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General Information

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 Phoenix Downtown 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. 

Parking

On-site parking, Valet Parking fee: 36 USD daily

Transportation Options to and from the Hotel

Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
400 Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI 48243, USA

Hotel is approximately 21 miles from the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

The hotel does not provide shuttle service.

Other Transportation

Train Station:

Detroit Amtrak Station