Conference Location
The Hotel
All conference activities will take place at the Hyatt Regency in Baltimore. The Hyatt Regency is ideally located in the exciting Baltimore Inner Harbor district, a prime business, historic, and cultural district. The downtown hotel is in walking distance of (or just a short taxi ride to) many of Baltimore’s leading tourist attractions and destinations including Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Harborplace and The Gallery (a shopping and dining area), the National Aquarium, Fort McHenry, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Maryland.
Because all conference events will be held at the Hyatt Regency, it is the preferred hotel for accommodations. A limited block of rooms is available at this hotel for a special rate of $199 + tax for single/double occupancy. The cut-off date for hotel reservations is Jan. 18, or until sold out.
To get the discounted PDK/PLT conference room rate, book your hotel room online or call 1-888-421-1442 and mention the PDK/PLT conference.
Map of Hotel and Surrounding Area
Transportation
From Baltimore/Washington International Airport to the Hyatt Regency Baltimore:
Transportation options from the airport to the hotel include:
- taxi ($25.00 one-way)
- GO Airport Shuttle ($14.00 one-way); often mistaken for the multi ride line run shuttle concept, from the airport they track their customer’s flight in real time. And, they go directly to the vehicle from baggage claim. No waiting areas at the airport to be put on a line run thru multiple hotels. Enjoy transferring to your hotel with no more than 2 stops and often you go straight in. For details, click on the following link: Airport Transfers Online
- SuperShuttle ($14.00 one-way); SuperShuttle passengers at BWI airport share the ride with others going in the same direction. Advanced BWI shuttle reservations and pre-payment for your Baltimore airport shuttle is recommended. For individual reservations, call 800-258-3826 or book online www.SuperShuttle.com. For groups with fewer than 50 attendees, call (800) 622-2089 ext. 2.
- Light Rail Service ($1.60 one-way). Light Rail Service is provided by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) to and from BWI Marshall Airport. The BWI Marshall Light Rail Station is located immediately outside the lower level of the terminal building, adjacent to Concourse E. The typical fare is $1.60 each way. For the Hilton Baltimore, exit at Pratt Street (after the Camden Yards stop). The travel time via light rail is approximately 30 minutes. For schedules call 410-539-5000 or go to www.mtamaryland.com.
For more transportation information, visit the Hyatt Regency website.
Restaurants and Attractions
Want to explore the city? Looking for restaurants or activities? Read on for specific recommendations or visit www.baltimore.org for a complete listing of all Baltimore attractions.
Restaurants
For your convenience, there is one primary restaurant within the hotel, the Bistro 300. There are also a number of restaurants within walking distance from the hotel, including Rusty Scupper and McCormick & Schmick's.
Attractions
National Aquarium
As the crown jewel of the Baltimore Inner Harbor, you will be impressed by the National Aquarium’s modern architecture. It is home to approximately 16,500 specimens and more than 660 species of animals featuring Australian animals, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, invertebrates, birds, and fish. Visit the new Immersion Theater to get closer to the sights, sounds, and smells of the action.
Sports Legends at Camden Yards
Since its opening in May 2005, the Sports Legends Museum has occupied the basement and first floor of the historic Camden Station with 22,000 square feet of artifacts and interactive exhibits. It is one of the most spectacular sports museums in America. It features exhibits on the Baltimore Orioles, Colts, Ravens, and Blast; the Orioles Hall of Fame; the history of Negro League teams; the Preakness; the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame; and more!
Top of the World
This city attraction featuring a spectacular 360-degree panoramic view of Baltimore has stationed binoculars and photo-map guides to help guests learn about local attractions, hotels, sites, and neighborhoods. Located on the 27th floor of the World Trade Center, the world's tallest pentagonal building is home to the only Baltimore attraction to offer an awe-inspiring view of Maryland's urban center. It is a fully handicapped accessible attraction.
Star-Spangled Banner Flag House
This is the 1793 house of Mary Pickersgill, who hand stitched the 30-by-42-foot flag that flew over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812, inspiring Francis Scott Key to write our National Anthem. The house is furnished with Federal antiques and collections from the Pickersgill family. An adjacent museum commemorates the War of 1812 and features an unusual audio-visual program.
Fort McHenry National Monument
This 19th-century fort was the site of the Baltimore victory over the British in the War of 1812 and the raising of the Star Spangled Banner. This event inspired Francis Scott Key to write our National Anthem. The star-shaped fort and surrounding grounds have been restored for exploration by visitors.