service restaurant and lounge, room service, swimming pool, health club, complete meeting and banquet facilities, oversized guest rooms and luxury amenities.



STANDARD ROOMS


Each spacious room features a large steel case desk, telephone with data-port, coffeemaker and remote control television with premium movie channels. Guests can review their bill and check-out via their television screen. The bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer for our guests' convenience.

MASTER SUITES

Each spacious suite features a separate living room with a large steel case desk, telephone with data-port, coffeemaker and remote control television with premium movie channels. Guests can review their bill and check-out via their television screen. The bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer for our guests' convenience.

IN-ROOM AMENITIES INCLUDE
Iron Sofa Bed
TV-Cable Hairdryer
Accessible Alarm Radio 
Clock Radio Coffee Maker
Ironing Board Audible alarms
TV-Pay per view Thumb Dead Bolt
180* Door Viewer Air Conditioning
Connecting Rooms Electronic Locks
Hand Held Shower Bathroom Amenities
Lever Door Handles TV-Standard Network
Telephone - in Bath Work Desk with Lamp
24 Hour Housekeeping Shower for Wheelchair
Telephone - Two Lines Telephone - Two Phones
Telephone - Voice Mail TV-Premium HBO, CNN, ESPN
Thermostat (adjustable) Secondary Locking Device
Smoke Detector Newspaper M-F (USA Today)
Telephone - w/Data-port Video Games featured on TV
Internet Access Lower or Adjustable Closet Rod



Skydome Lounge
The area's only revolving roof top lounge with the best view of Washington, DC. Opens daily at 4:30 pm. Hungry Hour Buffet Monday - Friday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - $2.75 per person with purchase of beverage. DJ and dancing nightly - cover charge. Complimentary for in house guests only. Karaoke every Wednesday.
Lobby Bar
A great way to unwind after a long day. Enjoy our large screen television. The Lobby Bar features cocktails and finger foods. Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm.
Café Restaurant
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a casual Bistro atmosphere. Open daily from 6:30am - 2:00pm and 5:00pm - 11:00pm. Try Café Express for a quick breakfast on the run. Monday - Friday 6:00am - 11:00pm
Windows Over Washington
Enjoy Continental cuisine along side the most spectacular views of our nations capitol. Open 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Friday and Saturday. Reservations suggested. Proper attire required.

DIRECTIONS & TRANSPORTATION



From Airport Directions

2 Miles Natl. Airport: Take Crystal City exit (also the Route 1 & 66 exit) you will be on Crystal Drive. Stay on Crystal Drive until it turns into 12th Street. Go to Army Navy Drive and turn right. The hotel is on the left.


Transportation

Free transportation to and from Regan National Airport, the Pentagon and the Pentagon City Metro Station. Complimentary shuttle available 5:30am-12midnight. Use the phone in the baggage claim area.

Union Station/Amtrak is about 15 minutes away. Hotel transportation not provided. Cab or Metro available.

General Arrival


From Nation's Capitol - Take Constitution Avenue to 14th Street, turn left onto 14th Street and follow 395 south. Once over 14th Street Bridge take first exit on left (Crystal City National Airport) to Route 1 south, right on 20th St. Then at first light take right on south Eads Street (three blocks) take right on 11th street into hotel parking.

From Downtown - Take 14th Street to 395 South Richmond. Once over 14th Street Bridge take first exit on left (Crystal City National Airport) to Route 1 south, right on 20th St. Then at first light take right on south Eads Street (three blocks) take right on 11th street into hotel parking.


From Dupont Circle - Follow Massachusetts Avenue to 14th Street. Make a right onto 14th Street and continue on 14th Street to 395 south Richmond. Once over 14th Street Bridge take first exit on left (Crystal City National Airport) to Route 1 south, right on 20th St. Then at first light take right on south Eads Street (three blocks) take right on 11th street into hotel parking.

From Washington Circle - Take 23rd Street south from Washington Circle. Go around Lincoln Memorial and across. Continue over Memorial Bridge and 1/2 way around circle. Take the Route 110 South exit (Arlington/Pentagon). Follow Route 110 south approx. 2 1/2 miles to the Army Navy Drive exit 395 North. Hotel will be on the left. Take a left on South Eads Street, take a left onto 11th Street and you'll end up in the hotel garage.


