Crystal City Gateway Marriott
Hotel Accommodations
Stay at the Official Host Hotel for Black Book Fest DC 2027!
We're excited to welcome you to the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia, the official host hotel for Black Book Fest DC 2027!
Whether you're attending as a festival guest, participating author, or vendor, staying at our host hotel puts you right where the literary excitement happens.
Festival Dates: October 2–3, 2027
Host Hotel: Crystal Gateway Marriott
Location: 1700 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA 22202
Book Your Hotel Room
A designated room block has been arranged for Black Book Fest DC 2027 attendees, authors, and vendors.
We encourage you to reserve your accommodations early, as rooms are subject to availability.
Hotel Booking Deadline: September 1, 2027
Please use the official festival booking link below to access our designated hotel room block.
Payment & Check-In Information
All guests are responsible for their own hotel accommodations and associated charges.
When checking in, please be aware of the following:
Room Charges: Guests are responsible for their room rate and applicable taxes.
Credit or Debit Card Required: A valid credit or debit card must be provided at check-in.
Incidental Hold: The hotel will authorize the total room and tax amount, plus an additional $50 per day for potential incidental expenses.
Release of Hold: Unused incidental authorization holds are generally released within 7–10 business days, depending on your financial institution.
Incidental expenses may include restaurant purchases, room service, gift shop purchases, and other hotel charges.
Important: The incidental authorization is a temporary hold, not necessarily an additional charge. Please plan accordingly, particularly if using a debit card.
Important Reservation Deadline
September 1, 2027 — Room Block Cutoff
This is the final date to make reservations within the designated festival room block, subject to availability. We strongly recommend booking before the deadline, as the room block may fill earlier.