Lodging Information for Brownfields 2008

Hotel reservations must be made through the Brownfields 2008 Housing Bureau by April 11, 2008 to receive the discounted rates listed below. Please do not call the hotels to request a reservation. Rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. If your hotel choices are not available, you will be assigned to the next available hotel. All room rates quoted are subject to tax. The tax rate is currently 15% and is subject to change. To receive the government room rate, government participants will be required to show an agency-issued picture identification or official agency travel authorization at the hotel registration desk. If the required forms of identification are not provided at the time of check-in, the hotel will charge the non-government group rate. Current federal government lodging per diem rate in Detroit as of October 1, 2007 is $105.

New Hotel Information:  Non-government guest rooms are now available at the Sheraton Detroit Riverside Hotel.  Reservations must be made with the Sheraton Hotel directly. The Sheraton’s reservation instructions are listed following the Brownfields 2008 Housing Bureau reservation instructions.

Make your reservations online or by fax or mail through the Brownfields 2008 Housing Bureau for the Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown, Detroit Marriott at Renaissance Center, Hilton Garden Inn – Detroit Downtown, and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites – Detroit Downtown. 

Brownfields 2008 Housing Bureau Reservation Instructions:

• Telephone. No reservations can be made over the telephone.
• Fax. Send a completed reservation form to Brownfields 2008 Housing Bureau: (313) 202-1846.
• Mail. Send a completed reservation form and check made payable to DMCVB: DMCVB, Attn: Brownfields 2008 Housing Bureau, 211 W. Fort Street, Suite 1000, Detroit, MI 48226
• For hotel reservations by fax or mail, photocopy the Reservation Form provided in the Brownfields 2008 brochure or download the PDF form available here - Brownfields 2008 Hotel Reservations Guidelines and Form.
• Online Reservation Click here to be directed to the Brownfields 2008 Housing Bureau And follow these easy steps:

1. Select Event (Brownfields 2008 Government or Non-Government)
2. Select Number of Rooms
3. Select Number of Nights
4. Select Number of Guests
5. Select Arrival Date (The departure date will be entered automatically.)
6. Select the Hotel
7. Select Room Type
8. Complete the Request Summary
9. Select Confirmation Delivery Method (US Mail or Email)
10. Enter Special Needs/Requests
11. To Disable Future Hotel Offers Click on No Email
12. Click on Reserve Now to Complete the Reservation Process
13. Print your Reservation/Confirmation Summary

List and description of hotels

Currently the conference only has Non-Government rooms at the Sheraton. See "NEW! Sheraton Detroit Riverside Hotel Reservation Instructions" below for information.

All room rates shown are in US Dollars and must be paid in US Dollars.

All of the hotels are conveniently located near Detroit’s People Mover (public transportation).

S/D – Single or Double Occupancy; Triple and Quad Occupancy may be available at additional costs.

Check-in time is 3:00 PM ET and check-out time is 12:00 PM ET, with one exception: the check-out time for the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is 11:00 AM ET.

• (1) The prevailing government room rate will be charged for all government rooms; the current government rate is $105.
• (2) All rooms are subject to tax. The current tax rate is 15% and is subject to change without notice.
• (3) Parking rates are subject to change without notice.

For hotel pictures and descriptions, amenities comparisons, and driving directions please visit the individual hotel web sites listed below:

• Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dtwdc-courtyard-detroit-downtown/
• Detroit Marriott at Renaissance Center: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dtwdt-detroit-marriott-at-the-renaissance-center
• Hilton Garden Inn - Detroit Downtown: http://www.hiltongardeninn.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=DETDHGI
• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Downtown Detroit: http://www.detroit.com/holiday-inn-express/

Reservation Guarantee – All reservations must be guaranteed. Hotel reservations can only be guaranteed with a valid credit or debit card, or a check made payable to DMCVB.  The credit or debit card will not be charged at the time of reservation. The card will be used to guarantee your accommodations up to the first night of arrival. If you do not arrive on your confirmed arrival date, or do not cancel your reservation at least 24 hours prior to arrival (by 3:00 PM ET), the card provided will be charged a one night’s room rate and tax penalty. Checks will be cashed upon receipt. Refunds will be processed for all cancellations received 24 hours prior to arrival (on or before 3:00 PM ET).

