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Embassy Suites Hotel
Embassy Suites Hotel
Raleigh-Durham-Research Triangle East

201 Harrison Oaks Boulevard
Cary, NC 27513

Convention Hotel

Convention room rate: $89 per night.
Plus Tax. Three people: $119 per night
Includes full cooked-to-order breakfast.

Hotel Atrium The Rails to Raleigh Convention Hotel is the Embassy Suites Hotel located on Harrison Oaks Boulevard, just off Interstate 40, in Cary, North Carolina.

In a contemporary architecture style, the nine-story, open aired, skylit atrium is surrounded by sparkling waterfalls, towering trees and a colorful array of flowering plants. There are 274 guest suites including 112 doubles, 144 kings, 14 wheelchair accessible suites, two hospitality suites and one Presidential suite. For our Convention activities this hotel provides 20,000 square feet of meeting space.

Each one of the 273 spacious two-room suites consists of a separate bedroom and a generous living area — fully equipped with a wet bar, microwave oven and a refrigerator. As well as a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast each morning there is an evening reception with beverages. Rooms include two remote-controlled televisions with complimentary premium channels, on-command movies, Sony PlayStation, high-speed Internet access, two telephones, data ports, iron with ironing board, and hair dryer.

The hotel is very conveniently located just off Interstate 40 Exit 287, approximately 4 miles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, 7 miles from Research Triangle Park, 9 miles from downtown Raleigh, 15 miles from Durham and 3 miles from Amtrak's Cary Station. For travel to the Convention and detailed directions to the Convention Hotel click here .

Recreation
The Convention Hotel's Health and Fitness Center is open 24 hours per day, and features stationary bicycles, treadmills and free weights. There are also lighted tennis courts (6:00am – 11:00pm), an indoor pool, a whirlpool and sauna as well as a sun deck.

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Please note that making your hotel reservation is separate from your convention registration. For your hotel reservation continue below. For your convention registration click here to go to the Convention Registration page.

Hotel Reservation
Register at the Convention Hotel either via phone at 1-800-EMBASSY (1-800-362-2779) or via the Internet at www.embassysuitesraleighdurham.com ; click on the "Make a Reservation" tab at the top of the Home Page.

To obtain the Convention rate you must use the booking code "MID".
 

Check in time — 3:00pm

Check out time — 12:00pm


Early room availability on the day of arrival cannot be guaranteed, but the hotel will gladly store baggage until rooms are available.

The Convention rate will be honored up to one week prior and one week after the Convention dates.

All individuals when making their reservations must guarantee their reservation with either a major credit card or one nights deposit prior to their arrival. Any guest who does not show up for their guaranteed reservation and does not cancel their reservation prior to 6:00pm one day prior to their arrival, will be assessed a fee of (1) night's room and tax to their guaranteed method.

To obtain the Convention rate you must make your reservation by September 27, 2005. Reservations received by the hotel after September 27 will be accepted on a space available basis at the prevailing rate.

Guest rooms are subject to 6% occupancy tax and 7% state sales tax.

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Embassy Suites Hotel
Raleigh-Durham-Research Triangle East

201 Harrison Oaks Boulevard
Cary, North Carolina 27513

Phone: (919) 677-1840
Fax: (919) 677-1841
Toll-Free: 1-800-EMBASSY
www.embassysuitesraleighdurham.com


Map courtesy of MapPoint.net, Microsoft Corporation

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Other Area Hotels

Candlewood Suites
1020 Buck Jones Road
Cary, NC 27511
919-468-4222
888-226-3539
www.candlewoodsuites.com
 

Hampton Inn & Suites – Cary
111 Hampton Woods Lane
(Interstate 40 Exit 290)
Raleigh, NC 27607
919-233-1798
www.hampton-inn.com/hi/cary

Hilton Garden Inn – RDU Airport
1500 RDU Center Drive
(Interstate 40 Exit 285)
Morrisville, NC 27560
919-840-8088
www.hiltongardeninn.hilton.com

Ramada Inn - Blue Ridge
1520 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC
919-832-4100

StudioPLUS
600 Weston Parkway
Cary, NC
919-677-9910
888-788-3467

TownePlace Suites by Marriott
120 Sage Commons Way
Cary, NC
919-678-0005
www.marriott.com

Note that StudioPLUS is located across the parking lot from the Embassy Suites and the Hilton Garden Inn is one exit away (west) on Interstate 40 near Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

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In the Convention Hotel

Complimentary Cooked-to-Order Breakfast (hotel residents only)
Located in the hotel lobby.

Monday – Friday:

6:00am – 9:00am

Saturday, Sunday, Holidays:

7:00am – 10:30am

Bistro in the Park
Enjoy a casual dining experience at Bistro in the Park, serving steaks, fresh seafood and specialty pasta in an open-air display kitchen.

Lunch:

Monday – Saturday

11:00am – 2:30pm

Sunday

11:30am – 2:30pm

Dinner:

Daily

5:00pm – 10:00pm

Crystal Falls Lounge
Located in the beautiful garden atrium, Crystal Falls is the perfect place to enjoy a favorite beverage and appetizer.

Daily:

2:00pm – 12:00am

Complimentary Evening Reception
Located in the hotel lobby.

Daily:

5:30pm – 7:30pm

Adjacent to the Hotel

Just across the street from the Convention Hotel is the back of Harrison Square Mall. The following restaurants are located in Harrison Square. No car necessary — just walk over.

