25th Annual Conference on Managing Environmental Quality Systems
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Austin Skyline

AUSTIN, TEXAS APRIL 24-27, 2006

Location

Nestled in the picturesque hills of Northwest Austin, the Renaissance Austin Hotel is the cornerstone of the Arboretum, a 95-acre park development consisting of more than 80 boutiques and shops, restaurants, walking and jogging paths, and a movie theatre. The Renaissance Austin Hotel is opportunely located near major high-tech firms in Austin and is only 15 minutes from downtown. The Renaissance Austin Hotel is five miles north of IH-35, one mile north of Loop 1(MoPac) at the intersection of Research Blvd. (Hwy. 183) and Great Hills Trail.

Reservations

Though the contracted rate for the conference is $85 per night, the government per diem rate for Austin is $78. When you checkout of the hotel, your lodging bill will be adjusted to reflect the $78 per night government per diem rate. If you are reserving lodging online, be sure to enter agtagta in the "Group code" field to receive the correct rate. If you choose to make reservations by phone, call 512-343-2626, or toll-free 800-468-3571 and identify yourself with EPA's 25th Annual Conference on Managing Environmental Quality Systems. (You may be asked for the group code: agtagta.)

***TO MAKE RESERVATIONS, CLICK HERE***

Hotel Parking

Parking is available free of charge for more than 600 cars. Valet parking is also offered at a daily rate.

Internet Access

The guest room internet package at the Renaissance is $9.95 per day and includes unlimited online time and local calls. All public areas and meeting rooms are set up for wireless access, which is free for laptops with that capability.

Health and Recreational Facilities

The Renaissance Austin Hotel offers both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a health club, whirlpool, and dry sauna. Golf and tennis access to area country clubs is available and within 10 minutes of the hotel. Shopping is steps away from the hotel throughout the Arboretum.

Getting There

Although the Renaissance does not provide shuttle service to the airport, commercial services are readily available. Super Shuttle is one option and costs $15 each way (for more information or to make reservations CLICK HERE.) Cab fare one-way from the airport is approximately $35.
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