Reserve your conference hotel today

Three hotels in downtown Raleigh are offering special conference rates. Make your hotel reservations early. A number of local colleges and universities will be holding graduation ceremonies on the weekends before and during the conference.

Raleigh Marriott City Center -- Cut off date 17 April 2009
501 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Room rate - $124 per night plus tax.

The Raleigh Marriott City Center hotel, opening in September 2008, is connected to the new Raleigh Convention Center. Guest rooms feature wireless Internet access, in-room safe, 37-inch plasma TV, and a complimentary weekday newspaper. The hotel offers a full-service business center, indoor pool, fitness center, and a Starbucks coffee shop.

Parking - The Marriott will offer complimentary parking for one car per sleeping room (not transferable to another room or attendee).

Reservations number: 888-236-2427 with discount code NGS or Book Online at http://cwp.marriott.com/rdumc/ngsconference/

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
421 South Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Room rate - $120 per night plus tax.

The recently-renovated Sheraton Raleigh Hotel is just one block from the new Raleigh Convention Center. The hotel offers an indoor heated pool, jacuzzi, and high-speed Internet access.

Parking - The Sheraton includes parking for one car per guest room complimentary.

Reservations number: 919-834-9900 or book online at http://specialoffers.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton_raleigh/so.htm?PS=PS_aa_Google_Sheraton_Raleigh_Hotel_010307_NAD_FM

Raleigh Clarion Hotel State Capital
320 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
Room rate - $79 per night plus tax.

The recently-renovated rooms at the Raleigh Clarion Hotel State Capital all have scenic views of downtown Raleigh. The hotel is located 8 blocks from the Raleigh Convention Center. The hotel offers free high-speed Internet access, a free weekday newspaper, and a free five-story parking deck for guests. The Top of the Tower restaurant offers panoramic views of the city.

For reservations, call 919-832-0501 or book online at http://www.clarionhotel.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=NC376