The Forum discount room block at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront is sold out for the nights of Monday, March 10th and Tuesday, March 11th. If you still need to reserve a room, you may be able to find availability at the hotel, however, Metastorm cannot guarantee the discounted room rate. Delegates can call the Marriott Reservation Department on 1-800-228-9290 or go to http://cwp.marriott.com/bwiwf/metastorm to reserve a room.

If you are unable to reserve a room at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, you may want to try one of these nearby hotels. Metastorm does not have a room block or contract with these properties.

Homewood Suites by Hilton® Baltimore - Total Est. Distance to the Marriott: 0.07 miles
625-A South President Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202 USA
Reservations: +1-410-234-0999
Hotel website: http://homewoodsuites1.hilton.com/en_US/hw/hotel/BALHWHW-Homewood-Suites-by-Hilton-Baltimore-Maryland/index.do

Pier 5 Hotel - Total Est. Distance to the Marriott: 0.25 miles
711 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21202 USA
Direct: +1 410-539-2000
Reservations: 1-866-583-4162
Hotel website: http://www.harbormagic.com/Pier5/pier5_default.asp

Renaissance® Harborplace Hotel - Total Est. Distance to the Marriott: 0.64 miles
202 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202 USA
Direct: +1 410-547-1200
Reservations: 1-800-535-1201
Hotel website: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bwish-renaissance-baltimore-harborplace-hotel/

Brookshire Suites - Total Est. Distance to the Marriott: 0.93 miles
120 E Lombard Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202 USA
Direct: +1 410-625-1300
Reservations: 1-866-583-4162
Hotel website: http://www.harbormagic.com/Brookshire/brookshire_default.asp

Hyatt Regency Baltimore - Total Est. Distance: 0.98 miles
300 Light Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202 USA
Reservations: +1 410-528-1234
Hotel website: http://baltimore.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp

U.S. Federal and State Government employees are eligible for a government per diem reduced room rate of $155 per night plus applicable taxes (must have valid ID at time of check in). Please call the Marriott reservations number Reservations: +1 800-228-9290 to reserve your room. The group code for this special rate is MEGMEGC.

Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
700 Aliceanna Street
Baltimore, MD 21202 USA
Reservations: (410) 385-3000
Fax: (410) 895-1900
Hotel Website
Online Reservations

Parking is not included in the registration fee. Marriott parking rates:
USD $21.00 for Self-Parking Overnight
USD $32.00 for Valet Parking Overnight

Travel Information

Area Airports and Directions

Three major airports service Baltimore: Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) in Maryland (recommended), Washington Dulles International Airport in Northern Virginia, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C.

BWI is located 10 miles south of the city and is the primary airport for travelers to Baltimore. Nineteen carriers offer over 670 flights in and out of the airport daily. Airport transfers to Baltimore are available via mini-bus, bus, taxi, Amtrak train or limousine service.

Washington Dulles International Airport is 61 miles from Baltimore and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 42 miles from Baltimore.

Driving Directions

Directions From the North
Via I-95 South: Follow I-95 South through the Fort McHenry Tunnel ($1 toll) to exit 53 (I-395 North, Downtown) Bear left off the exit and follow signs to the Inner Harbor Continue in the left or center lane. At the third light, make a right onto Pratt Street. Follow Pratt Street four blocks to the Inner Harbor. Continue on Pratt Street to President Street and make a left. Presidents Street turns into Aliceanna Street. Hotel is on the right.

Via I-83 South: Follow I-83 South (Jones Falls Expressway) to the merger of I-83 and I-695 West Continue on I-83/I-695 merger for one mile to Exit 23a (I-83 South, Downtown) Proceed on I-83 until the expressway ends in the downtown area and becomes President Street. Continue on President Street which turns into Aliceanna Street. Hotel is on your right.

Directions From the South
Via I-95 North: Follow I-95 North to Exit 53 (I-395 North, Downtown) Continue in the left or center lane. At the third light, make a right onto Pratt Street four blocks to the Inner Harbor. Continue on Pratt Street and make a right onto President Street. President Street turns into Aliceanna Street. Hotel is on the right.

Directions From the West
Via I-70 East: Follow I-70 East to Exit 91 (I-695 South, Glen Burnie) Travel on I-695 South and take Exit 11a (I-95 North, Baltimore) Proceed on I-95 North to Exit 53 (I-395 North, Downtown) Continue in the left or center lane. At the third light, make a right onto Pratt Street. Follow Pratt Street four blocks. Continue on Pratt Street and make a right onto President Street. President Street turns into Aliceanna Street. Hotel is on the right.

Taxis

Taxis are available from outside the BWI terminals. From the BWI Airport, travel time to the Hyatt Regency is approximately 15 minutes and costs between US $20 - $25. It is customary to tip drivers 15% (see tipping suggestions below).

Car Rental

The BWI Airport car rental facility is located at Stoney Run Road and New Ridge Road. Free shuttle service carries customers to and from the Airport. Passengers arriving on flights should take the free shuttle from the lower level terminal for a ten-minute ride to the new facility. When returning a vehicle, look for highway directional signs to the facility. A shuttle will take you to the terminal. All transactions occur at the new facility.

Destination Information

Baltimore, Maryland
The Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association provides information on all types of things to see and do in Baltimore. Find information on events, tours, shopping and dining to extend your stay while in the city. Go to http://www.baltimore.org for details.

Weather

The average temperatures in March for Baltimore, Maryland are:

Month	Avg. High	Avg. Low	Avg. Precipitation	Record High	Record Low
March	57°F	39°F	4.12 in.	97°F	11°F
March	14°C	4°C	104.6 mm	36°C	-12 °C

To get up to the minute weather conditions for Baltimore, Maryland visit:
http://www.weather.com/weather/local/21202?lswe=21202&lwsa=WeatherLocalUndeclared

Telephone Codes

The country code for the USA is +1.
To call from the USA out to another country dial 011.

Time Zones

In March Baltimore, Maryland will be under US Eastern Standard Time which is -5 hours from Greenwich Mean Time.

Voltage Requirements The electric voltage in the USA is 120V (60 Hz). Small electrical appliances and laptops may require a transformer and converter, please check (cheques) your manufacturer’s guide for recommendations.

The Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel provides many free amenities available for your use during your stay, visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/bwiwf-baltimore-marriott-waterfront/ for details.

Tipping

While always voluntary, it is customary to tip certain service staff. These are some guidelines:

Waiters or waitresses get 15%. If you are served at a counter or bar tip 10% but at least 50 cents. In American restaurants, service is almost never included in the final bill (except for large parties of 6 or more). There is a Maryland sales tax of 6% on most items.

Taxi drivers get 10-15%. Auto rental agency employees do not expect tips.

Porters, skycaps and bellhops get $1.00 for the first bag or two, 50 cents each additional bag.

At hotels, you may tip the maid a dollar or so a day if you stay more than one night. Tip room service waiters 15% (if not already included by the hotel). If the hotel concierge goes out of his or her way to help you, you may tip from $10 to $20.

Valet parking attendants expect a dollar or two.