TRAVEL, HOTELS,
BALTIMORE
!! Note that as of 10/8/07 all of the five
hotels at which we held room blocks have filled their allocations and
are not releasing further room to us.
This link takes you to an excellent pdf
map of the downtown hotels. The headquarters hotels for the event are
the Sheraton Baltimore City Center (#6) and the Radisson Plaza Lord
Baltimore (#7). You may wish to work with a travel agent in your region
to assist in identifying a hotel for your stay. !!
New for 2007: All reservations should be made through the AEA Housing
Bureau run by our partners at the
Baltimore Convention and Visitors Association in order to take advantage
of the significantly discounted conference rates. You cannot get the
conference rates by contacting the hotels directly. Working with the
Housing Bureau, you will be able to check all of the conference hotels via
a single web link or call.
Based on the number of rooms filled in
previous years, the conference hotels will fill early. Please make your
reservations at your earliest convenience to ensure that you have a room.
Dates:
AEA’s special rates are available beginning on Friday, November 2, at most
hotels based on space availability. Come early and spend the week! See the
sites in Baltimore or rent a car or take the train and explore
Washington, DC, less than an hour away. If you are coming for
pre-conference workshops, as most people do, these begin as early as
Monday, November 5. If you are coming strictly for the conference
itself, it will begin at 3:15 PM on Wednesday, November 7. The
conference ends at 6:00 PM on Saturday, November 10, and there are
post-conference workshops from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Sunday, November
11. The workshop schedule and list may be found at
http://www.eval.org/eval2007/aea07.PDW.asp.
We recommend making
your reservations online if at all possible so
that you have an immediate printable record of your reservation. If you do
decide to call in your reservation, you will receive an acknowledgement
via email or fax following the call.
Government
Travelers: The maximum lodging rate for US government
travelers to the city of Baltimore is listed as $148. The rooms at the
Days Inn, at $129, are within the government guidelines.
Review your hotel options
Make your reservations
101 West Fayette Street · Baltimore, Maryland
21201 · United States
 This
newly renovated hotel was rebranded as a Sheraton this winter. The new
name brought with it a remodeled lobby, updated rooms, and the Sheraton
Sweet Sleeper Bed with its cushy mattress, fluffy duvet, and abundant
plush pillows. Room service is available and the small fitness center is
complimentary to all guests. Approximately 60% of the
conference sessions will be held in the Sheraton. It is connected to the
Radisson next door by a short above-ground walkway on the conference
level.
Rate:
$179 single or double, upgrade to the club level
for $20
(April 12: Club level rooms are sold out)
Smoking:
Smoking and non-smoking rooms may be requested at time of reservation but
are not guaranteed.
There are a limited number of smoking rooms at the hotel.
Internet:
$9.95 per day for hardwired internet access in each room.
Parking:
Self parking $23 single, $30 valet in attached underground garage
underneath the hotel with unlimited in and out privileges.
Insider Tip:
There are two Sheratons in downtown Baltimore. Be sure to ask your cab
driver for the Sheraton CITY CENTER and provide the street address or you
may end up at the wrong hotel.
Insider Tip:
There is a self-park garage across the street on Fayette for around $14
per day - but without in and out privileges.
20 West Baltimore Street · Baltimore,
Maryland 21201· United States
Wait until you see the lobby and gorgeous
carved ceiling in this Baltimore landmark historic hotel! The rooms are
newly refurbished in a classic style with either Sleepnumber (90%) or
Simmons Beautyrest beds. The Starbucks in the lobby will appeal to many
coffee-lovers. Room service is available and the small fitness center is
complimentary for guest use, including its sauna. Approximately 40% of the
conference sessions will be held in the Radisson. It is connected to the
Sheraton next door by a short above-ground walkway on the conference
level. Room service is available and the small fitness center is
complimentary to all guests.
Rate:
$179 single or double.
A limited number of upgrades to the Plaza
Level are available for an additional $30 and these include complimentary
continental breakfast, evening cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, nightly
turndown service, one free movie per stay, upgraded bathroom amenities,
and plush robes in the room.
Smoking:
Smoking and non-smoking rooms may be requested at time of reservation but
are not guaranteed. There are a limited
number of smoking rooms at the hotel.
Internet:
Free wireless in rooms and
lobby
Parking:
Valet parking is $25 per day with unlimited in and out privileges. There
is no hotel-affiliated self-parking.
