CHI'97 Attendees: Each year, I find that CHI's selection of conference hotels shrinks and that the prices seem pretty high. This year the Advance Program identifies only three "conference hotels" and the prices range from $92 to $123 per night for a single. Prices are in US dollars and a 13% tax applies. (Since the program says nothing about tax, presumably it is "on top of" the price quoted.) If you plan on hanging around for five or six nights, the bill can get pretty steep. Of course you can save a lot by doubling up (or by becoming a student volunteer). But you can also save by shopping around. Below is a list I plucked off the web of hotels in downtown Atlanta. I phoned four that are very close to the conference and all were priced under $90 for a single (see below). Note that prices vary dramatically from week to week (and even from one phone call to next on the same day.) I hope this information is useful for those who are planning their trip to CHI'97. Regards, Scott MacKenzie ---------- Atlanta Downtown Travelodge 311 Courtland Street, N.E. Atlanta GA, 30303 Phone : (404) 659-4545 Fax : (404) 659-5934 Atlanta Hilton & Towers 255 Courtland Street, N.E. Atlanta GA, 30305 Phone : (404) 659-2000 Fax : (404) 222-2967 Atlanta Marriott Marquis 265 Peachtree Center Avenue Atlanta GA, 30303 Phone : (404) 521-0000 Fax : (404) 586-6299 Atlanta RV Parks, LLC 2221 Peachtree Road Suite D-466 Atlanta GA, 30305 Phone : (404) 352-5662 Fax : (404) 355-5757 Downtown, inside Olympic Ring RV hookups, tent camping, tour bus and van parking. Walk to downtown sports venues. Also automobile and limo parking. Barclay Hotel ($79) 89 Luckie Street, N.W. Atlanta GA, 30303 Phone : (404) 524-7991 Best Western American Hotel 160 Spring Street, N.W. Atlanta GA, 30303 Phone : (404) 688-8600 Fax : (404) 658-9458 Clarion Hotel Downtown 70 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue, N.E. (at Courtland Street) Atlanta GA, 30303 Phone : (404) 659-2660 Fax : (404) 524-5390 Comfort Inn Hotel-Downtown ($89) 101 International Boulevard Atlanta GA, 30303 Phone : (404) 524-5555 Fax : (404) 221-1108 Courtyard by Marriott Downtown 175 Piedmont Avenue, N.E. Atlanta GA, 30303 Phone : (404) 659-2727 Fax : (404) 688-6518 Days Inn - Downtown ($92) 300 Spring Street Atlanta GA, 30308 Phone : (404) 523-1144 Fax : (404) 522-1694 Emory Conference Center Hotel 1615 Clifton Road Atlanta GA, 30329 Phone : (404) 712-6000 Fax : (404) 712-6025 Emory Inn 1641 Clifton Road Atlanta GA, 30329 Phone : (404) 712-6700 Fax : (404) 712-6701 Fairfield Inn - Downtown 175 Piedmont Avenue, N.E. Atlanta GA, 30303 Phone : (404) 659-7777 Fax : (404) 688-6518 Hampton Inn - Downtown Stadium 759 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta GA, 30315 Phone : (404) 658-1961 Fax : (404) 223-3521 Holiday Inn Express Downtown Stadium 795 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta GA, 30315 Phone : (404) 658-1610 Fax : (404) 221-1812 Hyatt Regency Atlanta ($123 - conference hotel) 265 Peachtree Street Atlanta GA, 30303 Phone : (404) 577-1234 Fax : (404) 588-4137 There are 171 Hyatt hotels and resorts around the world. Hyatt Hotels Corporation operates or licences the operation of 104 hotels and resorts in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean. Hyatt International, through its subsidiaries, operates 67 hotels and resorts in 32 countries. In the U.S., Hyatt Worldwide Reservations for the individuals and groups can be reached at 800-233-1234. Outside the U.S., contact the local Hyatt sales office or representative. For more information about the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, please see our web site at http://www.hyattatlanta.com. Inn at the Peachtrees 330 West Peachtree St., N.W. Atlanta GA, 30308 Phone : (404) 577-6970 Fax : (404) 659-3244 Old Vinings Inn 3011 Paces Mill Road Atlanta GA, 30339 Phone : (770) 438-2282 Omni Hotel at CNN Center 100 CNN Center Atlanta GA, 30335 Phone : (404) 659-0000 Fax : (404) 818-4322 Paschal's Motor Hotel 830 Martin L. King Jr., Dr., S.W. Atlanta GA, 30314 Phone : (404) 577-3150 Fax : (404) 577-4068 Quality Hotel ($79) 89 Luckie Street Atlanta GA, 30303 Phone : (404) 524-7991 Fax : (404) 524-0672 Quality Inn Habersham (Now Howard Johnson's) ($59) 330 Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta GA, 30308 Phone : (404) 577-1980 Radisson Hotel Atlanta ($89) 165 Courtland Street Atlanta GA, 30303 Phone : (404) 659-6500 Fax : (404) 681-5306 Banquet and Reception facilities are available for olympic dates. For information contact Lisa Blackburn at 404-659-6500. Ramada Hotel- Downtown Atlanta 175 Piedmont Ave., NE Atlanta GA, 30303 Phone : (404) 659-2727 Fax : (404) 577-5708 Renaissance Atlanta Hotel-Downtown 590 W. Peachtree Street, N.W. Atlanta GA, 30308 Phone : (404) 881-6000 Fax : (404) 815-5010 Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta 181 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta GA, 30303 Phone : (404) 659-0400 Fax : (404) 221-6578 The Suite Hotel Underground Atlanta 54 Peachtree St., at Upper Alabama Atlanta GA, 30303 Phone : (404) 223-5555 Fax : (404) 223-1372 The Westin Peachtree Plaza ($123) 210 Peachtree St., N.W. Atlanta GA, 30303 Phone : (404) 659-1400 Fax : (404) 589-7424 Cafe/Sun Dial Restaurant/Savannah Fish Company/ International Bar/Oak Bar/Tivoli Court/Sun Dial Lounge/ The Westin Peachtree Plaza Downtown 210 Peachtree Street, NW Peachtree & International Atlanta GA, 30303 Phone : (404) 659-1400 Fax : ( ) - Deluxe accommodations in the heart of the downtown business and entertainment districts. Noted as the tallest hotel in North America, the hotel offers 1,068 rooms with a view. Guests and visitors can dine, relax or view from the Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View 73 stories atop the hotel. The Georgia World Congress Center, Centennial Olympic Park, Underground Atlanta, shopping and MARTA stations are all within walking distance. For reservations call (404)659-1400. For additional information about Westin Hotels and Resorts visit http://www.westin.com or call 800-WESTIN-1. Westin Hotels & Resorts 1200 Ashwood Parkway Suite 580 Atlanta GA, 30338 Phone : (770) 206-9888 Fax : (770) 206-9790 ----- Scott MacKenzie, Associate Professor Dept. of Computing & Information Science University of Guelph Guelph, Ontario Canada N1G 2W1 voice: 1-519-824-4120 x8268 fax: 1-519-837-0323 email: [log in to unmask] web: http://www.cis.uoguelph.ca/~mac office: Reynolds Building, Room 314