Travel & Lodging

Hotel Information

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Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel [headquarter hotel]

The premier downtown luxury hotel in St. Louis, MO, the Renaissance exceeds expectations in every detail from the opulent lobby to the elegant Crystal Ballroom, complete with panoramic city views. Conveniently located at 800 Washington Avenue, you can enjoy a short walk to Washington Avenue restaurants and nightlife from this St. Louis luxury hotel, situated among upscale dining and entertainment venues. BMES has negotiated discounted rates for our Annual Fall Meeting. Special BMES meeting rates are $165.00 per night for single-quad rooms. Please be sure to request "BMES" group discounted rates when making reservations by phone. To reserve a room, please contact the Renaissance Grand directly. The toll free number for reservations is 800-397-1282 or 314-621-9700 or you can reserve online by clicking here:
Renaissance St. Louis Grand & Suites Hotel
Standard hotel policies require a deposit in the amount of one night's room and taxes for each of the confirmed rooms at the time of reservation. Reservations must be made by August 22, 2008 to be assured the BMES group rates. Reservations made after August 22nd will be subject to prevailing rates and availability.

Student Hotel - Renaissance St. Louis Suites Hotel [adjacent to headquarter hotel]

The "sister" hotel to the Renaissance Grand Hotel is located directly across the street at 827 Washington Avenue and will serve as the Student hotel. All students registered at the Suites Hotel will be treated to complimentary pizza, beer and soda Wednesday-Friday evenings. Special BMES meeting rates are $160.00 per night for single-quad rooms. Please be sure to request "BMES" group discounted rates when making reservations by phone. To reserve you room please call 800-397-1282 or 314-621-9700, or you can reserve online by clicking here:
Renaissance St. Louis Grand & Suites Hotel
Standard hotel policies require a deposit in the amount of one night's room and taxes for each of the confirmed rooms at the time of reservation. Reservations must be made by August 22, 2008 to be assured the BMES group rates. Reservations made after August 22nd will be subject to prevailing rates and availability.

Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront [located appox. 6 blocks from headquarter hotel]

Located in downtown St. Louis at 4th and Chestnut Streets and in walking distance to the Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium, St. Louis Centre and the Mississippi Riverfront. Please be sure to request "BMES" group discounted rates when making reservations by phone. Special BMES meeting rates are $149.00 per night for king rooms. To reserve your room please call 1-888-409-2326 or 314-993-2326, or you can reserve online by clicking here:
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/bes1008
Standard hotel policies require a deposit in the amount of one night's room and taxes for each of the confirmed rooms at the time of reservation. Reservations must be made by August 22, 2008 to be assured the BMES group rates. Reservations made after August 22nd will be subject to prevailing rates and availability.
* Complimentary high speed Internet access in all rooms
* Complimentary wireless Internet access in public spaces


Omni Majestic Hotel [located approx. 3 blocks from headquarter hotel]

Built in 1913, the Omni Majestic Hotel in downtown St. Louis at 1019 Pine Street is a beautifully restored National Historic Landmark that combines an atmosphere of timeless elegance with impeccable service. Its downtown location puts the Omni Majestic Hotel close to numerous St. Louis attractions and restaurants. Please be sure to request "BMES" group discounted rates when making reservations by phone. Special BMES meeting rates are $149.00 per night for deluxe kings and deluxe double/doubles. To reserve a room please call 1-800-367-6664 or 314- 436-2355, or you can reserve online by clicking here:
http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/StLouisMajestic/MeetingFacilities/ BiomedicalEngineeringSociety10.aspx
Standard hotel policies require a deposit in the amount of one night's room and taxes for each of the confirmed rooms at the time of reservation. Reservations must be made by August 22, 2008 to be assured the BMES group rates. Reservations made after August 22nd will be subject to prevailing rates and availability.
* Complimentary high-speed Internet access in through out the entire Hotel
* Complimentary fitness center
* Pets under 25 lbs. allowed [$50 non-refundable fee]


Drury Inn Union Station [3 Metro Link stops from Headquarter Hotel]

Built in 1907, the St. Louis Railroad YMCA has been beautifully restored and is now home to the Drury Inn. Located just across the street, experience Union Station, home to a mix of entertainment, great shopping and dining. The Drury Inn Union Station is located at 201 South 20th Street. Please be sure to request "Biomedical Engineering Society" group discounted rates and hotel location when making reservations by phone. Special BMES meeting rates are $130.00/$139.00 per night for deluxe kings. To reserve a room please call 1-800-325-0720 or 314-231-3900. To reserve online, go to
www.druryhotels.com , click on Book it Fast, then enter group number 2024284. Standard hotel policies require a deposit in the amount of one night's room and taxes for each of the confirmed rooms at the time of reservation. Reservations must be made by August 22, 2008 to be assured the BMES group rates. Reservations made after August 22nd will be subject to prevailing rates and availability.
* Complimentary QUIKSTART Â Breakfast- Enjoy scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits
* Complimentary Evening Beverages and Snacks served daily from 5:30-7:00pm
* Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access in Every Room
* Complimentary Free Long Distance One Hour Every Room, Every Night!


Drury Plaza Hotel [approx. 8 blocks from Headquarter Hotel]

Comfortable elegance, historic flavor and outstanding views are easy to find at the Drury Plaza Hotel. Located in a prime downtown location at 2 South 4th Street, next to the Gateway Arch and one block from Busch Stadium. Please be sure to request "Biomedical Engineering Society" group discounted rates and hotel location when making reservations by phone. Special BMES meeting rates are $125.00 per night for deluxe kings. To reserve a room please call 1-800-325-0720 or 314-231-3003. To reserve online, go to
www.druryhotels.com, click on Book it Fast, then enter group number 2024283. Standard hotel policies require a deposit in the amount of one night's room and taxes for each of the confirmed rooms at the time of reservation. Reservations must be made by August 22, 2008 to be assured the BMES group rates. Reservations made after August 22nd will be subject to prevailing rates and availability.
* Complimentary QUIKSTART Breakfast- Enjoy scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, Belgian waffles & more!
* Complimentary Evening Beverages and Snacks served daily from 5:30-7:00pm
* Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access in Every Room
* Complimentary Free Long Distance One Hour Every Room, Every Night!

Air and Ground Transportation

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  Ground Transportation:

  TransExpress Transportation provides one-way and roundtrip service from the airport to all downtown hotels. Prices are approximately $15 per person each way or $25 per person roundtrip [prices are subject to change].