Hotel & Travel Information

2010 Sigma Xi Annual Meeting & International Research Conference

November 11-14, 2010
Raleigh Marriott City Center
Raleigh, North Carolina

The Greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau

For Chapter Delegates Only: Hotel & Travel Policies

Meeting Location: The Sigma Xi meeting will be held at the
Raleigh Convention Center.

Hotel Accommodations: The Raleigh Marriott City Center is the host hotel for the conference. The hotel is a non-smoking facility. The hotel is adjacent to the Raleigh Convention Center and connected via walkway from the hotel lobby.

Hotel Reservations: Reservations received after the cut-off date will be accepted only on a space availability basis, and may be at the hotel's prevailing rates. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit plus tax, or guaranteed with a major credit card. The hotel will not hold any reservations unless secured by credit card or room deposit. Make your reservations online today.

Hotel Reservation Deadline: Saturday, October 9, 2010 - Reservations made after the deadline are subject to the hotel's availability and prevailing rates.

Hotel Room Rate: $130 + tax Single/Double and $140 + tax Triple/Quad occupancy per night. Room rates are subject to any applicable taxes that are in effect at the time of check-in. The group rate expires with the reservation deadline.

Hotel Arrival/Departure: Check-in after 4:00 p.m. Check-out 12:00 p.m.

Hotel Internet Access: Be sure to bring your laptop. Internet access may be purchased for guest rooms at a cost of $9.95/day. The hotel does not provide complimentary Internet access in any area of the complex.

Hotel Business Center: Attendees may also make use of the hotel's full service Business Center for copying, printing, faxing, messenger service, notary public, overnight delivery/pickup, post/parcel and secretarial services. Please see the hotel for details on cost and services.

Airport to Hotel Transportation: Each registrant is responsible for securing and paying for his/her own transportation from the airport to the hotel.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
2400 W. Terminal Blvd, Morrisville, NC 27560
Estimated Taxi Fare to/from the hotel: US $45.00 (one-way)
Driving time:30 minutes (approx.)

Hotel Parking: On-site, self parking at the hotel is $3/hour or $12/day. Hotel valet parking is $18/day. Sigma Xi can not validate parking.

Bus Transportation on Sunday: Sigma Xi will arrange for buses to take attendees from the hotel to the Raleigh/Durham Intercontinental Airport (RDU) immediately following the conclusion of the final Assembly of Delegates on Sunday morning. A ticket will be required to board the bus. The cost of the ticket is $15 and you must purchase a ticket during online registration for the meeting to be guaranteed a seat on the bus. This price is an inexpensive option compared to the price for the taxi ($45+tip) to the airport.

E-mail: meeting@sigmaxi.org