General Information SPER Annual Meeting
Assistance for Participants
The staff of the Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research is available to provide assistance or information at any time during the meeting. Questions should be directed to staff members who can be found at the registration desk.
Assistance for Hotel Guests with Special Needs/ADA
The Sheraton Boston Hotel meets or exceeds all requirements for the Americans with Disabilities Act. Hotel facilities including, but not limited to, accessible parking, public entrance, registration desk, meeting space, restrooms, dining areas, common areas, swimming pool and sufficient guest rooms are reasonably accessible and usable by persons with special needs. Braille and tactile signage provided for permanent rooms and spaces. Service animals are welcome.
Business Center
Full business center available including copy service, fax service, post/parcel and overnight pickup and delivery.
Childcare
The following company is available for onsite services:
Nanny Poppins Agency
888-849-6090
Or Book online using the following link: https://nannypoppinsagency.com/
Individuals interested in using childcare services are responsible for coordinating and paying the agency directly. Arrangements shall not be made through SPER but rather directly through the interested parties. You should give the company a two-week notice before the service is needed.
Internet Access
Guest rooms: Wireless, complimentary to Bonvoy members.
High Speed: Check email + browse the Web Available
Enhanced High Speed: Video chat, download large files + stream video available
Lobby and public areas: Complimentary Wireless.
SPER is providing complimentary Internet access in the meeting rooms. The password will be available at the Registration Desk. As a Wi-Fi hotspot, complimentary internet access is available throughout the lobby.
Nursing Room
There will be a nursing room onsite. Please visit the information desk to access the key.
Quiet Room
Quiet Room – this is a new thing with our accessibility plan. There is an option for this at the Prudential Building connected to the Sheraton. St. Francis Chapel (https://www.omvusa.org/st-francis-chapel/)
Parking
On-site parking, Valet Parking fee: 70 USD daily
Transportation Options to and from the Hotel
Sheraton Boston Hotel
39 Dalton Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 02199
Hotel is approximately 4.0 miles from the Boston Logan International Airport.
The hotel does not provide shuttle service.
Other Transportation
Bus Station:
Back Bay Station
South Station
North Station
Subway Station:
Prudential MBTA Station (Green Line – E)
Hynes MBTA Station (Green Line)
Train Station:
South Station
Back Bay Station