Meeting Site:
Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel
101 W. Fayette St., Baltimore, MD 21201
sheraton.com/baltimore

Hotel Reservations 866-837-5182

The Alliance has arranged for a limited number of guest rooms at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel at a special room rate of only $169 for single or double occupancy, plus applicable taxes.
 

Book early! A limited number of rooms will be available at the special rate for stays up to three days before and after the conference. This is subject to availability at time of booking.

Hotel Highlights and Activities
The Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel is located just three blocks from Baltimore’s beautiful and historic Inner Harbor. Enjoy a workout in the hotel’s state-of-the-art fitness center. Looking for a bite to eat? Savor a tasty prime cut of beef in the elegant surroundings at Shula’s Steak House or try one of many overstuffed sandwiches at Shula’s 2. Ready to see the sights? Enjoy a vibrant neighborhood alive with activities, including the Hippodrome Theatre, Camden Yards, Ravens Stadium, National Aquarium, and Maryland Science Center. You’ll find a wide variety of top restaurants and shops to explore. Watch a beautiful sunset at the harbor and then revel in Baltimore’s exciting nightlife and live entertainment.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

• Planes
  Fly into Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). With more than 10 carrier choices ranging from low-cost to traditional airlines, you have plenty of options for travel times and fares.
   
• Trains
  Amtrak trains connect Baltimore to cities along the Northeast Corridor, which runs north from Washington, D.C. and south from Boston. The train station is only 15 blocks from the Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel. Taxi service is recommended and costs approximately $12. For Amtrak schedules and information call 800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com.
  
  The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) operates light rail and metro subway services throughout downtown Baltimore and the surrounding counties. In addition, MTA operates weekday train service between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Call 866-743-3682 or visit mtamaryland.com for schedules.
   
• Automobiles
  The hotel is located at 101 W. Lafayette St.
   
• Shuttle Service
  Need a ride to the hotel? SuperShuttle operates shuttle service from Baltimore-WashingtonInternational Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to the Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel for $21 one way. Ticket counters are located outside the baggage claim area. To learn more or to make reservations, contact SuperShuttle directly at 800-258-3826 or visit supershuttle.com.

Directions:
From East
From Interstate 97 North/state Highway 3 North merge onto Interstate 695 West/Baltimore Beltway Inner Loop via Exit 17A. Merge onto state Highway 295 North via Exit 7B. Take a right onto W. Baltimore Street. Continue to North Hanover Street, and turn left onto West Fayette Street.

From North
From Interstate 95 South go through the Fort McHenry Tunnel and continue to Interstate 395 North via Exit 53. Drive 1/2 mile to Pratt Street, and turn right. Continue two blocks to Charles Street, and turn left. Continue four blocks to West Fayette Street, and turn left. The hotel is one block on the left.

From West
From Interstate 70 East merge on Interstate 695 South via Exit 91. Take Interstate 95 North via Exit 11A. Proceed to Interstate 395 North via Exit 53. Drive 1/2 mile to Pratt Street, and turn right. Continue two blocks to Charles Street, and turn left. Continue four blocks to West Fayette Street, and turn left. The hotel is one block on the left.

From South
From Interstate 95 North take Interstate 395 North via Exit 53. Drive 1/2 mile to Pratt Street, and turn right. Continue two blocks to Charles Street, and turn left. Continue four blocks to West Fayette Street, and turn left. The hotel is one block on the left.

Hotel Parking
Self parking is available for $23 per day.
Valet parking is $33.

What to Wear
October temperatures in Baltimore range from an average high of 70 degrees to an average low of 52 degrees. Taking your comfort into consideration, attire for the conference is business casual and the evening reception is casual chic.

Things to See and Do in Baltimore

• Dinner’s on! Baltimore has many outstanding restaurants offering an assortment of international and ethnic cuisine. Don’t miss the native Maryland seafood specialties. From five-course dinners to 10-legged meals, everyone will find a favorite.
   
• Baltimore Inner Harbor offers more to see and do than you might imagine—experience street performances, take a harbor cruise, or enjoy a tasty meal at one of the harbor area’s many restaurants.
   
• Photo op! Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the skyline from the observation level of the World Trade Center.
   
• No trip to Maryland would be complete without a trip to Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles.
   
• Explore a few of Baltimore’s famous museums such as the National Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center, the National Great Blacks In Wax Museum, or the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History.
   
• Take in some of Baltimore’s rich history by touring Fort McHenry, the birthplace of the National Anthem.
   
• Power Plant Live features entertainment, restaurants and nightclubs—all spilling out into a common plaza with outdoor seating.
   
• Visit Lexington Market, the oldest continuously operating food market in the country.

With something around every corner to either see or do, Baltimore is certainly an exciting place. Visit the Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at baltimore.org to start planning today.


Any questions?  Please contact Hillary Hanson, meetings assistant.