Hotel and Travel Information
Book your Hotel Room!
Make your reservation NOW at the Host Hotel, The Crowne Plaza in Downtown Minneapolis
CLICK HERE to Make a Reservation online or call 1-800-593-5708 (mention "US Math Recovery Council" to get the special rate)
See below for Parking and Transportation information
Host Hotel Information:
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Downtown Minneapolis
Phone: 1-800-593-5708
Address: 618 Second Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Website: CLICK HERE for Hotel Information
Enjoy the vibrant life of downtown Minneapolis, set along the banks of the Mississippi River. Both Minneapolis and St. Paul are rich in museums, live theaters, art galleries and music venues – not to mention the Mall of America! The Crowne Plaza Hotel will host our full agenda of informative sessions and renowned keynote speakers for the 2009 Math Recovery National Conference, and it is just a few short blocks away from shopping, major sports, fine dining and nightlife. It is also connected to the Skyway System, providing linked, covered walkways to all downtown buildings. CLICK HERE to book your hotel room at the USMRC group rate. Please be sure to make your reservation as soon as possible. If you wish to stay beyond the dates of the conference (arriving before April, 13th or leaving after April 18th), you will need to make a separate reservation for the non-conference dates. To do so, please CLICK HERE.
TransportatioN
Getting to the Crowne Plaza from the Airport:
Supper Shuttle
- Cost: $14 each way
- Reservations: 1-800-258-3826 or www.supershuttle.com
- At Airport: Head towards "Ground Transportation" for Super Shuttle ticket operations
Light Rail
- Cost: $2.00 each way
- Travel Time: 30 minutes
- Hotel Station: Government Plaza or Nicollet Mall, 0.1 miles from the Crowne Plaza
- Taxi Fee from Station to Hotel: $5.00
Taxi
- Cost $25.00 each way
- Travel Time: 20 minutes
Car/Rental Car
- Available Rental Agencies: Alamo, Budget, Avis (contact Agency for price quote)
- Total Distance: 12 miles
- Directions (from Airport): Take 494 West to 35W North. Follow 35W North to "downtown exits" sign. Take 5th Avenue South exit and turn left on to 7th Street. Follow 7th Street to Marquette Street and turn right, then turn right on to 6th street. Turn right on to 2nd Avenue South and the hotel will be on the right.
Parking at the Conference
We ask that you indicate your plans for accommodation when you register. If you will be driving to the host hotel, it is especially important to complete this step so that we can provide you with information about obtaining a parking pass.