Insider Tip:
Check in up to seven days in advance online at
http://www.radisson.com/ey/home.do and choose your preferences for
room location, wake up calls, and newspaper delivery - your room key will
be waiting for you on arrival.
Insider Tip:
Request a Beautyrest or Sleepnumber (most rooms have Sleepnumber beds) bed
on your reservation form (yes it may be done online). The hotel won’t
guarantee one or the other – but you can increase the likelihood of
getting your preference!
Insider Tip:
There is a ‘print me’ service available in all of the guestrooms through
which you can send up to 10 printed pages for complimentary printing and
pick up at the front desk.
222 Saint Paul Place · Baltimore, Maryland 21201 · United States
Each oversize room at the Tremont Plaza
includes a kitchenette with microwave, small refrigerator, sitting area
and newly updated bedding. Room service is available and there is a great
award-winning deli in the lobby with huge New York style sandwiches made
while you wait, or crackers and cheeses for an impromptu get-together.
Consider spending an extra $30 per night to upgrade to a one-bedroom suite
for the extra space for an extended stay. This hotel is a great option,
especially if you upgrade to the one-bedroom suite, if you are
traveling with your family.
The rooms are significantly larger than at other hotels. The Tremont Plaza is a
three-block, about five-minute, walk from the headquarters hotels.
Rate:
$169 single or double, upgrade to a one-bedroom suite for $30 more.
Smoking:
100% non-smoking -
All rooms and the public areas (lobby, etc.) are
non-smoking.
Internet:
Free hardwired high-speed internet
in rooms and free wireless in public spaces
Parking:
Valet parking is $25 per day with unlimited in and out privileges. The
city garage next door on the St Paul street side is a maximum of $15 per
day without in and out privileges.
Insider Tip:
There are two Tremonts in downtown Baltimore. Be sure to ask your cab
driver for the Tremont PLAZA and provide the street address or you may end
up at the wrong building!
Insider Tip:
This hotel, along with the Tremont Park, offers free transportation to area attractions
(but not to and from the airport) – take advantage of it! They’ll even
come pick you up at the end of the day. Because Baltimore is on a hillside
– and the hotels are all up the hill – enjoy the few block walk downhill
to the Inner Harbor and consider calling for a pickup at the end of your
sightseeing when you are tired and the walk is uphill. Stop at the desk to
get the cell phone for the van driver. The courtesy van is available from
7:00 AM to 10:30 PM.
8 East Pleasant Street · Baltimore,
Maryland 21202 · United States
The Tremont Park hotels offers oversize
rooms in a comfortable setting with plush bedding and complimentary
turn-down service. The internet is free, morning newspapers arrive at
your door Monday-Friday, and a small self-service business center can
take the panic out of last minute presentation preparations. Eat at
Eight East at Tremont Park to enjoy traditional favorites and regional
specialties. Tremont Park is less than a 10-minute walk from the
headquarters hotels.
Smoking:
100% non-smoking -
All rooms and the public areas (lobby, etc.) are
non-smoking.
Internet:
Free hardwired high-speed internet
in rooms and free wireless in most public spaces
Parking:
Valet parking is $25 per day with unlimited in and out privileges.
Insider Tip:
There are two Tremonts in downtown Baltimore. Be sure to ask your cab
driver for the Tremont PARK and provide the street address or you may end
up at the wrong building!
Insider Tip:
This hotel, along with the Tremont Park, offers free transportation to area attractions
(but not to and from the airport) – take advantage of it! They’ll even
come pick you up at the end of the day. Because Baltimore is on a hillside
– and the hotels are all up the hill – enjoy the few block walk downhill
to the Inner Harbor and consider calling for a pickup at the end of your
sightseeing when you are tired and the walk is uphill. Stop at the desk to
get the cell phone for the van driver. The courtesy van is available from
7:00 AM to 10:30 PM.
100 Hopkins Place · Baltimore, Maryland 21201 · United States
The Days Inn Inner Harbor is one block, and
a very easy walk, from the headquarters hotels. We visited this winter and
were pleasantly surprised by the welcoming lobby, clean rooms, and good
value for the price in the heart of the city. There is a full-service
restaurant on site, a lobby lounge, a complimentary fitness room, a
small business center with keyed access, and room service available.
Rate:
$129 single or double.
Smoking:
100% non-smoking
Internet:
Free wireless high-speed internet
in rooms and lobby
Parking:
Valet parking is $18 per day with unlimited in and out privileges.
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