Accommodations in Baltimore
The in-person portion of the HFES 65th Annual Meeting took place at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, located on the city's scenic Inner Harbor. The hotel served as the primary venue for all on-site sessions, exhibits, and social events held October 4–7, 2021.
Venue
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
700 Aliceanna Street
Baltimore, Maryland
The hotel sits directly on the Inner Harbor, placing attendees steps from waterfront promenades, dining, and major attractions.
Safety
A hotel safety document was made available for attendee review prior to the meeting. The hotel partnered with HFES to implement health protocols including hand sanitizing stations, temperature checks, socially distant seating, and mask requirements indoors.
Getting Around Baltimore
Baltimore's Inner Harbor offered attendees a compact, walkable setting with a range of attractions close to the meeting venue:
- National Aquarium — one of the country's premier aquariums, located a short walk from the hotel.
- Museums & cultural sites — world-class institutions including the Maryland Science Center and the American Visionary Art Museum.
- Shopping & dining — the Inner Harbor and nearby neighborhoods such as Fells Point and Harbor East offered a wide selection of restaurants and retail.
- Proximity to Washington, DC — the nation's capital was easily accessible for attendees interested in extending their visit, located approximately 40 miles southwest of Baltimore.