•  Hotel Reservations
•  Hotel Shuttle
•  Air and Rail Travel

•  Driving Directions
•  Entertainment
•  Wireless Service at the Conference

As long as hotel rooms are still available, reservations can be made at:
https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1203078051&key=34DBC

The best room rate available will be listed when searching for reservations at this time.

The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to destinations within 4 miles of the property, including Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).  Shuttle service is available from 5 AM to midnight, seven days a week.  Call the hotel at 919-941-5050 to request a pick up from the airport.  Once on the property, contact the front desk to arrange shuttle service either to return to the airport or to go to another local destination.

The most convenient airport is the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), which is located 4 miles from the hotel. http://www.rdu.com/ Taxi service from the airport costs approximately $10.

Amtrak services Durham (station code is DNC) and the train station is 12 miles from the hotel.
http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=am/am2Station/Station_Page&code=DNC

Taxi service from the train stations costs approximately $35.

The Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center is located at 4700 Emperor Boulevard, Durham, NC, 27703.  Take I-40 to Exit 282 (Page Road).  Onsite parking is both complimentary and extensive.

From Raleigh Durham International Airport
Follow Interstate 40 West to Exit 282 (Page Road).  Turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp.  At the first stop light, turn left.  The hotel will be at the top of the hill on the left.

From East
Follow Interstate 40 West to Exit 282 (Page Road).  Turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp.  At the first stop light, turn left.  The hotel will be at the top of the hill on the left.

From West
Follow Interstate 40 East towards Raleigh.  Take Exit 282 (Page Road) and continue straight through the light.  The hotel is approximately one quarter of a mile ahead on the left.

From North
Follow Interstate 85 to State Highway 15/501 (Exit 174B).  Continue on highway 15/501 to 147 Durham Freeway (Exit 108B) and proceed to Interstate 40 East.  Continue on I-40 east to Exit 282 (Page Road).  At the end of the exit ramp, proceed through the light.  The hotel will be on the left.

From South
Follow Interstate 95 North to Interstate 40 West.  Travel on I-40 west to Exit 282 (Page Road).  Turn right onto Page Road and then turn left at the first light.  The hotel is approximately one quarter of a mile ahead on the left.

Here are some local options for entertainment around the time of the conference.

Legally Blonde: The Musical will be at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts on October 12-14.  For tickets and information:
http://www.progressenergycenter.com/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-829

Lisa Lampinelli will be performing at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts on October 13.  For tickets and information:
http://www.progressenergycenter.com/event/lisa-lampanelli-3296

The Australian Pink Floyd Show will be at the Durham Performing Arts Center on October 14.  For tickets and information:
http://www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/the-australian-pink-floyd-show

Compagnie Marie Chouinard will be at the Memorial Hall on October 14.  For tickets and information:
https://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/performances/event.aspx?id=a72378bd-1bd8-4239-89e9-725b893947a4

Heart will be performing at the Kooka Booth Amphitheatre on October 14.  For tickets and information:
http://boothamphitheatre.com/

All conference block hotel rooms include free WiFi.  In addition, the hotel’s WiFi service is available in all public areas of the building including lounge and seating areas, restaurants and cafes, and hallways.