Hotel & Travel

Hotel Information

The JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa is SOLD OUT and the deadline for hotel reservations has passed.  However, you can still register for the conference.  Please check the Tucson Marriott University Park for sleeping rooms:  520.792.4100 or http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tusup-tucson-marriott-university-park/ 

Hotel Address

JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd. Tucson, Arizona 85745 Tel: (520) 792-3500 url: www.jwmarriottstarrpass.com/

Located on 50 acres in the Tucson Mountains with grand views of the Tucson valley, JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa is located 11 miles northwest of Tucson International Airport with easy access to Interstate 10, downtown Tucson and the city's major attractions.

Restaurants & Lounges

Starbucks	-	serving coffee, specialty drinks and pastries
Primo	-	featuring the Italian-cuisine of James Beard Award-winning chef Melissa Kelly
Signature Grill	-	centered around the restaurant's open grill, features a flavorful menu with a Southwestern flair for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Salud!	-	fresh-squeezed juices, enticing appetizers and starlit views of the Tucson valley
Plunge	-	grill with ice cream shakes and light menu
Blossom	-	spa café providing guests with a selection of healthy wraps, delicious salads, and freshly squeezed juices
Starr Pass Golf Club	-	features steaks, chops and views of the 18th green

Recreation

Bring your laptops! We have complimentary wireless internet access available for you on Monday and Tuesday, 5pm-midnight in the San Xavier Room and Wednesday and Thursday, 5pm-midnight in Salon E

Guest Services

For more information about the beautiful J.W. Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, please visit http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/tussp.

Getting to and around Tucson

Getting to Tucson

Getting to Tucson is easy. Tucson is served by 12 different airlines with nonstop service from 24 destinations http://www.visittucson.org/static/index.cfm?contentID=842&Reset=0 and connections through 125 cities. There are more than 80 flights arriving daily. - CADCA is pleased to announce American Airlines as its official carrier for the 2007 Mid-Year Training Institute. The following promotion is available: Discount of 5% on all fares. Please use Authorization number A0677BE when making your reservation to receive the discount. Reservations can be made through Quality Travel, on American's website, or over the phone with American (there is a $10 charge for over-the-phone reservations with American)

Attendees are encouraged to call our preferred travel agency, Quality Travel Services, for reservations. Quality Travel is able to check all airlines for the lowest fares and apply the American Airlines meeting rate, if most beneficial. Quality travel has also offered to reduce the standard service fee amount for attendees. Included in their services are: 1-stop shopping, access to a 24-hour emergency service center, timely travel updates with continued attention to all reservations, and friendly, efficient, and experienced travel consultants.

Quality Travel Services
703-556-0909
800-331-5601
www.qualitytravelservices.com

Amtrak passenger service and major bus lines, such as Greyhound give you non-flying options for traveling to Tucson. For drivers, Tucson is on Interstate 10, the main highway between California and Florida.

Getting Around Tucson

In the downtown area, catch a free ride on T.I.C.E.T. , the Tucson Inner City Express Transit. Of course, there are many major car rental agencies , charter services and taxi companies too.

AAA Sedan is offering our attendees a discounted rate for shuttle service
to and from the JW Marriott.

Transfer rates are:
Sedans – $30 one way or $50 round trip, sedans seat up to 4 people.
Vans – $45 one way or $80 round trip, vans seat from 11 – 14 people.
*Transfer rates are per trip, not per passenger, rates may vary.

To take advantage of these special rates, contact AAA Sedan at 520-401-1155 or 520-399-5009.  Be sure to mention “CADCA” to receive these rates.

AAA Sedans operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Another option is to rent a car. Budget has rates beginning at $24 per day.  You may also visit  Tucson International Airport for more rental car information.

Parking at the resort is $8 for self-park and $18 for valet.

 

Getting to J.W. Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa

Directions from Tucson Airport:

1. Turn left (North) onto Tucson Blvd when exiting airport
2. Left (West) onto Valencia Road
3. Right onto I-19 (due North)
4. Take left ramp when you come to the fork at I-10
    (you want to take West I-10)
5. Take Starr Pass Blvd/22nd Street exit
6. Turn left (West) onto Starr Pass Blvd/22nd Street
7. At the dead end of Starr Pass Blvd you will see JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa

Directions from Interstate-10 (coming from Phoenix):

1. Take Starr Pass Blvd/22nd Street exit
2. Turn right (West) onto Starr Pass Blvd/22nd Street
3. At the dead end of Starr Pass Blvd you will see JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa

Airport Transportation

All departing shuttles, luxury cars, vans, buses, and taxis are located on the commercial roadway on the lower level in front of the terminal.

A taxi from the airport to the hotel costs approximately $30.00 one way.

Shared-Ride Van Service
Arizona Stagecoach operates shared-ride van service for each arriving flight. The special CADCA rates are:

$25.00 per person one way
$42.00 per person round trip
$29.00 per couple one way
$50.00 per couple round trip

Reservations can be made by calling (520) 889-1000 or on their website www.azstagecoach.com Group id # CADCA 707. You will have an approximate 15 minute wait -- if you have not made your return reservation you can make it while you are waiting. Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash are accepted.

Services for Disabled
Please call the specific ground transportation company ahead of time to assure that properly equipped vehicles are available.