have to go at least one hour before just to find a parking space. After 8:00 or 7:00, all of the parking garages closes. All of the coin parking lots are always full. I always have to park at the parking stations, and walk at least 4 or 5 blocks just to get to those hotels. I'm just telling you my experience, and I know Crystal City well enough to say, it's not a good area for hobbyist. Unless you take a taxi cab there