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Official Games Hotels

The following accommodations have been designated as official hotels of the NKF 2008 U.S. Transplant Games. Below is each hotel’s location, contact information and rates (all rates are subject to an additional 14% hotel tax that is subject to change):

Downtown Hotels

Oakland Hotels

Games Registration and Housing will be open beginning in February, 2008. Reservations will not be accepted without a Room Deposit of one night's room rental plus tax for each room reserved. Room Deposits will be accepted in the form of a check made payable to: NKF/The Housing Connection, 90 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101; or a valid credit card with signature authorizing the credit card to be charged for the Room Deposit. Your individual hotel may choose not to charge a one night deposit but will still need your credit card number for guarantee and to enforce all cancellation fees. If the charge to the credit card is denied, we reserve the right to release your reservation.

Hotel Cancellations - Hotel cancellations will be subject to the following fees: Until March 15, 2008 - $25; After March 15th - $100. Hotel changes, including shortened stays and cancellations, may be made through the Games registration and housing system or submitted in writing by email to nkftransplantgames@housingregistration.com, fax 801-355-8019 or by mail to NKF/Housing, 90 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 until 5 PM CST on June 20, 2008.

Hotel cancellations made after June 20, 2008 must be made directly with the hotel. (Remember to record the date and time you called the hotel, the name of the person you spoke with and your cancellation number.) Failure to cancel your reservation with the hotel 72 hours or more prior to arrival may incur a charge by the hotel equal to the value of a two nights stay plus tax, per room. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Getting There

Pittsburgh is accessible from all parts of the United States via trains, planes and automobiles. Review the information below for your most convenient mode of travel.

By Plane – Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is a world-class facility that accommodates more than 11 million travelers in nearly 270,000 aircraft operations per year. With about 290 non-stop flights per day to 80 destinations, Pittsburgh International Airport is served by 19 air carriers as well as being a US Airways focus city. PIT is located just 25 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. Discounts have been arranged with various airlines for travel to and from Pittsburgh. Certain restrictions may apply. Tickets may be purchased directly with each airline via the phone or at the airport for an additional ticketing charge of $15-$20.  (This amount is subject to change.) At the time of this printing, there was no ticketing fee for reservations made and ticketed through the airline’s Web sites.

Airline Discounts Coming Soon!

By Train – The Pittsburgh Amtrak station (PGH) is located at 1100 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; less than one mile from the Hilton Pittsburgh.

 By Car/Bus – Pittsburgh is accessible from interstates I-376, I-579 and I-279.  The Greyhound station is located at 900 2nd Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Destination information, including driving directions, is accessible at the Visit Pittsburgh web site; www.visitpittsburgh.com

If you require the assistance of a travel agent to coordinate your arrangements, you may contact HRG toll free at (800) 645-3392, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm Eastern Time.  Please note there is an average service fee of $40 (subject to change) for each ticket purchased.

Ground Transfers

Pittsburgh International Airport is generally 25 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh. Expect traffic delays during rush hour. Average taxi fare from the airport to Downtown is $35-$45. Airport shuttle options are available at Express Shuttle USA 412-321-4990 with one way fare of $20. Most major credit cards accepted. The Express Shuttle USA service desk is located on the ground transportation level of Pittsburgh International Airport, near the rental car counters and baggage claim. It is identified by a large, lighted sign which reads, "Express Shuttle." The least expensive airport transportation is the Port Authority's 28x Airport Flyer (requires a transfer), which costs $2.25. The travel time is approximately 90 minutes. Please visit their website, http://www.portauthority.org for detailed information and maps.

Parking

There are 17 public parking lots within a 15 minute walk of the David Lawrence Convention Center.  Parking is also available at the Hilton Pittsburgh hotel ($21.25-25.00 per day), Doubletree  ($18-23 per day), Marriott City Center ($16.50-23.00 per day), Renaissance Downtown ($10-23 per day), Courtyard ($10-23 per day), Holiday Inn Select ($17 per day), Quality Inn Oakland (free), Hampton Inn Downtown (free ). Rates are subject to change.

Note: Handicap accessible transportation options will be available. Please visit www.transplantgames.org for more information.

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