IEEE RFID 2007 Hotel Information

GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT

RFID WORLD 2007 has a room block with a nightly rate of $190.00 and they are extending that rate to all IEEE RFID 2007 attendees as well.

To Reserve Online, please click on the link below. You will be directed to the Gaylord Texan's customized online reservation page for RFID World attendees. Please enter the password code RFID in field provided on this page then click SUBMIT. Enter your arrival and departure information to begin the reservation process.  Click Here to Reserve Now
 

INTERNET ACCESS

Internet access is provided in the Gaylord Texan Resort sleeping rooms.  A Cyber Café will also be available on the RFID WORLD 2007 trade show floor.
 

ELECTRICITY 

The US uses 110-120 volts, 60 cycles, compared to 220-240 volts, 50 cycles, in most of Europe.

SMOKING

The Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center is a smoke free environment which includes all hotels rooms, public space, restaurants and lounges. Smoking is only permitted in the Texan Station Cigar Lounge and in designated outdoor smoking areas and terraces.  

BUSINESS SERVICES

For assistance with your copying, faxing, mailing and packaging needs, the Office Depot Business Center is conveniently located in the Convention Center on Level One.  Hours of Operation:  Monday through Friday, 6am – 9pm, Saturday and Sunday, 8am – 6pm. 

LUGGAGE CHECKING

On Wednesday, March 28th, there will be an area near the Registration counters to check your luggage.

PARKING

All parking (overnight, self, valet, day guest) is billed at the prevailing rates.  Self-parking fees do not include in/out privileges.   Parking rates are as follows:

o   $8.00 (self-parking), per day

o   $9.00 + tax (overnight self-parking), per day

o   $12.00 (valet parking), per day

o   $18.00 + tax (overnight valet parking), per day

o   Daily guests are not eligible for In / Out privileges

GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT GUEST AMENITIES

Please refer to the resort website at www.gaylordtexan.com.  

TIPPING

Tipping is part of the American way of life, based on the principle that you should pay for any special service.  Here are some examples:  bartenders - 10% to 15%, bellhops:  at least $2 per bag, taxi drivers:  15% of the fare, airport attendants:  $1 per bag, valet parking attendants:  $3 to $5. 
 

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT

Sponsored by:

Contact: Debbie Rudolph (202) 785-0017

IEEE New Technology Directions Committee Contact: Bichlien Hoang (732) 562-5549

Region 5 Conference Activities Contact: Donald Dunn

Technical Co-Sponsors:
 

Technical Co-Sponsors:

IEEE Societies: Circuits & Systems, Communications, Electron Devices, Engineering in Medicine and Biology, Microwave Theory & Techniques, Professional Communication, Social Implications of Technology; Vehicular Technology; University of Texas at Arlington.