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The convention is located at the Lancaster Host Resort & Conference Center (see below) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania USA.

Besides the convention hotel, as a first this year, other hotels/motels in the Lancaster area have been contacted to secure blocks of rooms along with group rates for HISTORICON. Thus far at this early date, details have only been arranged with the following hotels/motels (besides the convention hotel) listed below, and thus Highly Recommended. More will follow (check back for updates). Some are within walking distance of the convention site while others are a short drive away (check individual web sites or call for details). Note that rates listed below do not include 11% tax.

Important: Room blocks will only be secured until June 23 (i.e., 30 days prior to convention), so make plans now and book early! When reserving a room with any of the following hotels/motels, you must say that you are with "HISTORICON (July 24-27, 2008)" or give the Group Code if applicable below, to ensure you get the group rates.

Lancaster Host Resort & Conference Center – The Convention Hotel located at 2300 Lincoln Hwy. East (Rte. 30). 800-233-0121

Rates: $98.00 / night for 1-2 people; $118.00 for 3-4 people.
Holiday Inn Express Lancaster – Located past the Lancaster Host, in the Rockvale Outlets (24 S. Willowdale Dr.) Either click on above link to reserve your room (Group Code: HISTORICON) , or call toll free number. 800-524-3817 or 717-293-9500

Rate: $109.00 / night for 1-4 people (includes Express Start Breakfast).
Historic Strasburg Inn (formerly Netherlands Inn) – Located about 3 miles past the Lancaster Host (One Historic Dr., Strasburg, PA). Either click on the above link to reserve your room, or call toll free number (Group Code: HISTORICON).

”Historic Strasburg Inn is a quaint country inn, on 26 acres of Amish farmland, with a full service day spa, lounge, Bistro, Billiard room, fitness room and sauna.”
800-872-0201 or 717-687-7691

Rate: $99.00 / night for 1-4 people
(includes full hot buffet: eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, French toast, cereals, fruits, pastries, etc.!)
Red Roof Inn – Located at 2307 Lincoln Hwy. East (Rte. 30), across from the Lancaster Host. Either click on above link to reserve your room (Group Code: B662HIST08) , or call toll free or direct number. Toll free 866-225-2066 (or direct 717-299-9700)

Rate: Two Queen Beds $120.99 / night for 1-4 people, Single King $135.99 / night (includes free Deluxe Continental breakfast).

For a list of Other Convention Lodging - but non-group rates - in Lancaster, PA region click on the Convention Non-Group Lodging page.

Get more information on the Lancaster, PA region and all there is to see while you're in the area; click on the Lancaster Host Resort Conference Center Website!

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