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Location/Travel Information


Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12207


Hotel

Crowne Plaza Albany
State & Lodge Sts.
Albany, NY 12207
800-2CROWNE

Phone: 518/462-6611, 800-2CROWNE
Fax: 518/462-8192

$163 single/double plus 14% tax
Room block rate deadline: August 31, 2008

GTC has a negotiated rate and an established room block with the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Please call the hotel directly for reservations and identify yourself as a GTC or Government Technology Conference attendee.

The negotiated rate is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. It is possible that the established rate sells out before the deadline, so make your reservations as early as possible. Sales tax of 14% must be added to all reservations. Reservations will be accepted after cut-off dates but the rate is subject to change.

Parking & Directions to the Convention Center

Convenient parking is available at a discounted charge of $10.00 per day for hotel guests and conference attendees.

Directions to the Empire State Plaza

Parking at the Plaza

Airport Transportation

Complimentary van transportation is available to and from the airport. The Crowne Plaza is within walking distance to the Empire State Plaza for your convenience.

Area Attractions

For more information about Albany, visit the Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau Web site at http://www.albany.org or call 800/258-3582 or 518/434-1217.

 


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