Hotel and Travel
CONFERENCE LOCATION
Baltimore Convention Center (BCC)
One West Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 649-7000
The closest light rail stop is “Convention Center”
See Directions and Parking Information
Welcome Desk
The BCC Welcome Desk will be open Wednesday to Friday, from 10am-5pm. They provide information about local attractions, restaurants, light rail, bus schedules, and more.
Internet Access
There will be free WiFi during the conference in public spaces, meeting rooms and exhibit halls. A Cyber Center of laptops will also be available in Hall D during the conference for complimentary use.
Printing Services
Baltimore Convention Business Center
ABC Imaging, (410) 649-7194
This is a small, onsite business center inside the Baltimore Convention Center, located in the Pratt Street Lobby adjacent to Room 334.
FedEx Office Print and Ship Center
11 South Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 625-5862
From the Baltimore Convention Center, head east on West Pratt Street and make a left onto South Charles Street.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Hotel reservations are now closed, and the hotels are sold out.
See the Map of Hotel Locations
If you have questions regarding your existing reservations, please contact:
Hotel Reservation Call Center
Phone: (800) 282-6632 or (410) 837-4636
Email: conventionhousing@baltimore.org
Sheraton Baltimore City Center
101 West Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Room Rate: $159/night for single or double
Rates are quotes exclusive of applicable state and local taxes (currently 15.5%) or applicable service, or hotel specific fees in effect at the hotel at the time of the conference.
Check in time is 3:00 pm, check out time is 12:00 pm
Internet is complimentary in guest rooms
Fitness center and pool are available for overnight guests
24-hour valet parking ($32 per night, includes in-and-out privileges)
Distance from Baltimore Convention Center is 3 blocks
Closest light rail stop is “Convention Center”
Sheraton Inner Harbor
300 South Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Check in time is 3:00 pm, check out time is 12:00 pm
Adjacent to the Baltimore Convention Center
Closest light rail stop is “Convention Center”
Hotel Monaco Baltimore
2 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Room Rate: $199-$209/night for single or double
Rates are quotes exclusive of applicable state and local taxes (currently 15.5%) or applicable service, or hotel specific fees in effect at the hotel at the time of the conference.
Check in time is 3:00 pm, check out time is 12:00 pm
Internet is complimentary in guest rooms
Fitness center and pool are available for overnight guests
24-hour valet parking ($36 per night, includes in-and-out privileges)
Distance from Baltimore Convention Center is 3 blocks
Closest light rail stop is “Convention Center”
Hilton Baltimore
401 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Room Rate: $189/night for single or double
Rates are quotes exclusive of applicable state and local taxes (currently 15.5%) or applicable service, or hotel specific fees in effect at the hotel at the time of the conference.
Check in time is 4:00 pm, check out time is 12:00 pm
Internet is complimentary in guest rooms
Fitness center and pool are available for overnight guests
Self-parking is $28/night, and valet parking $40/night, both with in/out privileges
The Hilton Baltimore is adjacent to the Baltimore Convention Center with direct covered access via a pedestrian sky bridge
Closest light rail stop is “Convention Center”
Hyatt Regency Baltimore
300 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Room rate: $189/night for single or double
Rates are quotes exclusive of applicable state and local taxes (currently 15.5%) or applicable service, or hotel specific fees in effect at the hotel at the time of the conference.
Check in time is 4:00pm and check out time is 12:00pm
Internet is complimentary in guest rooms
Fitness center and hot tub are available for overnight guests
Self-parking is $27/night, valet parking is $36/night with in/out privileges
The Hyatt Regency is connected to the Baltimore Convention Center by a skywalk.
Closest Light Rail station is “Convention Center”
Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor
110 South Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Room Rate: $189/night for single or double
Rates are quotes exclusive of applicable state and local taxes (currently 15.5%) or applicable service, or hotel specific fees in effect at the hotel at the time of the conference.
Check in time is 4:00pm, check out time is 12:00pm
Internet is complimentary in guest rooms
Fitness center is available for overnight guests
Self-parking is $26/night with in/out privileges
Distance from Baltimore Convention Center is 2 blocks
Closest Light Rail station is “Convention Center”
Holiday Inn Baltimore Inner Harbor
301 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Room Rate: $154/night for single (doubles not available)
Rates are quotes exclusive of applicable state and local taxes (currently 15.5%) or applicable service, or hotel specific fees in effect at the hotel at the time of the conference.
