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CONFERENCE HOTEL

Hilton Norfolk The Main
100 East Main Street
Norfolk, Virginia 23510

The Hilton Norfolk The Main is located in the heart of downtown Norfolk with views of the Elizabeth River shipyards, ferries, and bridges. A modern luxury hotel, the Hilton is walking distance to waterside attractions, the MacArthur Memorial, the Granby Street restaurant scene, and the Freemason Historic District. Guest Services include 24-hour room service, fitness center and indoor pool, and free Wi-Fi.

Conference goers can make reservations by calling either 888-446-6677 toll free or 757-763-6200 and referencing the group name: Society for Industrial Archeology or group code: SIA. You are encouraged to book early! Reservations must be made before the Cut-Off Date of May 6, 2026. The conference rate is $196 per night plus taxes.

To book online, please visit the following link:

https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/societyforindustrialarchaeology2026/

The Hilton has three restaurants and a coffee shop to choose from:

• Grain Casual scene including a 75-tap bar and Norfolk’s only rooftop beer garden. Fifth floor.
• Saltine A hip, urban space offering the region’s finest fresh seafood. First floor.
• VARIA: A lounge, wine and piano bar serving upscale trattoria-inspired Italian fare. Second floor.
• Town Center Cold Pressed A cafe specializing in locally roasted coffee, cold-pressed juices with a uniquely curated food menu. First floor.

Parking – There is a parking deck attached to the Hilton accessible from 201 E Plume St. Self-parking for
overnight guests is $16.00 per car per night. Valet parking for overnight guests is available at the rate of
$33.00 per car per night. Fees are subject to change without notice. The parking garage accepts both
cash and credit cards for payment.

TRAVELING TO NORFOLK

Airline Travel – Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is located ten miles from downtown Norfolk.
The airport is served by eight air carriers (Allegiant, American, Breeze, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit,
and United), with most offering non-stop flights to major domestic destinations and connecting service to
points around the globe. There are several transportation options from the airport to the conference
hotel.

https://www.flyorf.com/ground-transportation/

Rail Travel – Beat the beach traffic and take the train to Norfolk! Norfolk (NFK) and is served directly
by Northeast Regional passenger service from Boston and New York to Norfolk/Newport News. For more
information, visit https://www.amtrak.com. The Hilton is easily accessible via Norfolk’s light rail
system The Tide. After arriving the Norfolk Amtrak station, cross the parking lot and take the Harbor
Park Tide station two stops to MacArthur Square Station. The Hilton is a three-block walk away.