Venue

VR 2006 will be held at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center. HOTEL REGISTRATION NEWS:    Because of the strong registration numbers this year, all conference rate rooms have now been reserved. Non conference rate rooms are available. Rooms are also available at Alexandria-Hotel Pentagon South at the rate of $139/night week days and $89/night for Saturday and Sunday. This hotel is 0.4mi walk from the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center. Hotel Description Sky-scraping architecture sets high standards Set in a West Alexandria business park, the 30-story Hilton is 4 miles from the Pentagon and Alexandria Cemetery. Rooms include two dual-line phones with data-port, large desk with ergonomic chair, and pastel walls and richly colored fabrics. The hotel offers free shuttle service to the Pentagon City Mall Metro station and a 24-hour business center. Located in the West End of Historic Alexandria, the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center offers elegance and attentive service combined with value. Within sight of the nation's capitol and just ten minutes from the central business district of Washington, guests are also near to the quaint waterfront galleries and shops in Old Town Alexandria. The Hilton Alexandria Mark Center's unique lakeside setting, adjacent to a 43-acre botanical preserve, provides a tranquil oasis for travelers to Washington. From the hotel's towering glass atrium and Italian marble clad lobby to the warm greetings of the helpful staff, guests know from the minute they arrive that they ae assured a memorable stay. Guest rooms at the Mark Center Alexandria Hilton offer comfortable elegance with the services and amenities that only a first-class hotel can provide. For meals and entertainment, sample one of the fabulous restaurants or enjoy pleasant conversations and cocktails at the lobby bar. Business travelers can catch up in the state-of-the-art business center. Leisure and business travelers can take a moment to unwind with a swim in the pool or a vigorous workout at the health club. Room Reservation Room rate in the Hilton conference hotel is Single $135.00 Double $135.00 (include breadfast) Additional Person $20 The above special rates will apply 2 days prior to and 2 days after the meeting dates. Group/Convention Code: IVR Hotel Website: Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Important Notice   All reservations will be made by individuals by telephone (+1-703-845-1010 or 800-445-8667) or by way of the Society's housing form mailed or faxed (+1-703-845-7656) directly to the reservations department. The Society's housing form will be sent to the Hotel for approval prior to publication. Resevations may also be made at http://www.alexandria.hilton.com by entering group code (IVR) under meetings and conventions. Attendees will reference IEEE VR when making reservations. The reservation cut-off date will be twenty-five (25) days prior to the arrival date on Monday, 27 February 2006 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. Reservations received after this date will be accepted by the Hotel on a space available basis at the current selling rate.