PIUG 2012 Biotechnology Meeting

Competitive Intelligence - Meeting Current Challenges in Biotechnology

Hotel Information

Conference Hotel: Hotel Commonwealth
500 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
Phone: 857.233.0520 or 888.509.2476
Facsimile: 617.266.6888

• 1.9 miles from Merck Research Laboratories
• General Manager: Adam Sperling, 857.233.0520
• General questions or inquiries: info@hotelcommonwealth.com
• Directions
• $20-40 by taxicab from Logan Airport

Please note:

• If you plan to stay at the Hotel Commonwealth, you must make your own hotel reservation directly with the hotel. Registering for the meeting does not reserve a hotel room for you.
• Each guest is responsible for his or her own charges and must secure reservations by credit card.
• Cancellations must be made by noon prior to the day of arrival in order to avoid penalty.
• Check in after 3:00pm and check out by 12:00pm.
• Secure reservations prior to Friday, January 12, 2012. After this date, all remaining blocked rooms will be released.
• Identify "PIUG 2012 Biotech Meeting Accommodations" when calling.
• For reservations, call toll-free (866) 784-4000 or (617) 532-5019.

The PIUG preferred room rate is $193 per night (plus 14.5% room tax) for February 6-8, 2012, and includes complimentary:

• in-room high speed internet access and Wi-Fi capability
• wireless printing capability from guest room (up to 50 pages)
• use of the Fitness Center
• morning newspaper (international newspapers upon request)
• shoeshine service.
• 24 hour Business Center and Technology Help Desk

Options for conference parking at the Merck site include:

• 333 Longwood Avenue Garage: $35 for 6-24 hrs
• Longwood Galleria: $31 for 6-24 hrs  ($18/night for Best Western guests)

• Depart from Kenmore Station - Inbound
• Take Green- D Line - Government Center To Park St Station
• Arrive at Park St Station - Green Line Eastbound
• Depart from Park St Station - Green Line - E Line
• Arrive at Longwood Med Area - Outbound