The Venue
Marriott Crystal Gateway
"Crystal Gateway Marriott is only one mile from Reagan National Airport (DCA), two miles to Washington, DC and directly connected to the Crystal City Metro station providing the perfect home base for your visit to the Washington, D.C. area. Ideally located in Arlington, VA, our hotel is steps to the exciting new National Landing development and Pentagon City; as well as a quick and convenient Metro ride to downtown Washington D.C. and Old Town Alexandria. Stylishly refreshed hotel accommodations showcase deluxe bedding, Smart TVs, walk-in showers and city views. Workout in our expansive fitness center before dining at 15th & Eads, our restaurant featuring fresh, local ingredients. Those planning a reunion or wedding in Crystal City will be dazzled by our transformed Arlington Ballroom, which can seat up to 2,100 guests; our event planners have experience organizing everything from small gatherings to joyful weddings. Whatever brings you to Arlington, we know you're going to love your stay at our hotel. "
-Marriott Crystal Gateway Website
Reserve Hotel
METHOD OF RESERVATIONS
Reservations for the Event will be made by the individual attendees directly with Marriott reservations at 1 (800) 393-3680 or through an electronic link. Please advise guests to identify themselves as part of the SeaBee Ball Room Block group staying at Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel, located at 1700 Richmond Highway Arlington, VA 22202.
CUT-OFF DATE
Reservations by attendees must be received on or before Friday, 02/09/2024 (the “Cut-Off Date”). At the Cut-Off Date, Hotel will review the reservation pick up for the Event, release the unreserved rooms for general sale, and determine whether or not it can accept reservations based on a space- and rate-available basis at the SeaBee Ball group rate after this date.
Release of rooms for general sale following the Cut-Off Date does not affect Seabee Ball's obligation, as discussed elsewhere in this Agreement, to utilize guest rooms.
Getting Here
We recommend taking a DC Metro for this event due to the proximity of the metro station from Marriott hotel.
Metro
Please take the blue or yellow line to Crystal City station in Arlington, VA. The hotel will be on the west side of the station across the highway.
Car
The parking garage will be available at the Crystal Gateway Marriott for a discounted rate of $30 in the evening of the ball and $35 for overnight guests per car. Valet parking is also available for $51.
Bus
Bus number 10A and 599 will take you close to the hotel.
Dinner Menu
Salad
Farmers Market Salad
Watercress, Arugula and Romaine, Sun-Dried Cranberries, Apricots, Candied Pecans, Gorgonzola Cheese, Maple Pear Dressing
(No Cheese/No Pecan Option Available Per Request)
Entrée
Grilled Filet Mignon & Pan Seared Salmons
Grilled Filet with Red Onion Marmalade and Cabernet Sauce, Pan Seared Salmon with Sundried Tomato Aioli, Three Cheese Potato Souffle, and Julienne Vegetables
Grilled Filet Mignon & French Mustard Chicken
Grilled Filet Mignon with Red Onion Marmalade and Cabernet Sauce, French Mustard Chicken in Whole Grain Mustard Sauce, Three Cheese Potato Souffle, and Julienne Vegetables
Vegetable Wellington (Vegan/Vegetarian)
Vegetable Wellington with Roasted Sweet Pepper Sauce Baby Roasted Vegetables
Dessert
TBA
Drink Menu
Water, tea, coffee, and bottles of wines will be provided at each table.
Additional drinks can be purchased at the cash bar. We strongly encourage bringing cash for the bar to prevent delay.
Premium Wine ($12)
Freixenet Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine
J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay Beringer
White Zinfandel
Aquinas Cabernet Sauvignon
Well Cocktail ($14)
Grey Goose Bacardi Superior
Captain Morgan Original Spiced
Bombay Sapphire
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Knob Creek
Jack Daniel's
Crown Royal
Patrón Silver
Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège
Domestic Beer ($7)
Budweiser Miller Lite
Samuel Adams Boston Lager Loose
Cannon
Truly Hard Seltzer
O'Doul's (Non-Alcoholic)
Imported Beer ($8)
Corona Extra Heineken
Assorted Pepsi Product ($5)
Bottled Spring/Sparkling Water ($5)