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ISTH 2009 Wheelock College Housing Information
Wheelock College is pleased to offer accommodations for delegates to ISTH 2009 in Boston. Our rooms are available starting July 8, 2009 and ending on July 20, 2009.
We offer dormitory-style housing for adults 18 years or older. We prefer groups and our minimum group size is two.
We have an extremely limited number of single rooms and will consider those requests only after our double rooms have been filled. The cost for single rooms is $10 more per night than the double occupancy rate.
Reservation forms must be completed and faxed back to the number specified on the form. Incomplete forms will not be processed. A 50% deposit is required when submitting the form. Full payment is due by May 6, 2009. Your reservation will not be confirmed until we receive full payment. We accept Visa and MasterCard only. All payments are in US Dollars.
Cancellation and refunds: All cancellations must be in writing and received local time in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. If cancellation is made before May 6, 2009 a full refund will be issued. For cancellations after May 6 and before June 10, 2009 a 50% refund will be issued. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after June 10, 2009.
Air-Conditioned Doubles. $49 per person per night, double occupancy. The bathroom is located down the hall from the rooms and is shared with others assigned to the same floor. Occupancy two (2) per room.
Air-Conditioned Suites. $49 per person per night, double occupancy. Suites feature two double rooms with
a common room and ensuite bathroom. Occupancy two (2) per room; four (4) per suite. We will try to
accommodate groups of four (4) in suites; however two separate groups of two (2) may be assigned to a suite.
For suites, if two separate groups are assigned, it will be of the same sex.
Non-Air-Conditioned Doubles. $39 per person per night, double occupancy. The bathroom is located down the hall from the rooms and are semi-private as they are shared with a few other rooms only. Occupancy 2 per room.
Non-Air-Conditioned Mini-Suites. $39 per person per night, double occupancy. Mini-suites feature two
double rooms and ensuite bathroom. Occupancy two (2) per room; four (4) per suite. We will try to
accommodate groups of four (4) in suites; however two separate groups of two (2) may be assigned to a suite.
For suites, if two separate groups are assigned, it will be of the same sex.
All residence halls are non-smoking. All rates include bed linen. All beds are single-sized. Rooms feature a
bed, desk, chair, and dresser for each occupant. Fans are provided for non-air-conditioned space. All rooms are
wired for internet access; you must provide your own Ethernet connection cable. There is wireless access
available in the air-conditioned space and in some common public areas on campus. Other groups (not
attending ISTH 2009) may be assigned to your floor. Meals are not included. Lost Access card and/or Room
Key: $50 fee for each lost item. We will try to accommodate your room request, but there is no guarantee of
housing. Space is limited, so please make your reservation early.
About the Area
Wheelock College is located in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston, about six miles from Logan International
Airport. We are easily accessible by public transportation. The nearest public transportation stop is “Fenway”
on the Green Line (D Line).
The Longwood Medical Area, Fenway Park, Kenmore Square, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Gardner Museum,
parks, gardens, restaurants, and shops are all within a 10 minute walk of the Wheelock Campus.
Below are some links which you may find useful.
Campus Map
http://www2.wheelock.edu/wheelock/About/Visit_Us/Campus_Map.html
Directions to the College via public transportation
http://www2.wheelock.edu/wheelock/About/Visit_Us/Directions_to_Campus/Directions_by_Public_Transportation.html
How to get to the Boston Exhibition and Conference Center by public transportation
http://www.massconvention.com/bcec_dir_pub.html
Map of the public transportation subway system (There is a seven day visitor LinkPass available for $15 that allows unlimited travel on local subway, local bus, Inner Harbor Ferry and Commuter Rail Zone 1A):
http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/subway/
ISTH conference web site
http://isth2009.com/default.html
For Further Information
Wheelock College
200 The Riverway
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-879-2010
Fax: 617-879-2176
Email: mfesko@wheelock.edu or
smackey@wheelock.edu