Host Hotel

The Astor Crowne Plaza
739 Canal at Bourbon Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Phone: (504) 962-0500

Attendee Accommodations

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Astor Crowne Plaza at a rate of $149 single/double occupancy, plus taxes. Participants must make their own lodging arrangements. To receive this special rate, contact the hotel by Tuesday, November 6, 2007 and reference the “Drug Policy Reform Conference.” Attendees are advised to book early to secure this rate, as availability is not guaranteed. For reservations call: 1-888-696-4806.

Travel to New Orleans

By Air: The Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) offers travel via all major airlines including many low-fare airlines such as Southwest, JetBlue, ExpressJet and USAirways.

By Train: Three Amtrak train routes terminate in or pass through the New Orleans station at 1001 Loyola Avenue. For reservations or information, contact Amtrak at 1-800-872-7245 or go online at www.amtrak.com.

By Bus: All Greyhound buses arrive at and depart from the New Orleans station at 1001 Loyola Avenue. For information, contact Greyhound at 1-800-229-9424 or go online at www.greyhound.com.

By Car: For door-to-door directions visit www.mapquest.com.

Ground Transportation

The most cost-effective transportation to the Astor Crowne Plaza is the Airport Shuttle Service. The cost is $13 per trip, one-way. Reservations can be made by phone at 504-522-3500. Taxi fares average $28 one-way. The hotel is approximately 12 miles from the airport.

Shuttle Information: For assistance and to purchase tickets, proceed to the Airport Shuttle ticket desks, located directly across from or near the airline's baggage claim area on the ground level. The luggage policy is 3 average size pieces per person. Shuttle tickets are non-refundable. Handicap vehicles require a 2-week advance reservation. For more information or reservations, call (866) 596-2699 or visit online at www.airportshuttleneworleans.com.

Rental Car

Budget Rent A Car is providing discount rates for conference attendees. Reservations can be made through Budget’s website at www.budget.com, or call 1-800-527-0700. Reference the conference ID # U064658 when making reservations.

Experience New Orleans!

When traveling to New Orleans, get ready to experience what the locals call lagniappe (lan' yap) or the little something extra that defines the legend that is the “Big Easy.” Old world ambiance, hot jazz, cool eats and sizzling night life awaits you. Once you arrive at the Astor Crowne Plaza, you will be within walking distance of many landmarks of New Orleans' heritage, including: courtyards and iron-laced balconies, famous restaurants and galleries, Bourbon Street, the mighty Mississippi River... and, of course, legendary Jackson Square.

For more information on the sights, sounds and lagniappe of New Orleans, visit: www.neworleanscvb.com or call: 1-800-672-6124

A FREE Visitor’s Guide may be ordered online.