Walk-through-the-week Overview - ismrm

TRAVEL INFORMATION
HOTEL RATES AND INFORMATION
Many hotels offering a range of quality, rates, and amenities have been reserved by the
Society for the meeting in Miami Beach, Florida, USA. Convention Housing
Management (CHM) has been appointed to coordinate all hotel reservations for
delegates and exhibitors. In order to get the special convention rate, delegates and exhibitors must
make their reservations through the official housing bureau, CHM. Do not contact the hotels directly
in Miami Beach as reservations are to be made only through the official housing bureau, CHM.
Official Society hotels will not honor direct requests for hotel rooms at the special convention rates.
Again this year, you may book your reservations online! Visit the ISMRM Website at www.ismrm.org
for more information.
Customs/Visa All visitors traveling from outside the United States must have a passport for
entry into the United States that is valid for six months after international travel concludes. Note
that citizens of countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program must present a machine-readable
passport upon entry to the United States; otherwise a visa is required. Entry visas are required for
travel from some countries. The visa application process must be started as soon as travel to the
United States is considered, and at least three to four months in advance of departure date. Please
verify the entry documents necessary by contacting your local U.S. Consulate office, or your local
travel agent. Detailed visa information is available on the ISMRM Website at www.ismrm.org/05/
visainfo.htm. Please review this information carefully to determine whether or not you need to
apply for a visa.
Currency The money system in the United States is based on dollars ($) and cents. International
currency exchange services are located at banks throughout the city. The closest banks to the
Miami Beach Convention Center are:
Suntrust Bank: 111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33139 USA Phone: +1 305 591 6000
Colonial Bank: 301 41st Street, Miami Beach, Florida 33140 USA Phone: +1 305 535 9143
Climate The Florida peninsula receives breezes from both the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean.
South Florida, exposed to daytime onshore breezes, enjoys comfortable temperatures during much of
the year. In South Beach, Miami, the average low temperature in May is 72°(F)/22.2°(C), with an
average high of 87.2°(F)/30.6°(C). The sun shines during 72% of May’s daytime hours and the
average precipitation rate is 5.52 inches (14 cm).
Voltage The electrical voltage system in the United States is 110 volts. If you are traveling
from a country outside of North America, you will need a proper voltage converter and adapter in
order to operate your electrical appliances.
Transportation Taxi services in Miami Beach include:
Central Cab: 740 Alton Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, USA Phone: +1 305 532 5555
Yellow Cab: 3775 NW 36th Street, Miami, Florida 33126, USA Phone: +1 305 444 4444
Metro Taxi: 1995 NE 142nd Street, Miami, Florida, 33181, USA Phone: +1 305 888 8888
Located in the heart of South Florida in world-renowned Miami Beach, the Miami Beach Convention
Center is conveniently situated only minutes from the Miami International Airport via State Road 112
and US195, downtown Miami and the Port of Miami via I-395, Fort Lauderdale and the Palm Beaches
via both Interstate 95 and the Florida Turnpike to the Julia Tuttle Causeway (US195). Spanning four
city blocks of Miami Beach, the Center is bound by Washington Avenue on the east, Convention
Center Drive on the west, Dade Boulevard on the north, and 17th Street on the south. The Center is
only moments from one of America’s most spectacular beaches and the South Beach Art Deco district,
easily within walking distance
ISMRM– South Beach/Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Cancellation
Hotel AAA Rating Policy Single Double
1 Fontainebleau Hilton – Headquarters Hotel ♦♦♦♦ 7 days
Standard $189 $189
Bay/Ocean $209 $209
Opened in 1954, with its unique design and celebrity guest list, the Fontainebleau Hilton became one
of the most recognized and talked about hotels in the world. Featuring crystal chandeliers, circular
ceilings and staircases designed by the legendary architect Morris Lapidus. This hotel became the
gathering place for some of the most famous individuals in history including every President since
Eisenhower. This resort continues to attract celebrity clientele and has made numerous appearances in
the silver screen. Recently, the hotel underwent a $65 million dollar renovation. This hotel is located 2
miles from the Miami Beach Convention Center and just minutes away from the Art Deco District. The
hotel offers 920 rooms and is located on 20 lush tropical acres overlooking the ocean with a magnificent
rock grotto and cascading waterfall. Each room is equipped with A/C and in-room temperature
control, alarm clock radio, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, 2 telephone lines with voicemail, data port,
remote control cable television, coffee maker, mini bar, and in-room safe. Hotel services include room
service, turn down service, the latest state-of-the-art fitness center including cardio theatre, outdoor
pool with spa, full service business center, foreign currency exchange, automated teller machine (ATM),
car rental desk, gift shop, tour desk, children’s activity program, laundry/valet services, and baggage
storage. For fine dining, enjoy Bleau View, Mediterranean & Classic cuisine in a unique atmosphere
featuring dishes resembling works of art. Bleau View Sunday Brunch features sushi, caviar, seafood raw
bar, carved meats, pastas, salads, breakfast items and deserts. Trop-Art Cafe and Beach Broiler for
casual dining. While at Club Tropigala you can savor Continental/Carribbean dining and tropical drinks.
A complimentary admission is offered to all hotel registered guests for entrance at Club Tropigala’s
Cirque Du Monde– “On Broadway,” an amazing International show. Feel the ambiance of the 50’s and
early 60’s at the Lobby Bar, featuring Rat Pack martinis, and an intimate lounge can be found at
Stephen’s for cocktails and drinks.
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