The conference will be held at the Dearborn Inn, 20301 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, Michigan (http://marriott.com/property/propertyPage/DTWDI). This elegant 222 room hotel was built in 1931 by Henry Ford on 23 acres of landscaped grounds and gardens, and features Georgian style architecture and historic décor. It is in close proximity to Greenfield Village, the Henry Ford Museum and IMAX theater, the Automotive Hall of Fame, and Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Amenities include Valet parking, free parking, fitness center, room service, and business services.
Rooms can be reserved at the special conference rate of $129/night plus tax until April 4, 2004. Please mention the Neurosurgery Conference/Children’s Hospital of Michigan to obtain this reduced rate. In the US and Canada, call 1-800-228-9290, 313-271-2700 or fax 313-271-6682.
The reception and dinner for the conference will be held on Thursday evening, May 20, 2004 at the Henry Ford, which is within walking distance to the Dearborn Inn. Shuttle service to and from the dinner will be provided by the conference.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport is approximately 12 miles from the Dearborn Inn and is readily accessible by taxi ($19-25 one way), town car ($25-40 one way; 313-505-7715), Metro Cars ($26 one way; 734-946-5700), or shuttle service ($38 one way for up to 4 people; Ken’s Shuttle Service; 734-941-7777). The Dearborn Inn does not provide shuttle service to the airport.