Venue and hotels

The event will be held at Windsor Barra Hotel, thus this is one of the recommended hotels. Nevertheless, we also recommend the Melia Tryp Barra Hotel since it provides a more affordable rate. During the event time, it will be provided free transfer between both hotels.

The deadline for reservations at a discounted rate on Meliá Confort Barra Hotel and Windsor Barra Hotel was extended until Sep 25th, 2006, after which confirmation will depend on availability.

After this date, the confirmation will depend on availability. When contacting hotels for reservations, please reference the following discount code "RNP", in order to get the special rate arranged.

October is a busy month in Rio de Janeiro, with major Tourism demand on lodging. Due to that, it is suggested to book as soon as possible. For current exchange rate, you could check: http://www.xe.com/ucc/ .

After making your reservation, you may reserve the transport services from the airport to your hotel, with the transport reservation form.

Recommended hotels (see details below)

Melia Tryp Barra Hotel ****
Windsor Barra Hotel ***** (Event location)

Other alternatives (see details below)

Transamérica Flat Barra **** (high speed internet connection only available on higher rate rooms)
Sheraton Barra Hotel ***** (10 min walking distance from the event)
Royalty Hotel Barra **** (no high speed internet connection at rooms - only at the Business Center, 20 min walking distance from the event)

Meliá Confort Barra Hotel ****

	Av. Américas 7897 - Barra da Tijuca Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Distance to event:	3.0 miles - 15 minute Taxi – R$ 15,00 (approx.U$ 7,00) Google Earth / GPS Information: Lat. 23° 0'1.99"S Long. 43°23'30.60"W
Website:	http://www.solmelia.com/
Phone:	+55 21 2438-8800
Fax:	+55 21 2438-8801
Special rate for FIRST TC attendees:	SGL/DBL: US$80 to US$85, discount Code: RNP () Rates based on rooms per night with American breakfast buffet included.*
Additional features:	High speed internet access from every room with charge (Brazilian Reais R$2/hour, R$20/day; corresponding to approximately U$1/hour, US$10/day) The hotel also provides guests with a swimming pool, fitness center and sauna
Contact for inquires and reservations:	Rodrigo or Débora (8AM to 7PM) Phone: +55 21 2438-8804 Phone: +55 21 2438-8805 Phone: +55 21 2438-8825 reservas.barra1@meliaconfort.com.br

Windsor Barra Hotel *****

	Av. Sernambetiba 2630 - Barra da Tijuca Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Website:	http://www.windsorhoteis.com.br/en-us/loca.asp?hid=23
Phone:	+55 21 2195-5000 (Mon/Fri 8AM to 7PM, Sat 9AM to 1PM)
Fax:	+55 21 2195-5050
Special rate for FIRST TC attendees:	Single: R$ 330.00 + 10% +5% ISS + U$3.00 (approx. U$ 177.00) Double: R$ 363.00 + 10% +5% ISS + U$3.00 (approx. U$ 194.00) Discount Code: RNP () Rates based on rooms per night with American breakfast buffet included.*
Additional features:	High speed internet access from every room with charge (Brazilian Reais R$20/hour, R$50/day; corresponding to approximately U$10/hour, US$25/day) The Hotel also provides guests with a swimming pool, fitness center and sauna Google Earth / GPS Information: Lat. 23° 0'42.67"S Long. 43°19'19.35"W
Contact for inquires and reservations:	Rodrigo ou Débora (8AM to 7PM) Phone: +55 21 2195-5000 reservas.windsorbarra@windsorhoteis.com.br(Reservations)

Other alternatives

Additionally, in order to offer other alternatives to attendees, CAIS/RNP has made pre-arrangements with other hotels in the area:

Accommodation	Transamérica Flat Barra	Royalty Hotel Barra	Sheraton Barra (**)
Single	US$ 85.00 + 5%	US$ 70.00	US$ 195.00 + 5%
Double	US$ 85.00 + 5%	US$ 80.00	US$ 195.00 + 5%

For these three additional hotels, it will be also necessary to mention the key phrase "RNP" as well in order to get the special arranged rate.

(*) Rates based on rooms per night with American breakfast buffet included

(**) Breakfast buffet not included at Sheraton Barra Hotel

Transamérica Flat Barra ****

	Av. Gastão Senges 395 - Barra da Tijuca Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
Distance to event:	10 minute Taxi – R$ 10,00 (approx.U$ 4.50) Google Earth / GPS Information: Lat. 23° 0'16.66"S Long. 43°20'29.32"W
Website:	http://www.transamerica.com.br/lwp/br/htconselho
Phone:	+55 21 2123-7000
Fax:	+55 21 2123-7010
e-mail:	rsbarra@transamerica.com.br
Contact for inquires and reservations:	Monica Paula mpaula@transamerica.com.br

Sheraton Barra *****

	Av. Sernambetiba 3150 - Barra da Tijuca Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Distance to event:	00.32 miles - 5 minute Taxi – R$ 5,00 (approx.US$ 2,50) Google Earth / GPS Information: Lat. 23° 0'53.73"S Long. 43°18'18.01"W
Website:	http://www.sheraton-barra.com.br/english/local.htm
Phone:	+55 21 3139-8000
Fax:	+55 21 3139-8085
Contact for inquires and reservations:	Renata, Michele or Caroline reservas.barra@sheraton.com

Royalty Hotel Barra ****

	Av. Pepê 690 - Barra da Tijuca Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Distance to event:	1.10 miles - 10 minute Taxi – R$ 10,00 (approx.US$ 4,50) Google Earth / GPS Information: Lat. 23° 0'53.73"S Long. 43°18'18.01"W
Website:	http://www.royaltyhotel.com.br/index3.htm
Phone:	+55 21 2483-5373
Fax:	+55 21 2493-0482
Contact for inquires and reservations:	Juliana, Alessandra or Elisa reservasbarra@royaltyhotel.com.br