The convention will be held at the the Crowne Plaza Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn Select), Baltimore North-Hunt Valley. The hotel has been newly renovated and is nestled in the heart of Timonium between Downtown Baltimore and Hunt Valley Maryland. It offers easy access to many attractions, including the Inner Harbor, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the Ravens M&T Stadium, Maryland State Fairgrounds, and Pimlico Racetrack. The newly renovated hotel offers luxurious lodging that features the Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage program—comfortable bedding and specialized sleep amenities. Other updated amenities include granite counter tops, lighted makeup mirrors and curved shower rods, hair dryers, coffee makers, and complimentary morning paper as well as complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access and free parking. Northern Lights, their new restaurant and bar provides a contemporary yet comfortable décor and offers an impressive variety of flavorful dishes and signature cocktails. There's also a 24 hour fitness center by Nautilus, this new space includes modern exercise equipment, including cardio machines, free weights, weight machines and 2 flat screen TVs. Their Conference Center includes 2 ballrooms, 18 meeting rooms, and a new 11,000 sq ft Atrium Exhibition Center. Click on the photo below to visit the hotel's Web site. Also, for those of you flying into Baltimore, or arriving by train, if you don't want to rent a car, no problem, the hotel is just a short walk from a Light Rail stop.
