SWE National Conference

The Society of Women Engineers has secured blocks at four hotels in the Downtown Denver area. Both hotels are equidistant from the Colorado Convention Center. Please make all reservations directly with the hotel. Please call the Conference Management Office at 1-800-892-2858 or send an email to swe_con@ameritech.net if you have any issues or concerns with either hotel.

CONFERENCE:
Colorado Convention Center

HOTELS:
Holiday Inn Downtown, Denver Marriott City Center, Hyatt Regency Denver, and Hotel Teatro.
Conference Shuttle Service

TRANSPORTATION:
Air Discounts , Ground Transportation Options from DIA, Airport Shuttle Services,
Taxi Service , and Wheelchair Accessible information

Holiday Inn Denver Downtown
1450 Glenarm Place
DENVER, CO 80202
phone 8004235128
fax 1-303-5721113

At the heart of downtown, you'll find us ready to make your stay both comfortable and enjoyable. At the Holiday Inn Denver Downtown, guests have all the comforts of home and then some. Our convenient downtown location makes us the perfect choice for business or pleasure. We are only a short walk in any direction to the Convention Center, great restaurants, unique shopping and the downtown business center. We guarantee you will be delighted by our quality of service and value.

Conference Rates: Single $95.00, Double $95.00 Reservation Cut-Off Date: June 4th.

Denver Marriott City Center
1701 California Street
Denver, CO 80202 USA
Phone: 303-297-1300
Fax: 303-298-7474

The Marriott Denver City Center is located right in the heart of downtown and within walking distance of the Convention center, restaurants, and other attractions. Some of the 2001 SWE Conference events will be held here. Each sleeping room is equipped with cable TV, phone, voice mail, and multiple data ports. The Marriott also has an attractive pool, Jacuzzi, and health spa.

Conference Rates: Single $130.00, Double $130.00 Additional person $10.00 and $150 limited quads for students. There are limited government rooms.
Reservation Cut-Off Date: June 3, 2001.

The room block at this hotel is basically full. There are some select nights available under the room block. You might get a longer reservation if someone cancelled, so it is worth trying.

Regarding reservations on-line, the codes for the SWE conference room block are:
Single/Double weswesa
Triple/Quad weswesb
* (Government block is already full).

Hyatt Regency Denver

1750 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80202-3999
Phone: 303-295-1234
Fax: 303-293-2565

The Hyatt Regency Denver downtown is a luxury hotel offering guests the largest sleeping rooms in the city. The Hyatt is located three blocks from the Colorado Convention Center and also is very close to restaurants and other attractions. Health facilities include the Sky Court Health Club, and an outdoor tennis and jogging track. The Hyatt offers many room amenities including cable TV, walk-in closets, multiple data ports, and three telephones per room.

Conference Rates: Single $135.00, Double $155.00, Triple $175.00, Quadruple $195.00 Limited government rooms are available.
Reservation Cut-Off Date: May 25, 2001

The room block at this hotel is full. You might get a reservation if someone cancelled, so it is worth trying.

Hotel Teatro

1100 14th Street
Denver, CO
Phone: +1 303 228 1100
Fax: +1 303 228 1101

Hotel Teatro -
Sophisticated travelers will enjoy Denver's most unique and personalized luxury hotel experience. Opened in 1998, this contemporary boutique hotel combines richly appointed accommodations, business accouterments, state-of-the-art amenities, and the highest quality service. From in-room fax machines to 'Aveda' bath products, Hotel Teatro offers a truly memorable travel experience for business or leisure!

Conference Rates: Room rates for our block are $155 per night single and $175 per night double.
Reservation Cut-Off Date: June 4th

Transportation

Air Discounts:

The Society of Women Engineers has arranged for United Airlines as our official carrier for the 2001 National Conference. As a participant, you are eligible to receive a 5% discount off of any published United Fare, or 10% if you purchase your ticket 60 days in advance. You may book your flight with United Airlines directly by calling 1-800-521-4041, and refer to Meeting Plus ID Code 554SN. You may also book a United flight with your preferred travel agent using the above Meeting Plus ID Code.

Ground Transportation Options from DIA

A complete Ground Transportation Center is located on the 5th level of the terminal, near the baggage claim. In the center of the 5th level are information boards located near baggage carousels. All transportation companies have their booths located on that level, and passengers catch their vans, shuttles, and taxis outside the fifth level doors.

Shuttle Services:

1) SuperShuttle: (303) 342-5454/ (800) BLUE-VAN (258-3826) or (800) 525-3177/ www.yellowtrans.com Shuttles operate every l/2 hour from 6 am until midnight from the hotels at $17 each way, $30 round-trip. Travel time is 30 minutes to one hour depending on hotel and number of stops. Vans will be available to pick up passengers at DIA every 15-20 minutes. To arrange passage, stop at the SuperShuttle counter on Level 5 at the airport, or order from a hotel doorman.

2) Denver Express Shuttle: (303) 342-3424. Shuttles run every half-hour to downtown hotels. Passengers can check in at their counter on Level 5. To return to DIA from area hotels, call for reservations. Shuttles begin at 5 am and run until 10 pm. Cost is $15 one way, $27 round-trip.

3) Wolf Express Shuttle: (303) 333-4000. Shuttles run every half-hour to downtown. Passengers can check in at the Wolf Express Shuttle desk on Level 5. To return to DIA from area hotels, call 1-877-303-WOLF for reservations. The cost is $15.00 one-way, or $25.00 round trip.

Taxi Service:

Freedom Cab (303) 292-8900 - up to 4 people
Metro Taxi (303) 333-3333 - up to 5 people
Yellow Cab (303) 777-7777 - up to 5 people
Zone Cab (303) 444-8888 - up to 5 people
Rates average about $43-$50 per trip.

Wheelchair Accessible information:

Denver's bus and light-rail transportation provider, RTD, provides wheelchair access on all of its SkyRide buses. SuperShuttle has the ability to handle a limited number of requests with prior notice and reservation. The following companies will pick-up with prior notice at DIA and provide specialized transportation:
Wheelchair Getaways (303) 674-1498
Mobile Access (303) 274-9895