Decision Sciences Institute - Annual Meeting
Hotel Information


The spectacular Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, which is hosting the 2008 Decision Sciences Institute Annual Meeting, is set on the edge of the Baltimore Inner Harbor in the heart of Harbor East, the newest Baltimore neighborhood. Guests are steps away from Inner Harbor restaurants and shopping, the National Aquarium, Maryland Science Center & USS Constellation. The hotel is also within easy walking distance of downtown Baltimore, the Convention Center, Camden Yards & M&T Bank Stadium sporting events.

For reservations at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, please refer to the guidelines below. Note that check in time is 4pm of the day of arrival and check out time is 12pm, day of departure.

Group room rate reservations may be available based on occupancy of the hotel from November 17th – December 1st , 2008.

There are two ways to make reservations (hard-copy forms are no longer used*):

Reservations Line: (800) 228-9290

Reservations Online (use group codes below):

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bwiwf-baltimore-marriott-waterfront/

For single occupancy rooms, please use group code: dsidsia

For double/triple/quad occupancy rooms, please use group code: dsidsib

NOTE: For room reservations for triple or quad occupancy, please note that your room rate will be changed upon arrival to the following:

Triple: $209

Quad: $229

To guarantee your reservations at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront and to receive the special offered group rate, your reservations must by made by Friday, October 31, and you must supply a credit card with the expiration date available from the following list: Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover, Diners Club.

Note that the Decision Sciences Institute special group rate may not be available if the group room block becomes full, or after October 31 , which is the cut off date for making reservations to receive the special group rate.

If for some reason your plans change, you may cancel your reservation up and until 6pm of date of arrival. Should you not cancel your reservation, you will be billed for one night room charge and tax.

Marriott Centralized Reservations line: 1-800-228-9290

When booking via phone on the Marriott Reservation line, please be sure to reference the "Decision Sciences Institute Meeting" in order to secure the special group room rates.

Baltimore Marriott Waterfront room types:

  • One king-size bed in room
  • Double/double bed in one room

Rates based on occupancy:

•  $174 (single)
•  $189 (double)
•  $209 (triple)
•  $229 (quad)

*At previous Decision Sciences Institute meetings, Marriott hotels have permitted attendees to reserve rooms by faxing or mailing a hard-copy form. Starting in 2008, Marriott no longer accepts a reservation using a form that contains credit card number information.

Need a roomate? Doctoral students, faculty and business leaders are often looking for someone to share a room with during the annual meeting. For a little online assistance, fill out our roomate match form and submit your information to DSI.

Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
700 Aliceanna Street
B
altimore , MD 21202
Phone: 1-410-385-3000
Toll-free: 1-800-228-9290

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Hotel Information

The DSI 2008 annual meeting will be held on the newly renovated grand ballrooms on the 3rd and 4th floor (see floor plans). Registration will be located on the third floor, and the precise location of the registration tables will be determined later.

Check-In and Checkout Times

  • Check in: 4:00 PM
  • Check out: 12:00 PM

Parking

  • On-site Parking fee: $7 USD hourly, $21 USD daily
  • Valet Parking: $36 USD daily
  • Parking garage does not accommodate oversized vehicles

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Food Options in the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront

The Baltimore Marriott Waterfront offers a range of food choices at low costs. Below you can find menus and prices of the restaurants the hotel offers.

Grill700

  • American Bistro
  • Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Substitutions/additions, side items or just plain old ordering a la carte are welcome.
  • Restaurant is closed between 2pm - 5pm as well

Kozmos Lounge

  • American
  • Open for Lunch and Dinner
  • Open starting at 12pm and staying open until 1:30am (last call) Mon - Sat, and closing at 12am on Sun.
  • Upscale Martini Bar offers finest wines, beers and spirits

Riganos Bakery and Deli

  • Deli
  • Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Serves take-out, bakery goods, snack, deli items and Starbucks
  • Offers toothpaste and shampoo

Other Eateries within Walking Distance

Capital Grille

  • American Fare
  • Inner Harbor Neighborhood
  • 500 E Pratt Street
  • (443) 703-4064

Aldo's

  • Italian
  • Little Italy Neighborhood
  • 306 S. High Street
  • (410) 727-0700

Da Mimmo

  • Italian
  • Little Italy Neighborhood
  • 217 S. High Street
  • (410) 727-6876

Pazo

  • Meditteranean
  • Harbor East Neighborhood
  • 1425 Aliceanna Street
  • (410) 534-7296

The Oceanaire

  • Seafood
  • Harbor East Neighborhood
  • 801 Aliceanna Street
  • (443) 872-0000

Charleston

  • Southern American
  • Fells Point Neighborhood
  • 1000 Lancaster Street
  • (410) 332-7373

Flemings

  • Steakhouse
  • Harbor East Neighborhood
  • 720 Aliceanna Street
  • (410) 332-1666

Ruths Chris

  • Steakhouse
  • Inner Harbor
  • 711 Eastern Avenue
  • (410) 230-0033




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