Phoenix Challenge® 2026

Location

The Phoenix Challenge 2026 will be held at:
Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Richmond Hwy
Arlington, VA 22202

Attire

Business attire. For military speakers request service uniform that has a coat and tie.

Accommodations

A room block has been arranged at the Crystal City Marriott at a $276 nightly government per diem rate. A limited number of rooms are available so book today!
https://book.passkey.com/e/51076656

Parking

On-Site Parking:

  • $20.00 Hourly | $50.00 Daily
  • Valet: $55.00 Daily

Alternative Parking:
You can find alternative parking starting at $11/day at https://www.cheapairportparking.org/parking/lot.php - choose Crystal Gateway Marriott

Metro

To avoid parking fees, we recommend taking the metro. The hotel is directly connected to the Crystal City Metro station.

Walking from the Crystal City Metro Station to the Crystal Gateway Marriott can be done below ground or on street level. The walk is less than ten minutes either way.

From the Crystal City station to the lobby of the Crystal Gateway Marriott below ground

  1. Take the escalators up to the first level of the station.
  2. Take the next set of escalators up one more level.
  3. Immediately turn right at the sign for the VRE trains and walk through the glass doors to Crystal City Shops.
  4. Follow the signs to the Crystal Gateway Marriott and 12th Street.
  5. Turn left at the T intersection.
  6. Follow the signs to the Crystal Gateway Marriott.
  7. Walk through the tunnel and enter the hotel main lobby through the glass doors.

From the Crystal Gateway Marriott main lobby to the Crystal City Metro Station

  1. Walk towards the Hertz rental desk.
  2. Face the glass doors with the sign that read "Crystal City Shops, Crystal City Marriott, Metro VRE, Access to Crystal City Office Buildings."
  3. Walk through the glass doors and into the tunnel.
  4. Turn right at the first hall; follow the signs for 18th Street, Metro, Restrooms, Crystal City Marriott, Crystal City Shops at 2100.
  5. Walk through the glass doors.
  6. Make an immediate left, following the sign for the Crystal City Metro Station.
  7. Take the escalator down to the station.

Use the Metro trip planner at https://www.wmata.com/.

Closest Airport

The closest airport to the Crystal Gateway Marriott is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). DCA is located approximately 2.0 miles from the hotel. The hotel offers complimentary airport shuttle service (call 703-920-3230 to schedule).

Alternative Airports:
Washington Dulles International is 27 miles from the hotel.
Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) is 37 miles from the hotel.

DoD conference ID #20260300000