Meeting Location

NCER 2018 will be held at the New Orleans Marriott, where you’ll be able to experience the energetic nightlife, buoyant music, and authentic cuisine of this exciting city firsthand. Situated in the heart of the French Quarter, the New Orleans Marriott is within walking distance to premier attractions, including Jackson Square, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and it is just three blocks from the world-famous Bourbon Street.

A block of guest rooms is reserved for NCER attendees at the following discounted rates:

NOTE: Rates are subject to sales and occupancy tax. Rates are offered 3 days prior to & following the conference, based on availability.

*The federal per diem rate is only available if you are employed by the federal government. To receive this rate, follow reservation instructions provided below. You will be required to present a valid federal government photo ID at check-in, or the room rate will revert to the standard group rate of $119.

Reservation Instructions:

The reservation deadline has passed, however, the hotel is still accepting reservations at the discounted group rate for NCER.

• The discounted room group room rate for NCER is $119/night.
• ATTN: FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: If you are employed by the federal government, you qualify for federal per diem of $109/night.
• Federal employees must present a valid government photo ID at check-in. NOTE: If you do not have a valid federal ID, the rate will be changed to $119/night.

How to make/change a reservation:

To make a hotel reservation or to change an existing reservation, call the hotel’s main reservation line at 888-771-4429. Be sure to specify you are an NCER attendee in order to get the discounted group rate.

• Federal employees must give this code to the reservationist when booking a reservation: NEGGOV2018

If you have any difficulties booking a hotel room at the discounted group rate, contact Beth Miller-Tipton for assistance at bmt@ufl.edu

Important Items to Note:

• Only guests booked within the NCER room block receive negotiated perks including:
• Group rate extended up to three days pre and post conference, based on availability
• FREE Wi-Fi in the hotel meeting space

Special Hotel Instructions:

• The rate being offered to attendees is exclusive and may not be used in conjunction with any advertised or unadvertised promotional specials existing or yet unreleased.
• This is a discounted group rate and is net, non-commissionable if you are using a travel agent.
• Government participants: To receive tax exempt status, payment must be made in the form of a government issued credit card and be accompanied by either a federal sales tax exemption certificate or state issued exemption certificate presented at check-in.
• Check-in is after 4:00 PM. Any one arriving prior to 4:00pm will be given a room as it becomes available.
• Checkout is by 11:00 AM. Requests for late checkout should be made at the front desk on the day of departure.
• Click Here to view a detailed list of hotel and parking information.
• Complimentary wireless Internet in guest rooms is available to those who are enrolled in the Marriott Rewards program.

Suggested Customary Gratuities for Hotel Staff

• Baggage Handling: $5.00 per room, each way
• Housekeeping: $3.00 per room, per day
• Room Deliveries: $3.00 per room

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