HOTELS AND VENUES
The 11th International Coral Reef Symposium will take place July 7-11, 2008 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA.
International Delegates:
Please be advised that the 11th ICRS meeting is only 3 days after the Independence Day holiday on Friday, July 4. This long holiday weekend is a very busy travel time for many people in the United States and is typically one of the busiest weeks for airlines and beach hotels. If you want to arrive early into the United States for any field trips or leisure travel, we highly recommend that you book your airline and hotel reservations as soon as possible.
The Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center covers an impressive 17 acres in Port Everglades, the world's second largest cruise-port. By design, the 600,000 square-foot Convention Center is the Sunshine State's most attractive and functional state-of-the-art meeting facility. The center is bordered by the Intracoastal Waterway, Southeast 17th Street Causeway and Eisenhower Boulevard.
SECURITY ALERT - The Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center is located within the Port Everglades area which is an area accessible only with a government issued photo ID. All attendees will be required to show a valid driver's license or passport to enter the property of the convention center.
While in Fort Lauderdale be sure to find some time to enjoy the attractions of the city and beaches. For more information on activities, restaurants, beaches and shopping, visit the official website of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau at www.sunny.org.
A wide range of hotel accommodations are available including rooms to share with other attendees at special Symposium pricing, ranging from $101.00 USD (for single/double/triple/quad) to $162.00 USD (single/double). All hotels are located within 1.5 miles of the convention center. Complimentary shuttle service will be available throughout the meeting for easy transportation between all hotels and the convention center.
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 Hotel Reservation Request Form (Email/Mail/Fax) (.pdf) |
 Hotel Location Map |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS July 4-12: The reduced convention rates are available between the dates of July 4 through July 12 only and availability varies by hotel. To obtain the special Symposium pricing, attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations through the Greater Fort Lauderdale Housing Bureau. The Online Hotel Reservation system can be used for those interested in the dates July 4-12 only. Deposit requirements are noted on the Reservation website. Reservations MUST be made through the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau (Housing Bureau) in order to receive 11th ICRS rates. Please do not contact the hotels directly. If you try to make reservations online with an arrival date prior to July 4 or departure after July 12, the online system will show that hotels are not available. For this reason, all reservations which extend outside the dates of July 4 - July 12 must be made directly with the Housing Bureau only, using the form posted above. See EXTENDED DATES directions below.
As an alternative to the online reservation system, you may email/mail/fax the hotel reservation form posted above. Note: If you wish to email the hotel reservation form, you must save the form to your computer, and then fill in the form using Adobe Acrobat (not Reader). You may then email the form as an attachment to the Housing Bureau. If you lack Adobe Acrobat, you can print the blank form, fill in the form by hand, and fax to the Housing Bureau.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR EXTENDED DATES HOTEL RESERVATIONS. If your stay in Fort Lauderdale extends beyond the special pricing dates of July 4-12, THEN PLEASE DO NOT USE THE ONLINE RESERVATION SYSTEM. For extended stays, you will need to complete the hotel reservation form (posted above) and email, fax, or mail to the Housing Bureau at 954-765-4414. You will receive the special pricing as available for July 4-12 dates and regular hotel pricing for dates outside. If you try to make reservations online with an arrival date prior to July 4 or departure after July 12, the online system will show that hotels are not available. For this reason, all reservations outside the dates of July 4 - July 12 must be made directly with the Housing Bureau only, using the form posted above. Note: If you wish to email the hotel reservation form, you must save the form to your computer, and then fill in the form using Adobe Acrobat (not Reader). You may then email the form as an attachment to the Housing Bureau. If you lack Adobe Acrobat, you can print the blank form, fill in the form by hand, and fax to the Housing Bureau.
HOUSING BUREAU CONTACT: For further assistance with your hotel reservations, contact the Housing Bureau directly or by telephone at 877-664-4774 or 954-765-4774.
GENERAL INFORMATION: An acknowledgment of your reservation request will be sent by the Housing Bureau within a two-week period. Check the accuracy of your acknowledgment. You will NOT receive a separate confirmation from your hotel. Please be sure to print a copy of your acknowledgment. If you do not receive an acknowledgment number, the Housing Bureau did NOT receive your reservation.
Deadline for all Housing Reservations must be made by Thursday, May 29, 2008 (midnight EST) to receive the reduced conference rate. Rates cannot be guaranteed after May 29, 2008.
You are required to supply a valid credit card number to guarantee a reservation. A first and last night's deposit may be required by the hotel to hold your reservation.
All cancellations must be received in writing and will be issued a cancellation date and number. Cancellations made after Thursday, May 29, 2008 will result in a $100.00 non-refundable penalty and may also result in forfeiture of a two night's deposit charged at your hotel's discretion.
Changes/Early Departure Policy
To make a change to an existing reservation access your reservation online OR contact the Housing Bureau in writing via fax, e-mail, or mail through June 1, 2008. Please reference your acknowledgement number. An early departure penalty may be charged at your hotel's discretion.
If you are interested in finding a person to share a hotel room with, please mail or fax your name, address, telephone/fax number, e-mail address, arrival date, departure date, gender and gender preference along with a signed letter of request to 11th ICRS Meeting Manager, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814-3998, fax: (301) 634-7014 no later than April 1, 2008. A complete list of names and addresses will be sent to you. It is your responsibility to contact these individuals. ICRS and FASEB employees assume no responsibility with respect to this service and accept no liability relative to the service.
Note: The ICRS Meeting Management Office does not have access to hotel reservation information.
All inquiries must be made to:
11th ICRS Housing Bureau
100 East Broward Blvd., Suite 200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Email: gflhousing@broward.org
Fax: (954) 765-4414 or 4197
Phone: (877) 664-4774 (US Toll-free) OR (954) 765-4466
| 11ICRS HOTELS
Do not contact the hotels directly to make a reservation. | |
 Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel and Yacht Club 1881 SE 17th Street
129.00 single/double |
 Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel 1617 SE 17th Street
$104.00 single/double |
 Hyatt Regency Pier 66 2301 SE 17th Street
$162.00 single/double |
 Embassy Suites Hotel 1100 SE 17th Street
$145.00 single/double |
 Comfort Suites Airport & Cruiseport 1800 S. Federal Highway $101.00 single/double/triple/quad |
 AmeriSuites (name changing to Hyatt Place) 1851 SE 10th Avenue
Standard Suites:
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