Accommodations

Conference 2004 Headquarters Sheraton Atlanta Hotel 165 Courtland St. Atlanta, GA 30303 Phone: (404) 659-6500 (888) 625-5144 Fax: (404) 524-1259 www.sheratonatlantahotel.com

NBIA's block of rooms at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel has sold out. However, the nearby Westin Peachtree (see information below) will serve as overflow hotel space for the NBIA conference.

The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel – unlike any other luxury hotel in Atlanta – is located directly in the center of the lively downtown district, just minutes away from exciting shopping, sports, dining and entertainment. Most conference sessions, workshops, receptions, and keynote presentations will be held at the hotel. Transportation will be provided between the hotel and offsite conference activities. Call (404) 659-6500 or (888) 625-5144 (toll free) to make room reservations. Be sure to mention the National Business Incubation Association for the discounted nightly room rate of $119 for a single and $129 for a double. Reserve your room by March 26, 2004, to secure this rate.

Internet access is available in your room via a wireless system or dial-up service. The wireless system costs about $10 for a 24-hour period and is accessible via a wireless PC card or USB adapter. PC cards are available free of charge from the hotel if you do not already have one. Most laptops have a slot for PC cards, but please check to ensure that your computer has one if you plan to use this service. Dial-up access is also available, but you must have your own dial-up number. Contact your Internet service provider ahead of time for a local number to save the cost of a long-distance call. Using the hotel phone line for local dial-up access costs $1 for the first hour and incrementally more per minute after that. Additionally, the hotel is equipped with a small business center with two computers for complimentary Internet access.

Overflow Accommodations: Westin Peachtree Hotel

The Westin Peachtree will serve as overflow hotel space for the NBIA Conference.

The Westin Peachtree
210 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30303
Tel: 404-659-1400 or 888-625-5144
Fax: 404-589-7424

Transportation to Atlanta

The following airlines provide economical travel for domestic and international flights into Atlanta’s major airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport: Air Canada, Air Jamaica, AirTran, American, America West, British Airways, Continental, Corporate, Frontier, JetBlue Airways, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Midwest, Northwest, United, US Airways, Aeromexico, Air France, ASA, Delta, Comair, and South African Airways. For more information about Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), visit www.atlanta-airport.com.

Atlanta is also served by train (Amtrak) and bus (Greyhound) services. For more information on fares and schedules, contact Amtrak at www.amtrak.com or 1-800- 872-7245, or Greyhound at www.greyhound.com or 1-800-229-9424.

Getting to the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel From the Airport

Shuttle: An airport shuttle from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to local hotels, including the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, costs $14 one way and $22 round trip. Request the shuttle at the Ground Transportation desk, located near baggage claim.
Subway: You can also reach the hotel from the airport via the MARTA rail system. Travel north on the Doraville or North Springs line to Peachtree Center Station. From the platform, follow signs to the Mall at Peachtree Center, then look for International Boulevard. Exit, turn left, and walk two blocks. The Sheraton will be on the right at the corner of International Boulevard and Courtland Street. The cost of the subway is $1.75 (hint—bring two single bills for the ticket machine).
Parking: Self-parking at the hotel is available for $13 per day. Valet parking is available for $19 per day.