DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. FOUNDERS DAY WEEKEND

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1 DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. FOUNDERS DAY WEEKEND HOUSING Once you have registered for the Founders Day Weekend you will be able to link to housing. The hotel link for hotel reservations is at the bottom of your Registration Record receipt. Housing will open May 15, Housing will close July 31, Rooms have been blocked in seven hotels. Please refer to the hotel information for more details. You must be registered for the Founders Day Weekend in order to secure hotel accommodations. You will need your registration reference number in order to secure hotel accommodations in the Delta room blocks. Each registration is allotted one room. Reservations will be processed on a first come, first served basis. Your hotel and room selection will be confirmed before you end the session online. An advance Non-Refundable deposit equal to the first two nights room and tax will be required to reserve a room. Deposits must be made with a credit card only. Major credit cards accepted are Master Card, Visa, American Express and Discover. Credit cards will be charged the advance deposit as well as a onetime Non-Refundable $2 fee per reservation at the time of booking. Credit card provided cannot be changed once reservation has been confirmed. After May 15, 2012, please contact Wyndham Jade Housing Services at (US/Canada), (International), Monday Friday 8AM 6:30PM CST. Customer service agents will assist with any changes to your room reservations or other questions regarding your hotel assignment. Cancellations must be submitted in writing to deltafounders@wyndhamjade.com. Please read all the hotel information carefully. Pay particular attention to refunds of deposits, changes and cancellations. 1

2 DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC FOUNDERS DAY WEEKEND THE IMPORTANCE OF BOOKING YOUR ROOM THROUGH DELTA Most Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Housing I can find a lower rate on the Internet. Why should I book a room through Delta? Negotiated hotels rates incorporate many benefits for you and Delta. Based on the number of rooms in Delta s block, the hotel provides complimentary or reduced rates for meeting room rental, staff accommodations, and food and beverage. In addition, a percentage of sleeping room revenue is often rebated to Delta. The rebate is used to cover audio/visual, electrical, and other meeting costs incurred at the hotel or convention center. If Delta is unable to achieve its room block commitment because attendees are making reservations at other hotels or canceling/shortening their length of stay at the hotel, the hotel charges Delta an attrition fee to make up for its lost sleeping room revenue. An increase in attrition fees may lead to an increase in registration fees or other expenses related to the convention. Anticipated sleeping room pickup is Delta s strongest tool when negotiating future sleeping room rates and meeting space. What other benefits are there to reserving a room through Delta? Delta and our official housing company will work on your behalf to help resolve any issues, if there is a dispute with the hotel, or if you are dissatisfied with your accommodations. Transportation will only be provided from Official Hotels. When you factor in cab fares and travel time to an alternate hotel, you may discover the benefits are not as great as you originally planned. Staying at an official hotel allows you to better network with your peers and remain in the center of the activity surrounding the meeting. In addition, Delta hotel contracts include clauses that protect our attendees in a variety of areas. For example, if the hotel is oversold and must relocate an attendee to another hotel, the hotel must provide complimentary transportation to the alternate hotel and pay for one night of accommodations. This benefit is only extended to attendees at the Official Hotels. What is Delta doing to reduce its exposure to attrition fees? Delta has teamed up with a housing agency who tracks sleeping room reservations and cancellations for each Delta event and works with future hotels in adjusting sleeping room blocks to match current trends. DELTA WILL ONLY PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE OFFICIAL FOUNDERS DAY WEEKEND HOTELS THAT ARE NOT WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO THE CONVENTION CENER. 2

3 ACCOMMODATIONS AND HOTEL RATES HOTEL NAME Grand Hyatt (Co-Headquarters Hotel) 1000 H Street, NW Washington, DC Renaissance Washington (Co-Headquarters Hotel) th Street, NW Washington, DC Capital Hilton th Street, NW Washington, DC JW Marriott 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC Renaissance Mayflower 1127 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC Washington Marriott at Metro Center th Street, NW Washington, DC Embassy Suites Convention Center th Street NW Washington, DC SINGLE/ DOUBLE TRIPLE/(T) QUAD (Q) HOTEL TAX DISTANCE TO THE CONVENTION CENTER $ $ % 2 minutes.55 miles $ $ (T) $ (Q) 14.5 % Walking Distance 1 minute.41 miles $ $ (T/Q) 14.5 % 3 minutes.86 miles $ $ (T) $ (Q) $ $ (T) $ (Q) $ $ (T) $ (Q) $ $ (T) $ (Q) 14.5 % 3 minutes.99 miles 14.5 % 3 minutes 1.15 miles 14.5 % 2 minutes.57 miles 14.5% Walking Distance\ 1 minute.45 miles SUITES ARE AVAILABLE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS. PLEASE USE THE SUITE REQUEST FORM TO SECURE A SUITE. THE HOTELS LISTED ABOVE ARE THE ONLY PARTICIPATING HOTELS IN DELTA S BLOCK. TRANSPORTATION WILL ONLY BE SUPPLIED TO PARTICIPATING HOTELS THAT ARE NOT WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO THE CONVENTION CENTER. 3

