Rest of the organizing team
1) Local Organizing Commi ee – Balance between alpha-, beta- and gamma- – Balance of seasoned organizers and new folks
2) Conference Solu ons Where is Boise, Idaho? Boise has a vibrant downtown Things to do and poten al excursions
Welcome to Boise and the Grove Hotel! It would be our pleasure to serve as host hotel for the 2015 International Herpes Virus Workshop.
Located in the heart of downtown, The Grove Ho- tel is central to Boise’s dynamic blend of restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and art. The downtown area is a delightful blend of sights and attractions, featuring The Morrison Center, Idaho Ballet Company, Julia Davis Park, The Basque Block, Edwards Cinema’s Complex and 62 other HOTEL FEATURES retail and restaurant locations.
Free High-Speed Wireless The hotel is situated next to the Boise Convention Emilio’s Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, Center and attached to The CenturyLink Arena - home of the Steelheads, The Stampede, and many dinner and extended room service. other entertainment and event opportunities! Satori Sushi at The Bar
Free Fitness Facility The Grove Hotel caters to affordable luxury and Free Airport Shuttle reflects our 4 diamond status at every turn. Over 11,000 square feet of meeting space Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner in our 5 star Flat screen televisions American Cuisine restaurant, Emilio’s. Relax in In-room mini refrigerator The Bar after a long day of meetings and enjoy live In-room Coffee Maker and free Premium Coffee entertainment featuring Randy Coryell on the In-room Bath Amenities and Bath Robe grand piano. In-room Iron & Ironing Board Microwave upon request Providing our guests with deluxe accommodations and amenities is our pleasure. We look forward to welcoming you in 2015!
245 South Capitol Blvd. • Boise, Idaho 83702 • 208-333-8000 • Reservations: 1-888-961-5000 Boise/Downtown 495 S. Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID. Ph: (208) 331-1900
King Studio Suite
In the Heart of Downtown! Friendly, Clean & Comfortable… Guaranteed!
Downtown Boise’s premier hotel, Just Steps away from the Boise Centre, CenturyLink Arena, Zoo Boise, Front Desk Boise State University, and the State Capitol Building
On The House™ Hot Breakfast Buffet
Complimentary Wireless High-speed Internet Access
Boise’s only Indoor Cool Pool™ Cool Pool™
Clean & Fresh Hampton Beds™
Lobby Suite Shop, with late-night snacks, beer & wine
Fully equipped 24-hour business center & exercise room
3200 Square feet of flexible meeting space
Our Unconditional 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Salmon Boardroom www.boisedowntownsuites.hamptoninn.com
Boise State University Dorms IHW 2015 HOTEL AND DORM ROOMS
DISTANCE RATE HOTEL/WEB ADDRESS AMENITIES TO CENTRE ROOM BLOCK
Free Wi-Fi in guest rooms and public areas, free airport shuttle, on-site restaurant and $129 Level 1 The Grove Hotel lounge, exended hours of room service, Adjacent (150 Rooms Peak) www.grovehotelboise.com workout room, indoor pool, shoeshine and 1 comp rm per 50 business Center. Boise's only AAA Four Diamond hotel.
Free WI-FI in guest rooms and public areas, Hotel 43 Across the $149 Level 1 free airport shuttle, on site restaurant and www.hotel43.com street (30 Rooms Peak) lounge, workout room and breakfast café.
$129 - $149 Level 1 Hampton Inn and Suites Free full breakfast, free Wi-Fi in guest (90 Rooms Peak) Downtown rooms and public area, free airport shuttle, 2 Blocks 1 comp rm per 50 www.boisedowntownsuites. indoor pool, workout room and room plus 2 Studio Suite hamptoninn.com service. upgrades
$109 (60 rms) Free Wi-Fi in guest rooms and public area, Owyhee Plaza Hotel Main Bldg. Level 1 free airport shuttle, on-site restaurant and 2 Blocks www.owyheeplaza.com $82 (30 rms) Level lounge, room service, outdoor pool and 2 Poolside Dble Free parking.
Free Cont'l Breakfast, free Wi-Fi in guest TownePlace Suites Marriott rooms and public area, free airport shuttle, $109 Level 1 or 2 Boise 7 Blocks indoor pool, workout room and Free (25 Rooms Peak) www.marriott.com/boits Parking. Across from Boise State University.
