Accommodations and Attractions

Charlotte, NC Hotel Information

Arrival Date: Sunday, April 19, 2009
Departure Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2009
 
Hilton Garden Inn - Charlotte Uptown
508 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-347-5972 Fax: 704-377-1519
Room Rate: $123 per night (Tax and full breakfast included)
Make reservations online
or Call 1-877-STAY-HGI and mention the Council for Resource Development
Deadline for reservations: Monday, March 30, 2009

Room: One King BDRM Whirlpool Suite with separate bath area, oversized chair with ottoman, separate sitting room with pull out sofa; large work desk, 2 phones, each with 2 lines, data port and voicemail. The hospitality center comes with a refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker, iron and ironing board, hairdryer in bath.

Rock Hill, SC Hotel Information

Arrival Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Departure Date: Friday, April 24, 2009
(CRD participants may extend their stay in Rock Hill, SC. The hotel is available thru Sunday at the same rate).

Hilton Garden Inn- Rock Hill
650 Tinsley Way
Rock Hill, SC  29730
(803) 325-2800
Room Rate: $123 per night  (Tax and full breakfast included)
www.rockhill.hgi.com
Deadline for reservations: Monday, April 1, 2009

The room is warm and inviting, yet equipped for convenience while on the road. There's a microwave, refrigerator, iron/ironing board, hair dryer and coffeemaker to help you feel at home, along with two queen-size beds and comfortable sitting area and ottoman. The hotel is located in the Manchester Village shopping area, just off I-77 at Exit 79

Washington, DC Hotel Information

St. Gregory Hotel & Suites
2033 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-530-3600
Fax: 202-466-6770
Room Rate: $259 Deluxe / $289 One-Bedroom Suite per night
To make reservations: Call 202-530-3600 or 800-829-5034 and mention the Council for Resource Development
Deadline for reservations: Friday, March 27, 2009

Travel Itinerary

Week 1 
Interns arrive in Charlotte, NC (arrive by 5pm) Sunday, April 19, 2009
April 19  thru April 22  - Interns stay in Charlotte, NC 
April 22  thru April 24  - Interns stay in Rock Hill, SC

Interns travel to Washington, DC (arrive by 5pm) Sunday, April 26
Interns enjoy Week 2
Interns travel home Friday, May 1

Attractions

The Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown hotel is in the major North Carolina banking and financial district close to: The Charlotte Convention Center, NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Bank of America Stadium, Over Street Mall and the new Charlotte Bobcats Arena are all just blocks away. The uptown area is home to many fine restaurants, museums and shopping malls. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is only 9 miles away. This Hilton Garden Inn hotel is conveniently located within a 6-15 drive from Charlotte Douglas International Airport - Exit from airport to Billy Graham Parkway. Travel approximately 4 miles to I-77 north. Follow I-77 north to exit 9B/John Belk freeway. Exit freeway at College street exit. Go two blocks and make a right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The hotel is located at the corner of S. Caldwell and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (formerly 2nd Street).

Entertainment and Attractions nearby:

Art & Soul of South End: April 25 and 26, 2009: http://www.artandsoulofsouthend.com/contact_us.html

 Rock Hill, SC

Official Website: http://www.ci.rock-hill.sc.us/
Visitor Guide: http://www.ci.rock-hill.sc.us/dynSubPage.aspx?deptID=13&pLinkID=107