Check in time is 4:00 pm, check out time is 12:00 pm
Internet is complimentary in guest rooms
Fitness center and pool are available for overnight guests
Self-parking is $25/night with in/out privileges
Distance from Baltimore Convention Center is 1 block
Closest Light Rail station is “Convention Center”
Hampton Inn Baltimore
550 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21230
Room Rate: $154/night for single or double
Rates are quotes exclusive of applicable state and local taxes (currently 15.5%) or applicable service, or hotel specific fees in effect at the hotel at the time of the conference.
Check in time is 3:00 pm, check out time is 12:00 pm
Internet is complimentary in guest rooms
Fitness center and pool are available to overnight guests
Valet parking is $32/night with in/out privileges
Distance from Baltimore Convention Center is 3 blocks
Closest Light Rail station is “Camden Yards”
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Air Travel
The nearest airport is Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) Marshall Airport. The airport is about 10 miles from the Baltimore Convention Center and downtown Baltimore.
See the Upper Level Terminal Map and Lower Level Terminal Map
Ground Transportation
See the Ground Transportation page for complete details.
Light Rail
- The Marshall Light Rail Station is located immediately outside the lower level of the terminal building, adjacent to Concourse E.
- To travel to the Convention Center, take the North bound train to the “Convention Center” stop.
- The trip to/from downtown Baltimore takes about 30 minutes and charges a one-way fare of $1.60 or day pass fare of $3.50.
- The first train of the day arrives at BWI at 4:59am on weekdays, 5:10am on Saturday, and 10:40am on Sunday. The last train departs BWI at 12:40am on weekdays and Saturday, and 8:40pm on Sunday.
- Purchase a ticket from the ticket vending machine before boarding the Light Rail. Tickets are not available onboard.
See complete light rail information including map, schedules, prices, and more.
Taxi
The taxi stand is located just outside of the baggage claim area of the lower level of the BWI Marshall Terminal. The approximate one way taxi fare from BWI Marshall Airport to the Convention Center and downtown Baltimore is $35 before gratuity.
Baltimore Yellow Cab (410-685-1212) offers a $30 flat rate (regardless of the number of passengers) from downtown Baltimore to BWI Marshall Airport.
BWI Marshall Airport also offers its own taxi service from the airport. Visit bwiairporttaxi.com for more information about BWI Airport Taxi.
See complete taxi information.
SuperShuttle
SuperShuttle will provide a discounted shuttle service from September 28 to October 9, to and from the BWI Marshall Airport.
Check out this discount flyer before making your reservation.
Book online, or call 800-258-3826 and mention the group code: 8DWXA.
ExecuCar
ExecuCar is BWI Marshall Airport’s official luxury transportation company. They run a 24-hour luxury sedan service, offering private transportation with experienced professional drivers.
Save up to 10% on your airport transfers for travel September 28 to October 9, 2012. Check out this discount flyer before making your reservation.
Book online, or call (800) 410-4444 and mention the group code 8DWXA.
Car Rentals
BWI Marshall Airport has a rental car facility located at Stoney Run Road and New Ridge Road. Their free shuttle service takes customers to/from the airport and car rental facility, and runs approximately every 10 minutes. The shuttle ride takes about 10 minutes, and is located in the lower level terminal.
See complete details and book online.
Wheelchair Rentals
Medi Rents and Sales Inc.
743 S Conkling St., Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 327-7252
Chesapeake Rehab Equipment Inc.
2700 Lord Baltimore Drive, Suite 170, Baltimore, MD 21244
(410) 298-4555
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Located at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, has three levels of hands-on exhibits waiting to be explored. Save time for an IMAX film, Planetarium show or catch some live science on the Demo Stage.
Hours: Mon-Friday: 10am – 5pm, Sat: 10am – 6pm, Sun: 11am – 5pm
Admission: $14.95/Adults, $11.95/ages 3-12, $13.95/Seniors 62+
Additional fees for Imax and Planetarium presentations
601 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 685-5225
Situated just east of the Inner Harbor, it has one of the city’s busiest restaurant districts. It is so named because of the large number of Italian immigrant families that moved into the area during the 20th century. The neighborhood is still home to a large and active Italian ethnic community.