Confirmation - After your room is reserved, you will receive a summary of the request via email, fax or mail from the Housing Bureau. Once the hotel confirms the reservation, the actual hotel confirmation number will be provided to you via email, fax or mail. The hotel confirmation number should be used to modify or cancel your reservation. Reservation modifications or cancellations requested on or before April 14, 2008 by 3:00 p.m. ET, should be made through the Housing Bureau by fax to (313)

202-1846 or by email to jfrancis@visitdetroit.com for processing.

Beginning April 15, 2008, all calls should be directed to your assigned hotel regarding any modifications, cancellations or hotel-specific questions.

Sold-out Block Process – All room requests will be fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis. If your initial hotel preference and/or room type request is not available, the Housing Bureau will go to your next hotel preference and/or room type request, and so forth. If none of your preferences are available, the Housing Bureau will place you in comparable accommodations in the next available hotel shown on the hotel list. If the Housing Bureau cannot place you in the contracted hotels, we will contact you directly.

Cancellations – All room cancellations made on or before April 14, 2008 by 3:00 p.m. ET, must be made through the Housing Bureau by fax to (313) 202-1846 or by email to jfrancis@visitdetroit.com for processing. Beginning April 15, 2008, all calls should be directed to your assigned hotel regarding any changes, cancellations or hotel-specific questions.

Reservation Questions – Housing Bureau representatives will be available for assistance each week Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., ET (excluding holidays). If necessary, please contact the Housing Bureau for assistance or call visitor information at (800) 338-7648. Please note that no phone reservations will be taken.

NEW! Sheraton Detroit Riverside Hotel Reservation Instructions

All room rates shown are in US Dollars and must be paid in US Dollars.  Check-in time is 3:00 PM ET and check-out time is 12:00 PM ET.  

1. Single or Double Occupancy rates; Triple and Quad Occupancy may be available at additional costs.  All rooms are subject to the room tax, currently 15%, and subject to change.
2. The People Mover station at Cobo Center is located on the third floor.  The fee is $ .50 each way or $1.25 for a day pass.  (Fare is subject to change.)
3. Parking rates are subject to change.

• Reservation Cut-off Date – The Sheraton Detroit Riverside must receive all reservation requests no later than April 14, 2008 at 5:00 p.m., ET. 
• Reservations by Telephone – Call the Hotel directly at (313) 965-0200 and ask for Reservations. Identify the room block as the Brownfields 2008 Non-Government Block. Online reservations are not available for this block.
• Reservation Questions – Call Sonnet Koprulu at (313) 965-0200, extension 3450, for assistance Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time (excluding holidays). 
• Sold-out Block Process – All room requests will be fulfilled on a first-come, first-serve basis. If rooms are no longer available in the Sheraton block, please visit www.brownfields2008.org for a list of additional hotels or call Molly Wenner, Brownfields Hotel Reservations Manager, at (703) 461-2384.
• Reservation Guarantee – Your hotel reservation can only be guaranteed with a valid credit card or a check made payable to the Sheraton Detroit Riverside Hotel. The credit card will not be charged on receipt of the reservation. If you do not arrive on your confirmed arrival date, or do not cancel your reservation at least 24 hours prior to arrival (by 3:00 PM ET), the card provided will be charged for one night’s room and tax. Refunds will be processed for all cancellations received 24 hours prior to arrival (on or before 3:00 PM Eastern Time). 
• Confirmation – A reservation confirmation will be sent via email, fax or mail.  The hotel confirmation number can be used to modify your reservation directly with Hotel Reservations at (313) 965-0200.
• Cancellations – All room cancellations must be made through Hotel Reservations no later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 24 hours prior to your arrival. Cancellations made after this time and date will be subject to a charge of one night’s room and tax.
• Hotel pictures, amenities, and driving directions visit – http://www.sheratondetroitriverside.com, click on Search, click on More>> under the Sheraton Detroit Riverside listing

Other Brownfields 2008 Questions?

Call the Brownfields 2008 Hotline at 877-343-5374 (toll free).