Hotel and Travel
THE MARQUETTE HOTEL
7th and Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
612-376-7400 (hotel)
800-328-4782 (reservations)
The conference is being held at the exquisite Marquette Hotel, located
in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. The hotel is within the IDS
Center and only 16 minutes from St. Paul International Airport.
Downtown Minneapolis attractions are just a block away from the hotel.
Shop at the Mall of America, then take in a football or baseball game
at the Metrodome. Work out in the fitness center before dining on
American classic cuisine at Basil's Restaurant or enjoying snacks over
Happy Hour cocktails at Marq VII restaurant.
A block of rooms will be held at the conference rates listed below until
May 24, 2010.
All reservations must be made by that date to ensure the conference rate.
$159.00 single/double
$169.00 triple
$179.00 quadruple
King of Marquette Suites
$259.00 single/double
$269.00 triple
$279.00 quadruple
Based on availability, rates are valid 3 days before and 3 days after conference dates.
Check-in begins at 3:00 p.m.
Check-out is at noon
*To make hotel reservations, call 800-328-4782 or direct at 612-376-7400. When making reservations by phone,
please identify yourself as an Association of Higher Education Campus Television Administrator (AHECTA) conference attendee and be prepared to guarantee your reservation with a credit card.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
St. Paul International Airport
644 Bayfield Street
St Paul, Minneapolis
(651) 224-4306
Hotel is 16 miles from San St. Paul International Airport.
The hotel does not offer shuttle service.
Self-Parking at the hotel is $20.00 Sunday-Thursday and $12.00 Friday and Saturday.
A range of services offering travelers transportation to and from the
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is available.
Taxi, limousine,
van and shuttle services, and
car rental companies all operate at MSP. Estimated taxi fare each way is $36.00-$39.00.
Public transportation is available through Metro Transit, which provides both
Light Rail Transit and
public bus service within the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Jefferson Lines
scheduled bus service is also available.
Inter-Terminal Transportation
People needing to travel between MSP's Humphrey and Lindbergh terminals can do so via
FREE
Light Rail Transit (LRT) service.
Trains run between terminals around the clock, seven days a week, every
7 to 8 minutes during peak times and 10 to 15 minutes at other times of
day. The
Light Rail Transit page has more information about LRT service at MSP.
Find out more about MSP's
Inter-Terminal Shuttle Service for passengers who are disabled or have special needs.
Ground Transportation Information
The Lindbergh Terminal Ground Transportation booth on
Level T is staffed seven days a week from 7 am to 11:30 pm. Staff provides information, directions and other assistance to travelers.
FROM St. Paul International Airport
From the airport follow the signs to Highway 494 heading west. Take
Highway 494 west until you reach Highway 35W. Follow Highway 35W
heading north until you see the Downtown Exit. Take the 11th Street
Exit and follow until you reach Marquette Ave. Turn right onto
Marquette Avenue and The Marquette Hotel is 3 blocks down.