Hotel
The Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center is located in the heart of downtown along the Detroit River and connected to the Renaissance Center, which is the global headquarters of General Motors. Guests will enjoy shops, restaurants, and much more in the lower level of the complex. GM World's interactive exhibit within the complex is also a venue to check out. Approximately 30 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport and 15 minutes from Windsor, Canada by tunnel or bridge. The hotel offers many amenities including but not limited to: two-line telephones with voice mail, message light and data ports, free cable TV with in-room pay movies, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. There is a fully equipped fitness center, sauna and whirlpool. Besides in-room dining the hotel offers the River Café and River Bar for all day dining, and for light fare and snacks The Corner Market on the lobby level can serve you as well. A Food Court located in the Renaissance Center will also make it convenient for those wanting a quick, fast food service meal. Should your travel to Detroit be via car or you plan to rent a car at the airport, the hotel has limited parking in its garage. Current price is $15 per day for overnight but there are other less expensive area parking facilities. Contact hotel concierge for locations and rates.

To make reservations please contact hotel directly and ask for the Catholic Charities USA Annual Conference room block. CUT OFF DATE IS AUGUST 18, 2003. All reservations are subject to current taxes and must be secured by cash or major credit card for a guaranteed late arrival. The hotel has limited wheelchair accessible rooms. In order to ensure appropriate accommodations, please alert the hotel of any need for wheelchair accessible rooms or other assistance items at your earliest convenience. Check-in at the hotel is 3:00 pm.

Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center
Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI 48243-1003
313-568-8000 or
1-800-352-0831

RATES:  $135.00 Single/Double
            $150.00 Triple/Quad
            $330-$1800 Suites

Airport Transportation
Detroit does not offer any type of shuttle service or public transportation from the airport to our conference hotel in downtown. However, our local hosts have researched some various taxi and car service companies that you can use. It is best if you can SHARE rides with other conference attendees either from your own agencies (if your travel permits) or Catholic Charities USA would be happy to assist in helping you connect with other attendees traveling into Detroit at a similar time and day. If you want to take advantage of this option, please e-mail your arrival date, airline flight number, time and contact information to astinger@catholiccharitiesusa.org by August 18, 2003. We will then compile a list of all attendees by date and arrival times and will e-mail the list to you by August 22, 2003. It is your responsibility to make contact with fellow attendees and arrange to meet in Detroit at the airport and secure transportation to the hotel. Following are various local taxis and car companies to call prior to your arrival should you choose or just hop in a cab at the airport upon arrival. Prices one-way range from $40 to $50.

Lorraine Cab	313-582-6900
Airport Transportation Service LLC	734-789-9083
Metro Cars	734-946-5700

Airline Travel
The Internet has given individual travelers the ability to look for the lowest rates for tickets to any destination. Detroit is a hub for Northwest Airlines and attendees can call directly to the airlines or you can use the travel company for Catholic Charities USA PASSAGEWAYS TRAVEL, call at 1-800-748-0406. Their customer service agents are ready and willing to help in finding the best fare for you.

Car Rental
Detroit is the "motor city" and should your travel plans require the need for a rental car, Catholic Charities USA has made special arrangements with HERTZ to provide competitive rates on various cars. If you wish to rent a car please call 800-654-2240 and provide the following code number #022L0890 and representatives are ready to assist you.

VISIT CANADA
With the close proximity to our northern neighbors, you may decide to extend your visit to the Detroit area with a idea to visit Windsor, Canada. Because of the heightened security you MUST have two forms of identification. Suggested forms of ID are valid driver's license, military ID, passport, and birth certificate. You can expect long delays and lines especially when returning to the United States but it is well worth the effort. Quaint shops, boutiques, restaurants and other historical venues await your exploration.