Hotel Reservations

The hotel location map is on page 61 of the program. A description of hotels and a list of rates are printed on Pages 54-60. AAOS rates are only available through the AAOS housing bureau, Wyndham Jade.

Hotel Reservations

A room reservation can be obtained through the AAOS website www.aaos.org/am2010 or by contacting Wyndham Jade by phone or fax as shown below. A deposit of one-night’s room and tax is due at the time of the reservation. Your deposit will be charged immediately to your credit card.

Housing options in New Orleans range from historic properties to chain hotels. Hotels closest (within walking distance) to the Morial Convention Center will fill quickly and will not have shuttle service to the center, so consider this when you make your reservations. Reservations are made on a first come; first served basis. Physician attendees may not obtain housing through technical exhibitors.

Internet Housing is available on the AAOS website at www.aaos.org/am2010

Phone (800)931-6026 U.S. and Canada
8:00 AM – 6:30 PM Central Time
(972)349-5558 International

By Fax (972)349-7715 U.S., Canada, and International

Avoid Room Cancellations

Write down the full hotel name.
Confirm your arrival date and departure date.
Print a copy of your reservation confirmation.
Call Wyndham Jade at (800)931-6026 to confirm, cancel, or change your reservation.

Attire

Professional attire is appropriate at the meeting and to visit the exhibit area. Some restaurants require coats and ties for gentleman, but most welcome casual attire. Check each restaurant’s policy when making reservations.

ADA Needs

Hotels

ADA accommodations are available at all hotels.

Please specify what your needs are when making your reservations so that the hotel can insure your comfort. AAOS hotel shuttle will not be provided for hotels located within walking distance of the Morial Convention Center so please plan accordingly.

City

The New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau maintains a list of contacts who provide services specifically for people with disabilities (800)672-6124.

Airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is located 11 miles from downtown New Orleans and is the central airport serving the New Orleans Area. Flight status and contact information for individual air carriers can be found on the Airport's website -www.flymsy.com.

Airlines

Special meeting discounts available through United Airlines can be obtained by calling (800)521-4041, mention code 549KD or by calling CorpTrav Management Group at (800)211-8016.

CorpTrav Service fees:

Online booking is $15 USD
Agent assisted booking is $32 USD (800)211-8016

In addition to your travel reservations, the service fee provides you with:

24/7/365 travel assistance with a live travel agent
$200,000 USD in flight insurance

To book online go to corptravonline.com.

You will be asked to create an account.

Site ID: aaosmtg
Password Key: aaosmtg
Please enter the information, as instructed, (i.e. User Name, Password & Personal Information) this will grant you access to book your flights on-line, anytime.

Once you have completed these tasks you are authorized to book air travel. You will be required to provide credit card information necessary for completing your reservation.

If you need assistance when booking online please call (866)834-5678.

Banks

Exchanging foreign currency or cashing traveler's checks (foreign or domestic) can be done before leaving the airport or at several locations throughout the city. Please check with your hotel concierge for the location closest to your hotel.

Dining

Emeril Lagasse, Paul Prudhomme, Susan Spicer, Donald Link and 2006 James Beard winner John Besh have all returned to their kitchens. More restaurants are open in New Orleans than ever before. This includes most of the city's culinary treasures, including such renowned restaurants as Galatoire's, Emeril's, Arnaud's, Commander's Palace, Emeril's Delmonico, Bayona, Herbsaint, Restaurant August, G.W. Fin's, Bacco, Peristyle, Palace Cafe, Lilette, Brigsten's, K-Paul's, Cuvee, NOLA, Bourbon House, Broussard's, Mr. B's Bistro and Antoine's.

In addition, many of the city's favorite neighborhood hotspots such as Mother's, Casamento's, Ralph's on the Park, Clancy's, Jacques-Imo's, Upperline, Acme Oyster House, Gumbo Shop, Cafe du Monde, Muriel's, Tujague's, Tommy's and Pascal's Manale are also welcoming diners.

Ground Transportation

Airport Shuttle

The most economical way to get to your hotel is on an airport shuttle. Shuttle service is available from the airport to downtown hotels for $15 (per person, one-way) or $30 (per person, round-trip). Three bags per person. Advance reservations are required 48 hours prior to travel for all ADA accessible transfers. Ticket booths are located on the lower level in the baggage claim area. To make a reservation call (866)596-2699 or book it online and receive a $2 discount at www.aaos.org/amtravel and select Ground Transportation.

Hotel Shuttle

Hotel shuttles will run between the hotels and the Morial Convention Center starting Tuesday, March 9 at 12:00 PM through Saturday, March 13 at 6:00 PM. Hotels without shuttle service are designated on the housing list.

Parking

Many parking lots have reduced rates ("Early Bird Specials") if you arrive before 9:00 AM. Downtown businesses and department stores offer free or discounted parking with minimum purchases. Metered parking is also available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Call Parking Enforcement (504)826-1880 if you have a question about parking in New Orleans.

Public Transportation

New Orleans is a city remarkably compact and easy to navigate. Many of the city’s attractions, accommodations and event venues are within walking distance of each other. It only costs $1.25 to take an RTA bus . . . or one of the city’s famed streetcars, which travel the Riverfront and Canal Street. The RTA Rideline, (504)248-3900, is available weekdays 8 AM to 4 PM for live assistance with routes and schedules or email rideline@norta.com. For fare information, detailed maps and schedules, go to www.norta.com.

Rental Cars

AAOS has negotiated special rates for rental cars during the meeting. Car reservations can be made via the AAOS registration web-site, Wyndham Jade, your travel agent or direct with the rental car companies. Call the numbers below and mention the discount code.

Car Company	Meeting Code	Phone	Internet
Hertz	CV# 02KS0015	(800) 654-2240	www.hertz.com
Avis	J095822	(800) 331-1600	www.avis.com

Taxi Service

A cab ride costs $28 from the airport to the Central Business District for one or two persons and $12 (per passenger) for three or more passengers. Pick-up is on the lower level, outside the baggage claim area. There may be an additional charge for extra baggage. A cab ride within the city will cost you $1.20 per mile with a $2.50 drop charge and $1.00 charge for each additional passenger. Trips to the westbank are an additional $2.00 plus meter. Call the Taxi Bureau at (504)565-6272 if you have questions regarding rates or meter charges.

Shopping

Shopping in New Orleans is a wholly different experience. Though the surrounding areas boast malls to rival any in America, New Orleans still believes in the old-world marketplace tradition. Downtown offers America’s oldest operating public market. Royal Street is famous for its elegant antique furniture, décor and jewelry, while the Warehouse/ Arts District has been called the “SoHo of the South” for its hip lofts and upscale contemporary art galleries. Designer divas and families will enjoy the Riverwalk Marketplace’s casual fun, giant food court, and up-close river views. The Shops at Canal Place, located adjacent to the French Quarter, is home to exclusive designer boutiques and exclusive shops. And then there is Magazine Street: six miles of eclectic shops, hip boutiques, art studios, galleries, spas, restaurants and cafés that run the gamut from upscale to offbeat, and sophisticated to shabby chic.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted in public areas such as restaurants, hotel lobbies, the Morial Convention Center concourse areas, or Louis Armstrong International Airport.

Weather

New Orleans has a subtropical climate with pleasant year-round temperatures. March temperatures range from the low 50’s to a low 70’s. Rainfall is common in New Orleans, with a monthly average of about five inches of precipitation.

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