Hotel

Marriott

Richmond's premier convention headquarters hotel connected to the Greater Richmond Convention Center by sky bridge. Recently renovated, the Marriott has elegant guest rooms - with individual climate control, sprinklers and smoke detectors, telephone with voice mail, high-speed internet access available ($9.95 per day, including local and long distance phone also), data port and hearing impaired capabilities, cable TV with in-room pay movies, AM/FM clock radio, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, and coffee maker. The health club, which is open 24 hours, has two fitness rooms, indoor pool, whirlpool and mens' and womens' saunas. The lobby, lounge and open areas are wireless high-speed enabled hot zones. The Cafe is open all day and serves Starbucks coffee. The BlueFire Steakhouse is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves the finest USDA Prime Beef. The Onyx Lounge is open every evening promoting a contemporary and casual atmosphere, ensconed with beautiful art. The hotel has full amenities including concierge, safe-deposit boxes, 24 hour self-service business center, valet, guest laundry, shoeshine, gift shop and video checkout. A shuttle service is available for transportation. Guest room internet access is available at $9.95 per day, including local and long distance telephone. The Marriott is a non-smoking hotel. Free local first-come, first served shuttle operates within a 3-mile radius of hte hotel. No airport shuttle. Because the Marriott only has a certain number of rooms available for the conference and is adjacent to the Greater Richmond Convention Center, reservations at the Marriott require a three night consecutive stay. There are no restrictions at the other hotels . Address:  500 East Broad Street Richmond , VA 23219 Phone:  800-228-9290 804-643-3400 Rates:  $149 single or double. Plus tax  Reservation Cut-Off:  04/23/2007  Cancellation Policy:  72 hours prior to arrival  Credit Cards Accepted:  YES Url:  http://http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/ricdt

Omni Richmond

The spectacular OMNI RICHMOND hotel offers 360 elegantly decorated guest rooms, all with beautiful custom designed furnishings, traditional cherry and mahogany furniture, televisions, marble topped executive desks, complimentary wireless internet, coffee makers, oversized bathrooms, bathrobes, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. The hotel is part of the James Center, an upscale office, retail complex located in historic Shockoe Slip. Right outside the front door gas lanterns line cobblestone streets and pre-Civil War buildings have been transformed into restaurants, pubs, comedy clubs, boutiques, antique stores and galleries. The State Capitol and Governor's Mansion are just two blocks up the hill. The hotel is very convenient to the 24 restaurants in the three block area. The Convention Center is 8 blocks from the hotel - a ten minute walk. The hotel also features an indoor lap pool and deck area. Free internet access in all guest rooms. Limited shuttle to the Convention Center - subject to availability. Address:  100 South 12th Street Richmond , VA 23219 Phone:  1-800-THE-OMNI 804-344-7000 Rates:  $135 single/double, plus tax  Distance From Convention Center:  8 blocks  Reservation Cut-Off:  04/24/2007  Cancellation Policy:  Prior to 12 noon local time on arrival day  Credit Cards Accepted:  YES Url:  http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/Richmond.aspx

Crowne Plaza

The Crowne Plaza Richmond Downtown is located in the heart of Richmond's financial district, along the historic banks of the James River, steps from the shopping, dining and entertainment of Shockoe Slip and Shockoe Bottom, and just blocks from many of Virginia's Fortune 500 Companies. The Crowne Plaza overlooks the newly restored Canal Walk and the Tredegar Civil War Museum. They are centrally located to many of Richmond's attractions with convenient access to Interstates 95 and 64, only 9.8 miles from Richmond International Airport. The 298 room full-service hotel offers a variety of services and amenities that include free high speed internet in all rooms, indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, plus coffee makers/irons and ironing boards in all rooms. The Crowne Plaza hotel also has a limited complimentary shuttle service to the Richmond Convention Center - which is 1 MI/1.61 KM away (subject to availability). Address:  555 E. Canal Street Richmond , VA 23219 Phone:  1 877 2 CROWNE 1-804-788-0900 Rates:  $99, plus tax  Distance From Convention Center:  1 mile  Reservation Cut-Off:  04/14/2007  Cancellation Policy:  Call hotel for information  Credit Cards Accepted:  YES Url:  http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hd/riccs

Quality Inn & Suites

The Quality Inn & Suites is conveniently located in downtown Richmond. Included in your room price is a Deluxe Continental Breakfast. All guest rooms and suites have a microwave and refrigerator, in room safe, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, coffee maker and coffee, remote control cable TV with HBO, first run pay per view movies. Guests receive complimentary daily parking, free local telephone calls, and wireless Internet is available free of charge in all guest rooms. No shuttle available to the Convention Center. Address:  20-1 East Cary Street Richmond , VA 23219 Phone:  1-800-228-5151 804-788-1600 Rates:  Double room, $75 plus tax  Suite - Double or King, $85 plus tax Reservation Cut-Off:  04/14/2007  Credit Cards Accepted:  Yes Url:  http://www.qualityinn.com

Radisson Historic Richmond

Newly renovated accommodations featuring luxurious bedding packages with marble bathrooms, high-speed internet access, two-hour manager's reception each weekday evening, and 24-hour fitness center. Limited shuttle available for guests. Parking is $8 for NGS conference attendees ($14 overnight). Address:  301 West Franklin Street Richmond , VA 23220 Phone:  804-644-9871 Rates:  $129  Credit Cards Accepted:  Yes