From 395 North - Take 395 North to Route 1, Crystal City/National Airport, at the traffic light make a left on Army Navy Drive. The hotel is on your right side. - Two traffic lights down Army Navy Drive.

From Points North - Take 95 South to the Baltimore Washington Parkway south to New York Avenue exit. Take New York Avenue to 395 South towards Virginia. Take the exit for Route 1 South, Crystal City. Make a right on 20th Street. Make a right on Eads Street and a right on Army Navy Drive. The hotel is on the right.

From Downtown Washington D.C. - Cross the Memorial Bridge going to Arlington Cemetery. Take the exit for 110 South. Stay in the center lane and 110 becomes Route 1 South. At light make a right on 20th Street. Make a right on Eads Street and a right on Army Navy Drive. The hotel is on the right.


From 495 Bethesda/Rockville - Take the George Washington Parkway towards Washington. Take the Memorial Bridge/Arlington Cemetery Exit. At the stop sign make a left and then take the exit for 110 South. Exit right onto Army Navy Drive /395 North, at light turn left and the hotel is on the right.

From 66 East - Take 66 East towards Washington. Take the exit for 110 South stay in the center lane and 110 becomes Route 1 South. At the light make a right on 20th Street. Make a right on Eads Street and a right on Army Navy Drive. The hotel is on the right.

From Route 270 South - Take Route 270 South to 495 (Richmond) then follow signs for George Washington Parkway. Follow Parkway to the Memorial Bridge Exit. At first stop sign make left, then follow signs for Route 110 South (Arlington/Pentagon) Approximately two miles take 395 North and look for Army Navy Drive Exit. Hotel will be on the left. Take left onto South Eads, left on 11th into hotel garage.


From Silver Spring & Potomac, MD - Follow signs for Capitol Beltway, 495 (Richmond) Once over the Cabin John Bridge, take first exit on right (George Washington Parkway) Continue on the Parkway to the Memorial Bridge Exit, make left at stop sign, then follow signs for 110 South. Approximately 2 miles take 395 North and Army Navy Drive exit. Hotel will be on the left. Take a left onto South Eads, left on 11th Street into the hotel garage.

From Annapolis/Bowie/Collington, MD - Take Route 50 West (Washington) Follow Route 50 and it becomes New York Avenue. Go across 14th Street Bridge and take exit for Route 1 South, Crystal City. Make a right on 20th Street. Make a right on Eads Street and another right onto Army Navy Drive. The hotel will be on the right.

From the South - Take 95 North to 395 (Springfield) to the Crystal City National Airport exit. Exit onto Army Navy Drive and take a left. The hotel will be 3 blocks on the right.

HOTEL PARKING
Daily Parking Charge: $12.00
Valet Parking Charge: $16.00



LOCAL AIRPORTS:

Reagan National Airport
Distance from hotel: 2 mi.
Drive time: 5
Directions: From airport take Crystal City Exit, Exit Crystal Dr. Follow approx. one mile to Army Navy Dr. and make a right. Hotel will be on left.


Getting to and from the Airport

Courtesy Bus DOUBLETREE
Limousine , typical minimum charge is US $10.00
Subway/Rail , typical minimum charge is US $2.00
Taxi , typical minimum charge is US $8.00

Dulles Intl
Distance from hotel: 35 mi.
Drive time: 45
Directions: Dulles Toll Rd to Washington. Take 66 East, to exit 110 South. Stay in center lane (110 becomes Rt1 South) Right onto S. Eads St. Right onto Army Navy Dr.

Getting to and from the Airport

Bus Service , typical minimum charge is US $30.00
Limousine , typical minimum charge is US $45.00
Super Shuttle , typical minimum charge is US $30.00
Taxi , typical minimum charge is US $45.00

BWI
Distance from hotel: 50 mi.
Drive time: 90
Directions: 95 S to Balt. Wash Pkwy S to the NY Ave exit. NY Ave to 395 S towards VA. Exit Rt 1 S Crystal City. Right on 20th.St.Right on Eads St. Right on Army Navy Dr.

Getting to and from the Airport
Limousine , typical minimum charge is US $65.00
Taxi , typical minimum charge is US $55.00

Please contact the hotel for further information or visit them on-line at: http://www.doubletree.com/en/dt/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=DCAAEDT

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