2023 Decon Conference Logistics
The 2023 International Decontamination Research and Development Conference will be held December 5-7, 2023 in Charleston, South Carolina.
Conference Location | Lodging | Transportation | Dining
Conference Location
The 2023 EPA International Decontamination Research and Development Conference will be held in Sterling Hall at:
Hyatt House Charleston - Historic District Hotel
560 King Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29403
United States
Phone: (843) 414-4900
Lodging
Please note there are two towers, the Hyatt Place Charleston and the Hyatt House Charleston, which are connected by a shared lobby.
The conference room block at the Hyatt Place Charleston is currently full.
Please find a list of alternate hotel locations close to the venue below:
1. Homewood Suites Charleston Historic District
415 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC.
843-724-8800
Current rate for the week of 12/4/23 to 12/7/23 is $240/night
0.2 miles from the Hyatt
2. The Limited Hotel
425 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
843-718-2327
Current rate for the week of 12/4/23 to 12/7/23 is $177/night
0.2 miles from the Hyatt
EPA participants should include the following 5170 code on their Travel Authorizations: MM262606.
Transportation
Driving Directions from the Airport
- Leave the Charleston International Airport parking lot and turn right onto International Boulevard.
- Continue straight for about 2.5 miles until you reach the I-26 East ramp on your right.
- Merge onto I-26 East and continue for about 7 miles.
- Take exit 221B toward Meeting Street/Visitor Center.
- Merge onto Meeting Street and continue for about 1 mile.
- Turn left onto Calhoun Street and continue for about 0.2 miles.
- Turn right onto King Street and continue for about 0.2 miles.
- Turn left onto Market Street and continue for about 0.1 miles.
- Turn right onto East Bay Street and continue for about 0.3 miles.
- The Hyatt Charleston will be on your right.
Transportation Options from the Airport
1. Yellow Cab of Charleston- is a well-known taxi service that operates in the Charleston area. Call them at (843) 577-6565 to schedule a pickup or request a ride through their mobile app.
2. Green Taxi- is an eco-friendly taxi service that operates in the Charleston area. Call them at (843) 819-0846 to schedule a pickup or book a ride through their website.
3. Charleston Taxi- is another popular taxi service in the area. Call them at (843) 723-5685 to schedule a pickup or book a ride through their website.
4. Uber or Lyft
Parking Information
Valet parking at the Hyatt is $34.00 per day. The parking garage has a $2.00 per half hour fee as you come and go. If you leave your car parked overnight, it is a maximum of $18.00 per 8 hours.
For participants not staying at the Hyatt hotel, the closest parking garage is the City of Charleston owned and operated garage (public garage) and is located adjacent to the hotel. Parking is $34.00 per day.
Dining
Breakfast:
A complimentary buffet breakfast for those staying at the Hyatt Charleston Hotel will be available starting at 6:00 am.
Lunch and Dinner:
The Hyatt Charleston Hotel also offers lunch and dinner options at The Placery, as well as to-go options, bottled drinks, and snacks at The Market located in their lobby.
Please see below for restaurant options within walking distance from the Hyatt Charleston:
Name | Address | Distance | Cuisine | Price | Hours | Phone |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D'Allesandro's Pizza |
229 St Philip St, Charleston, SC 29403 | 0.2 mile (4 min walk) | Italian | $15 and under | 11 am-10 pm | +1 843.853.6337 |
The Pass |
207-A St Philip St, Charleston, SC 29403 |
0.1 mile (2 min walk) |
Deli/Quick Bite |
$15 and under |
10 am-4 pm |
+1 854.444.3960 |
Holey City Bagels | 43 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29403 | 0.2 mile (5 min walk) | Bagels | $15 and under | 7 am-1 pm | +1 843.212.3680 |
Ladles Soups Downtown | 68 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29403 | 0.3 mile (7 min walk) | Soups, salads, and sandwiches | $15 and under | 11 am-7:30 pm | +1 843.579.2855 |
Xiao Bao Biscuit | 224 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403 | 0.4 mile (8 min walk) | Asian | $20 and under | 11 am-10 pm | No phone number available |
Island Provisions | 221 St Philip St, Charleston, SC 29403 | 0.2 mile (3 min walk) | Neighborhood market and coffee bar | $15 and under | 7 am-7 pm | +1 843.718.0812 |
Malagon | 33 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403 | 292 ft. (1 min walk) | Spanish Tapas | $30 and under | 11 am-10 pm | +1 843.926.0475 |
Chubby Fish | 252 Coming St, Charleston, SC 29403 | 0.3 mile (6 min walk) | Seafood | $30 and under | 5 pm-10 pm | +1 854.222.3949 |
Jersey Mike’s | 595 King St, Suite 131, Charleston, SC 29403 | 600 ft. (2 min walk) | Sandwich/Quick Bite | $15 and under | 10 am-9 pm | +1 843.278.8555 |
Subway | 567 King St, Charleston, SC 29403 | 250 ft. (1 min walk) | Sandwich/Quick Bite | $15 and under | 9 am-10 pm | +1 843.718.2277 |
Contact Us
The conference is hosted by EPA’s Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response. If you have technical questions about the content of the conference, presentation guidance, logistics, or any other topics, please contact EPA_Decon@epa.gov. We look forward to seeing you!
Disclaimer: Mention of brand/trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for use of a specific product.