Hotel Accommodations
The conference will be held at the Hilton Charlotte University Place, 8629 JM Keynes Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina. The conference rate room block is now closed, and guest rooms are sold out for several nights of the conference. To check availability at the Hilton, please call the hotel directly at 704-547-7444 and ask for Kristen in Reservations. Please identify yourself as an attendee with the U.S. Department of Energy conference. If a travel service makes your hotel reservation, please be sure they have this contact information. A deposit or credit card guarantee is required to hold and confirm your reservation.
Rooms may be available at a number of other hotels in the area. The two closest to the Hilton are listed below. Additional facilities can be located by searching for hotels in the University District at http://www.visitcharlotte.com/.
Courtyard By Marriott - University
333 W W.T. Harris Boulevard,
Charlotte, NC 28213
Phone: 704-549-4888
Fax: 704-549-4946
http://www.courtyard.com/
Hampton Inn University Place
8419 N. Tryon,
Charlotte, NC 28262
Phone: 704-548-0905
Fax: 704-548-0971
http://www.hampton-inn.com/hi/charlotte-univ/
The Hilton Charlotte University Place is fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990. Accessible rooms are available; please identify any special requirements when making your hotel reservations. Amenities include a fitness center, indoor heated pool, business center, and convenient restaurants and shopping. Additional information on the hotel and surrounding area can be found at http://www.charlotteuniversity.hilton.com/.
Conference Support
The conference desk will be staffed from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm each day. Incoming calls can be directed to the main hotel switchboard at 704-547-7444. Faxes can be received at 704-548-1081. Messages will be posted near the registration desk.
About the Charlotte Area
Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the fast-growing cities in the upper South. Located at the busy junction of I-77 and I-85 near the South Carolina border, Charlotte can genuinely claim to have made it – a major banking and transportation center that is now the largest city in the state, thanks to ambitious business and city leaders. Charlotte’s many neighborhoods are varied and charming and full of good places to eat. You can find out more about this delightful city at http://www.charlottecvb.org/.
Transportation
Transportation to Charlotte is available from a variety of national airline, train, and bus services. Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CDIA) is currently served by numerous passenger airlines, including US Airways, American Airlines, United, Delta, and Continental. Additional information on CDIA can be found at http://www.charmeck.nc.us/Departments/Airport/Home.htm. Amtrak also provides a daily service from many cities; call or check the Amtrak website for more schedule information (800-872-7245; http://www.amtrak.com/).
The hotel is approximately 15 miles (15-20 minutes) from CDIA. Due to its suburban location, car-pooling to and from the hotel is recommended. The airport offers most major car rental companies, and hotel parking is free-of-charge. No commercial shuttle services are available to the hotel; however, there are taxicabs available at the airport.
Weather
Average March temperatures in the area range from highs in the lower 60s to lows in the lower 40s. Please remember that conference rooms are generally cool; layering your clothing for air conditioning will help you enjoy the conference more fully. Dress for the conference is business casual; please dress appropriately (no jeans or shorts), and bring a sweater or jacket.
Meals
In-room coffee service is provided for overnight guests, and beverages will be offered in the conference room at 7:30 am, mid-morning, and mid- afternoon.
Social Activities
This year, the Chief Information Officer is hosting a very special social event, the evening before the conference begins. Preregistration and prepayment for the social event is required.