Hotel Information

Gaylod Texan Resort

RFID WORLD 2007 has a room block with a nightly rate of $190.00 and they are extending that rate to all IEEE RFID 2007 attendees as well.

To Reserve Online, please click on the link below. You will be directed to the Gaylord Texan’s customized online reservation page for RFID World attendees. Please enter the password code RFID in field provided on this page then click SUBMIT. Enter your arrival and departure information to begin the reservation process.

Internet Access

Internet access is provided in the Gaylord Texan Resort sleeping rooms. A Cyber Café will also be available on the RFID WORLD 2007 trade show floor.

Electricity

The US uses 110-120 volts, 60 cycles, compared to 220-240 volts, 50 cycles, in most of Europe.

Smoking

The Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center is a smoke free environment which includes all hotels rooms, public space, restaurants and lounges. Smoking is only permitted in the Texan Station Cigar Lounge and in designated outdoor smoking areas and terraces.

Business Services

For assistance with your copying, faxing, mailing and packaging needs, the Office Depot Business Center is conveniently located in the Convention Center on Level One.
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday, 6am – 9pm
Saturday and Sunday, 8am – 6pm.

Luggage Checking

On Wednesday, March 28th, there will be an area near the Registration counters to check your luggage.

Parking

All parking (overnight, self, valet, day guest) is billed at the prevailing rates. Self-parking fees do not include in/out privileges. Parking rates are as follows:

$8.00 (self-parking), per day
$9.00 + tax (overnight self-parking), per day
$12.00 (valet parking), per day
$18.00 + tax (overnight valet parking), per day
Daily guests are not eligible for In / Out privileges

Gaylord Texan Resort Guest Amenities

Please refer to the resort website at www.gaylordtexan.com.

Tipping

Tipping is part of the American way of life, based on the principle that you should pay for any special service. Here are some examples:
Bartenders – 10% to 15%
Bellhops: at least $2 per bag
Taxi Drivers: 15% of the fare
Airport Attendants: $1 per bag
Valet Parking Attendants: $3 to $5

Driving Directions to the Gaylord Texan Resort

Interstate 635 West from North Dallas	Exit 121 N/Bass Pro Drive (#36B). Keep right at the fork in the ramp. Turn left onto Bass Pro. Turn left on to Hwy 26, go thru next light (Fairway Drive) – go approximately .3 mile to the next light, turn right into the hotel entrance on Gaylord Trail.
Interstate 114 toward DFW Airport from Dallas	Take DFW Airport/121 exit right lane toward Coppell, take the Bass Pro exit. Turn left on to Bass Pro. Go straight past Embassy Suites (on your right) at the light go left on Hwy 26 West. Continue through the stop light on Fairway Drive. Turn right at the next light into the hotel entrance on Gaylord Trail.
Interstate 183 toward DFW Airport from Dallas	Just past Airport, take 360 North. 360 merges with 121 North which merges with 114 East (going towards DFW Airport) in Grapevine, take the Business 114 to 26 exit (Freight area), turn left at ramp’s stop sign, crossover highway. After crossover, go 1.1 mile to third light, turn right onto Hwy 26 (N.W. Hwy). Approximately .4 mile to light, turn left into the hotel entrance on Gaylord Trail.
Interstate 360 North from Arlington	360 merges with 121 North which merges with 114 East in Grapevine going towards DFW Airport, take the Business 114 to 26 exit (Freight area), (this is the first exit off 114 East), turn left at ramp’s stop sign, crossover highway. After crossover, go 1.1 mile to third light, turn right onto Hwy 26 (N.W. Hwy). Approximately .4 mile to light, turn left into the hotel entrance on Gaylord Trail.
Interstate 121 South from Lewisville	Exit Grapevine Mills Blvd., stay straight to get onto 26W. Go through light at Bass Pro. Go thru next light at Fairway Drive, go approximately .3 mile to next light, turn right into the hotel entrance on Gaylord Trail.
Interstate 183 toward DFW Airport from Fort Worth	In Bedford, take 121 North to Grapevine. 121 North merges with 114 East in Grapevine going towards DFW Airport, take the 635 121 North exit, stay on 121, exit Bass Pro, turn left at ramp’s stop light onto Bass Pro, crossover highway, continuing straight. Go thru light at Big Buck Drive, next light dead ends into Hwy 26, turn left. Turn right at second light, into the hotel entrance on Gaylord Trail.
Interstate 114 toward DFW Airport from Fort Worth	In Grapevine, take the 635 121 North exit, stay on 121, exit Bass Pro, turn left at ramp’s stop light onto Bass Pro, crossover highway, continuing straight. Go thru light at Big Buck Drive, next light dead ends into Hwy 26, turn left. Turn right at second light, into the hotel entrance on Gaylord Trail.
From the Airport:	Take the north exit out of the airport towards highways 635/121. Continue north on 121 and take the Bass Pro exit. Turn left on to Bass Pro. Go straight past Embassy Suites (on your right) at the light go left on Hwy 26 West. Continue through the stop light on Fairway Drive. Turn right into the hotel entrance on Gaylord Trail.