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Hotel and travel

All events for the 2010 IB Conference of the Americas will take place at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. 

Fontainebleau Miami Beach

4441 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33140

United States


Telephone: (305) 538-2000
Website: www.fontainebleau.com

Check in:   16:00

Check out: 11:00

Reservations

Please note: At this time, there are no longer rooms available at the Fontainebleau. As of Wednesday, May 26th, there are a limited number of additional rooms available at the Eden Roc Hotel at the conference rate of $179 for the nights of July 13-18. Please click here to make a reservation or call 1-800-468-3571 (US) or 305-531-0000 (outside the US).  Please indicate you are with International Baccalaureate and reference the group code of ibaibaa to receive the conference rate. 

For additional information about the Eden Roc, please visit: http://boldnewedenroc.com/

There are also rooms available at the Sheraton Four Points, which is one block south of the conference venue.  These rooms can be reserved at the discounted rate of $125 per night.  To reserve rooms at the Sheraton Four Points, call        1-800-525-6994 (within the US) or 305-531-7494 (outside the US) from 9 AM to  5 PM EST.  Please ask to speak with the In House Reservation Department and identify yourself as part of the International Baccalaureate Organization group.  These rooms are available at this rate until 19 June 2010. 

Please note: 

If you have booked accomodations at the Fontainebleau, two weeks prior to the start date of the conference, the credit card used to make your reservations will be charged a deposit of one night's room rate and applicable taxes.


Airport

Miami International Airport (Airport code: MIA)

International Travel

All non-US citizens must present proof of citizenship to enter the United States. An acceptable form of identification is a valid passport.  NB:  Depending on your country of origin, you may be required to obtain a visa to enter the United States.  Please contact your embassy to confirm entry requirements.

Ground Transportation

Taxis and SuperShuttle vans are available on the ground level of the terminal, outside the baggage claim area.

Taxis

Operates 24 hrs/7 days a week.  The approximate fare to the Fontainebleau Miami Beach from the airport is $30 - $35 US.

SuperShuttle Van Service

Operates 24 hrs/7 days a week.  Tickets are priced at US$21 one way per person. Call +1 (305) 871-2000 or visit http://www.supershuttle.com/ to make a reservation.

Please note that quoted rates are subject to change.

Hotel Parking

The hotel offers valet parking. Please visit the Fontainebleau Miami Beach website for current rates.


 

Participant Handbook

Download the participant handbook (331kb, PDF), which includes information regarding the conference schedule, hotels, transportation, and dining options around the Fontainebleau and South Beach areas.


Travel advisory

Please click above for information on how to travel in a safe and efficient way.

(29 kb, PDF)


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