Accommodations
The Summit on Systems Biology will be held at The Jefferson Hotel in historic Richmond, Virginia. Opened in 1895, The Jefferson Hotel is one of only 22 hotels to carry both the Mobil Five Star and the AAA Five Diamond ratings. The Jefferson comes replete with rich tapestries, antique replica furniture, embellished faux-marble columns, a 70-foot high ceiling with a stained-glass skylight, and a magnificent sweeping staircase hauntingly similar to the one in Gone With the Wind. A national historic landmark and a charter member of Historic Hotels of America, The Jefferson has been completely renovated to enhance the original beauty of her distinct architecture.
| *Conference rate: | $169/night |
| Registration: | 1(800) 424-8014 1(804) 788-8000 |
| More info: | http://www.jefferson-hotel.com |
*To receive the discount rate, please make your reservations before February 27th and mention that you are with the Virginia Biosciences Development Center's Systems Biology Summit. Space is limited and rooms are on a first come, first serve basis. Summit participants can also extend their stay at the Jefferson at the reduced price.
For those who chose to extend their stay in Richmond, the city and surrounding areas offer a variety of activities including historic and fine art museums, theme parks, botanical gardens, fine dining and the countries only urban class four white water rapids. For activity suggestions please click here.
