Hotel & Travel Information

Special Note:

The Sheraton and Marriott meeting hotels are at capacity for several nights during the week of the meeting. The following hotels are located within one mile of the Convention Center:

Clarion Hotel State Capital
320 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC
(919) 832-0501

Days Inn - Raleigh Downtown
300 North Dawson Street, Raleigh, NC
(919) 828-9081

Why reserve a room at one of the two Fall Member Meeting hotels?

Fall 2011 Member Meeting attendees are strongly encouraged to stay at either the Raleigh Marriott City Center, or the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel. When you reserve within the Internet2 block you receive a discounted room rate; lodging conveniently located at the meeting venue; and you help Internet2 meet its commitments to the hotels. Because Internet2 receives a rebate on all rooms booked within the block, you also help keep the meeting registration fees low for the entire community.

Lodging is available for all events taking place within the block dates as specified below.

Hotel Information - Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
421 South Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Ph: 919-834-9900
This hotel has a smoke-free policy.

Location: 14 miles (20-25 mins) from Raleigh Durham Airport (RDU) Please note: The hotel does not provide a shuttle service.

Block name: Internet2
Block dates: Sunday October 2 through and including Thursday October 6, 2011
Block rate: $169/night for single or double occupancy. Hotel room rates are subject to applicable taxes in effect at the time of check in (currently 13.75%). Please note: Internet access in your guest room is included in this rate.
Reservation method: Reservations for this event are to be made by individual attendees directly with the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel by calling 1-800-325-3535. Please make sure to reference the Internet2 block. Reservations can also be made online at the following link.
Block cut off date: Extended to Monday September 19, 2011, 5PM local time

Check in: 3:00pm
Check out: 12:00pm

Guarantee and Cancellation Policy

All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. The hotel will not hold any reservation unless secured by one of the above methods. Cancellations must be made more than 48 hours prior to arrival. Cancellations made after this time will be charged for the first night of the reservation. An early departure fee of $75 applies to guests checking out prior to their departure date confirmed at check-in.

Guest Rooms

All rooms include high speed internet access and feature a work area with desk, an LCD television, and a Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed.

Personal Belongings

Please note that neither the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel nor Internet2 will be responsible for any property lost or stolen on hotel premises.

Restaurants and Lounges

The Bar (American Casual): Enjoy an evening cocktail or grab a light appetizer or sandwich while watching the game on one of our three flat-screen TVs.
The Grove Café: The Grove Café is a full-service restaurant offering a variety of choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner and featuring new American Cuisine. The Grove Café is pleased to serve Starbucks Coffee.
Café Connections: Café Connections, located on the first floor near the front desk, is a great place to sit back, enjoy a good book or meet up with friends.Transportation and Parking

Transportation and Parking

Shuttle Service: The Hotel does not provide a shuttle service
Parking
Self Parking: $12/day. The parking deck is located directly across Salisbury Street from the hotel. Standard passenger vehicles only are allowed in the parking garage.
Other Transportation Options

Driving Directions from Raleigh-Durham - RDU
From East
Take Interstate 40 to Exit 298B (South Saunders Street).
Keep right to McDowell Street. Turn right onto Davie Street and then right onto Salisbury Street.
The hotel will be on the left. *Note* Please ignore the detour signs.
From North
Take State Highway 1 to Capital Boulevard. Proceed on Capital Boulevard which will become Dawson Street.
Turn left onto Hillsborough Street and then right onto Salisbury Street.
The hotel is on the left. *Note* Please ignore the detour signs.
From Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Take Interstate 40 East towards Raleigh and take Exit 298B (South Saunders Street).
Keep right and continue to McDowell Street and then turn right onto Davie Street.
Turn right onto South Salisbury Street to the hotel.
From South
Take State Highway 1 to Interstate 40 East. Proceed on I-40E and take Exit 298B (South Saunders Street).
Keep right to McDowell Street.
Turn right onto Davie Street and then right onto Salisbury Street.
The hotel will be on the left. *Note* Please ignore the detour signs.

Hotel Information - Raleigh Marriott City Center

Raleigh Marriott City Center
500 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Ph: 919-833-1120
This hotel has a smoke-free policy.

Location: 14 miles west of Raleigh Durham Airport (RDU). Please note: The hotel does not provide a shuttle service.

