Agricultural & Food Traceability Conference -- Location/Lodging

The Renaissance Savery Hotel in Des Moines, Iowa is the Agricultural & Food Traceability Conference official hotel. All conference sessions will be held at this location. As the conference headquarters hotel, special rates are available for your stay.

Listed on the National Register of historic Places, the Renaissance Savery hotel is an architectural landmark in the heart of downtown Des Moines. The hotel is linked to several downtown Des Moines businesses, and is within minutes of attractions such as the Iowa State Capitol, State Historical Building and the Science Center of Iowa. More information can be found at: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dsmbr-renaissance-savery-hotel/.

The hotel is located a short drive from the Des Moines International Airport. For your convenience, the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle from the airport to the hotel. Upon arrival at the airport proceed to the baggage claim area, and use the courtesy phones to contact the hotel for a transfer.

Booking a Room:
Conference rates are available at the special discount rate of $109/night plus 7% local tax and 5% state tax. To guarantee the special rate, please book your hotel room by Monday, May 18, 2009. Booking a room in the conference block is simple:

By Phone: 800-514-4706 (ask for the Ag & Food Traceability Conference rate)
Online: http://www.renaissancesavery.com (enter group code: SCCSCCA)

Driving Directions:
The hotel is located at 104 Locust St., Des Moines, Iowa 50309. When in downtown Des Moines, turn onto Fleur Drive. Fleur Drive will eventually curve off onto Grand Avenue and Locust Street. Please stay right on Locust Street. Take Locust to 4th Street and turn left. The hotel is located on the corner of 4th and Locust.

Detailed driving directions from your location can be found here.

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