New Jersey Training Series

22-25 September 2008
Holiday Inn 
Somerset, New Jersey USA

Venue and Area Information - Know Before You Go

Hotel Information
Rates
Amenities/Internet Service
Hotel Dining
Area Dining
Airport/Transportation/Parking
Weather and What to Wear

HOTEL INFORMATION
Holiday Inn Somerset
195 Davidson Ave.
Somerset, NJ 08873
Tel: +1-732-356-1700 Fax: +1-732-356-0939
www.somersetholidayinn.com  
Check in: 15.00
Check out: 12.00

Somerset is home to New Jersey’s Garden State Exhibit Center, located across the street from the hotel. The Holiday Inn Somerset is one of the closest hotels to Rutgers University, which lets guests take advantage of its year-round activities. New Brunswick, Piscataway and Bridgewater are just minutes away from the hotel, and New York City is easily reached using New Jersey Transit from the New Brunswick train station.

RATES
ISPE has negotiated a rate of $115 single/double at the above hotel. The rate is good until 31 August 2008 OR until the room block is exhausted, whichever comes first. After that, rooms will be booked on a space-available basis, subject to the prevailing room rate. For reservations, please contact the hotel directly.

AMENITIES/INTERNET SERVICE

• High speed internet access is complimentary in both the lobby and hotel rooms 
• On site health and fitness center with full array of cardiovascular equipment, including treadmills, stairmasters and bikes; Fitness center open 06.00 – 23.00 
• Business center is open 06.00 – 23.00 
• Outdoor pool 
• Convenience store and gift shop open 24 hours

HOTEL DINING
Alexander’s – Visit this establishment as it serves American cuisine with friendly, attentive service. For guests on the run, they offer an express American Breakfast buffet. Notable features include the popular luncheon buffet, steaks and fresh seafood. Free wireless high speed Internet access is available while you dine. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Jersey’s Sports Bar – Jersey’s Sports pub offers casual dining day and night, as well as continuous sports entertainment. Happy hour occurs Monday through Friday and features a complimentary hot and cold buffet and discounted drink prices. Watch the game and enjoy interactive sports games including basketball and golf for additional excitement. Free wireless high speed Internet access is available while you dine. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Room Service: 06.45 – 22.00

AREA DINING
Ruby Tuesday’s (0.26 miles/.35 kilometers) – Enjoy signature burgers or a delicious trip to the salad bar at this well known chain. Ruby Tuesday’s serves American style cuisine for all taste buds. Open daily for lunch and dinner

Lubrano's Pizzeria and Restaurant (.79 miles/1.28 kilometers) – this pizzeria and restaurant comes recommended by the locals and is open daily for lunch and dinner.

Somerset Diner (3.09 miles/4.95 kilometers) – The relaxing atmosphere and friendly wait staff will make the Somerset Diner a wonderful experience. Enjoy a variety of dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

AIRPORT/TRANSPORTATION/ PARKING

• From Newark International Airport (EWR) (50 minutes/35 miles/56.33 kilometers) –
  NJ Turnpike South to Exit 10 & follow signs for 287 North. Take 287 North to Exit 10 and follow signs for Holiday Inn off the exit ramp.
  
  Shuttle Service from airport to Holiday Inn Somerset is available for US$42; the cost of a train from airport to Holiday in Somerset is US$12.
  
  Taxi from the airport is approximately US$65.
  
  Self parking is complimentary for registered guests.
  
  
• From John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (90 minutes/60 miles/96.56 kilometers) –
  Take Belt Parkway West to Verrazanno Narros Bridge. After bridge proceed across Staten Island and follow signs for Outer Bridge Crossing. Take Outer Bridge Crossing to 287 North & follow to Exit 10. Follow signs for Holiday Inn from exit ramp.
  
  Shuttle Service from airport to Holiday Inn Somerset is available for US$110; the cost of a train from airport to Holiday in Somerset is US$15.
  
  Taxi from the airport is approximately US$110.
  
  Self parking is available complimentary for registered guests.

WEATHER AND WHAT TO WEAR
Meeting delegates are encouraged to dress business casual. Temperatures range from highs of °77F/25°C lows of °55F/13°C. Temperatures in meeting rooms tend to be chilly, so bring a jacket or light sweater.

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