The APS has blocks of rooms
available at two new hotels.

Marriott Hartford Downtown
100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT 06106

Only a few rooms are available for August 13 and August 16 (as of 6/20/08).

The Marriott is located at Adriaen’s Landing, a new 30 acre riverside complex. The hotel is surrounded by downtown Hartford and is the center of a mix of convention, retail, cultural and entertainment activities. Our group rate for the show is $135.00 single/double plus 12% tax. Your Credit Card will be charged at the time you make your reservation.

Reservations may be made by calling: 1- 800-228-9290 or 1-860-249-8000. (mention the American Philatelic Society STAMPSHOW 2008 or give them this code - phiphia). Make your reservations online at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bdldt-hartford-marriott-downtown/?groupCode=phiphia&app=resvlink

The Bradley International Airport is approximately 12 miles from the hotel. The estimated cost for parking in the 2,300 plus space lot is $18.00 per day, valet $23 per day. Make your reservations by Saturday July 12, 2008.

Holiday Inn Express
185 Brainard Road, Harfortd, CT 06114

Only 50 rooms are available as of 6/20/08.

An additional block of rooms is available at the Holiday Inn Express, with free shuttle service to the Connecticut Convention Center. The group rate is $99.00 plus 12% tax. Reservations may be made by calling: 1-860-525-1000 and say "I want to book a hotel only rate."

The Bradley International Airport is approximately 14 miles from the hotel. Parking at the Holiday Inn is free. Make your reservations by Saturday July 12, 2008.

Homewood Suites by Hilton
338 Asylum St., Hartford, CT 06103

The Homewood Suites by Hilton® Hartford, CT hotel is located in the center of Hartford, Connecticut and the Insurance District, with easy access to I-91 and I-84 interchanges. Our hotel is in the historic Bond Building and adjacent to the beautiful Bushnell Park. Our upscale all-suite hotel features a sweeping view of the park and capital buildings. We are steps from downtown Hartford, the Civic Center, the Federal Building and only blocks from Union Station and the Convention Center.

The group rate for a studio suite is $119.00 plus 12% local tax and rees. Reservations may be made by calling 860-524-0223 and must be made by July 25, 2008. Parking is $16 per night. Homewood Suites is on the Star Shuttle route.

Holiday Inn Express
440 Asylum St., Hartfor, CT 06106

The Holiday Inn Express Hartford Hotel is conveniently situated in the heart of the “Insurance Capital” and is easily accessed from Interstates I-91 and I-84. The hotel is located directly across from Bushnell Park and features views of the Capital Building. We are just steps away from downtown, the Civic Center, the Federal Building and we are only block away from Union Station.

The group rate is $99.00 (King or Double) plust 12% local tax and fees. Reservations may be made by calling 860-246-9900 and must be made by July 23, 2008. Parking is $13 per night. The Holiday Inn Express is on the Star Shuttle route.

Free downtown shuttle operates approximately every 12 minutes, Monday through Firday 7 a.m.-11 p.m. and Saturday 3 p.m.-11p.m.

A map is available.

View a list of restaurants and shuttle stops.