Burger King
1801 N. Harrison Ave
Cary, NC 27513

Chick-Fil-A
1803 N. Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
919-678-1444
 

Manhattan Gourmet Deli
1851 N. Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
919-677-1203

McDonald's/McCafe
1805 N. Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
919-677-1424
 

N.Y. Pizza
1831 N. Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
919-677-8484

Shanghai Garden Chinese Restaurant
1861 N. Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC
919-677-1160
 

Torero's Mexican Restaurant & Bar
1837 N. Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
919-678-9310

Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers
1809 N. Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC
919-677-9002
 

 

Just south of Harrison Square Mall, across Weston Parkway, is The Arboretum at Weston. To go there turn right on Harrison Oaks Boulevard as you exit the hotel. Proceed to the first traffic light which is Weston Parkway and turn left. Before you get to Harrison Avenue turn right into The Arboretum. The following restaurants are located in The Arboretum:
 

BoneFish Grill
2060 Renaissance Park Place
Cary, NC 27511
919-677-1347

Cafe Carolina & Bakery
137 Weston Parkway
Cary, NC
919-678-8855
www.cafecarolina.com
 

Maggie Moo's Ice Cream
111 Weston Parkway
Cary, NC 27513
919-678-9666
 

Mama Foo's Asian House
2052 Renaissance Park Place
Cary, NC 27513
919-238-5070
 

Moe's Southwest Grill
127 Weston Parkway
Cary, NC 27513
919-678-8444
www.moes.com

Ruth's Chris Steak House
2010 Renaissance Park Place
Cary, NC 27513
919-677-0033
www.ruthschris-cary.com
 

Starbucks Coffee
125 Renaissance Park Place
Cary, NC 27513
677-9002

Nearby on North Harrison Avenue

Harrison's Bar & Grill
301 N. Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC
919-481-2442
 

Kentucky Fried Chicken
1011 N. Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC
919-467-6318

Lotus Leaf Cafe
969 N. Harrison Avenue
Northwood Plaza
Cary, NC
919-465-0750
 

Michelangelo's Pizza
941 N. Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC
919-467-0013

New China Restaurant
949 N. Harrison Avenue
(Northwoods Market Shopping Ctr)
Cary, NC
919-380-9328
919-380-9382
Mo-Th: 11am–10:30pm
Fr/Sa: 11am–11:30pm
Su: 12-10pm
 

Roma's Italian Ristorante
203 N. Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC
919-468-1111

Schlotzsky's Deli
1021 N. Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC
919-462-1523
 

Subway Restaurant
921 N. Harrison Avenue
Cary, NC
919-467-2424

 

Family Restaurants in Cary

Applebee's Neighborhood
Grill & Bar

1389 Kildaire Farm Road
Cary, NC
919-469-5570
 

Bennigan's Restaurant
1000 MacGregor Pines Drive
Cary, NC
919-462-3608

Boston Market
1397 Kildaire Farm Road
Cary, NC
919-319-3818

The Cary Cafe
904 NE Maynard Road
Cary, NC
919-469-9415
www.thecarycafe.com
Mo–Sa: 7am–2:30pm
 

Bullwinkle's
1040 Buck Jones Road
Cary, NC
919-319-7575

Chili's Grill & Bar
1388 Kildaire Farm Road
Cary, NC
919-460-7075
www.chilis.com
 

Gypsy's Shiny Diner
1550 Buck Jones Road
Cary, NC
919-469-3663
 

K&S Cafeteria
South Hills Mall
1177 Buck Jones Road
Cary, NC
919-462-8404
 

Kabuki Japanese Steakhouse
220 Nottingham Drive
Cary, NC
919-380-8081
Su–Fr Lunch 11:30am–2pm
Su-Th Dinner 5-9:30pm
Fr/Sa Dinner 5-10:30pm
 

Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon
1301 Kildaire Farm Road
Cary, NC
919-467-0200
 

O'Charley's
101 Ashville Avenue
Cary, NC
919-851-9777
 

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
1908 Walnut Street
Cary, NC
919-233-9714

On the Border
Mexican Grill & Cantina

1102 Walnut Street
Cary, NC
919-460-0880
 

Outback Steakhouse
1289 Kildaire Farm Road
Cary, NC
919-460-1770

Red Lobster Restaurant
1805 Walnut Street
Cary, NC
919-851-6806
 

Romano's Macaroni Grill
740 SE Maynard Road
Cary, NC
919-467-7727

Ruby Tuesday Restaurant
131 Crossroads Boulevard
Cary, NC
919-854-9990

Tony's Bourbon Street
Oyster Bar

107 Edinburgh South Drive
Cary, NC
919-462-6226
www.tonysbourbonstreet.com

First Class Restaurants in the Area

Angus Barn
9401 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC
919-781-2444

Carver's Creek
2711 Capital Boulevard
Raleigh, NC
919-872-2300
Lunch: 11:30am–2pm
Dinner: Mo-Sa: 5-10pm
Su: 4-9pm
www.carverscreek.com
 

Jimmy V's Steakhouse & Tavern
107 Edinburgh South Drive
Cary, NC
919-387-1466
www.jimmyvssteakhouse.com
Mo-Th: 5–11pm
Fr/Sa: 5pm–12midnight
 

Ruth's Chris Steak House
2010 Renaissance Park Place
Cary, NC
919-677-0033
www.ruthschris-cary.com

Simpson's Beef & Seafood
5625 Creedmoor Road
(Creedmoor Crossings)
Raleigh, NC
919-783-8818
Mo-TH: 5-10
Fr/SA: 5-11
www.simpsonsrestaurant.com

 

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