Lodging Information

Hotel reservations must be made through the Brownfields 2006 Travel Desk by October 10, 2006, to receive the discounted rates listed.  Please do not call the hotels to request a reservation. Rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.  If your hotel choices are not available, you will be assigned to the next available hotel.  All room rates quoted are subject to tax.  The tax rate is currently 12.45% and is subject to change.  To receive the government room rate, government participants will be required to show an agency-issued picture identification or official agency travel authorization at the hotel registration desk. If the required forms of identification are not provided at the time of check-in, the hotel will charge the non-government group rate. 

The prevailing government rate in Boston increases on November 1, 2006 to $168.  

Make your reservations online, or by phone, fax or mail

• Online. Click here to be directed to the Brownfields 2006 Travel Desk.  And follow these easy steps:           

           1. Enter arrival date

           2. Enter departure date

           3. Select your reservation category using the drop down box located at “I am a....” 

           4. Follow instructions to select your hotel and complete your reservation.

• Telephone. Call the travel desk Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM CST.

  1-800-584-9047 (US/Canada Toll Free)

  +1-312-527-7300 (International Callers)

• Fax. Click here to download the reservation form.  Fill out and fax with credit card information to: 312-329-9513
• Mail. Click here to download the reservation form. Fill out the form and attach a check (payable to Travel Technology Group) in the amount of one night’s room rate and tax.  Mail both to:

          Brownfields 2006 Travel Desk

          Travel Technology Group  

          110 W Hubbard  

          Chicago, IL  60610

List and description of hotels

The prevailing government rate in Boston increases on November 1, 2006 to $168.  

Hotels	Government Room Rates $168 S/D   (1) (2)	Group (Non-Government) Room Rates (1)	Distance to Convention Center (BCEC)	Check-in Time	Check-out Time	Parking Fee  (3)
The Boston Park Plaza	$168 S/D	$209 S/D	1.75 miles	3:00 pm	12:00 pm	$24 self / $36 valet
The Colonnade Hotel	$168 S/D	$199 S / $219 D	2 miles	3:00 pm	12:00 am	$36 self / no valet
Hilton Boston Logan Airport (4)	$168 S/D	$185 S/D	3.25 miles	3:00 pm	12:00 pm	$24 self / $36 valet
Hyatt Regency Downtown “Going Green”(5)	$168 S/D SOLD OUT ON PEAK NIGHTS	$179 S/D SOLD OUT ON PEAK NIGHTS	1 mile	4:00 pm	12:00 pm	$27 self/ $36 valet
Westin Boston Waterfront “Totally Smoke Free” “Going Green” (5)	$168 S/D SOLD OUT ON PEAK NIGHTS	$249 S/D SOLD OUT ON PEAK NIGHTS	Connected	3:00 pm	12:00 pm	$28 self/ $36 valet

All room rates shown are in US Dollars and must be paid in US Dollars.

All of the hotels are conveniently located to public transportation.  Maps and directions will be provided on the conference website in the near future.

(1)    S/D – Single or Double Occupancy; Triple and Quad Occupancy may be available at additional costs.  All rooms are subject to the room tax, currently 12.45%, and subject to change. 

(2)    The prevailing government room rate will be charged for all government rooms; the current government room rate is $168 as of November 1, 2006.

(3)    Parking rates are subject to change.

(4)    Walking distance from Logan’s terminals A and E.  Airport by Hilton Shuttle – complimentary service to and from hotel and airport, Silver Line bus, and subway station.

(5)    "Going Green" hotels have instituted energy efficiency and environmentally preferred practices into their hotel operations.

Reservation deposits/guarantees are required for each reservation and are accepted by credit card. An amount equal to one night’s room rate and tax will be charged to your credit card on or after October 30, 2006. All deposits will be credited to the individual’s room account. Wire transfers, cash and purchase orders are not accepted.  Hotels will charge “No-shows,” guaranteed reservations not canceled, in accordance with the hotels’ cancellation policy.

Acknowledgments will be sent by the Brownfields 2006 Travel Desk by e-mail, fax, or mail approximately 5 to 7 days after reservation processing.  Acknowledgments will be sent faster if an e-mail or fax number is provided online or on the reservation form. The hotels may not send a separate acknowledgment.  Please review all acknowledgment information for accuracy.  If you do not receive an acknowledgment within 10 days after making your reservation, please contact the Brownfields 2006 Travel Desk at 800-584-9047 (US/Canada Toll Free) or +1-312-527-7300 (International callers). Only one acknowledgment will be sent for each reservation.  A copy of your acknowledgment should be provided to the hotel registration desk at the time of check-in.

Changes/Cancellations/Refunds on or before October 11, 2006, can be requested through the Brownfields 2006 Travel Desk online, by telephone, fax or mail.  Reservation acknowledgment numbers must be referenced on all requests for changes, cancellations, and refunds.  Changes and cancellations cannot be processed on October 12-15, 2006.  After Monday, (October 16, 2006), all changes and cancellations must be made directly with the assigned hotel. Cancellations requested after the hotel’s individual cancellation date will result in forfeiture of your entire deposit.

Questions?

Call the Brownfields 2006 Hotline at 877-343-5374 (toll free).