INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS FROM OTHER U.S. LOCATIONS AND FROM OTHER COUNTRIES
Listing of Local Area Hotels in Virginia
PLEASE NOTE: This list is not comprehensive and no endorsement is implied. For patients making their own arrangements, we have enclosed a list of hotels. We welcome your comments on the quality of these accommodations. There are numerous excellent hotels throughout the Washington, D.C. area. If you choose to stay at a downtown hotel, it will take about 30 minutes on average to reach the Institute by car. Local hotels on this list are generally 5-15 minutes drive from the Institute.
Residence Inn by Marriott*
Fairfax-Merrifield
8125 Gatehouse Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
Reservations: 1-800-331-3131
Features:
• Oversized Studio, One-Bedroom, Two-Bedroom Suites
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access
• Cable TV featuring 88 channels
• Exercise Room
• Business Services
• Grocery-Shopping
• Complimentary hot breakfast and evening social food
• Daily Housekeeping
* Special rates may be available for GIVF patients, based on room availability.
Courtyard by Marriott-Fair Oaks
11220 Lee Jackson Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030
Reservations: 703-273-6161
Features:
• approximately 5 miles from the Institute
• 144 rooms, 3 stories
• most rooms with balcony or patio
• interior corridors
• heated indoor pool, whirlpool, exercise room, sundeck
• cable TV, free and pay movies
Embassy Suites Tysons Corner
8517 Leesburg Pike (Route 7)
Vienna, VA 22182
Reservations: 703-883-0707
Mention that you are coming to the Genetics & IVF Institute.
Features:
• approximately 7 miles from the Institute
• 217 suites and 14 regular rooms, 8 stories
• separate bedroom, parlor and bathroom, rooms have king-size beds
• remote control television, radio-alarm clock, two telephones, in each room
• small kitchen area with coffee maker, refrigerator with ice maker, ironing board and iron, pull-out sofa bed and desk/meeting area
• cable television with pay movies
• microwave ovens, video-players and hair dryers available on request
• indoor swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and fitness center
Fairview Park Marriott
3111 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, VA 22042
Reservations: 703- 849-9400
Mention that you are coming to the Genetics & IVF Institute.
Special rate may be available; must be arranged prior to
arrival and is subject to availability.
Features:
• approximately 1.5 miles from the Institute
• 415 rooms, 16 stories
• individual climate control
• digital clock radio
• cable TV with in-room pay movies
• two telephones
• lounge chair and ottoman
• full-size desk
• non-smoking rooms
• indoor/outdoor swimming pools, health club, whirlpool and jogging trails
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Falls Church
205 Hillwood Ave
Falls Church, VA 22046
Reservations: (703) 237-6172
Features:
• 4 miles from the Institute
• Studio, one and two bedroom suites
• Fully equipped kitchens and living areas
• Complimentary high-speed internet
• Outdoor pool and BBQ area
• Complimentary AM snack
• On-site guest laundry
Holiday Inn - Fair Oaks
Route 50
Fairfax, VA 22033
Reservations: 703-352-2525
Features:
• approximately 6 miles from the Institute
• 312 rooms, 6 stories, interior corridors
• heated indoor pool, saunas, exercise room
• coffeemakers, free and pay movies, and cable TV in all rooms
• adjacent to Fair Oaks Mall
Holiday Inn - Tysons Corner
1960 Chain Bridge Road
McLean, VA 22102
Reservations: 703-893-2100
Features:
• approximately 7 miles from the Institute
• 315 rooms, 3-9 stories, interior corridors
• indoor heated pool, sauna, whirlpool
• exercise room
• game room
Homestead Guest Studios
8281 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
Fairfax, VA 22031
Reservations: 703-204-0088
Features:
• approximately 1.5 miles from the Institute
• designed especially for extended stay travelers, each studio room features a kitchen
• in-suite voice mail, free local phone calls and long distance access
• kitchen with full-size refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, cooking and dining utensils
• iron, full-size ironing board, on-site guest laundry
• fitness club access
Hyatt Fair Lakes
12777 Fair Lakes Circle
Fairfax, VA 22033
Reservations: 703-893-2100
Features:
• approximately 12 miles from the Institute
• 316 suite-sized rooms
• jogging trails
• bicycle rentals
• game room
• golf and tennis nearby
McLean Hilton at Tysons Corner
7920 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22102
Reservations: 703-847-5000
Features:
• approximately 7 miles from the Institute
• 457 guest rooms
• room service available 6:30 am to 2:00 am
• indoor pool
• exercise room with sauna
Marriott - Tysons Corner
8028 Leesburg Pike (Route 7)
Vienna, VA 22182
Reservations: 703-734-3200
Features:
• approximately 7 miles from the Institute
• 390 guest rooms equipped with remote control TV with cable, in-room pay movies
• two telephones with direct international dialing
• non-smoking, accessible, and Concierge level rooms available
• indoor pool, game room, health club with Universal equipment, whirlpool, and sauna
• golf, tennis and racquetball nearby
The Residence Inn by Marriott
8616 Westwood Center Drive
Tysons Corner, VA 22182
Reservations: 703-893-0120
Features:
• approximately 7 miles from the Institute
• 96 rooms in a townhouse-style complex with residential atmosphere, 2 stories
• exterior corridors
• pool, whirlpool, sport court
• coffeemakers, kitchens, microwaves, free movies, cable TV in all rooms
Ritz-Carlton at Tysons Corner
1700 Tysons Boulevard
McLean, VA 22102
Reservations: 703-506-4300
Features:
• approximately 7 miles from the Institute
• 399 guest rooms including 33 suites
• featuring business amenities such as multi-line telephones with computer and fax hook-up
• 24-hour room service
• indoor pool and whirlpool
• fitness center
• located next to The Tysons Galleria - over 300 shops and restaurants within walking distance of hotel
Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner
8661 Leesburg Pike (Route 7)
Vienna, VA 22182
Reservations: 703-448-1234
Features:
• approximately 7 miles from the Institute
• 455 guest rooms and 20 suites
• valet
• 24-hour room service
• remote control TV
• bedroom telephones
• indoor & outdoor pools, sundeck, jacuzzi, sauna, racquetball courts, health club, jogging trails, golfing
Transportation Information
Airports
Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
(The above are approximately 30 minutes by car from the Institute)
Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) is an alternative closer to Baltimore but is 60-75 minutes from the Institute
If you are searching for tickets on-line, the airport code WAS will search all Washington area airports at once.
