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21C Hotel and Travel Information

School of the 21st Century

National Conference
July 14-16, 2008


Conference Home ::: Registration
Program ::: Sponsors/Exhibitors

CONFERENCE LOCATION

The Conference will be held at The Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Omni New Haven Hotel


A four star hotel, the Omni is a sophisticated and refined hotel that surrounds you with an atmosphere of luxurious comfort and unparalleled service. This hotel is nestled in downtown New Haven, just steps from the historic campus of Yale University. Fifty miles from Hartford Bradley International Airport.

Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the Omni. When making reservations, identify yourself as a participant in the “Yale University School of the 21st Century Conference” to receive a discounted rate. A limited number of rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reserve early -- rooms have sold out in recent years.

155 Temple Street
New Haven, Connecticut 06510
Phone: (203) 772-6664
Fax: (203) 974-6777

Discounted rates: $121 Single/Double

Must be booked by June 20th, 2008.


New Haven Hotel

This three star hotel is your answer to a pleasant stay in the heart of the city. Only steps away from the Yale University Campus, The Omni Hotel, Shubert Theater and other downtown attractions.

Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the New Haven Hotel. When making reservations, please identify yourself as a participant in the “Yale University School of the 21st Century Conference” to receive a discounted rate. A limited number of rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

229 George Street, New Haven, CT 06510

Phone: (800) NH-Hotel

Fax: (203) 498-0911

http://www.newhavenhotel.com

When making reservations, identify yourself as a participant in the “Yale University School of the 21st Century Conference” to receive a discounted rate.

Discounted rates: $119 Single/Double

Must be booked by June 25th, 2008.

HOW TO GET HERE
By Plane

Bradley International Airport
Windsor Locks, CT
Phone: (860) 292-2000 or (888) 624-1533

Approximately 1hr drive to New Haven

Tweed New Haven Regional Airport
New Haven, CT
Phone: (203) 466-8888
Limited flights (US Airways only)

Approximately 10 minute drive from airport to New Haven

JFK International Airport
NY, New York

Approximately 1.5 hrs to New Haven

LaGuardia International Airport
NY, New York

Approximately 1.5 hrs to New Haven

Getting from Airport to Conference

Shuttle Service

Connecticut Limo
Phone: 800-472-LIMO or 800-320-7298 (private charters)

You will need to take a cab from Limo station to Yale/Hotel

Fares:

From JFK & LaGuardia: 1 way-$67; Round Trip-$130; r/t Senior-$124

From Bradley: 1 way-$44; Round Trip-$84; r/t senior $80

Companion Discount:

Purchase one ticket at the full fare to and from the airport, and all of the other adults traveling with you pay only 50% of the fare. The Group must travel to and from the airport on the same trips. If someone in the group does not return at the same time, they will have to purchase an additional one-way ticket. Children ages 2-14 are free with round trip companion fare. Limit two children

From LaGuardia & JFK: $134 for 1st passenger, $67 for each additional passenger

From Bradley: $88 for 1st passenger, $44 for each additional passenger

Go Prime Time CT Airport Shuttle
For Reservations, follow this link: Prime Time Travel

Only servicing LaGuardia and JFK airports.

They will drop off and pick up at the Omni and Yale Campus.

Please identify yourself as a participant in the Yale University School of the 21st Century Conference.

Phone: (800) 377-8745 or (203) 891-1280.

Fares: Offering discounted rate of $60 each way

Additional passengers can receive the companion rate of $37 each way

Kids ride for $15 each way.

By Train

Metro North Commuter Rails

Phone: 800-638-7646

Travel from NYC to New Haven

Fares:
Peak $18.50 one way/ $37 round trip
Off Peak: $14 one way/ $28 roundtrip

Peak fares apply to trains that arrive in Grand Central Terminal between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. or that depart Grand Central Terminal between 5:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. or 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. (Monday-Friday only)

There is a five dollar surcharge if you buy the tickets on the train.

Tickets are offered at a small discount if purchased online.

Amtrak

Phone: 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245)

Take train to New Haven Union Station

Offer service to 48 states

Discounts offered online (senior, AAA, weekly specials)

By Car

Directions to The Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

From I-91 South: Take Exit # 3 (Trumbull Street) – go to the third traffic light and take a left onto Temple Street. Follow Temple Street and proceed through three traffic lights. After the third traffic light, the Hotel is located on the left. (155 Temple Street)

From I-95 North and I-95 South: Take Exit # 47 and proceed onto Route 34. Take Exit #1 on Route 34 and follow to the first traffic light. Turn right at light (Church Street) and follow to the third traffic light. Turn left at the third traffic light (Chapel Street) and follow to the first traffic light – turn left (Temple Street) and the hotel is on your left (155 Temple Street). Directional city signage (Large yellow signs) is also available to assist from the I-95 exits.

Parking

The conference registration fee does not cover parking. The Omni Hotel garage is available for hotel guests for $18 plus tax per night. One-day parking passes are available for $14 a day. However, parking is limited. In the event that the garage is full, there are several garages in the area. For the next closest garage, take a left onto George Street and use the Temple Street Garage.


Directions to the New Haven Hotel

From Route 95 (North or South): Take Route 95 (North or South) to Exit # 47 (Route 34 West, Downtown New Haven). Continue on Route 34 and take Exit # 2. Take first right at Walgreens onto York Street. Then, take first right onto George Street. The hotel will be two blocks down on your left.

From Route 91 South: Take Route 91 South to Exit # 1 (Route 34 West). Continue on Route 34 and take Exit # 2. Take first right at Walgreens onto York Street. Then, take first right onto George Street. The hotel will be two blocks down on your left.

Parking

The conference registration fee does not cover parking. Parking is valet only and is $18 per day.

HELPFUL VISITOR INFORMATION

Taxi Service

Metro Taxi

Phone: (203) 777-7777

New Haven Taxi Co.

Phone: 203-877-0000

Yellow Cab Co.

Phone: (203) 777-5555

Visitor Information for New Haven/Yale

Visit New Haven

Info Newhaven

Yale Visitor’s Center


If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.


 

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