Annual Meeting
Travel & Lodging
Hotel Accommodations
The official headquarters hotel for the SVP 70th Anniversary Meeting is The Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Rates: SVP has negotiated discounted rates with The Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh of $149 USD single/double, $169 triple and $189 USD quad occupancy. All rates are subject to federal, state and local taxes. The conference rate is available (as space permits) three days before and three days after the official dates of the conference.
Headquarters Hotel
The Westin Convention Center, Pittsburgh
1000 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Main Telephone: +1-412-281-3700
Guest Fax: +1-412-227-4500
Click here to visit their Web site.
Reservations
Reservations must be made by September 20, 2010; afterward the discounted room rate may not apply. To reserve a room call toll free in North America, +1-800-937-8461, international attendees dial +1-412-281-3700. Mention you are with SVP to receive the discounted rate. All reservations require a first night deposit or a guarantee with a major credit card. Your credit card will not be charged prior to your arrival. Individual guest room deposits will be refunded if reservations are cancelled 48 hours (2 days) prior to the day of your arrival.
You may also make your reservations on line.
Additional Housing
Courtyard® by Marriott® Pittsburgh Downtown
945 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA
Phone: +1-412-434-5551
Fax : +1-412-434-5552
Rates: SVP has negotiated discounted rates with the Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh Downtown of $145 USD single/double occupancy. The Courtyard by Marriott is located across the street from The Westin Hotel Convention Center
For reservations, please visit the Web site at www.courtyardpittsburghdowntown.com. Code for the SVP discount for a double/two bedded room is: socsocb. Or call +1-412-434-5551 or toll free at +1-800-321-2211 and let the reservationist know you are with the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology group.
Doubletree Hotel Pittsburgh City Center
Approximately a 9 minute walk to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
One Bigelow Square
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 USA
Phone: +1-412-281-5800
Omni William Penn Hotel
Approximately a 7 minute walk to the L. Lawrence Convention Center.
530 William Penn Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 USA
Phone: +1-412-281-7100
Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel
Approximately a 7 minute walk to the L. Lawrence Convention Center.
107 6th Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 USA
Phone: +1-412-992-2010
Pittsburgh Marriott Center City
Approximately an 11 minute walk to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
112 Washington Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 USA
Phone: +1-412-471-4000
Sheraton Station Square
Approximately a 15 minute walk to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
300 Station Square Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 USA
Phone: +1-412-261-2000
Follow this link for other hotel options.
Ground Transportation
From airport:
Super Shuttle (Hours of operation: 24 hours)
Rates are approximately $20 one way per person - $40 round trip per person. Reservations are not required from the airport to the hotel but are required for the return trip to the airport. For additional info, please call SuperShuttle service at +1-800-258-3826. Shuttle service is wheelchair accessible with chair lifts.
www.supershuttle.com
Taxi Service: Approx $40 - $45 USD one way
Parking at the Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh Hotel
All parking services are based upon availability. Valet Parking is offered at $22 per 24 hours and allows the guest availability to depart and return at no additional cost.
Valet Parking Hourly rates:
| 0-2 Hours | $12 |
| Hours | $16 |
| 4-8 Hours | $19 |
| 8-24 Hours | $24 |
Self Parking is available at $20 per day, but does not include in and out privileges. Each time a guest departs the garage, they would be charged according to hourly rates.
Self Parking Hourly Rates:
| 0-2 Hours | $8 |
| 2-4 Hours | $14 |
| 4-8 Hours | $16 |
| 8-12 Hours | $19 |
| 12-24 Hours | $20 |
Parking at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Convention Center Garage - http://www.alcoparking.com/parking/DLCC.html
Grant Street Transportation Center - http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/pghparkingauthority/html/grant_street.html
Roommate Service
For assistance in finding a roommate, contact Christine Meehan at SVP headquarters at cmeehan@vertpaleo.org. We will put you in contact with another registrant looking for a roommate. It is your responsibility to contact the roommate you are paired with and make your reservation with the hotel directly. When e-mailing, be sure to include your gender, city and country you reside in and smoking preference so we can try to find suitable matches.
Travel Visas
Visit http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html for step-by-step instructions on the process for obtaining a temporary visa.
Letter of Invitation
Download a Letter of Invitation to the SVP 70th Anniversary Meeting.