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Hotel rooms will sell out, so make your reservation now!

Location

Venue: New York Marriott Marquis
Address: 1535 Broadway
New York, NY 10036 USA
Telephone: +1-212-398-1900
Fax: +1-212-704-8930

About The New York Marriott Marquis


The New York Marriott Marquis hotel in NYC brings the energy of Manhattan to your door. Located in the heart of Times Square and the Broadway theater district, this contemporary hotel is perfect for weekend getaways as well as family and business travel. Boasting updated rooms and suites, high-speed elevators and three restaurants and lounges, this modern New York hotel in Times Square puts you near famous attractions like Fifth Avenue shopping, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, NBC Studios and Central Park. It's also close to attractions like Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the UN and Madison Square Garden, so a stay at this Midtown Manhattan NYC hotel ensures that entertainment is just around the corner.

All meeting activities will take place at The New York Marriott Marquis.

Special Discounts for ACTE Global Education Conference Attendees:

The New York Marriott Marquis is offering the following discounted room rates from Wednesday, April 17, 2013 to checking out on Friday, April 26, 2013.
 
Single/Double Occupancy Rooms:
$279 USD per night
(includes complimentary Internet, excludes breakfast).
Triple Occupancy Rooms:            
$309 USD per night
(includes complimentary Internet, excludes breakfast).

All room pricing is exclusive of applicable state and local taxes and hotel-specific fees.  Marriott Rewards Points can be earned for staying in the hotel.

Reservation Instructions

Be sure to mention "ACTE Global Education Conference" when booking your reservation:

Phone: 877-513-6305 or 212-398-1900
Online:
To book online, click here. A credit card will be required to complete
the reservation.
Group Reservations: Please email Paul Fitzgerald at Paul.Fitzgerald@marriott.com for group bookings of 10 or more rooms.

Things to Know

Cut-Off Date: The cut-off date has passed. Any reservations made after the cut-off date will be at the hotel's then current available rate.
Cancellation Policy: Rooms can be canceled up to twenty-four (24) hours before arrival date at no charge.
Times: Check-in time is 3:00pm and check-out time is 12:00pm.

Hotel Parking

The hotel offers very limited spaces for valet only parking with the following rates: $55 USD/car, $65 USD/SUV and Minivan and $80 USD/Oversize SUV (height of 6ft 2in.).  Rates are per 24 hours.

Other Parking Options
In addition to hotel parking, there are several nearby parking options available.
 
Click here for detailed driving directions to the New York Marriott Marquis.

Travel Information

Airport Transportation: Shuttle rides from any of the surrounding airports to the hotel can be requested from Go Airlink Shuttle.
  • From LaGuardia Airport/New York-LGA:  The hotel is approximately ten (10) miles away and the cost of a taxi ride is approximately $35 USD, one way.
Bus:
Port Authority Bus Terminal is located 0.1 miles from the hotel at the intersection of Eighth Avenue and W 42nd Street.
Train:
Grand Central train station is located 0.8 miles from the hotel on 42nd Street and Park Avenues with access to the Metro-North Railroad trains. 
 
Penn Station is located 1 (one) mile from the hotel at the intersection of 8th Avenues and W. 31st/33rd Streets with access to Amtrak trains.
Subway:
MTA Times Square subway station is located 0.7 miles South of the hotel.
Car Rental:
Car rentals are available nearby the hotel with Hertz Rent-a-Car.

  • Air Canada is offering a 15% discount for those traveling from Canada to New York for the ACTE Global Education Conference.  Flights can depart from any city in Canada to JFK, LGA or EWR airports.  Travel must be between April 17, 2013 and April 26, 2013.  For more information and booking details, please click here.
  • Porter Airlines is offering a 15% discount on all available base fares for travel to and from the ACTE Global Education Conference in New York.  This offer applies to flights between Canada or the United States and New York.  Travel must be between April 18, 2013 and April 26, 2013.  For more information and booking details, please click here.
  • Uber is offering a $20 discount for our conference attendees to travel around New York City.  Download Uber on your smartphone and enter promo code ACTE25 or click here to get $20 off your first ride.  With the tap of a button, a sleek black car will arrive curbside in minutes to pick you up.  The fare is all inclusive and your credit card on file will automatically be charged after you ride.
  • United Airlines is pleased to offer discounts of 2% to 10% off published fares for ACTE Global Education Conference attendees.  Save and additional 3% off by booking your reservations at www.united.com.  Choose your flight times and access your meetings discounts by inserting ZPZ4489770 in the Offer Code box.  Note, please use city code NYC for airport options.  Or, call your travel professional or United Meetings at 800-426-1122 for reservations.  Refer to Z Code ZPZ4 and Agreement Code 489770.

  • WestJet is offering a $49 base fare + taxes and fees (one way) for registered attendees traveling from Toronto or Ottawa to New York (LGA) for the ACTE Global Education Conference. Travel is between April 17 and April 26, 2013.  To book your flights, mention “ACTE NYC” in your subject line and send to Carrie Millman at cmillman@westjet.com.
Special New York City Discounted Attractions for ACTE Attendees
 
Take in all New York City has to offer at a special price exclusively for attendees of the ACTE Global Education Conference.  We want your stay in New York to be an exciting one, so we have made it easy for you to book tickets to a Broadway show, visit a famous attraction, or dine in a well-known restaurant.  Many prices are 10% to 20% off the regular ticket price, valid from April 18-28, 2013.  Please click here to take advantage of this special offer.

About New York

For more information about New York, please visit the NYC Visitors site.

Weather

New York temperatures in April average between a high of 61 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 16 degrees Celsius) and a low of 45 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 7 degrees Celsuis), with an average monthly rainfall of 4.5 inches.

Attire

The attire for the conference is business casual. Slacks, button-down collared shirts, sweaters, blazers, blouses, and comfortable shoes are all appropriate. Suits and ties are not required. A jacket or light sweater is suggested for those that get chilly in the meeting rooms.
 
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