Sheraton Downtown Dallas Hotel
The Sheraton is currently at capacity. We have secured rooms at the Fairmont Hotel for the rate of $139 per night. After the $139 block is at capacity, the additional rooms are available at a rate of $189 per night. The Fairmont is located .6 miles from the Sheraton. WFF will provide daily transportation to the Sheraton.
400 North Olive Street, Dallas, TX 75201
General Phone Number: 214.922.8000
Make each moment come alive. Experience the warmest hospitality, most accommodating environment and vibrant location in all of Dallas. Sheraton Downtown Dallas Hotel brings the spirit of the city to life like no other. Centrally located in the heart of downtown in the Dallas Arts and Financial district, this newly renovated Dallas downtown hotel provides everything you need for business or leisure.
WFF Hotel Conference Rate:
Sheraton Dallas Downtown is offering the rate of $133.00 (single and double occupancy) from April 18-27, 2012 for those who would like to take advantage of business meetings before or after our Annual Leadership Development Conference.
An early departure fee of $75 will be added to the attendee credit card should they decide to end their stay early.
Hotel Reservations
The Sheraton Hotel is currently sold out.
The alternate hotel, The Dallas Marriott City Center is currently sold out as well.
Modify Reservations
Guests can access the site to book, modify, or cancel a reservation through Friday, March 30, 2012. After that date, reservations will be subject to the prevailing rates and availability.
Overflow Hotel Details
Fairmont Dallas (.7 miles from the host hotel - Sheraton Dallas)
1717 North Akard Street
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 720-2020
Please call the Reservations Department at 1-800-441-1414 and ask for the Women’s Foodservice Forum rate of $139 per night for a standard room.
Hotel cancellation and deposit policy
If you cancel between now and April 16, 2012 before 4:00 pm CST, there will be no forfeiture amount. If you cancel after 4:00 pm on April 16, 2012, the forfeiture amount will be a one night’s stay.
Please note that any change in your reservation may change the rate and/or require payment of cancellation fees. For reservations guaranteed with a form of payment at time of booking, rooms are held until hotel check-out time the day following arrival. For reservations not guaranteed with a form of payment at time of booking, rooms are held until set cancellation time per the rules of the reservation. In the event more guests arrive than can be accommodated due to hotel overbooking or an unforeseen circumstance, and hotel is unable to hold rooms consistent with this room hold policy, hotel will attempt to accommodate guests, at its expense, at a comparable hotel in the area for the oversold night(s), and will pay for transportation to that hotel.
To make changes to your hotel reservations, please contact the Sheraton Dallas Hotel directly at 1-888-627-8191 or click on the following link: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/WFF.
Airline Discount:
- 5% discount
- Lowest American Airlines fares available at time of booking
- Advantage members may accrue mileage on American Airlines for tickets purchased using the Promotion Code.
- Corporate Travel Departments can utilize the Promotion Code for individual and group travel.
Our airline partner, American Airlines is offering a discount to all participants. Go to www.aa.com and use the Promotion Code 6942AX.
Rental Car Discounts
We want to help you enjoy your event more than ever with great rates and time saving services. Your special discounts are available on a wide selection of vehicles from eco friendly and fuel efficient compacts and hybrids to stylish premium and luxury sedans. Take in the sights, explore the surroundings and enjoy the ride!
To receive the best car rental rates available, use discount code D105542, or CLICK HERE.
Avis can be reached directly at 1-800-331-1600. Reference Women’s Foodservice Forum 2012 Conference.
Ground Transportation
Airport Transportation
Sheraton Dallas Downtown Hotel is approximately 19 miles from DFW Airport and approximately 5.2 miles from Dallas Love Field Airport. Super Shuttle is the primary ground transportation concessionaire and is offering discounts.
Super Shuttle is offering a $14.00 one way or $26.00 round trip Shuttle Service to/from DFW Airport or Dallas Love Airport. Click on the following link for additional details:
http://www.supershuttle.com/grouprez/tripdetails.aspx?gc=kl8x6 or CLICK HERE to download the details.
SUV’s are also available at a rate of $80.00 (see details below). Reservations must be made online for Super Shuttle and SUV’s, using the link above. If you have questions, please call 1.800.258.3826.
Shared Shuttle Service |
SUV (ExecuCar) |
$14.00 one way $26.00 Round Trip (includes special rate) Please call 1.800.258.3826 and Reference |
$80.00 one way - SUV (all inclusive for a Please call 1.800.258.3826 and Reference |
Private Sedan Transportation
Private Sedans start at $70.00 one way (all inclusive, for a maximum of 4 people). Please call Angela Herron at 972.615.2498 or email aherron@supershuttle.net. Reference Women’s Foodservice Forum 2012 Annual Conference.
Weather
Temperatures in April average a high of 90° F and a low of 75° F. Spring in Texas is variable, so we suggest you be prepared for a range of temperatures.
Discounts
While you’re in Dallas, TX, you can take advantage of meeting and convention ticket pricing and enjoy attractions at discounted rates!
The Nasher Sculpture Center, located in the Downtown Dallas Arts District, is pleased to offer attendees of the Annual Leadership Development Conference a discounted admission rate of $8 per person. Present your conference badge at the front desk to receive your discount. To learn more about Nasher, please visit http://www.nashersculpturecenter.org.
Groups of 10 or more are welcome to schedule a docent guided tour. Please contact Paula Lindstrom at PLindstrom@NasherSculptureCenter.org or 214.242.5178 at least three weeks prior to the conference. Docents are $50 and tours usually last for 30 minutes. For more information, CLICK HERE.
The Dallas Museum of Art is excited to extend a discount to attendees at the admission rate of $8 per person. Whether in the city for a few hours, the day, a weekend or longer, in order to make the most of your trip to Dallas, and explore the many offerings of the largest urban arts district in the nation.
Please present your conference badge at the front desk to redeem this discount. There’s also a special admission rate for the Youth and Beauty: Art of the American Twenties Exhibition. For additional information, please visit http://www.dallasmuseumofart.org/View/FutureExhibitions/dma_384640. For Group Sales, contact Joanne Nichols at 214.922.1222 or jnichols@dallasmuseumofart.org.
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is one of the most beautiful outdoor attractions in Dallas, featuring 66-acres of spectacular display gardens that showcase incredible seasonal flowers, ornamental shrubs, trees and plants collections in a serene setting on White Rock Lake. Attendees will receive a discount of $9.00 for adults and $7.00 for seniors age 65+ when they show their badge at the front desk. Cash and credit cards are accepted. Dining options are also available with a café and outdoor seating and the restaurant – DeGolyer is available for seated dining. Please visit the website at www.dallasarboretum.org to see the beautiful attractions.
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