September 3-6, 2008

Integrated into the historic and shopping heart of Boston, the Hynes Convention Center boasts more that 25 years of hosting the areas most successful and dynamic events. The ideally located venue is just a short ride from the Logan airport, accessible to major roadways and public transportation.

Maps and Directions

An online interactive map of Boston can be viewed at: www.advantageboston.com/map

View maps and directions to the Hynes Convention Center via:
   
Subway
  
Rail
  
Automobile
   
Logan Airport

Housing

HOUSING IS NOW OPEN! The housing deadline is Monday, August 4.

After Monday, August 4 room availability and special rates cannot be guaranteed.

Please note: All housing reservations must be made through the housing bureau. See “How  to Reserve Housing” below.

The Meningiomas & Cerebral Venous System has designated the Boston Marriott Copley Place as the Headquarters Hotel.

Boston Marriott Copley Place – Headquarters Hotel
110 Huntington Avenue
Boston , MA 02116
Phone: (617) 236-5800
Web site: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bosco-boston-marriott-copley-place/
Room Rate: $259* Single / $279* Double

The Boston Marriott Copley Place is centrally located in the Back Bay of Boston. All guest rooms offer the new Revive bed, 300 thread count linens, high-speed Internet, cable TV, laptop safes and web TV. Dining options include three restaurants, cocktail lounge, Starbuck’s® and 24-hour room service. This hotel offers numerous amenities such as valet parking, gift shop, car rental desk, health club and tour desk.


Other accommodations affiliated with the Meningiomas & Cerebral Venous System Conference include:

The Fairmont Copley Plaza
138 St. James Avenue
Boston , MA 02116
Phone: (617) 267-5300
Web site: www.fairmont.com/copleyplaza
Room Rate: $294* Single / Double

The historic Fairmont Copley Plaza offers many amenities that will ensure a quintessential Boston experience. The guest rooms have been completely refurbished with European influences to reflect the grace of a glorious past updated with contemporary conveniences. This hotel is accredited by AAA and renowned for their Four-Diamond, white glove service, including 24-hour In Room Dining, Fairmont Gold concierge floor and much more! Their unrivaled location is just steps from the upscale Copley Place Shopping Gallery, the Prudential Shops and famous Newbury Street, offering fine dining, art galleries, designer boutiques and sidewalk cafés and all of Boston’s historic sights.

Hostelling International–Boston
12 Hemenway Street
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: (617) 536-9455
Web site: www.bostonhostel.org
Rate: $45 per person/double bedded room

This hostel is in downtown Boston, in the Fenway area, which boasts some of the best museums and nightlife in the city. A dormitory-style facility with multiple bedded rooms (2 to 6 beds in each) allows the  hostel to provide affordable lodging for out-of-town attendees. There are 205 beds in the facility which includes Internet access, kitchen and laundry facilities.  Rates and availability for these accommodations are based on availability.



HOW TO RESERVE HOUSING

Completed Housing Reservations Forms with credit card information can be submitted online, faxed or mailed to the MCVS Housing & Registration Department.  You can also register with the MCVS Housing Registration Bureau by phone at: (800) 713-0791 (U.S.) or (847) 759-4255 (International).

You may guarantee your reservation with VISA, MasterCard or American Express.

A housing confirmation will be sent to you via e-mail or fax (if no e-mail address is supplied) or via mail (if no e-mail or fax number is supplied) within 48 hours of receipt of your registration. A portion of your room rate will be used to defray the cost of housing and registration services.

Please note: No reservations will be accepted by telephone. If you have questions, call: (800) 713-0774 (U.S.) or (847) 759-4260 (International)

Do not send your Housing Reservation Form to the AANS Housing Bureau via Federal Express, UPS or Airborne. The only overnight service that will deliver to a PO Box address is the U.S. Postal Service.

Reservation Information
Only one room may be requested on each form. If you are sharing a room, send only one form with the names of the persons who are sharing; be sure to include all names and the earliest arrival and latest departure date.  Additional reservations will be taken on a space available basis only. Every effort will be made to reserve a room at the rate requested – if a room is not available, the next available rate will be reserved.

Accommodations
Every effort will be made to accommodate room/bed types, connecting rooms, specific locations, but can not be guaranteed. All requests are subject to availability upon arrival.

Check-in: 4:00 PM / Check-out: 12:00 Noon

Cancellation Policy
Each deposit is refundable providing each reservation is cancelled with the hotel at least 24 hours prior to day of arrival and a valid cancellation number is provided.  Thereafter, the deposit will be applied to the final night’s reservation and will be forfeited.  Any reservation that has not been cancelled by or for an individual who does not arrive will automatically be billed for one night’s room and tax. Revisions to departure dates may be made up to and including point of check-in to avoid payment of penalty.

Questions?
If you have questions, contact the MCVS Housing & Registration Bureau at (800) 713-0791 (U.S.) or (847) 759-4255 (International) or e-mail aansmcvs@cteusa.com.