Step aboard Annapolitan II for a 45-minute cruise introducing Baltimore and the renaissance of the Inner Harbor. While you are in town visiting, this 45-minute cruise is a great way to get out on the water. The Annapolitain II features drink service, a fully climate controlled lower deck and an open deck perfect for sightseeing. See Federal Hill, the city skyline, Fells Point, the USS Constellation and catch a glimpse of Ft. McHenry.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 1:00 & 3:00pm, Friday 11:00am, 12:00-4:00pm on the hour, Saturday & Sunday 11:00am, 12:00-6:00pm on the hour
Admission: $17/Adults, $6/Children 11 & Under. No reservations required.
1 Dock Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 268-7601
The National Aquarium, Baltimore is a non-profit public aquarium in the Inner Harbor area of Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. The Aquarium has a collection of 16,500 specimens representing 660 species. The National Aquarium houses several exhibits including the Upland Tropical Rain Forest, a multiple-story Atlantic Coral Reef, an Open Ocean shark tank, and Australia: Wild Extremes. The aquarium also has a 4D Immersion Theater. The aquarium currently holds nine Atlantic bottlenose dolphins.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am – 5pm, Friday-Saturday 9am – 8pm, Sunday 9am – 6pm
Admission: Adult $29.95, Child $20.95, Senior $26.95
501 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 576-3800
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore (formerly The Baltimore Zoo) is a zoo located in Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, Maryland. Home to over 2,000 animals, the zoo is generally considered to be the third oldest zoological park in the United States, having opened in 1876. In 2008, the zoo was featured in America’s Best Zoos 2008. Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is active in many conservation programs, notably the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Program and Project Golden Frog; it is the zoo that breeds the greatest number of African black footed penguins. It also helps rehabilitate local wildlife, especially birds of prey such as bald eagles.
Hours: Open daily 10:00am – 4:00pm
Admission: Monday – Thursday: Adult $14.50, Senior $12.50, Child $10.50, Friday-Sunday: Adult $16.50, Senior $13.50, Child $11.50
Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 396-7102
The historic vessels and landmarks of this museum bring to life the history of American naval power. The US Coast Guard Cutter Taney (only surviving warship in Pearl Harbor), USS Torsk (fired last two torpedoes in World War II), the lightship Chesapeake (served as floating lighthouse for 40 years) and the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse (helped sailors navigate Chesapeake Bay for 133 years) all played a vital and heroic role in US military war and peacekeeping.
Hours: Open daily from 10:00am – 5:30pm
Admission: varies by number of ships visited
301 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 539-1797
The Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum is the former home of American writer Edgar Allan Poe in the 1830s. Now open as a museum, the small unassuming structure is a typical row home, and also houses the Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1972.
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Admission: There is a small charge for admission.
203 North Amity Street, Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 396-4883
Take an unprecedented journey through American history with a focus on pop culture in media, toys and comic characters as they shaped our children through a magical blend of entertainment and education.
301 W. Camden Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 625-7060
The Orioles play an 81-home game Major League Baseball schedule from April through September. Ballpark tours are available year-round. For tour and ticket information, call 888-848-BIRD or visit the Web site at www.orioles.com.
333 W. Camden Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
(888) 848-BIRD
This 22,000-square-foot museum includes exhibits devoted to Johnny Unitas, the Baltimore Orioles and Colts, and Baltimore’s Negro Leagues, as well as the Maryland Terrapins and college athletics. The nearby Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum showcases material devoted exclusively to the Sultan of Swat.
301 W. Camden Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 727-1539
BABE RUTH BIRTHPLACE AND MUSEUM
The Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation, Inc. is an independent, not-for-profit educational institution dedicated to perpetuating the historic legacy of Babe Ruth, Baltimore’s Orioles and Colts, and local and regional sports at the amateur, collegiate and professional levels, by preserving, exhibiting, interpreting and augmenting its collection for a diverse audience.
Hours: Open daily 10:00am – 5:00pm
Admission: Adults $6.00, Seniors $4.00, Children $3.00
216 Emory Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 727-1539