Presentation submitted to SAE as proposal, to be used to help seminar registrants get to local hotels, to the training facility, and understand the available amenities they would find once arriving at the SAE Automotive Headquarters facility in Troy, Michigan.

1. SAE Automotive Headquarters
National City Building, Suite 1600
755 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084
Telephone: (248) 273-2455
Fax: (248) 273-2494
automotive_hq @ sae.org

2. How to
Get to
the SAE
AHQ
From Detroit Metro
Airport (DTW), take
the following route:
I-94 Freeway East, to
I-75 North, to West
Big Beaver (Exit #69)

3. How to
Get to
the SAE
AutoHQ
(cont’d)
The I-75 Freeway/Big Beaver Rd. interchange is a “cloverleaf” design. When
exiting at Big Beaver (exit #69), the off-ramp has two branches , the first
branch leads to eastbound Big Beaver, and the SECOND branch, leads to
westbound Big Beaver. Take this SECOND (RIGHT) BRANCH!

4. How to
Get to
the SAE
AHQ
(cont’d)
At the end of the off-ramp, turn RIGHT, and stay in the LEFT LANE. You will
need to drive a short distance past the National City Center Building (which
will be on your left), and loop back.

5. How to
Get to
the SAE
AHQ
(cont’d)
Enter the first left turn lane you encounter, because you will be using this lane to
loop back onto eastbound Big Beaver. Make a 180o turnaround (“U” turn) at this
left turn lane, then get in the rightmost lane. Turn right at the next traffic light
which is at Troy Center Drive. Next, take the first left turn into the National City
Center parking lot shaded in red above.

6. Once You Have Arrived/Parked…
 Enter the building at the doors nearest the Ruth’s Chris Steak House
 Use the elevators that service floors 14 through 25
 Take an elevator to the 16th FLOOR (Note: SAE occupies the entire floor)

7. Once You Have Arrived/Parked… (cont’d)
Upon exiting the elevator on the 16th Floor, proceed to the reception
area by turning right, passing through the glass entrance doors, and
checking in with the SAE staff member at the reception desk.

8. Nearest Hotels Drury Inn, 575 W. Big Beaver Rd.
Troy, MI 48084; 248-528-3330;
Fax 248-528-3330
If your trip involves SAE Corporate Rate - 2010 $85.99
Double or King; Comp hot
an overnight stay, the breakfast; Comp appetizers and
closest hotels to the cocktails each day; Comp internet);
Must use 1-800-DRURYINN (378-
SAE AHQ are: 7946) and request the Corporate
ID #305431 rate.
Troy Marriott (approx. 1/2 mi.)
200 W. Big Beaver Rd.
Troy, MI 48084
248-680-9797 or 1-800-MARRIOTT
NO CORPORATE RATE

9. Additional Hotel Choices
Candlewood Suites - extended stay
2550 Troy Center, Troy, MI
Phone: 248-269-6600; Fax: 248-269-8449
SAE Rate 2010: Studio $89.99, One Bedroom $119.99
These rates are for 1-6 night stays.
Marriott (Courtyard)
1525 E. Maple Rd. Troy, MI
Phone: 248-528-2800; Fax:248-528-0963
SAE Rate 2010 - $79.00 including full breakfast
Call 1-800-228-9290 and ask for the SAE rate.
Marriott (Residence Inn)
2600 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI
Phone: 248-689-6856; Fax:248-689-3788
SAE Rate 2010: $85.00
Daily Hot Breakfast & Hospitality Hour
(Mon-Thurs) with evening social hour;
Comp wireless internet

10. Some Local Dining Choices Near SAE AHQ
Phone (all area SAE Member
Discount? (with
Restaurant code 248) Style/Pricing member card)
Ruth’s Chris Steak 269-8424 Fine No
House
Morton’s Steak House 404-9845 Fine No
McCormick & Schmick’s 637-6400 Fine No
Seafood
Shula’s Steak House 680-9616 Fine Yes (10%)
Kruse & Muer 362-2700 Moderate Yes (10%)
TGI Fridays 524-9489 Moderate Yes (10%)
PF Chang’s China Bistro 816-8000 Moderate No
CHAMPPS Americana 526-0333 Moderate Yes (10%)
Picano’s 528-1620 Moderate No
Troy Deli 528-9393 Moderate Yes (10%)

11. Free Services Available at the SAE AHQ
SAE members can take advantage of these
benefits at the SAE AHQ:
 Notary public service
 Access to on-site SAE Career
Center
 Meeting room usage with
equipment (on first-come-
first-served, availability basis)
 Wi-Fi and walk-up computer
(internet) access
 Copy, fax and print services
 Local telephone calling
 …and cheerful assistance
from SAE support staff!

12. Additional Facility Info
SAE members and guests will also find
the following at the SAE AHQ:
 Visitor’s Lounge
 SAE Store to purchase
select SAE publications
and logo items
 Comfortable and well-
equipped classrooms
 Computer room

13. We Look Forward to Seeing You Soon!
All of us, the SAE staff, look forward to providing you
the best possible experience during your stay at the
SAE Automotive Headquarters!
SAE Automotive Headquarters
National City Building, Suite 1600
755 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084
Telephone: (248) 273-2455