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Venue/hotel information

Charleston Place Hotel
205 Meeting Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29401 USA
843-722-4900
www.charlestonplace.com

Location

The Charleston area is located on the coast of South Carolina, midway between Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head Island. It is easily accessible by car. I-26 has its eastern terminus in Charleston and connects with I-20, I-85, I-40, I-77 and I-95 from the north. US Highway 17, the coastal north-south route, runs through Charleston and connects with I-95 from the south.

Charleston International Airport is located 10 miles from Charleston Place Hotel and offers jet service from AirTran, American Eagle, US Airways, Delta, Continental, Northwest Airlines, and United Express. Amtrak provides regular passenger service to the Charleston area.

Charleston Place Hotel

Charleston Place is the location of the conference and room block for Conference 2010. A perfect blend of 18th century style and 21st century comfort, Charleston Place is situated in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina, one of America’s oldest cities. The hotel is famous for its traditional southern hospitality.

From antebellum mansions to the first shots fired on Fort Sumter signaling the beginning of the Civil War, Charleston is steeped in history. While antiques, art galleries, museum homes and plantations are plentiful in the Charleston area, there are also exciting offerings including Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, where the Yorktown Aircraft Carrier is docked, South Carolina Aquarium and the Charleston Tea Plantation.

Charleston Place offers world-class accommodations including a full-service spa, indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, fitness center, a private concierge Club located on the top two floors, award-winning dining, boutiques and the legendary Orient-Express service, all in the heart of downtown Charleston.

Hotel Reservations

Book your hotel accommodations as soon as possible due to limited space in the EnergyAxis room block. Conference Rate: $199 USD* per night. Complimentary wired internet is included in each guest room.

• Reference "EnergyAxis User Conference" when making your reservation in order to secure the conference rate.*
• Online Reservations: www.charlestonplace.com/groups
• Phone Reservations: 1-800 831-3490 or International: +1-888-635-2350

*Please note that the conference rate has expired; however, the hotel is still accepting reservations at this rate for an undetermined time. The conference rate is no longer guaranteed.

Hotel Policies

Check-In time is at 4:00pm. Check-Out time is noon. Charleston Place is a non-smoking facility. All reservations must be canceled 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival local time to avoid a penalty of one night room and tax charge.

Climate in February

Average High: 62°F / 17°C

Airport Transfers

Taxi: $27.00 USD from Charleston International Airport to the hotel.

Shuttle: The shuttle rate for Downtown Charleston is $12.00 USD per passenger and departs every 15 minutes. The shuttle is a shared ride and may make several stops, depending on the number of passengers.

Directions

From Charleston International Airport and I-26 East Upon leaving the airport, follow signs to I-26 East -- CHARLESTON. Continue on I-26 East until you are within the city limits of Charleston. Proceed to the LEFT lane as you approach the end of I-26 East. At the end of I-26 East, follow the far left exit (MEETING ST./VISITOR CENTER.) At the traffic light turn RIGHT onto MEETING STREET. Continue on MEETING STREET for approximately 1.2 miles. The hotel entrance will be on your RIGHT just past the intersection of MEETING and HASELL STREETS.

Directions from US-17 North (West Ashley, Beaufort) Drive over the Ashley River Bridge, staying in the far right lane. Bear right on LOCKWOOD DRIVE. Go under the overpass, then get immediately into far left lane. Take CALHOUN STREET EXIT. Go 1 mile, turn right onto MEETING STREET. Go past 3 traffic lights and take the first right past HASELL STREET. A small sign on the right marks the entrance for Charleston Place Hotel.

Directions from US-17 South (Mt. Pleasant, Wilmington, Myrtle Beach) Begin on US-17 South toward Charleston. Continue over the COOPER RIVER BRIDGE (Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge) and follow the MEETING STREET exit. Turn LEFT onto MEETING STREET. Continue approximately 1.7 miles. The hotel entrance will be on your RIGHT just past the intersection of MEETING and HASELL STREETS.