Second Floor Rotunda Arrangements for a second block of rooms has been made with the Courtyard Marriott (contact details below). The Courtyard is within 4-5 minutes walking distance of the Conference Center This event is to be held at the John Hancock Hotel and Conference Center - a charming, older building located in the City only steps away from the famous Copley Square in Boston's Back Bay. John Hancock Hotel and Conference Center     40 Trinity Place     Boston, MA 02116 Reservations/General Information Voice: (617) 933-7700 Fax: (617) 933-7709 The total number of rooms in the facility is just over sixty (60). The major percentage of these have been set-aside for this event but you should be aware that these are already filling up quickly. The cut-off date for these rooms is passed. However, you might be able to get room for the negotiated rate if you contact: Barbara Bowers Director of Sales Courtyard by Marriott, Copley Square Ph# 617-437-9300 Fax# 617-437-9330 bbowers@boston.meyerjabara.com www.courtyardboston.com The room-block is listed under the name Innovation Development Institute All event participants are responsible for all their own expenses. However, the negotiated rate at the John Hancock is $149.00 (plus 12.45% State Tax) - an extrordinarily good rate for Boston. Facilities: The John Hancock guest rooms are not lavish but they are comfortably furnished. All rooms have cable TV with HBO, individually controlled heating & air conditioning, telephones with modem hookup capability. Hair-dryers and ironing boards are also in each room. A self-serve Continental breakfast is included in the room rate complimentary copies of USA Today available in the Lobby on weekdays. Discounted parking is available in the John Hancock garage. Directions: By Car from Logan Airport Follow signs to Sumner Tunnel. After exiting the tunnel take second right onto Rt. 93 north. Exit at Cambridge/Storrow Drive. Follow Storrow Drive signs to Back Bay and exit at Copley Square (a left exit). Turn right at the lights onto Beacon Street. At the second set of lights, turn left onto Clarendon Street. Follow Clarendon St. through (7) sets of lights and look for the Hard Rock Cafe on your left. Parking is available in the John Hancock garage, 1/2 block past the Hard Rock Cafe on the right. By Car from West Follow the Mass Pike (Rt. 90) East towards Boston and take Exit 22 (Prudential Center/Copley Square). Bear right to Copley Square. This will bring you onto Stuart Street. At the second set of lights, take a right onto Clarendon Street and look for Hard Rock Cafe on your left. The parking garage (John Hancock Garage) is a 1/2 block beyond the Hard Rock Cafe on the right-hand side of Clarendon Street. By Car from North/South Follow Route 93 towards Boston and take Exit 26 (Storrow Drive/Cambridge). Follow signs onto Storrow Drive/Back Bay. Follow Storrow Drive signs to Back Bay and exit at Copley Square (a left exit). Turn right at the lights onto Beacon Street. At the second set of lights, turn left onto Clarendon Street. Follow Clarendon St. through (7) sets of lights and look for the Hard Rock Cafe on your left. The John Hancock parking garage is 1/2 block past the Hard Rock Cafe on the right. By Subway/Commuter Rail Back Bay Station: Orange Line or Commuter Rail. Turn right on Dartmouth Street. Make first right onto Stuart Street. Make first right onto Trinity Place. The Conference Center is on the left. Copley Station: Green Line. Walk diagonally across Copley Square towards Trinity Church. Walk between Copley Plaza Hotel and John Hancock Tower. Trinity Place in across the road with the Conference Center on the left. Estimated taxi fare from Logan Airport: $30.00 (one way) Courtyard by Marriott Boston Copley Square The Courtyard by Marriott is a new, boutique hotel located at in the Copley Square area of the prestigious Boston Back Bay. Opened in the Fall 2004, this facility has its original stone exterior and houses 81 rooms with 4 Suites, 14 Queen Doubles and 63 King guestrooms. Courtyard by Marriott 88 Exeter Street Boston, MA 02116 Phone: 617-437-9300 Tollfree: 800-228-9290 Fax: 617-437-9330 http://www.bostoncourtyard.com The Courtyard Marriott offers complimentary HSIA and WIFI in the lobby library, a full service breakfast each morning. and "The Market" which is open 24 hours a day, supplying fresh sandwiches, salads and snacks The cut-off date for these rooms is passed. However, you might be able to get room for the negotiated rate if you contact: Barbara Bowers Director of Sales Courtyard by Marriott, Copley Square Ph# 617-437-9300 Fax# 617-437-9330 bbowers@boston.meyerjabara.com www.courtyardboston.com The room-block is listed under the name Innovation Development Institute All event participants are responsible for all their own expenses. However, the negotiated rate at the Courtyard Marriott is $179.00 (plus 12.45% State Tax) - also a good rate for Boston area. Directions: From Airport Follow signs for Callahan Tunel/Downtown. Enter expressway 93/3 North. Exit onto Strrow Drive North. Follow to the Back Bay exit. Turn right onto Beacon Street. Travel four blocks and turn left onto Exeter Street. Continue through five intersections. Hotel is located on the left after crossing Boylston Street. Off-site parking. Contact hotel for details Alternative travel from/to the airport: If you have the time, taking the subway is an inexpensive option - $1.50 Estimated taxi fare: 30 USD (one way)