Block name: Internet2
Block dates: Friday, September 30, through and including Friday, October 7, 2011
Block rate: $169/night for single or double occupancy. Hotel room rates are subject to applicable taxes in effect at the time of check in (currently 13.75%). There are a limited number of rooms available at the government rate established for Raleigh, NC. You will need to present a government-issued picture ID at check-in in order to receive this rate. Please note: The daily fee of $9.95 for use of the Long Distance & Internet in your guest room has been waived for this event.
Reservation method: Reservations for this event are to be made by individual attendees directly with the Marriott Raleigh City Center by calling 1-888-236-2427. Please make sure to reference the Internet2 block. Reservations can also be made online at the following direct reservation link.
Block cut-off date: Extended to Friday September 9, 2011

Check in: 4:00pm
Check out: 12:00pm

Guarantee and Cancellation Policy

All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. The hotel will not hold any reservation unless secured by one of the above methods. Cancellations must be made more than 48 hours prior to arrival. Cancellations made after this time will be charged for the first night of the reservation.

Guest Rooms

All rooms include high speed internet access and plug-in panels, spacious desks and ergonomic chairs. 37-inch plasma TVs, per-per-view movies and premium cable provide in-room entertainment.

Personal Belongings

Please note that neither the Raleigh Marriott City Center nor Internet2 will be responsible for any property lost or stolen on hotel premises.

Restaurants and Lounges

Posta Tuscan Grille: Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients, house-made salami, and Italian hospitality
Bar Posta: Delight in small plates, Italian wines and perfectly crafted cocktails
Starbucks: Start your day with an espresso drink and your favorite pastries or wind down with a cup of tea and cookies
Nearby Dining

Transportation and Parking

Shuttle Service: The hotel does not provide a shuttle service

Self Parking: $3/hour or $12/day
Valet Parking: $18/daily
Off-site Parking: $3/hour or $12/day
Limited street parking is available downtown Raleigh but it is limited spaces, and there is a fee.

Ground Transportation Information
Taxi Information (from Raleigh-Durham RDU) – Approximate taxi fare is $45 one way
Super Shuttle (reservations required) approximately $40 one way
White Horse Limousine: fee for 1-3 guests is $35 USD (one way) reservation required (919) 782-5893

Other Information:
Bus Station: Carolina Trailways/Greyhound Bus Lines (0.8 mile(s) W)
Train Station: Amtrak (0.1 mile(s) E)
Car Rentals: Nearby Driving Directions

Driving Directions from Raleigh-Durham - RDU
I40-E toward Raleigh. S Saunders St exit - 298B toward downtown. Merge onto S Saunders St, 401 N. Continue on 401 N. Turn right onto Lenoir St. Parking garage will be on left entrance side of the hotel off Lenoir St. For valet parking continue past the parking garage entrance and turn left onto Fayetteville St.

Area Attractions

Getting Around Downtown Raleigh
Getting around downtown is now easier than ever with various modes of eco-friendly transportation such as the Raleigh Rickshaw Company, Triangle Glides, and the R-LINE - downtown Raleigh's free circulator bus service. This FREE circulator service features hybrid electric buses that will connect you to restaurants, retail, entertainment venues, museums, hotels, and parking facilities in downtown Raleigh. Buses run every 10-15 minutes, so whether you’re a resident, employee or visitor, it’s a great new way to get around downtown. Hours of operation are as follows:

Mon-Wed (7:00am-11:00pm)
Thurs-Sat (7:00am-2:15am)
Sun (1:00pm-8:00pm)

To download the R-LINE map, click here and for an AVL map and Real Time Arrival Projections or a mobile application, visit www.YouRHere.com/mobile and click on the "R-LINE" tab.

Explore and Save Money with the ZSpot SMART Card
There is much for you to see and do while you are attending the Internet2 Member Meeting and the NCREN Community Day. To help you get started stop by and meet Tourism Ambassadors from the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau. They will be on hand at the Welcome Desk, located on Lobby Level 3, in the Raleigh Convention Center. Greater Raleigh Tourism Ambassadors will answer your questions about sampling restaurants, touring Raleigh's attractions, and generally finding your way around the area. While you are there, be sure to get your ZSpot SMART card. The SMART card is a complimentary gift from the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau, and saves you money on over 300 businesses and restaurant. The desk will be manned between 12:00pm-6:00pm on Sunday October 2 through Wednesday October 5.

Raleigh Visitors Guide and North Carolina Visitors Guide

Other Services
Nearby Churches
Nearby Temples/Synagogues
Nearby Mosques
Nearby Buddhist Temples
Nearby Banks
Nearby Pharmacies
Nearby Pharmacies (24hr)
Nearby Hospitals

Temporary Visitors to the US - Visa Information

For information regarding visa requirements, click here. If you require a letter of invitation for your visa application, please email your request to Edward Moynihan.

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