Hotel and Travel Information

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

The SHRM Housing Bureau will open on November 6, 2008. SHRM has secured blocks of rooms at many New Orleans hotels. Make reservations online at www.wynjade.com/shrm09 or call the Wyndham Jade/SHRM Housing Bureau from 8:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m., EST, Monday–Friday at (888) 241-8396 (U.S.), or (972) 349-7473. Fax: (888) 241-8404 (U.S.) or (972) 349-7715 (International). It is recommended that you make your reservations early.

It is recommended that you make your reservations early. Select here for a complete list of SHRM Annual Conference hotels and a map with the locations for each. Reservations made online will result in the immediate confirmation of your housing arrangements. Please do not contact the hotels directly.

NOTE: Room blocks of ten or more must be made by filling out a room block request form available at room block request link.

Housing Instructions
Please have the following information available when calling for reservations:

  1. Name of conference—SHRM
  2. First, second and third choice of hotels
  3. Arrival/departure dates
  4. Number of rooms required
  5. Type of room (single, double, etc.)
  6. Number of persons in party
  7. Names of all occupants in room
  8. Arrival time
  9. Telephone and fax number; e-mail address if applicable (confirmation will be sent to this e-mail address.)
  10. Special requests (nonsmoking, king, view, crib, etc.)
  11. Disability assistance required, if applicable (please be specific)
  12. Credit card name, number and expiration date
  13. Address to which confirmation will be sent

All hotels in New Orleans require one night’s room and tax in advance, per reservation. Your credit card will be charged this amount at the time of your reservation. If you do not use a credit card to guarantee your reservation, a check for one night’s room and tax must be mailed to:

Wyndham Jade/SHRM Housing Bureau
6400 International Parkway,
Suite 2500
Plano, TX 75903

Confirmations
You will receive a confirmation e-mail from the Wyndham Jade/SHRM Housing Bureau. You may also receive an additional confirmation from your individual hotel.

Hospitality Suites
Exhibitors may request hospitality suites when making sleeping room reservations. Hospitality suites are reserved for exhibiting companies only. Please remember that no functions are allowed during official conference hours.

Changes/Cancellations
All changes/cancellations must be made with the Wyndham Jade/SHRM Housing Bureau. Please refer to your hotel confirmation for the cancellation policy. After the date indicated, all deposits are nonrefundable.

Shuttle Service
Complimentary daily shuttle service will be provided between most hotels and the Morial Convention Center. For a complete schedule, please check this site.

Service will begin operating on Saturday, June 27, and continue during all official conference functions through closing on Wednesday, July 1.