7 May 2008 Update:

We're working closely with the Convention Hotel (Doubletree Hotel) and have expanded the Convention room block. So at this time there continues to be rooms available on all nights at the Convention rate.

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Our Convention will be based at the Doubletree Hotel Lowell, situated in the heart of downtown amidst the sights and sounds of both the old and new Lowell.  The old is represented by the Lowell National Historical Park, which showcases the birthplace of America’s industrial revolution.  And the new incorporates a vibrant, diverse city with numerous restaurants, shops, museums and theaters that are just a short walk from the hotel.  Located at the “Lower Locks” at the confluence of the Merrimack River and the Lowell Industrial Canal, the Doubletree offers over 250 rooms equipped with cable, data ports, and coffee maker. Limited rollaways are available and parking in an adjacent garage is free.  Amenities include a heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, exercise room, outdoor wading pool and sun deck.  The 2008 NASG Convention will fill over 11,000 sq. ft. of function space, with two ballrooms for our convention exhibitors & dealers, and five additional rooms for clinics, meetings and the model/photo contests. Ask for the NASG 2008 Convention special rate ($98/night for up to 4 people per room) when booking your hotel room.

The hotel is about 45 minutes northwest of Boston’s Logan Airport and about 45 minutes south of Manchester-Boston Airport in Manchester, NH and is just minutes from the intersection of I-495, I-93, and Route 3. Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) commuter rail service provides an easy 40 minute ride to and from Boston.

Hotel Information & Services

• Internet Access - As of Nov 2007, here is the status of Internet access: The hotel provides complimentary wireless access in the hotel lobby as well as wireless access in the room at a charge of $9.95 per day per connected device. In addition the hotel offers a business center with a PC available for use at $0.49 per minute. Please contact the hotel directly with specific questions.

Hotel Booking Information

Hotel:

      Doubletree Hotel Lowell
      50 Warren St.
      Lowell, MA, USA

Making Reservations by Telephone:

      1-800-222-TREE (Doubletree Reservations), or
      1-978-452-1200 (Direct call to the Convention Hotel)
           ask for group rate "NASG2008" to get the convention rate of $98/night

Making Reservations online:

Beginning in August 2007, you may visit Doubletree Reservations
online -- use group code "BGR" to get the convention rate.

Enter the group code as shown in this screen capture from the Doubletree Hotel reservations web page: