GFE Annual Conference Hotel & Travel Information

Hotel Accomodations

GFE's 2008 conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore.  The room block rate is $209/night plus tax and is based on availability.  Reservations must be made before September 19, 2008 in order to receive the discounted rate.

To make your reservation, call Hyatt Regency Baltimore at 410.528.1234, ask for the Reservation Department and request a room in the “Grantmakers for Education” room block or book online at: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/edfunder (do not use their general online system or call the 800 number).

If you encounter any problems booking your room, please contact Harriette Lott at our conference management firm The Balcom Group at 804.580.8352. 

Getting There

From the Baltimore Washington Airport, convenient shuttle buses and taxis provide fast and economic transportation to the Hyatt Regency Baltimore.  A SuperShuttle is $13 one-way ($26 round-trip) and takes approximately 45 minutes to the hotel.  Shuttle buses are available every 15-30 minutes 24-hours a day. A taxi is about $30 one-way and takes 25 minutes to reach the hotel. Supershuttles or taxis can be found just outside of the baggage claim area of the Lower Level of the BWI Airport Terminal.

Extend and enjoy your stay!

Nestled in the heart of downtown, Hyatt Regency Baltimore offers many activities to immerse you in Baltimore’s lifestyle.  Take advantage of the hotel's onsite jogging track, outdoor tennis courts or watch the sun set over Baltimore's Inner Harbor while dining on the rooftop restaurant.  If you plan to extend your visit, the city offers countless cultural opportunities within close range.  Inner Harbor’s waterside promenade features an aquarium, World Trade Center, science center and various shops. Sit and relax along the harbor while you enjoy fresh seafood from the Chesapeake Bay. Catch an Orioles' game at Camden Yards or take a water taxi over to  Fort McHenry, the only designated National Monument and Historic Shrine in the United States.