Housing
Course Location:
TMS Headquarters Office
5700 Corporate Drive Suite 750
Pittsburgh, PA 15237, USA
1-800-759-4867 (USA and Canada)
+1-724-776-3770 (Other Countries)
Reservation Information
To book your room at the corporate rate of $129 (USD) per night, please use the following link, www.tms.org/fairfield, enter your Check-in and Check-out dates in the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society window, and click the Check Availability button.
Room Rates
$129/night
Please note that discounted housing rates are not guaranteed once the block is full.
About the Hotel
The Fairfield Inn & Suites Pittsburgh North/McCandless Crossing is the newest hotel in the McCandless Township area of Pittsburgh, PA, USA. This hotel is conveniently located, just 1 mile (a three-minute drive) from the course location of the TMS Headquarters Office. The hotel includes standard amenities such as free high speed Wi-Fi, free breakfast, access to the pool and fitness center, and free parking.
Prepare for your Travel
Transportation
The distance to the hotel and course location from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is approximately 28 miles (30 minutes) by car.
The hotel does not offer an airport shuttle. Travelers can rent a car, or hire a taxi (or UBER/Lyft) from the airport. Fares vary based on vehicle type and number of passengers.
TMS will provide shuttle transportation to and from the hotel and TMS Headquarters Wednesday thru Saturday.
Currency
The Fairfield Inn & Suites and surrounding businesses accept U.S. Dollars. Most businesses also accept major credit cards.
Parking
Free parking is available at both the hotel and course location.
Obtain a Travel Visa for a Conference Held in the United States
Visa Application Process
Meeting attendees from countries that require a visa to enter the United States are reminded that the process of obtaining a visa takes a minimum of three months. You are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and begin the application process early.
The U.S. State Department website includes visa information concerning temporary visitors to the United States that may be helpful to you.
Please note that the Department of Homeland Security is implementing the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, which is expected to be mandatory for Visa Waiver Program travelers. Complete information is available on the Visa Waiver Program page of the U.S. State Department website.
Request a Visa Letter
To generate an official invitation letter for this course, please click the button below. To personalize the letter, follow the instructions and type in your information in the appropriate places. An invitation letter will then be e-mailed to the address provided. The letter can be printed and used as needed to obtain approval to attend this course. Please note that this letter does not guarantee you will be granted a visa. If you need additional assistance, e-mail Diana Grady, or call at +1–724–776–9000, ext. 256.