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Travel & Accommodations

Accomodations

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Worcester

10 Lincoln Square
Worcester, MA 01608
PH: 508-791-1600
FX: 508-791-1796
Toll free number: 800-628-4240

• Conference Room rate per night $94 (Reserve by May 18, 2008)
• When making reservations, please specify that you are with the WPI African Business Conference for the conference rate if available
• Hotel is 5-10 minutes from campus
• Self Parking is included.
• Check in time 4:00 p.m.; Check out time 12:00 p.m.
• Amenities include Room Service, Indoor and Outdoor Pools, High-speed Internet access, Laundry/Valet Service, Restaurant and Lounge on site, Fitness Center, Safety Deposit Boxes.
• Valet parking available for $8/day

A list of other area hotels is also available.

Travel

Airports

Three large metropolitan airport options are located within 1 to 1-1/2 hours ground transportation time from Worcester. These include Boston Logan, Providence T.F. Green and Hartford Bradley, all with direct international service. Boston is the largest. Ground transportation is the most congested in Boston of these three options. Providence is much less congested and closer to Worcester than Hartford.

Boston

• Logan International Airport
• 1-800-23-LOGAN
• 1.25 hour travel time (depending on traffic)
• Rental cars available at terminal

Providence

• TF Greene International Airport
• 1-888-268-7222
• 1 hour travel time
• Rental cars available at terminal

Hartford

• Bradley International Airport
• 1-888-624-1533 or 1-860-292-2000
• 1.25 hour travel time
• Rental cars available at terminal

Ground Transportation

• Worcester Airport Limousine shared van service is the most cost-effective option to and from Boston and Providence (TF Greene International) airports. This is door-to-door service between the airport terminal and your hotel, via 10 passenger vans. Reserve at least 48 hours in advance, using the online service or phone 800-660-0992. Mention the code ABC to receive conference rates. Rates include gratuity.
  • Logan International Airport: $32 per person each way
  • TF Greene International Airport: $45 per person each way
• Rental car is the most likely option for Hartford (Bradley International)
• Car rentals can be arranged at all airports via global car rental companies. Typical driving time is 1 - 1.25 hours to and from Boston and Hartford and 1 hour for Providence, depending on traffic conditions.

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U.S. - Africa Business Conference
100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280
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