Hotel Accommodations
PDC
Overflow Hotel Assistance
As of June 13, the Atlanta Marriott Marquis only has limited
availability. If you still need to book a room for AGA's
Professional Development Conference & Exposition and are unable
to secure a room at the Marriott,
please call A Room With A View at 800.780.4343 for assistance.
They will secure the lowest available rate at a hotel within
walking distance to the Marriott. This is a free service for all
attendees. We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta!
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
265 Peachtree Center Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30303
PH: 404.521.0000
FX: 404.586.6299
Reservations:
888.829.1396
AGA PDC Rate: $129 (plus tax)
Check-In: 4 p.m.; Checkout: 12 p.m.
AGA has reserved a block of rooms at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis for PDC attendees. This newly renovated contemporary hotel takes luxurious comfort and savvy service to new heights. The atrium is marked by the 50-foot, color-changing sail of Pulse, a cocktail lounge. Delight in Sear, a new restaurant offering fire-inspired cuisine, or enjoy the lively ambiance of High Velocity, a trendy sports bar. Guestrooms boast state-of-the-art technology, unsurpassed conveniences and breathtaking skyline views.
The Peachtree Center location offers an indoor connection to MARTA and is just a few blocks from shopping, dining, entertainment and local attractions, such as the Georgia Aquarium, CNN Center, New World of Coca-Cola®, Philips Arena and Turner Field.
Room rate is $129 (plus tax) for single and double occupancy. Rates are guaranteed until July 6, 2008, or until the block is sold out.
Reservations received after July 6, or the room block has been filled, will be made on a space-available basis, and may be subject to significantly higher rates. We encourage you to make your hotel reservations early, for the best price and availability.
· To make a reservation, please call the hotel directly at 888.829.1396 and mention you are attending the “AGA PDC” to ensure you receive the discounted rate. A credit card is required to guarantee the reservation.
· Or, for your convenience, you may also reserve a room online.
Hotel rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis until the hotel is sold out. Make your reservations early!
Air Travel
The airport offers more than 2,600 daily flights with direct service to 166 domestic cities and 51 cities in 38 foreign countries. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a hub for Delta Airlines and AirTran Airlines, and is home to 22 other major airlines.
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) is located 10 miles south of downtown Atlanta, and has the distinction of being the busiest airport in the world. The airport has long been known as a major connecting hub serving numerous destinations around the globe. Eighty percent of the U.S. population lives within a two-hour flight of Atlanta, so no matter where you’re coming from your trip will be quick and easy.
Please contact
the airline or your travel agent to make reservations. There are
also many websites that allow you to search for and purchase
airline tickets online. Expedia,
Orbitz
and
Travelocity are just a few. For the best rates
and discounts you should make reservations at least 30 days
prior to departure.
Car Rental
Coming soon...
Ground Transportation
Attendees can rely on the area's taxi and shuttle services for getting to the conference. Please refer to the information below when planning your trip.
Atlanta Link Airport Shuttle
The Atlanta Link Airport Shuttle operates seven days a week between Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and downtown Atlanta. The shuttle leaves the airport every 15 minutes, between the hours of 6 a.m. and 12 a.m. The cost per person is $16.50 one way and $29 roundtrip.
The Atlanta Link ticketing counter is located in the Ground Transportation Center in the Arrivals Lobby inside the airport as you come up the escalator in the main terminal (before baggage claim). Once you have purchased your ticket and retrieved your luggage, exit through doors S-5 or S-6. Shuttles are located in the middle island.
Metropolitan
Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)
MARTA encompasses the rapid rail system and more than 150 bus
routes.
The trains begin service at 5 a.m. and continue until 1 a.m. The fare is $1.75 and it’s only a 20-minute trip to downtown Atlanta. In addition, MARTA offers and "all weekend pass" for $9. All MARTA stations are fully accessible to the physically disabled and elderly passengers; any needed attendants are able to ride at no charge.
· MARTA has a rail station at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, located at the north end of the airport, near the baggage claim area.
· The closest MARTA station to the hotel is located in Peachtree Center, which is connected to the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.
Taxi Service
Atlanta has more than 1,500 taxis available to take attendees to and from the hotel and throughout the city. The fare is a flat rate of $30 for one person, with a $2 charge for each additional person.
Parking
Valet parking is available at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis for $24 per day. Unlimited in/out privileges are available for hotel guests only. If you are not a guest at the hotel, you will be charged for each time you enter and exit the garage. Hourly parking is available for local guests at the following rates:
0-2 Hours: $10
2-4 Hours: $15
4-8 Hours: $20
Daily: $24
*Parking rates are subject to change.
Weather & Dress
Atlanta’s average high temperature in July is 89 degrees and the average low is 71 degrees. To view the current weather forecast, please visit www.weather.com.
Business casual attire is appropriate for all conference activities. Since meeting room temperatures vary, we recommend that you dress in layers and bring a sweater or jacket to the sessions.
Comfortable walking shoes are a must, as many Atlanta attractions are within four to eight blocks from the hotel.
Explore Atlanta
Atlanta offers southern hospitality, sizzle and service with a decidedly international flair. Atlanta is city rich with history, culture and heritage and is the ideal host city for PDC 2008. There’s something for everyone! With arts, history, theaters, shopping, dining, sports and more, Atlanta’s attractions are alive with action, excitement and entertainment.
While you’re here be sure to experience some of the city’s most popular attractions, including the New World of Coca-Cola®, Inside CNN Atlanta Studio Tours, Underground Atlanta, Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta and Centennial Olympic Park.
If you venture just a few miles outside the city, you can also visit other famous attractions, including Zoo Atlanta, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, Margaret Mitchell House, Jimmy Carter Library & Museum, Atlanta Botanical Gardens and Turner Field. Don’t forget a trip to the High Museum of Art, which is currently exhibiting Louvre Atlanta, an unprecedented partnership between the High Museum of Art and the Musée du Louvre in Paris that brings hundreds of works of art from the Louvre’s collections to Atlanta through 2009.
Atlanta has been called the “Sports Capital of the World,” a fitting term for a city with successful professional sports teams, state-of-the-art sports facilities and host of some of the world’s most prestigious sporting events including Super Bowl XXVIII, the World Series and the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games.
With such diverse offerings, including arts, sports, history, dining and everything in between, Atlanta's the key to nonstop excitement. There is so much to see and do... so start planning. AGA’s PDC and Atlanta await you!
· Discount tickets for the Georgia Aquarium: Now is the perfect time to experience the world’s largest aquarium. With eight million gallons of fresh and marine water and more than 100,000 animals representing 500 species from around the globe, you are sure to see things you have never seen before. The Georgia Aquarium promises wonder and excitement around every corner including whale sharks, beluga whales, penguins, jellies and much, much more. Click here for more information.