Car Rentals
The following companies are among those offering services at Ronald Reagan and Dulles airports.
| Budget Rent A Car |
800-527-0700 |
| Thrifty Rent A Car |
800-367-2277 |
| Avis |
800-331-1212 |
| Hertz |
800-654-3131 |
| National Car Rental |
800-227-7368 |
Limousines (partial list of area companies)
| Affordable Airport Shuttle |
703-578-6666 |
| Airport Connection Sedan Services |
703-533-5500 |
| Corporate Car Service, Inc. |
703-536-2277 |
| Dominion Limousine |
703-359-0800 |
| Red Top Executive Sedan Service |
703-522-3300 |
Taxi Cabs
Red Top Cab
(operates 24 hours a day) |
703-522-3333 |
| Diamond Cab |
703-549-6200 |
| Yellow Cab 7 |
703-549-2500 |
Diamond Transportation
(handicap vans available) |
703-548-6500 |
Metro (Subway)
Genetics & IVF Institute is located approximately1 mile from the Orange line stop at Dunn Loring.
Metro maps are available in the kiosks located at Metro stations.
General Information: 202-637-7000
Metro Access: 301-588-8182
Handicap Services: 202-962-1245
On line information: www.wmata.com
Places to Visit
The Washington, D.C. area offers many interesting attractions for visitors. For your maximum convenience, we recommend that you rent an auto during your stay. Taxis or limousines are alternatives. Washington does have a subway system, but not all attractions are accessible by Metro subway. Excellent tour books are available for those interested in further information about our environs, and most local hotels and our staff can provide additional guidance.
The Smithsonian Institution museums, the National Gallery of Art and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden are all located in the "mall", between the Washington Monument and the Capitol. Admission to all these museums is free. Also located in the mall area are the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the Vietnam War Veterans' Memorial and the Washington Monument. Ford's Theater, location of Abraham Lincoln's assassination, and the Holocaust Museum are a short walking distance from the mall.
Arlington National Cemetery, immediately across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial, provides a remarkable setting for reflecting on the commitment by men and women for the preservation of the United States of America. Also in the cemetery is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Arlington House, once home to Robert E. Lee and Mary Custis Lee.
Mount Vernon was George Washington's home estate, a self-contained community, overlooking the Potomac River. The Mansion House farm has changed little in 200 years. The grounds and buildings are today as Washington designed them and reflect daily life of the residents in the 1700s. The tomb of George and Martha Washington is also located on the estate.
The National Cathedral is located on fifty-seven acres overlooking Washington DC. The cathedral was first proposed after the American Revolution as a representation of our country's heritage of religious freedom and faith. The foundation stone was laid in 1907 and the final stone set in 1990. The tomb of President Woodrow Wilson, the only President buried in Washington DC, is located in the cathedral.
The National Zoo was created in 1889. It is for both children and adults and admission is free. There are exhibits of a wide variety including endangered species.
Georgetown, an interesting commercial and residential district with charming old homes and cobblestone streets, is located in Washington just over the Key Bridge from Virginia. Beautiful antique town homes, unusual shops and fine restaurants are located here and also in nearby Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.
Tysons Corner, approximately a 15 minute drive from the Institute, has two large malls and other shopping areas, as well as many restaurants.
Manassas National Battlefield Park (Bull Run) was established by secretarial order in May 1940 and now encompasses over 5000 acres including the majority of the battlefield areas. The First Battle of Manassas in July 1861 was the first major field battle of the Civil War. The Second Battle of Manassas in August 1862 brought the Confederacy to the height of its power and opened the way for the first Confederate campaign into the north.
The Great Falls of the Potomac is a remarkable large waterfall in an 800 acre park located 14 miles up river from Washington DC in Virginia, approximately a 30 minute drive from the Institute. President George Washington's vision of making the Potomac River navigable for trade resulted in the construction of the "Patowmack Canal" and locks in 1786 (some of which remain today) to navigate past the waterfalls.
Skyline Drive is a beautiful road high in the Shenandoah National Park overlooking the Shenandoah Valley and the Appalachian Mountain range. The park, approximately a 90 minute drive west of Fairfax, provides hiking, biking, fishing, and camping in addition to fantastic views of scenery and wildlife.
Approximately 60 minutes by car east of Fairfax is Annapolis with the U.S. Naval Academy, and the lovely Chesapeake Bay with its many attractions and water sports.
