Travel & Hotels

The Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, Michigan

September 26 - September 28, 2008



The Rock Financial Showplace is located at 46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi, Michigan 48374. It is located on the North side of the road approximately one mile West of Novi Road between Taft Road and Beck Road. When traveling on I96 from the East; take the Novi Road exit, turn left (South) and drive to the first light past the "old" Novi Expo Center which is Grand River Ave, turn right. Go one mile on Grand River, the Showplace will be on your right.

When traveling on I96 from the West; take the Wixom Road exit, turn right (South) on Wixom Road, go to Grand River Avenue and turn left. Drive past Beck Road, the showplace will be approximately ¼ mile down on your left. Contact Rock Financial Showplace at (248) 348-5600, or visit them online at:
www.rockfinancialshowplace.com.
View a Map at Mapquest

Expo Hours

All Pre-Show Workshops:
Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday, September 25, 2008, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Exhibits, Demonstrations, & Fashion Shows:
Friday, September 26, 2008, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
(Extended shopping hours Friday only)
Saturday, September 27, 2008, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday, September 28, 2008, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 28, 2008, 5:00 PM - Dream Sewing Room Drawing

Parking

Parking available at the Expo Center for $5 per vehicle. Four day parking passes also available for $13 - ask parking attendant.

Air Travel

If you are flying in for the expo, you will need to book your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Airport, otherwise known as Detroit/Wayne County Airport, with the code of DTW.

Shuttle Service

For transportation from the airport to Novi, contact any of the following:
Victory Cab Company - (734) 467-7026
McIninch Limo and Sedan Service - (888) 220-7498
Ken's Airport Shuttle Service - (888) 789-6187
Suvana Airport Transfers - (877) 478-8262
AA Airport Service - (800) 720-0797
Limo Pros

Hotels

Doubletree Hotel (formally the Wyndham Garden Hotel)
42100 Crescent Blvd
Novi, MI 48375
248-344-8800 / 248-344-8535 fax
Rates: Single/Double - $94.00, Triple/Quad - $104.00/$114.00
Complimentary breakfast at starting 6:30AM
Complimentary shuttle to and from RFS

Guests also receive complimentary passes to Bally Total Fitness next door. Guests may take advantage of our indoor pool, sauna, lobby lounge and room service in the evening.
The correct "group code" will be entered automatically for you on the reservation page at www.detroitnovi.doubletree.com

Crowne Plaza Detroit-Novi (formally the Doubletree Hotel)
27000 Sheraton Drive
Novi, MI 48377 248-348-5000 / 248-348-5060 fax
www.cpnovi.com
Rates: Kings - Single or Double - $99.00
Doubles - Triple / Quad - $109.00 / $119.00

208 newly renovated guest rooms with Sleep Advantage Beds, In Room Refrigerators & Microwaves, Coffee Maker, Iron, Ironing Board, Hairdryer & Complimentary Wireless High Speed Internet throughout the hotel. The "Oaks Grille Bistro" serves a delicious variety of cuisine for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Fitness Room, Heated Indoor & Outdoor Pools, Sauna and Whirlpool. Complimentary Shuttle Service to Rock Financial Showplace. Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie at Check-In. Benedettos Steakhouse nearby.

Hotel Baronette
27790 Novi Road
Novi, MI 48377
248-349-7800 / 248-349-7467 fax.
www.hotelbaronette.com
Rates: Doubles or Kings $105.00
Complementary breakfast buffet starting at 7:30 AM
Complementary shuttle to and from RFS

A selection of multilingual daily newspapers. Multilingual staff to assist with translation services, travel and entertainment. Office conveniences at the International level include copier, fax, and printer. Cordless phones are available for your convenience on the International level. Fitness center with full range of exercise equipment. Indoor heated pool, sauna, and whirlpool. Each room provides features such as bath salts, refreshment center, and soft terry cloth robes.

Courtyard by Marriott Farmington Hills
31525 West 12 Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
248-553-0000 / 248-553-7630 fax
www.marriott.com/dtwfm
Rates: Standard $89.00
Suite $99.00


Discount for Call in reservations only. Online reservations will be charged regular rates. Amenity Highlights - Fitness Center or Spa, Free Parking, 24 Hour Front Desk, No Smoking Rooms/Facilities, Restaurant.
NO SHUTTLE SERVICE

Hampton Inn - Detroit/Novi
169 Loop Road
Commerce Twp, MI 48390
248-624-8100 / 248-624-0500 fax
www.detroitnovi.hamptoninn.com Rates: Single/Double $94.00
Complementary breakfast from 6 AM to 10 AM daily
Complimentary shuttle to and from RFS

When it's time to relax, guests at this Novi hotel can enjoy a heated indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and fitness center. Other amenities at this Novi hotel include complimentary morning newspapers and guest laundry facilities. The Novi Hotel helps guests start the day off right with a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast featuring bagels, breads, muffins, hot and cold cereals, fresh fruit, juices, coffee, tea and other choices like a hot breakfast or a Japanese breakfast. Complimentary Cookies Served