4 OFFICIAL FOUNDERS DAY WEEKEND HOTELS For your convenience, descriptions of the hotels are provided below. The official Headquarters hotels for the Founders Day Weekend events are the Grand Hyatt and Renaissance Washington. Seven hotels will house sorors, guests, their families, vendors and others attending the event. Shuttle transportation will operate between the Official Founders Day Hotels that are not within walking distance of The Walter E. Washington Convention Center. GRAND HYATT Escape to extraordinary elegance at the Grand Hyatt Washington. Centrally located in trendy Penn Quarter with convenient in-lobby Metro Center access this downtown Washington, DC Hotel is an ideal spot to explore the nation s capital. Stroll to concerts or sporting events at Verizon Center, historic monuments or the Smithsonian museums. A 12-story atrium provides a dramatic welcome to 900 guestrooms and suites including Hyatt Gold Passport, Hyatt Business Plan and Regency Club accommodations. RENAISSANCE WASHINGTON Located directly across from the Washington Convention Center, this Renaissance Downtown Washington, DC luxury hotel is ideal for experiencing the history and culture of the nation's capital. It s conveniently situated in the Penn Quarter district, between Capitol Hill and the White House, putting travelers just a few blocks from the Verizon Center, the Spy Museum, Chinatown, National Portrait Gallery and the world-famous National Mall monuments. Discover profound comfort in the luxury hotel in downtown Washington, DC - from plush, well-dressed beds and spacious desks to high-speed Internet. The recently renovated hotel offers five dining options including a Starbucks Café, an onsite spa and Vida fitness center. CAPITAL HILTON Located just two blocks from the White House, the historic Capital Hilton hotel has a proud tradition of serving world travelers with historic hospitality in the Nation's Capital. Marking the newest historic milestone is the completion of an all-encompassing guest room rejuvenation program, part of an extensive $30 million revitalization project of the hotel. Recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, this downtown Washington, DC hotel is located near the National Mall, Washington Monument and Memorials and the Smithsonian Museums. JW MARRIOTT The JW Marriott Washington, DC is a luxury Downtown Washington, DC hotel located on Pennsylvania Avenue. Situated near some of the most recognizable landmarks in Washington DC, this hotel provides easy access to renowned monuments, the National Mall, museums, and other cultural venues around the city like the National Theatre, the Convention Center and the National Portrait Gallery. Additionally, this hotel in downtown Washington, DC is conveniently located around the corner from the White House, one block from the Metro and 15 minutes from Reagan National Airport. RENAISSANCE MAYFLOWER With matchless elegance highlighted by an abundance of modern conveniences, The Mayflower Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel lives up to its reputation as a historic landmark and luxury hotel in Washington, DC. Proclaimed by President Truman to be Washington, DC's "Second Best Address" after the White House, the Mayflower hotel is on the National Registry of Historic Places and a Historic Hotel of America. Upon opening in 1925, it was said that the hotel had more gold leaf than any other US building except the Library of Congress and through careful preservation, these details still tell the history of the Washington, DC luxury hotel. Just blocks from the White House, metro stops and dining and cultural hot spots, our 4-diamond luxury hotel offers a splendid center for exploring. 4

