ENVR Social & Reception/SE-19/$105:30 to 6:30 PM, Dickie Brennan’s BourbonHouse Restaurant, 144 Bourbon St.2013 <strong>ACS</strong> Award Banquet Ceremony& General Meeting of the Society/SE-20/$1306 to 10 PM, New Orleans MarriottCELL Anselme Payen Award Banquet/SE-21/$606 to 10 PM, The Pavilion of Two Sisters atthe Botanical Garden, City Park, 1 Palm Dr.ENFL Dinner/SE-22/$656 to 10 PM, Mulate’s, The Original CajunRestaurant, 201 Julia St.ACCOMMODATIONSTAKE ADVANTAGE of special <strong>ACS</strong> roomrates for the national meeting in NewOrleans by reserving hotel rooms directlythrough Orchid Event Solutions (formerlythe Housing Connection) by March 12.Orchid Event Solutions, a subsidiary of theSalt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau,is the official housing bureau endorsed by<strong>ACS</strong> for the national meeting in New Orleans.<strong>ACS</strong> does not endorse booking hotelreservations through any other sources.A listing of official hotel rates with theirguaranteed <strong>ACS</strong> rates and amenities is onpage 72. All attendees who make reservationsthrough Orchid Event Solutions willreceive complimentary Internet access intheir sleeping rooms and are automaticallyentered in the <strong>ACS</strong> Housing Drawing (seead on page 68 for details).Late Housing. Some hotels may haverooms available after March 13. A listing ofthese hotels will be posted on the <strong>ACS</strong> meetingwebsite at www.acs.org/neworleans2013.<strong>ACS</strong> rates and/or availability cannot be guaranteedduring late housing.On-Site Housing. During the meeting,an on-site housing desk will be available atthe New Orleans Ernest M. Morial ConventionCenter, Great Hall, to assist with lastminutehousing changes or needs.RESERVATION METHODS. All registrantswill receive confirmation for reservationsmade directly through Orchid Event Solutions.Review this document carefully foraccuracy. Each confirmation contains aunique number that is proof of your reservationthrough Orchid Event Solutions. Westrongly recommend that you bring yourconfirmation to the meeting. If you lose ordo not receive your confirmation, you canobtain another copy online or by contactingOrchid Event Solutions. You will not receivea separate confirmation from the hotel.Published <strong>ACS</strong> rates apply to hotel staysbetween April 2 and 13. To extend your staybeyond these dates, you must reserve additionalnights directly through the hotel.Internet. Reserve online at www.acs.org/neworleans2013. Online reservationsrequire a valid credit card (American Express,Discover, MasterCard, or VISA), andyou will receive a confirmation to your e-mail address within 24 hours.Telephone. Call Orchid Event Solutionsat (866) 847-8570 (U.S./Canada only) or(801) 505-4140 (international), Mondaythrough Friday, 7 AM to 6 PM MST. Telephonereservations require a valid creditcard (American Express, Discover, MasterCard,or VISA), and you will receive anacknowledgment to your e-mail addresswithin 24 hours.Fax/Mail. Fax the <strong>ACS</strong> Housing Form(available online) with your valid credit cardinformation to (801) 355-0250 or mail theform with your valid credit card informationor a check for the amount of one night’sroom and tax made payable to Orchid EventSolutions and mail to <strong>ACS</strong> Housing, c/oOrchid Event Solutions, 175 South WestTemple, Suite 140, Salt Lake City, UT 84101.Faxed and mailed reservations will be processedon a first-come, first-served basis andrequire 10 to 14 days to be confirmed. If yourrequested hotel is no longer available, wewill attempt to honor your indicated preferenceaccording to cost and location.RESERVATIONS, CHANGES & CANCEL-LATION POLICY. Hotel reservations canbe guaranteed by credit card (AmericanExpress, Discover, MasterCard, or VISA),check, or money order. Make checkspayable in U.S. dollars to Orchid EventSolutions and include a completed <strong>ACS</strong>Housing Form with each mailed payment.Housing fees should not be combined withany other payment (such as registration ormembership dues). Reservations receivedwithout payment will not be processed.Although a valid credit card or checkdeposit for one night’s room and tax is requiredto confirm a reservation, a paymentwill not be charged by Orchid Event Solutions.The credit card information or checkdeposit will be forwarded with your reservationto your hotel on March 12 after 5 PMMST. Hotels may elect to charge a depositof one night’s room and tax to your creditcard prior to your arrival. You will need tohandle all payment arrangements directlywith your assigned hotel. All hotel roomsare subject to 13% room and plus a $3.00city occupancy tax (subject to change).Reservation changes and cancellationscan be made without penalty untilMarch 12. Hotels do not have individualreservations or credit card guarantees yet.After March 12, you may continue to makechanges and cancellations through OrchidEvent Solutions until March 27; however,canceled reservations may incur a $25 feethat will be charged by Orchid Event Solutions.A one night’s room and tax chargewill be charged by the hotel for reservationsthat are not canceled 72 hours priorto arrival. Penalties for early departuresmay be enforced and vary by hotel, so callyour hotel for details.ACCOMMODATIONS FOR GUESTS WITHDISABILITIES. If you require special hotelaccommodations because of a disability,please indicate your requirements whenyou make your reservation. Be sure to reconfirmany special