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Pittsburgh Hilton

Our home in Pittsburgh is the Pittsburgh Hilton. With large inviting meeting room, beautifully appointed guest accommodations, an excellent restaurant and close proximity to the Pittsburgh Airport, it will be a wonderful home away from home.

The Hilton Pittsburgh is the city's largest, most recognized hotel conveniently located Downtown at Gateway Center, facing Point State Park and Pittsburgh's famed three rivers, six blocks from the Convention Center, and across the river from Heinz Field and PNC Park.

For reservations call 1-800-445-8667 and use code:National Storytelling Network.

Room Rates

Single	$118.00
Double	$118.00
Triple	$128.00
Quad	$138.00

Deadline for reservations is June 28, 2006. A first night's deposit is required on all reservations. Cancellations require a 24 hour notice.

Why Stay At the Conference Hotel?

In addition to being at the center of conference activity, our discount hotel rates were negotiated based on the number of expected attendees. If those rooms aren't filled, the conference has to pay for the unused space. Also, a better room record for this year allows us to negotiate even better rates for attendees in the future. So please support the conference by staying at the conference hotel - and make sure they know you're in Pittsburgh for the 2006 Conference.

Dining Around the Hilton

NSN is happy to be able to include a portable lunch in the registration fee for the conference. Also, we have heard your concerns with the cost and quality of the meal plans and are able this year, not to have a meal plan. For your breakfasts and Fri. and Sat. night dinners, you have many options of fine dining in and around the Hilton. For a list of places click Dining.

Driving Directions to the Hilton

FROM THE EAST - PA Turnpike (I-76 West) to Exit #57 Monroeville-Pittsburgh onto Parkway I-376 West. Exit I-376 at #1C, Grant Street (left-hand exit). Go to the 2nd traffic light and turn left onto Boulevard of the Allies. Take this until the Boulevard of the Allies ends and make a right onto Commonwealth Place. Go through 2 traffic lights and the Hilton is on the right.

FROM THE WEST - PA Turnpike (I-76 East) to Exit #28 onto Route 19 to I-79 South. I-79 South merges into I-279 South. Follow I-279 South signs for Airport/Fort Pitt Bridge. On the bridge, get into the second lane from the left (sign overhead says Ft. Duquesne Blvd.). Exit left of the bridge and go down the ramp to Fort Duquesne Boulevard. At the first traffic light, make a right onto Stanwix Street. At the next traffic light, make a right onto Penn Avenue. Go the next traffic light and make a right onto Commonwealth Place and the Hilton is on the right.

FROM THE NORTH - I-79 South merges into I-279 South. Follow I-279 South signs for Airport/Fort Pitt Bridge. On the bridge, get into the second lane from the left (sign overhead says Ft. Duquesne Blvd.). Exit left of the bridge and go down the ramp to Fort Duquesne Boulevard. At the first traffic light, make a right onto Stanwix Street. At the next traffic light, make a right onto Penn Avenue. Go the next traffic light and make a right onto Commonwealth Place and the Hilton is on the right.

FROM PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - Exit airport and turn left onto PA-60 South. PA-60 South will merge into I-279 North. Take I-279 North through the Fort Pitt tunnel (get in left lane), Exit at #6B, Liberty Avenue. At traffic light make a left onto Commonwealth Place. The Hilton is on the right.

FROM THE SOUTH - Take I-279 North through the Fort Pitt tunnel (get in left lane), Exit at #6B, Liberty Avenue. At the traffic light make a left onto Commonwealth Place. The Hilton is on the right.

FROM OAKLAND - Follow Fifth Avenue until signs for I-376 West. Turn left onto Craft Avenue. Turn right onto the Boulevard of the Allies. Take this until the Boulevard of the Allies ends and make a right onto Commonwealth Place. Go through 2 traffic lights and the Hilton is on the right.

From Pittsburgh International Airport

Pittsburgh Int'l Airport

	Distance from hotel: 17 mi.

	Drive time: 25 min.

Directions: Turn left onto PA-60. PA-60 South will merge into I-279 North. Take I-279 North through the Fort Pitt tunnel. Exit at #6B, Liberty Avenue. At traffic light make a left onto Commonwealth Place. The Hilton is on the right.

Transportation to and from the Airport

	Type		Typical Minimum Charge

	Bus Service		USD 2.25

	Courtesy Bus		USD 17.00

	Limousine		USD 33.00

	Super Shuttle		Call hotel for information

	Taxi		USD 32.00

Shuttle service from the Pittsburgh International Airport is available with Express Shuttle USA (Mary Thomas, (412) 321-8147 in office) at approximately $19.00* one-way per person, or $34.00* round trip per person. Express Shuttle is located in the airport in the baggage claim area. They are offering NSN Conference attendees a $2.00 coupon to be presented at the counter. For pickup, just go to their counter to sign up.

Download coupon

Taxi service is also available ($30.00* average fare from Pittsburgh International Airport).

The Bus Service requires exact change, and takes a bit longer because you get a
scenic tour of west Pittsburgh. It's Route 28X and you debark at the Liberty Ave. near the Hilton. You can get more information about the bus service at www.RideGold.com

Download Route 28X Schedule PDF Flyer

* Prices subject to change

Parking

The Hilton is pleased to confirm a price of $12.00 a day for self-parking. All parking will be within ten (10) minute walking distance from the hotel.

Make sure that you let them know that you are with the National Storytelling Network!

Come to Pittsburgh, July 20 - 23 and experience Community!

Off-site accommodations