5 WASHINGTON MARRIOTT AT METRO CENTER Washington Marriott at Metro Center offers spacious Washington, DC accommodations with convenient access to the best of the Capital area. Guests of the hotel near the Washington, DC Metro station will find it a breeze to visit the National Mall, Smithsonian Museums and a variety of other attractions. Located within blocks of the Verizon Center and the Washington, DC Convention Center, the hotel offers stylish surroundings for guests in town attending conferences, sporting events or concerts. The hotel's central location, inviting environment and dining options including a Starbucks Cafe also make us a great choice for business travelers or those looking for a weekend getaway. EMBASSY SUITES WASHINGTON, DC Stay at the Embassy Suites Washington, DC Convention Center close to historic attractions and the downtown business district. Walk to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Verizon Center or ride the nearby Metro to FedEx Field, National's Stadium and more Washington, DC attractions. Relax in your two-room suite complete with a separate spacious living room, refrigerator, microwave and diningwork table. Accessible and non-smoking rooms are available. Enjoy complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and complimentary nightly Manager s Reception. 5

6 HOUSING PROCEDURES AND INSTRUCTIONS (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) Delta Sigma Theta has partnered with Wyndham Jade Housing to administer Delta Sigma Theta Sorority s room block for the Founders Day events. Once you have registered for Founders Day Weekend online, you will link to Wyndham Jade to make your housing reservation. Please keep in mind that you will not be able to reserve housing until you have registered for Founders Day. Online reservations are available 24 hours/day. FOUNDERS DAY WEEKEND RATES To receive the Founders Day Weekend rates listed, you must make reservations after you have registered online for Founders Day Weekend. Seven hotels are participating as official Founders Day Weekend hotels. HOTEL RESERVATIONS The Delta/Wyndham Jade Housing Bureau will provide an easy and convenient way for you to make your hotel reservations online. Reservations are processed on a first come, first served basis, effective May 15, The Delta/Wyndham Jade Housing Bureau has been instructed to honor requests received on May 15, 2012, and thereafter until the cut-off date, July 31, 2012). Requests received prior to the effective date will not be honored. Requests received after the cut-off date will be processed by the hotels and based the current hotel rate and availability. DEPOSIT REQUIRED The Delta/Wyndham Jade Housing Bureau will collect a TWO (2) NIGHT NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT for each room plus appropriate taxes (currently 14.5%) at the time of the reservation. Deposits are required for all reservations. Major credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover) are accepted. CHECKS, MONEY ORDERS AND WIRE TRANSFERS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. Credit cards will be charged the advance deposit as well as a one-time Non-Refundable $2 fee per reservation at the time of booking. RESERVATION DEADLINE DATE All reservations must be made on or before July 31, Please note that after the cutoff date, Wyndham Jade cannot guarantee availability or discounted group rates for the Sorority s block of rooms. REFUND OF DEPOSIT Please note that deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE. If your reservation is cancelled, your deposit will be forfeited. Failure to check-in to your hotel on the designated arrival date will result in a no-show charge by the hotel, your entire reservation will be cancelled, and your deposit will be forfeited. MODIFICATIONS/CHANGES Customer service agents will assist with any changes to your room reservations, cancellations, or other questions regarding your hotel reservation. For modifications/changes call (US/Canada), (International) Monday Friday, 8AM - 6:30PM CST or deltafounders@wyndhamjade.com. CANCELLATIONS Cancellations of reservations may be processed via the web and/or must be submitted in writing and forwarded by to: deltafounders@wyndhamjade.com on or before October 1, Please keep in mind that if your reservation is cancelled, your deposit will be forfeited. If you are not able to honor your reservation, you may sell your room to another soror; however the seller and buyer are responsible for working out the deposit transaction. The Founders Day hotels will not refund any deposits. Please remember to modify the name on your room reservation to reflect the change. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Confirmation: Your hotel acknowledgement will be generated online upon completion of your hotel reservation and automatically sent to the address provided. Your confirmation (Web ID) number is assigned by Delta 6

7 Housing and assures that the hotel will honor the reservation. You may receive another confirmation from the hotel with their unique hotel internal confirmation number. If you have not received acknowledgement of your reservation within seven (7) days, please contact the Delta Housing Bureau at (US/Canada), or (International/Local). ROOM TAX/RATES Quoted rates do not include room taxes of 14.5%. All taxes are subject to change. GENERAL QUESTIONS Please note that new reservations will not be taken via phone. Attendees must first be registered for the conference before they are allowed to secure housing with the official hotels. For general questions you may use the numbers below: (US/Canada) (International) Monday Friday, 8AM - 6:30PM CST ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 15, THE CUTOFF TO SECURE DISCOUNTED DELTA HOUSING RESERVATIONS IS JULY 31,