TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS

MADRID, SPAIN    APRIL 21‑24, 2024

ORGANIZED BY:

HOSTED BY:

Travel & Accommodations

WFH 2024 World Congress
congress@wfh.org

ORGANIZED BY:
World Federation of Hemophilia

HOSTED BY:
Federación Española de Hemofilia

The World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) and La Federación Española de Hemofilia (Fedhemo) are excited to welcome the global bleeding disorders community to the WFH 2024 World Congress in Madrid, Spain from April 21 to 24.

ACCOMMODATIONS

We understand that finding suitable accommodation for the event is important for your comfort and convenience. While the official housing bureau is closed, we’re pleased to offer an alternative solution to assist you in securing accommodations for your stay in Madrid.

We’ve partnered with Stay22, a comprehensive reservation platform that collaborates with all major online travel booking agencies such as Booking.com, Trivago, Expedia, Hotels.com, VRBO, Kayak, and more. Stay22 is designed to help you find the best hotel deals tailored to your preferences.

Please note that transportation between the hotels on Stay22 and the IFEMA convention center is not provided. However, we encourage you to explore various transportation options available in Madrid, including public transit, taxis, rideshare services, or rental cars, to ensure seamless travel to and from the event venue.

For any inquiries or assistance regarding your booking, customer support will be provided by our booking partner, Stay22, and not the World Federation of Hemophilia.

Click here to view the accommodation options.

Scam alert! Beware of unauthorized housing companies

Please be vigilant if approached by any housing service other than the WFH World Congress Secretariat or the WFH Housing Bureau (housing@wfh.org) that implies or claims to be the “official housing provider” for the WFH 2024 World Congress.

Reservations made through an agency other than the WFH World Congress Secretariat and Housing Bureau will be at your own risk. Please inform us at housing@wfh.org if you are approached by any agency that claims to represent the WFH.

Official WFH 2024 World Congress hotels

Hotel Rate/night (USD*) Breakfast Internet Congress shuttle
Hotel H10 Tribeca – Sold out
Standard room - one bed
$188*
20 min by shuttle
Novotel Madrid Center – Sold out
Standard room - one bed
$199*
20 min by shuttle
RIU Plaza España – Sold out
Standard room - one bed
$278*
20 min by shuttle
Meliá Castilla – Sold out
Standard room - one bed
$302*
20 min by shuttle
Novotel Madrid Campo de las Naciones – Sold out
Standard room - one bed
$337*
10 min walk
Pullman Madrid Airport & Feria – Sold out
Standard room - one bed
$350*
10 min walk
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MAKING YOUR RESERVATION

Why book through the official WFH Housing Bureau?

Booking through the WFH Housing Bureau offers you many benefits, including the following:

  • Guaranteed preferential rates at participating hotels listed as part of the WFH 2024 World Congress
  • No booking fees or surprise costs since all rates are inclusive of Wi-Fi and all taxes
  • Secure and safe booking transactions
  • Dedicated email address and on-site staff for assistance
  • Complimentary shuttle transportation to and from the IFEMA Convention Center

Official WFH hotel booking website

The easiest and most secure way to complete your reservation is through our online reservation system. Please note that only payments by credit cards (Visa or MasterCard) are accepted online. The hotels will be available until March 22, 2024 (or until the hotel blocks are sold out). After March 22, 2024, hotel rooms are subject to availability and rates cannot be guaranteed. Please send an email to housing@wfh.org to check availability after March 22, 2024.

TREATMENT ROOM

A treatment room will be available for all participants at the WFH 2024 World Congress. For details on the medical treatment in Spain, bringing your own factor, the Congress treatment room, and more, see below.

Did you know?

The WFH 2024 World Congress is making sure that all service provider personnel at the event have received hemophilia awareness training. This is part of our effort to ensure that every attendee has an enjoyable and safe experience at Congress.

ACCOMMODATIONS FAQ

Q
Why book through the official WFH Housing Bureau?
A

Booking through the WFH Housing Bureau offers you many benefits, including the following:

  • Guaranteed preferential rates at participating hotels listed as part of the WFH 2024 World Congress
  • No booking fees or surprise costs since all rates are inclusive of Wi-Fi and all taxes
  • Secure and safe booking transactions
  • Dedicated email address and on-site staff for assistance
  • Complimentary shuttle transportation to/from the IFEMA convention center
Q
How do I book and pay for my hotel room?
A

Registration and housing must be done simultaneously by using the online registration link. A one-night deposit will be charged to confirm the hotel reservation. This deposit can be made by credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or bank transfer. Should you need to cancel, there is a 1-night penalty if cancelled. Please send an email to housing@wfh.org for hotel bookings of 10 rooms or more.

Q
Do we contact the hotel directly for new reservations or changes to existing reservations?
A

The WFH Housing Bureau is the only official WFH 2024 hotel agency, so hotel rooms must be booked directly through the bureau. Please do not contact the hotel directly for reservations or for changes to your reservation. For requests or changes, please send an email to housing@wfh.org.

Q
I have a specific question about the hotel, can I contact the hotel directly, or should I contact the WFH Housing Secretariat?
A

For any questions about the hotel in general, or your hotel reservation, please contact the WFH Housing Bureau at housing@wfh.org.

Q
I called the hotel, and they have no record of my reservation. What should I do?
A

Reservations are held with the WFH until April 1, 2024. After that date, the list of names is sent to the hotels.

Q
Do any of the WFH hotels offer smoking rooms?
A

All WFH selected hotels are fully non-smoking properties.

Q
Are any of the WFH hotels accessibility friendly?
A

All WFH selected hotels are fully accessible.

Q
Can I reserve early check in or late checkout?
A

You can submit early check in and/or late checkouts requests and the hotels will do their best to accommodate your request. For guaranteed early check ins and late checkouts, one additional room night will be charged.

Q
What happens if the WFH 2024 Congress is cancelled?
A

Your room reservation is 100% refundable in case the Congress is cancelled due to COVID-19 or another unavoidable circumstance. This is only applicable for room reservations directly made via the WFH Housing Bureau. If you have booked your room via another agent or platform, this cancellation policy will not apply.

SHUTTLE SERVICE

The WFH will be providing a shuttle service between the official WFH hotels and the IFEMA Convention Center on Congress days (April 21 to 24). Shuttles will travel between the Meliá Castilla, Hotel H10, and RIU Plaza España. Shuttles will depart approximately every thirty minutes and will loop continuously throughout the morning and late afternoon. WFH 2024 Congress signs will be posted at all boarding sites identifying the location as a WFH Shuttle pick-up and drop-off site.

Please send an email to congress@wfh.org if you require an ADA compliant shuttle.

TRAVEL

The WFH encourages all delegates to travel to the Congress in the most sustainable way possible. Consider your options:

Interested in learning more about the environmental impact of your trip to Congress? Try out our carbon emissions calculator now!

MADRID AT A GLANCE

Having trouble accessing the above links? For a PDF version (English only), click here. For more detailed travel information, please visit www.turismomadrid.es/en/.

VISA REQUIREMENTS

Before planning your trip to Madrid, make sure you have all the appropriate travel documents. Note that the passport you hold determines whether you need a visa to travel to Madrid.

Spain is a signatory of the Schengen Agreement, so visitors from any of the Schengen member states enjoy free movement and there is no border control. If this is not your case, just apply for a tourist visa at the Spanish Embassy in your country of residence. Visit Madrid’s visa information site for more details.

Visa invitation letter

To require your visa invitation letter, please contact registration@wfh.org.