PPC Summit Boston

Location

The Westin Copley Place
10 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
Main Hotel Phone: 617-262-9600
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Winner of the AAA Four Diamond Award® in the heart of trendy Back Bay, The Westin Copley Place, Boston is linked to the Hynes Convention Center via skybridge and is only a stroll away from shopping at the area's boutiques and retail centers.

The hip neighborhood of Back Bay makes the perfect setting for The Westin Copley Place, an urban retreat in the heart of downtown. This comfortable, amenity-rich hotel is conveniently situated within walking distance of a wealth of trendy nightclubs, upscale shops, and landmark Boston attractions such as the Prudential Center, Boston Common and the Freedom Trail.

The Standard rooms are more than standard fare. Spacious, furnished with cherrywood armoires and desks, many have plush upholstered chairs to help you relax.

Accommodations

Call 617-262-9600 or 800-WESTIN-1 or access the hotel reservations page to make your room reservations before Friday, February 11. Indicate that you are attending the PPC Summit to take advantage of our discounted room rate of $289 single/double. We have a limited number of rooms reserved so call today! Rate is guaranteed only until the PPC Summit room block is full.

The hotel does not have a self parking garage. The charge for valet parking is currently $40.00 for up to 24-hours. There is self parking at Copley Place. To us this lot from the Mass Pike Eastbound, take Exit 22 (Copley Square). Bear left around the Westin Hotel following signs for Copley Place parking. The maximum daily rate for parking is approximately $32; the ten hour rate is $26.

The hotel has high speed Internet in all guest rooms and meeting facilities for a fee. PPC Summit attendees will have access to the event Internet Café. This property features the WestinWORKOUT® Powered by Reebok Gym and is smoke free.

The sleeping room rates agreed upon between the PPC Summit and The Westin Copley Place are always better than the website rates and very reasonable for the area. To reduce conference costs and keep registration fees reasonable, Alteract Marketing is contractually obligated to meet a commitment for a certain number of attendees to stay at the Westin. To get the most out of the Summit, attendees are strongly encouraged to use this highly rated hotel for their accommodations. In the event of a meeting cancellation, fees from third party suppliers will be the sole responsibility of each attendee and not the workshop organizers.

Travel Information

The closest airport is Boston Logan International Airport. To drive from Logan to the Westin Copley Place:

• Take the Ted Williams Tunnel to Interstate 93 North.
• Proceed on 1-93 North to Storrow Drive (Exit 26)
• Proceed to Copley Square.
• Turn right onto Beacon and continue for 2 blocks
• Turn left on Clarendon Street.
• Continue on Clarendon for 5 blocks and turn right on St. James.
• Proceed to the hotel.

Taxis are available on the forecourt outside each terminal's arrivals area. Follow the signs from baggage claim. There is a flat fare system in operation for destinations beyond a 12 mile radius of downtown Boston. Avoid surprises and ensure you find out the fare from the dispatcher. The hotel is approximately five miles from the airport and the taxi fare is an estimated $35 one way.

A number of companies run bus and shared van services from Logan airport including Ace American (800-517-2281), City Transportation (617-561-9000), and Logan/Boston Hotel Shuttle (877-315-4700). You may call them directly for more details or to make a reservation. The fare is approximately $17 each way.

When to Arrive, Weather and What to Wear

Arrive early and make the most of the networking opportunities associated with the PPC Summit. Meetings will commence on Monday, March 3 at 8:45 am with registration and a Continental breakfast beginning at 7:00 am. Look for the registration desk in the America Foyer - Fourth Floor. Plan to depart after the last session adjourns on Tuesday, March 4 after 5:00 pm.

Business casual dress is appropriate for all PPC Summit activities. We suggest you dress in layers to be comfortable during the sessions, breaks and lunches.

The weather in March for Boston averages 36 degrees (F) high to 32 degrees (F) low with 3.85 inches of rain.

Meals

Your PPC Summit registration fee includes most of your meals. Continental breakfasts will be served Monday and Tuesday mornings from 7:00 am. Refreshment breaks (morning and afternoon) and lunch are provided on the meeting days. If you have special dietary needs (Vegetarian, Kosher etc.), please indicate this on your registration form.

What to Do in Boston

Steeped in colonial pride, this "Cradle of Liberty" and "Center of the Universe" is full of classic charms and historic old world sensitivities. From the dozens of colleges and universities dedicated to higher learning to feats like the Big Dig, Boston is unexpected. Distinct neighborhoods. Ethnic foods. Quaint cafes. It's the commercial and cultural center of New England. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes because whether you're walking or running, Boston's best on foot. See the Local Area Overview on the hotel website and click the Discover Boston with Starwood Link for sightseeing, tours and attractions.

Copley Place, located in the historic Back Bay, is Boston's most distinctive shopping destination with 100 fabulous stores including Tiffany & Co., A|X Armani Exchange, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, BOSS Hugo Boss, Christian Dior, Williams-Sonoma, the only Neiman Marcus in New England and Barneys New York.