Hotel and Travel

Location

The Hilton New York is a sophisticated hotel conveniently located in the midst of business and media centers in New York City, at West 53rd Street and Avenue of the Americas (Sixth Avenue), just moments from such famous landmarks as Radio City Music Hall, Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), Fifth Avenue shopping, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Broadway and Times Square.

Getting There

The Hilton New York is located only 30 minutes from LaGuardia Airport, 45 minutes from JFK International Airport, and 45 minutes from Newark International Airport. Grand Central station is 15 minutes across town, Penn Station is 15 minutes downtown and Port Authority is 10 minutes downtown.

Want to be eco-friendly?  On a budget?  Take the train or share a cab!

Catch a taxi at the airport and you'll spend $30 -- $40 getting to the hotel. If you like to save money, check out some of these options!

Supershuttle -- Shuttle service from any of the three New York City airports to the Hilton New York will be $19-$24 per person. For exact rates and reservations, please visit www.supershuttle.com.

JFK Airport -- take the JFK Airtrain to the Sutphin Blvd-Archer Ave. JFK EJZ Station. Take the World Trade Center bound E Train to 7th Avenue and walk 1 block east along 53rd St. to 6th Avenue. Approx. $7 each way.

Newark International Airport -- take the Newark Airtrain to the Newark International Airport Train Station. Take either a NJ Transit or Amtrak train to New York Penn Station. Take the 1, 2 or 3 train to 50th St. Walk 3 blocks north on 7th Avenue, and 1 block east to 6th Avenue. Approx. $17 each way.

Hotel Reservations

All hotel reservations must be made directly with the Hilton New York, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019; 212-586-7000. ASHP has reserved a block of guest rooms for New Practitioners Conference attendees at the special rate of $189 per night for single or double occupancy, plus applicable state and local taxes, currently 13.375%. There is an extra person charge of $20 per person if 3 or more people stay in the same room. Reservations will be accepted thru July  31 or until the group block is sold out. Any reservations after that date will be based on the hotel's current rate.

To register by phone, call 1-800-HILTONS (4458667) and be sure to mention the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists to receive the special group rate. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance of the check-in date in order to receive a full refund.

Travel

Association Travel (ATC) is the official travel agency for the ASHP 2008 New Practitioners Conference. ATC searches for the lowest available fare on any airline and also has arranged discounted rates with United Airlines.

• WEB: www.atcmeetings.com/ashp
• E-MAIL: reservations@atcmeetings.com
• PHONE: 1-800-458-9383

ATC agents are available for reservations from 8:30am--8:00pm (EST), Monday -- Friday. Some restrictions may apply and service fees apply when using an agent.

You may also call your own agency or the vendors directly and refer to the ID numbers below.

Airline Discounts

United Airlines: Up to 15% off applicable classes of service for tickets purchased more than 30 days prior to the meeting. Restrictions apply and not all classes of service apply for the 15% discount.

• United               Telephone: 800-521-4041               Code: 510CK

ATC will also search for the lowest available fare on ANY airline.