Blocks of sleeping rooms have been reserved at two hotels in Pittsburgh. Both of the hotels can be contacted directly for individual reservations and they are both on a first-come, first served basis. Please be sure to reference the Society For Biomaterials or SFB Annual Meeting when making reservations. Reservations can also be made online by clicking on the Hotel Reservations Links for each hotel below.

The Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh
$155.00 Single/double occupancy
(Connected to David Lawrence Convention Center)
1000 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
(412) 281-3700
Fax (412) 227-4500
RESERVATIONS: 1-800-WESTIN 1
Click here for on-line reservations

Located in the heart of the city's business and cultural districts, The Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh is connected by skywalk to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Guests will appreciate high-speed Internet access and a self-service business center along with the 8,000 square foot Westin WORKOUT® Powered by Reebok Gym, which offers free weights, aerobic equipment, Nautilus training, indoor lap pool, steam, sauna, massage therapy and aerobic classes. The hotel is connected to one of Pittsburgh's premier destination restaurants, The Original Fish Market, serving dinner until 1 a.m. nightly. Complimentary transportation is available Monday through Friday within the central business district and to local attractions such as the Heinz History Center, Andy Warhol Museum, PNC Park and Mellon Arena.

Sleeping room rates have been reserved for attendees at a conference rate of $155.00 single/double occupancy. These reduced rates are available until March 23, 2006, depending upon availability.

To reserve a room at the group rate, contact the hotel directly by calling their reservation line at 1-412-227-4500 or toll free at 1-800-WESTIN 1. Please be sure to reference the Society For Biomaterials. SFB Annual Meeting Reservations can also be made online by clicking on the Hotel Reservations Link above.

Hilton Pittsburgh
$140.00 Single/double
600 Commonwealth Place
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
(412) 391-4600
RESERVATIONS: 1-800 HILTONS (445-8667)
Click here for on-line reservations

The Hilton Pittsburgh is the city's largest, most recognized hotel conveniently located Downtown at Gateway Center, facing Point State Park and Pittsburgh's famed three rivers, six blocks from the Convention Center, and across the river from Heinz Field and PNC Park. Located at the gateway to the Cultural District, the Hilton Pittsburgh is the hub of activities for sporting events.

All rooms provide breathtaking views in every direction. They are beautifully appointed with ergonomically designed work areas, dual-line speaker phone with voice mail, and Wireless High Speed Internet Access.

Sleeping room rates have been reserved for attendees at a conference rate of $140.00 single/double occupancy. These reduced rates are available until March 23, 2006, depending upon availability.

To reserve a room at the group rate, contact the hotel directly by calling their reservation line at 1-412-391-4600 or toll free at 1-800-HILTONS (445-8667). Please be sure to reference the Society For Biomaterials. SFB Annual Meeting Reservations can also be made online by clicking on the Hotel Reservations Link above.