Fifth SIAM Conference on Geometric Design

Hotel Information Loews Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel
2100 West End Avenue
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Telephone: 615-320-1700
Fax 615-320-0576
http://www.loewshotels.com/fast/vanderbilthome.html

SIAM is holding a block of rooms at Loews Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel. These rooms are being held on a first-come first-served basis at $105.00 single and $105.00 double. These rooms will be held for our exclusive use until October 10, 1997 only. Reservations made after October 10 will depend on availability.

We urge you to make your reservations immediately. You may do so by calling Loews Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel, faxing your reservation or mailing in the Hotel Reservation Form. When making your reservation by phone, please be certain to identify yourself as an attendee of the Fifth SIAM Conference on Geometric Design to receive the discounted rate.

Location

Loews Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel has the convenience of being at the center of Nashville's business, medical and educational districts, just steps from Vanderbilt University

Deposit

Loews Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel requires a deposit equivalent to one night's room rate to guarantee your reservation. The hotel accepts AMEX, MC, Visa, Diner's Club, or check as a form of payment. The hotel will send out written confirmations.

Arrivals and Departures

Check- in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 12:00 noon.

Cancellations

If you need to change or cancel your reservation, you must contact the hotel by 4:00 p.m. 48 hours prior to your scheduled arrival to receive a refund of your one night's deposit.

Hotel Room-Sharing

Please complete the Hotel Room-Sharing Form and submit it to SIAM.

Dining

Loews Vanderbilt Plaza has two fine restaurants-Ruth's Chris Steak House and Snaffles Cigar Bar and lobby lounge.

Recreational Facilities

The hotel has a fully equipped fitness center that is complimentary to SIAM attendees.

Parking

Loews Vanderbilt Plaza will provide complimentary parking to SIAM Geometric Design attendees during the conference.

Fax & E-mail Capabilities

There will be a Computer Room at the conference. However, SIAM cannot offer E-mail or Internet access capabilities for individual attendees. We suggest you bring your own laptop and use phone line in your hotel room. If you do not have a personal computer the hotel business office offers services at a nominal fee.

Weather

Nashville has a moderate climate in November with average temperature of 60 to 65 degrees. Light weight clothing with a coat will be most comfortable for the night air. Remember to bring a sweater for the meeting rooms in case the air conditioning is too cool.

Telephone Messages

The telephone number of the Loews Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel is 615-320-1700. The hotel will either connect you with the SIAM registration desk or forward a message to the attendee's room.

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