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American College of Surgeons 2005 Surgical Spring Week
Sponsored by the Advisory Council for General Surgery
Hotel/Travel

HOUSING INFORMATION

Housing Procedures

Reservations can be made by calling the hotels directly at the numbers listed below. Please indicate that you will be attending the American College of Surgeons Meeting in order to obtain the special group rates.

Hotel Information
The meeting venue is the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa, located on the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway just 10 minutes from the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport and 30 minutes from the Miami Airport. This new resort offers guest rooms in both the elegant high-rise building and the Country Club, located across the Intercoastal Waterway (water taxi service provided). All rooms showcase water views and Westin's Heavenly Bed and Bath products. Amenities include two unique outdoor pools, cabanas, beach activities, championship golf, complete tennis center, full-service garden courtyard spa and a variety of dining options.

Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa
Rates: $239 single/double plus tax and $16 daily resort fee
Diplomat Country Club
3555 South Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019
Phone: 954-602-6000

Accommodations are also being offered at the following hotels:

When calling the hotel, please ask for the ACS rate

Doubletree Ocean Point Resort and Spa – Miami North Beach
17375 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Phone: 800-222-TREE (8733) or 786-528-2500
Rate: $189.00 single/double studio suite, $205.00 single/double 1-bedroom suite
Distance from Westin Diplomat: ~ 5 miles South

Hampton Inn Hallandale Beach/Aventura, FL
1000 South Federal Highway
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
Phone: 954-874-1111
Rate: $109.00 single/double
Distance from Westin Diplomat: ~ 3.5 miles Southwest

The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort and Club
19999 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
Phone: 800-327-7028 or 305-932-6200
Rate: $295.00 single/double plus tax and $10 daily resort fee
Distance from Westin Diplomat: ~ 4.5 miles Southwest

Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort
18001 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Phone: 305-692-5600
Rate: $230.00 single/double
Distance from Westin Diplomat: ~ 4.5 miles South

Wyndham Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel
1870 Griffin Road
Dania Beach, FL 33004
Phone: 800-426-8578 or 954-920-3300
Rate: $169.00 single/double
Distance from Westin Diplomat: ~ 10 miles Northwest

Reservation Policies
Be sure to make note of the hotel cancellation policy when reserving your hotel room. Cancellation policies will differ for each property. When cancelling your reservation, please make sure you receive a cancellation number.

 

TRANSPORTATION

Special meeting saver airfares are available on United Airlines. Choose from the following savings options:

Receive a 5% discount off the lowest applicable domestic discount fare, including First Class.

Receive a 10% discount off mid-week coach fares, purchased 7 days in advance.

Obtain a 5% additional discount on the above fares if tickets are purchased at least 30 days in advance of your travel date.

Area/zone fares based on geographic location are also available with no Saturday night stay required. Minimum stay two nights; seven-day advance purchase required. (Zone fares are not available through online ticket purchase; please call the numbers below).

These special discounts are available by calling the airline directly (independently or through a travel agent). Be sure to indicate the name of the meeting to which you will be traveling, and refer to the ACS file numbers to obtain the special fares.

United Airlines
800-521-4041
8:00 am–10:00 pm (ET)
ACS File 501CR

CAR RENTAL

Avis is designated as the official car rental company for the 2005 Spring Meeting. Special meeting rates and discounts are available on a wide selection of GM and other fine cars. To receive these special rates, be sure to mention your Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number when you call.

Avis Reservations
Phone: 800-331-1600
AWD number: B169699