Portugal, the Persian Gulf and Safavid Persia
Conference - Accommodation
8-9 September 2007
Freer & Sackler Galleries, Independence Avenue, Washington DC
On the 500th anniversary of Afonso de Albuquerque's attempts to take Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, this conference will focus on the contacts of the Portuguese with Safavid Persia and various aspects of their activities in the Persian Gulf basin.
Accommodation
The following hotels are close to the conference venue and will provide special rates to conference delegates. Earliest arrival 7 September, latest departure 10 September.
L'Enfant Plaza
480 L'Enfant Plaza SW
Washington, D.C. 20024
Tel: 1 202 4841000
Fax: 1 202 6464456
Contact: Ms. Amy McCafferty, Sales Manager, Direct tel: 1 202 6464442, amy.mccafferty@lenfantplazahotel.com
Quote booking reference: Portugal Symposium
Rates: 195.00 US Dollars per night plus applicable taxes for single/double
Cut-off date: Monday 13 August 2007
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Tel: 1 202 5821234
Fax: 1 202 6374781
Contact: Ms. Mary Kostovny, Meeting Connections Manager, Direct tel: 1 202 6374936, mkostovny@hyatt.com
Quote booking reference: Portugal Symposium
Rates: 175.00 US Dollars per night plus applicable taxes for single/double
Cut-off date: Monday 13 August 2007