Hotel Reservations

Make your hotel reservations now and save! NSTA has negotiated special discounted hotel room rates with 17 hotels. You must make your reservation through the The Housing Connection/NSTA to receive these discounts. You may make your reservation by internet, fax, or mail.

Click to:

• Shop for NSTA hotels and/or make your hotel reservation now using our online reservation option.
• Download a Housing Reservation Form in Adobe Acrobat format, including hotel list and map, to fax or mail your reservation.

Some Do’s and Don’ts

Do make sure to make your reservation through the The Housing Connection/NSTA to get the special conference hotel rates. Making reservations through the hotel directly, or through a central hotel reservation number, will not guarantee that you receive the NSTA discounted rates.

Do make your hotel reservation as soon as possible. Hotels fill up fast, and reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. For best availability, make your reservation online.

Do not fax your Housing Request Form to NSTA. In particular, some people have sent a Housing Request Form along with their conference registration. This will delay the processing of your hotel reservation.

Hotels do not accept Purchase Orders for deposits or payment of hotel rooms.

If it is necessary that you cancel your reservation, do so as soon as possible to avoid penalty.

Discounted Airfares

NSTA has made arrangements with several major airlines to offer discounted fares to NSTA conference attendees. Call NSTA-designated airlines toll free and use the following NSTA codes to receive discounts off even the lowest promotional fares. There may be additional discounts for purchases 60 days or more prior to your departure date. Restrictions may apply.

• AirTran (866-683-8368) Event Code NSTA08
• American (800-433-1790; www.aa.com) NSTA Promo Code A4638BF
• Continental (800-468-7022; www.continental.com) NSTA Agreement Code CRDKC8 and Z Code ZCDW (another 3% discount on Internet when entering both Z Code and Agreement Code. $10 fee per ticket for phone reservations.)
• Midwest Express (800-452-2022; www.midwestairlines.com) NSTA Promo Code CMZ7002
• Northwest (800-328-1111) WorldFile NYVCN
• United (800-521-4041) Meeting ID Code 510CK

The following discounts are available:

• AirTran—10% off the lowest available fare classes.
• American—5% off applicable fare classes.
• Continental—2% to 15% off applicable classes of service. Restrictions apply and not all classes of service apply for discounts.
• Midwest—2% to 15% off applicable classes of service. Restrictions apply and not all classes of service apply for discounts.
• Northwest and United—5% to 15% off applicable classes of service. Restrictions apply and not all classes of service apply for discounts.

Association Travel Concepts (NSTA’s online travel center)

• For direct access to ATC online booking tools and live agents for discounted meeting travel, go to www.atcmeetings.com/nsta and click on Member Travel to access the online booking engine (TravelASP). When you register using the online booking tool, please enter NSTA in the company, organization, or association field.
• Book city tours and events online, including restaurants, theater, and concert events.
• ATC will also search for the lowest available fare on ANY airline.

Car Discounts

NSTA has negotiated a discount with Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Call 800-736-2227 and mention NSTA account 16AH230.

Ground Transportation from the Airport

A variety of transportation options are available from the airport to downtown Boston. Vist the Logan International Airport website for a comprehensive list of ground transportation options.

Taxi Service from Logan Airport

Taxis are available at Logan terminals 24 hours a day. All taxis going downtown are charged a metered rate, and all fares are based on the occupancy of one to four passengers per taxi. All fares leaving Logan Airport are charged a $2.25 airport fee, and travel through the harbor tunnels will cost an additional $4.50 toll fee. It is recommended that you ask the taxi driver for a receipt showing the driver’s name, the taxi company, the amount paid, and the medallion number. An average cost for taxi service is $20–28.

Shuttle Bus Service from Logan Airport

The majority of Boston hotels do not provide shuttle service to/from Logan Airport. However, there are several independent companies that conduct regular service between Logan and most hotels. The one-way charge is typically $14–18.

Shy to Fly?

Consider the following …

Take the Train. Amtrak serves Boston to points south and west from South Station on Atlantic Avenue (BOS) and from Back Bay Station on Dartmouth (BBY), and serves points north from North Station on Causeway Street (BON). For scheduling and fare information, visit Amtrak online or call 800-USA-RAIL.

Drive. The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) is centrally located right in the heart of Boston—easily accessible from the airport and major highways and roads. For detailed driving directions, visit BCEC’s helpful website.

Getting Around Town

The MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority)—usually referred to as the “T”—runs daily service on buses, trains, and trolleys throughout Boston and surrounding towns. T stations can be identified by a black “T” on a white circular sign. Tokens can be bought at booths at each station. Visit www.mbta.com to find out more.

Parking

Valet parking ($20) is available via Summer Street. To access valet parking, turn onto East Side Drive and the valet area will be immediately on your right. To self park ($10), drive past valet and continue straight along the side of the building. At the end of the building, make a right and go down the ramp. The South Parking Lot entrance is at the bottom of the ramp on your left.

NSTA Shuttle Bus

Free shuttle service is provided between the BCEC and NSTA hotels, except for those hotels within walking distance. Click here for a tentative schedule and a list of shuttle routes.