Free Wi-Fi in guest rooms and public areas, Red Lion Downtowner $99 Level 1 or 2 free airport shuttle, on site restaurant and www.redlion.com/boisedown 9 Blocks (100 Rooms Peak) lounge, workout room, outdoor pool and towner Level 1 or Level 2 Free Parking.
12 minute Tower Rooms Boise State University walk or 5 $46 single 100 bicycles provided free of charge Dorms minutes by University Suites bicycle $64 Single
All Boise Hotels have FREE Airport Shuttes and Bikes can be rented for $10 NO NEED TO RENT A CAR: a day from BSU and $25 a day from Idaho Mountain Touring Bike Shop. Come early…. Or stay longer to explore IDAHO!
It really is the GEM STATE!
BOISE AIRPORT FACTS
There are currently 60 flights in and 60 flights out of the Boise Airport per day.
There are approximately 5,600 available seats out of Boise per day.
CARRIERS – The following lists the carriers and the cities that provide non-stop service to and from Boise. ALL BOISE AREA HOTELS OFFER FREE AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE!
United Airlines/Continental Delta/SkyWest Airlines Chicago, IL Los Angeles, CA Denver, CO Minneapolis, MN San Francisco, CA Salt Lake City, UT Los Angeles, CA Frontier Airlines Southwest Airlines Denver, CO Denver, CO Las Vegas, NV Horizon/Alaska Air Oakland, CA Lewiston, ID Portland, OR Los Angeles, CA Salt Lake City, UT Portland, OR Seattle, WA Sacramento, CA Spokane, WA San Jose, CA Seattle, WA US Airways Phoenix, AZ
BOISE AIRPORT “FUN FACTS”
In 2010*… 2,795,297 total passengers flew into and/or out of Boise Airport 129,004 planes landed at and/or took off from Boise Airport
In 2010**…
Boise Airport had more passengers than: Albany International Airport (Albany, NY) Dayton International Airport (Dayton, OH) Tulsa International Airport (Tulsa, OK)
Boise Airport had more planes landing and/or taking off than: Fairbanks International Airport (Fairbanks, AK) Will Rogers World Airport (Oklahoma City, OK) Reno-Tahoe International Airport (Reno, NV)
*Based on data from the Boise Airport landing reports ** ACI Traffic Data Updated 01/11 SSSUUUMMMMMMAAARRRYYY OOOFFF BBBOOOIIISSSEEE IIIHHHWWW 222000111555
Location: The meeting would be held in the heart of downtown Boise in the Boise Convention Center (adjacent to the University). There are numerous affordable hotels within a 2 – 5 minute walk and dorms are 12 minutes on foot. The downtown is very charming with lots of shops, restaurants/bars near the hotels and convention center.
Flights: 60 arrivals per day by 5 major airlines with international connections through Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, LA, Minneapolis, Salt Lake & Seattle.
Airport Transfers: It is only 3 – 4 km from airport to hotels and dorms; free shuttles offered by all hotels, shuttles for dorms, $12 taxi fare.
Venue: The Boise Convention Center is located in the heart of downtown Boise. It is very spacious with both a large open indoor foyer and beautiful spacious outdoor area with a fountain, perfect for the welcome reception and coffee breaks. All satellite meetings, poster sessions, meals and oral presentations will be held in this facility maximizing opportunities for scientific interactions. The rental fee is extremely affordable as we have negotiated rates based on revenue generated by the Workshop.
Dorms: Boise State dormitories are only a 12 minute walk from the Convention Center. They also offer complementary bikes which can be used throughout the stay. Rates are $46 - $68 for single.
Hotels: There are numerous quality hotels affordably priced all located within one to three blocks from the Convention Center. Negotiated rates for 4 star accommodations $100 – 150/night.
Banquet: Whitewater rafting, a train ride and dinner at a ranch, all very close to Boise will provide a fun and relaxing finish to this great meeting.
Coordination: Conference Solutions
Boise is a beautiful location that provides an esthetically attractive venue, easy to get to and boasting outstanding meeting facilities and accommodations at a low cost. The meeting facility and lodging are all in close proximity. We are convinced that Boise would provide an exceptional meeting environment for IHW 2015!