New York, New York 31 March – 3 April 2011
Hotel and Travel Information
Location and Accommodation
The workshop will take place at the Hilton New York. The International Baccalaureate (IB) has arranged preferred room rates for this workshop. Reservations must be made before Thursday, 3 February 2011.
Hilton New York Telephone (212) 586-7000
1335 Avenue of the Americas Reservations (800) HILTONS
New York, NY 10019 (State you are with International Baccalaureate)
USA Facsimile (212) 315-1374
Hotel Website
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/NYCNHHH-Hilton-New-York-New-York/index.do
Check-in 3:00pm Check-out 12:00pm
Single/Double Rate USD $229.00
Additional Person USD $30.00 per person, per night
Early Departure Fee One night’s room and tax
Rates are quoted in US dollars and are exclusive of all taxes.
**Please note: Checks must be received by the hotel at least 14 days prior to the date of arrival and must include room and tax for the total amount of hotel stay.
Workshop Schedule Outline
DATE |
EVENT |
TIME |
Thursday, 31 March 2011 |
Workshop check-in |
4:00pm |
| Friday, 1 April 2011 | Breakfast | 7:00am |
| General Session | 8:15am | |
| Workshop classes, break & lunch | 9:00am - 3:00pm | |
| Optional OCC & Q&A Session | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | |
Saturday, 2 April 2011 |
Breakfast |
7:00am |
Workshop classes, break & lunch |
8:30am – 2:30pm |
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Sunday, 3 April 2011 |
Breakfast |
7:00am |
Workshop classes & beverage break |
8:30am – 12:00pm |
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International Travel
- All non-citizens must present proof of citizenship to enter the United States or Canada.
- An acceptable form of identification is a valid passport.
Ground Transportation
- Hotel is approximately 30 minutes from La Guardia (LGA), 45 minutes from Newark International Airport (EWR) and 45 minutes from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
- Taxicabs are approximately USD $45.00 one-way from La Guardia.
- Rates subject to change.
Parking
- The hotel does not offer self-parking.
- Valet parking is available for approximately USD $48.00 per car, per day inclusive of taxes and USD $58 per van/SUV, per day.
- In and Out privelages are available with valet parking to overnight hotel guests.
- Rates are subject to change.
Miscellaneous
- Please remember that meeting room temperatures and personal comfort zones vary widely.
- It is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to all sessions.