room arrangementsdirectly with your hotel.SUITES. Send your suite requests by e-mailto help@orchideventsolutions.com (Attn.:Katie McLaughlin). They will attempt tofind you a suite at an official <strong>ACS</strong> propertythat fits your needs.ECONOMICAL ALTERNATIVE. The followinghotels are not part of the official<strong>ACS</strong> housing block but may be of interestto attendees on a restricted budget. Makeyour reservations directly with these propertiesand ask for the listed <strong>ACS</strong> rate. Propertiesare not included on the <strong>ACS</strong> shuttleroute; therefore, daily transportation costsare the responsibility of the attendee.Ambassador Hotel New Orleans, 535Tchoupitoulas St.; (504) 527-5271; <strong>ACS</strong> rate$139 single/$149 double occupancy.Queen & Crescent Hotel, 344 Camp St.;(504) 587-9700; <strong>ACS</strong> rate $129 single/double occupancy.KEEP YOUR <strong>MEETING</strong> COSTS AFFORD-ABLE. Attendee support of the official hotelsallows <strong>ACS</strong> to utilize meeting space ata discount and to keep registration fees toa minimum. Stay in an official hotel wheneverpossible, and reserve your hotel roomWWW.CEN-ONLINE.ORG 71 JANUARY 28, 2013
PRELIMINARY PROGRAMSingle Double Triple QuadComplimen-Hotels*Per Room* Age Available Route Rates Available tary Internet Pets Allowed* Center Pool Rooms Available Friendly(2 persons)(1 person) (3 persons) (4 persons)1a - HiltonRiverside $239 $259 $289 $319 4 17 Yes No$34/$40 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes1b - HiltonRiverside Executive Room $27 9 $299 $329 $359 4 17 Yes No$34/$40 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes2 - Astor Crowne Plaza – NewOrleans $206 $206 $226 $246 4 18 Yes Yes $29 Yes Yes Service Yes Yes Yes No Yes3 - Courtyard by MarriottConvention Center $223 $223 $243 $263 4 16 No No $28 No Yes Service Yes Yes Yes No Yes4 - Doubletree by Hilton NewOrleans $207 $227 $247 $267 4 17 No Yes $32 Yes Yes Service Yes Yes Yes No Yes5 - Embassy Suites$223 $243 $263 $283 4 17 No No $30 Yes Yes Service Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes6a - Hampton Inn & SuitesConvention CenterStandard Room $205 $210 $210 $210 4 18 No No $30 No Yes Service Yes Yes Yes No Yes6b - Hampton Inn & SuitesConvention CenterStudio Suite $260 $270 $270 $270 4 18 No No $30 No Yes Service Yes Yes Yes No Yes7 - Hilton Garden Inn NewOrleans Convention Center $180 $180 $200 $220 4 18 No No $30 Yes Yes Service Yes Yes Yes No Yes8 - Hotel Monteleone$30/$225 $225 $250 $275 4 18 Yes Yes $32 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes9 - Hyatt Place New OrleansConvention Center $229 $229 $249 $269 4 17 Yes No $29 No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes10 - InterContinental NewOrleans $199 $199 $229 $259 4 18 Yes Yes$29/$32 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes11a - Loews New Orleans HotelLuxury Rooms $215 $215 $235 $265 4 18 Yes Yes $35 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes11b - Loews New Orleans HotelGrand Luxury Rooms $236 $236 $265 $295 4 18 Yes Yes $36 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes12 - New Orleans Marriott$239 $259 $279 $299 4 NA No Yes $35 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes13 - New Orleans DowntownMarriott at the Convention Center $249 $269 $289 $309 4 17 No No $31 Yes Yes Service Yes Yes Yes No Yes14 - Renaissance New OrleansArts Hotel $239 $259 $279 $299 4 18 Yes Yes $31 Yes Yes Service Yes Yes Yes No Yes15 - Residence Inn New OrleansDowntown Hotel $229 $229 $249 $269 4 16 No No $20 No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes16 - Royal Sonesta$239 $239 $269 $299 4 18 No Yes $38 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes17a - Sheraton New OrleansHotel Club Room$239 $259 $287 $309 4 18 No Yes $33 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes17b - Sheraton New OrleansHotel Club Room$269 $289 $314 $339 4 18 No Yes $33 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes18 - Springhill Suites NewOrleans Downtown $223 $223 $243 $263 4 16 No No$22/$30 No Yes Service Yes Yes Yes No Yes19 - Staybridge Suites Hotel20 - W Hotel French Quarter$179 $179 NA NA 2 18 Yes Yes $34 No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes$259 $259 $279 $299 4 18 No Yes $38 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes21 - W New Orleans$249 $249 $269 $289 4 18 No Yes $38 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes22 - Westin New Orleans CanalPlace $219 $219 $244 $269 4 9 No Yes$18/$36 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes23 - Wyndham Riverfront Hotel$32/$229 $229 $249 $269 4 18 Yes No $36 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes*Additional fees may apply if:If a rollaway bed is required.If there are pets in guestroomsIf smoking occurs in guestroomsAmerican <strong>Chemical</strong> Society245th National Meeting and ExpositionParticipating Hotel ListHotels in New Orleans, La.FOR BEST AVAILABILITY, MAKE YOUR RESERVATION ONLINEwww.acs.org/neworleans2013OR BY PHONE (866) 847-8570 or (801) 505-4140 (international).ALL RATES INCLUDE COMPLIMENTARY INTERNETMaximumOccupantsNo Chargefor ChildrenUnder ThisChildcareInformationThe rates listed above do not include the current 13% room tax and $3.00 occupancy tax per room per night, which is subject to change.On <strong>ACS</strong>ShuttlePer DayHotelParkingRoom-ServiceEnvironmentallyFitnessSwimmingAccessibleSmokingRooms*WWW.CEN-ONLINE.ORG 72 JANUARY 28, 2013