Location, accommodation & travel information

Venue & accommodation

The conference will take place at the Hilton Dresden(opens in new tab/window) overlooking the river Elbe and the famous Frauenkirche Church of our Lady in the heart of this historic city.

The hotel is within walking distance of Dresden’s main station and a short 20 minute drive from the airport. In addition to excellent conference facilities and restaurants it hosts an indoor pool, sauna and gym.

Hilton Dresden Tel +49 351 8642 882 An der Frauenkirche 5 01067 Dresden Germany

Rooms have been reserved at a special rate for delegates at the conference hotel – the Hilton Dresden. Room rate: 129.00€ per night and room single use / 154.00€ per night and room double use The City of Dresden levies a lodging tax of 6% of the room rate excluding breakfast per night. Please note, that the stated prices are excluding City Tax.

Conditions

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  Booked rooms are cancellable free of charge till 7 days prior arrival. Late cancellation will be charged with 90% of the room rate

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  For booking a room a guarantee by credit card is mandatory

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  The offered room rate is including a HILTON Breakfast buffet, service charge and VAT, but excluding City Tax

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  There is no charge for the LivingWell Health Clubs fitness room, the use of our swimming pool, whirlpool and steam bath is €3.00 per person and day.

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  Check-in time is 15:00 & check-out time is 12:00

Accessibility

Elsevier Conferences Accessibility Policy

Please access our Accessibility policy and guidelines here.

How to contact us to discuss any accessibility requirements

Please contact us at  [email protected](opens in new tab/window) to discuss any requirements or questions. The conference organizer will contact you directly to discuss further. Please let us have the details of any specific requirements by 6^th October 2023.

Conference venue

Is there disabled parking? Yes

Is the venue wheelchair accessible? Yes, main entrance, lobby and guest rooms, Bistro (open daily from 06:00 am till 11pm). Meeting Space: Piano Bar and Salon Petersburg, Salon Dresden. The Congress Centre with congress hall and foyer can be accessed directly via Salon Petersburg and Salon Rotterdam

Are there accessible elevators close to the conference rooms? Yes, to the meeting room mentioned above.

Are there accessible restrooms near the conference rooms (same floor/near accessible lifts?) Yes, near to Salon Petersburg and lift. All booked rooms are on the same floor.

Catering On request we can arrange early access to the catering space and assistance with the collection of catering. Please contact us at [email protected](opens in new tab/window).

Please contact us at [email protected](opens in new tab/window) if you would like to have an orientation tour of the venue on 14^th November 2023.

Conference hotel

If you need to book an accessible bedroom: Please do via the booking link, or provide an email address to the hotel: [email protected](opens in new tab/window). We have wheelchair accessible guest rooms with shower in the bathroom, grab handles and emergency button.

How far apart are any different spaces that are being used?

Salon Petersburg and Salon Rotterdam can go through to Congress Centre with congress hall and foyer. One minute way. Please contact us at [email protected](opens in new tab/window) if you would like to discuss the arrangements for the conference dinner.

How to reach the venue and hotel

Public transportation is mostly wheelchair accessible – please see https://www.dvb.de/en-gb/service-en/accessible-travel(opens in new tab/window). There are wheelchair accessible taxis available. Please call a taxi and ask for it in detail.

Local area

Things to see and do in Dresden

Make time during your stay to visit some of the famous sights Dresden has to offer – just a short distance from the hotel - including:

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  Frauenkirche(opens in new tab/window): The Church of our Lady is a famous symbol of international peace and reconciliation.

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  The Furstenzug mural(opens in new tab/window) – a 102 m long mural on Meissen porcelain tiles is located outside the conference hotel

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  The Semper Opera(opens in new tab/window): Considered one of the world’s most beautiful opera houses and only steps from the hotel.

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  Zwinger Palace(opens in new tab/window): A baroque style palace, now home to the Old Masters Picture Gallery and more.

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  Brühl's Terrace: (opens in new tab/window)the oldest Renaissance structure in the city and last part of the former rampart inlcuding the 400-year-old Brick Gate, Dresden´s only surviving original city gate

Useful links

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  Dresden Tourist Office(opens in new tab/window)

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  Google maps(opens in new tab/window)