WARNING – If you are contacted by any company by email or phone asking you to make a hotel reservation through them, please do not respond. These companies may falsely represent that they are affiliated with the hotel, ACerS or the meeting. These companies are not reputable. Do not provide any personal information to them. To make a hotel reservation, please call the hotel reservation phone number below or click the booking link.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld
10100 International Drive
Orlando, Florida, USA
Tel: +1-407-352-1100
Group name: ACerS EMA 2023 (required if reserving by telephone)
Group rate: from $159+ tax is based on availability
Cut off is extended to January 3, 2023.
Group name: ACers EMA GOVT 2023 (required if reserving by telephone)
U.S. government employee rate: Based on the prevailing rate.
Cut off is extended to January 3, 2023 or until rooms in the block are sold out.
Airport and Local Transportation
Airport: Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the major airport serving the Orlando area located approximately 12 miles from the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando. Driving directions can be found on DoubleTree’s website.
Taxicabs: Located at the A and B terminals on the Ground Transportation Level 1
Parking at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando: Self-parking is $21.00, plus tax per day and overnight. In and out privileges apply to only those guests staying in the hotel.
Shuttle Service from Orlando International Airport: Mears Transportation offers door to door shuttle service from the Orlando International Airport to the DoubleTree Orlando at Sea World. Reservation required to guarantee seating.
Enjoy your stay at the DoubleTree
NOTE: This year the technical sessions will use new and updated space that is beyond the main lobby area used in the past. Utilize this resort map to locate the meeting rooms.
Restaurant Options Onsite at DoubleTree by Hilton SeaWorld
- Alberto’s Pizzeria – Monday – Sunday 8am – 10pm
- Barefoot Bar- Monday-Thursday, 3pm – 10pm/Friday – Sunday 11am – 10pm
- Laguna Restaurant & Bar – Monday-Sunday – 7:30am – 10pm
- Sonoma Lobby Bar – Times vary
Room service is available on a limited basis through Alberto’s Pizzeria.
Pools, Fitness Center and Housekeping:
- Pools are open 6:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
- 24-hour fitness center is available.
- Housekeeping is available.
Parking:
Valet is not available at this time.
Self parking is available for $18.00 per day with in and out privileges.
COVID-19 Testing:
Please refer to the Orange County Government website for COVID-19 testing site locations.
Visit Orlando:
Visa information
If you reside outside the U.S. and wish to attend this meeting, please reference the U.S. Department of State website to determine if a visa is required for your trip to the conference location.
During the Covid pandemic, the process of obtaining a visa to enter the United States may take extra time beyond the typical several months. First, ensure your passport has 6 months of validity beyond your travel dates and adequate blank pages available for each border crossing you must make for the trip.
To obtain an official invitation from The American Ceramic Society, please send an email to customerservice@ceramics.org with the following information:
- name of the conference you plan to attend
- full name as it appears on your passport
- physical mailing address
- telephone number
- date and country of birth
- passport number
- passport issue and expiration dates
Please note that The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) does not have any influence over the issuance of a visa. The determination is at the sole discretion of the Embassy/Consulate. Should your application be denied, ACerS cannot change the decision of the governmental agency.
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