American Montessori Society 2010 Annual Conference

Hotel


Our special-rate room blocks at the Boston Marriott Copley Place (conference headquarters) is sold out. Here are some new options that have recently become available: Overflow Hotel: Boston Copley Square Posted 2/10/10 47 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116 800-225-7062 or 617-536-9000 Located across the street from the Marriott Copley Place (conference headquarters), the Boston Copley Square has a limited number of rooms at a special rate of $209 plus tax. If you are interested, please call immediately. Make sure to say you are calling about the American Montessori Society room block. Overflow Hotel: The Lenox Hotel Posted 3/10/10 61 Exeter Street Boston, MA 02116 800-899-0564 or 617-536-0041 Located in historic Back Bay and chosen by U.S. News & World Report as “1 of the 5 Greenest Luxury Hotels in America,” this environmentally-friendly boutique hotel offers complimentary high-speed wireless Internet through the hotel, magnificent city views, allergy-free rooms, and more. Based on availability, special-rate rooms start at $169 (plus tax). To reserve, call 800-899-0564 or 617-536-0041. Overflow Hotel: The Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston Posted 2/12/10, 2 p.m. ET 38 St. James Avenue Boston, MA 02116 800-381-4989 or 888-381-4989 (Global Travel Partners) The Fairmont Copley Plaza is located a couple of blocks from the conference headquarters. For a limited time, deluxe rooms are available at a special rate of $179 per night plus tax (single or double occupancy). This is a historic, luxury 5-star hotel that was built in 1912 and just completed a $34 million renovation. For reservations, you must call Mark or Patricia at Global Travel Partners 800-381-4989 or 888-381-4989. (Do not call the hotel directly.) Overflow Hotel: Boston Park Plaza Hotel Posted 2/25/10, 5 p.m. ET 50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street Boston, MA 02116 800-225-2008 Located around the corner from the conference hotel, the Boston Park Plaza has a limited number of rooms available at a special rate of $179 plus tax (single or double). Overflow Hotel: The Westin Copley Place Posted 2/11/10 10 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116 617-262-9600 The Westin Copley Place, located near the conference hotel, may have rooms available. However, special rates no longer apply. Hotels sometimes experience cancellations. If you cannot get a reservation at your first-choice hotel, we suggest that you make a reservation elsewhere but stay in touch with your first choice to see if anything opens up. Of course, you will first want to ensure that you can cancel the reservation you already made (without penalty), should you wish to. Are you interested in sharing accommodations? Check out our Find-a-Roommate message board. If you are experiencing difficulty finding a hotel room and would like to speak with someone at AMS, please contact executive director Richard Ungerer: 212-358-1250. Conference Headquarters: Boston Marriott Copley Place [SOLD OUT] 110 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116 RESERVATIONS Online: click here. Passkey reservation line: 800-266-9432 (Please do not call the hotel directly; all discount reservations must be handled online or via phone through Passkey.) Be sure to mention that you will be attending the American Montessori Society Conference. Special Rates for AMS Conference Attendees* $179 Single or Double • $199 Triple • $219 Quadruple These rates are available March 23–28, 2010, and are offered for reservations made now through March 2, 2010, or until the AMS block of pre-reserved rooms sells out. Tax is additional. About the Boston Marriott Copley Place:* Centrally located in Boston’s historic Back Bay district, just minutes away from Boston Common, and a short walk (1/10 mile) from the Back Bay subway and train station Guest room amenities include hair dryer, iron, refrigerator, and coffeemaker An indoor pool and whirlpool, a health club, and massage services are available In-house Starbucks and Champions sports bar and restaurant, both open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Internet-wired guest rooms, wireless public areas ($12.95 daily connection fee); full-service business center Smoke-free guest rooms and public areas Check-in: 4 pm. Checkout: noon. Self-parking: $8/hour or $35/10-24 hours. No in-and-out. Valet: $42/24 hours, in-and-out allowed. For every conference, AMS reserves a block of guest rooms at the conference hotel. Participants at prior AMS conferences have emphasized both the convenience of staying at the conference hotel and the value of booking early while rooms are still available at the negotiated conference rate. We encourage you to make your room reservations at the Boston Marriott Copley Place early to avoid the disappointment of finding the guest-room block sold out.