Colloquium 2009 FAQ

I'm making my travel arrangements. When does this event begin and end?
What if I have to cancel my registration and hotel reservation?
Can I get the special room rate for early arrivals or later departures?
Are there any other points to note regarding the hotel?
I'd like to familiarize myself with this topic before I attend. Where should I start?
Is this event taking place in Dunwoody or Atlanta?

I'm making my travel arrangements. When does this event begin and end?

Colloquium 2009 begins with dinner at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, and closes at noon on Sunday, March 1, after a one-hour panel discussion.

What if I have to cancel my registration and hotel reservation?

The hotel will cancel 72 hours in advance with no charge; if you cancel less than 72 hours prior to your arrival date, room and tax charges equivalent to one night's stay will be billed to your credit card.

Please note that a 5-percent processing fee will be imposed for cancellation and refund requests through Feb. 20, 2009. Refunds and cancellation requests received after that date will be reviewed case by case, based on circumstance and event viability. Please email Registration@colloquium.us.mensa.org regarding cancellations.

Can I get the special room rate for early arrivals or later departures?

Yes, you can book the group rate for three days prior to and after Colloquium.

Are there any other points to note regarding the hotel?

Now that you mention it, yes:

• Room reservations are guaranteed through Friday, Feb. 13, 2009.
• All room reservations require a credit card and a deposit equal to the fee for one night.
• As is true of other Marriott properties, this hotel has a smoke-free policy.
• Pets are not allowed, except for service animals for persons with disabilities.

I'd like to familiarize myself with this topic before I attend. Where should I start?

Take a look at the variety of information available on the Learn More page!

Is this event taking place in Dunwoody or Atlanta?

Well, there's a good question. When the hotel was booked, Perimeter Center was part of Atlanta; since then, the suburb of Dunwoody has incorporated into its own city. Whatever you call the area, it's only 15 minutes (22 miles) northeast of downtown and is easily accessible by public transportion.