Lodging
Discounted rates are available for UCANS-II participants at the hotels listed below.
Reservations must be made directly through the hotels, and a credit card is required to confirm your room reservation (except at Wilkie Residence Center).
INDIANA MEMORIAL UNION – BIDDLE HOTEL – venue for Opening Reception
900 East 7th Street
Bloomington, IN 47405
Toll-free reservations: (800) 209-8145
Main IMU: (812) 856-6381
Distance: 2.37 miles
The Biddle Hotel in the Indiana Memorial Union is located in the heart of the university campus. It features comfortably furnished rooms and access to all the amenities within the Indiana Memorial Union, the largest student union in the USA. The Hotel amenities include complimentary on-campus parking, wireless internet access, free local phone calls, in-room movies, six on-site eateries and room service, bowling, billiards and game center, and it is within easy distance of the center of campus and downtown Bloomington. All rooms in the Hotel and Conference Center are nonsmoking.
Rates:
Full size single - $102 + 12% tax per night
Full size double - $122 + 12% tax per night
King single - $132 + 12% tax per night
Double queen - $132 + 12% tax per night
Room type descriptions and images can be found on www.imu.indiana.edu. Guests can make reservations online or by calling 800-209-8145. Quote the group code UCANS to receive the conference room rate.
GRANT STREET INN
310 N. Grant Street
Bloomington, IN 47408
Tel: (812) 334 2353 or (800) 328 4350
Fax: (812) 331 8673
Distance: .2.4 miles
This luxurious, romantic inn offers twenty-four beautifully appointed rooms, individually decorated with antiques and elegant furnishings. All rooms feature private baths, color TVs and phones. Many offer fireplaces and private entrances. Suites include whirlpool tubs. A lavish breakfast begins each day. Within walking distance of fine restaurants, just a few blocks from IU and one of southern Indiana's most beautiful downtown squares.
Rates: $99. + 12% tax (single or double)
For reservations call, fax or e-mail through website www.grantstreetinn.com and request the UCANS Conference rates.
HILTON GARDEN INN
245 N. College Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47404
Tel: (812) 331-1335
Distance: 2.3 miles
The Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington hotel is located just off the courthouse square in the heart of downtown Bloomington, within walking distance of a variety of boutiques and shops. The clean and modern rooms include complimentary high-speed Internet, large in-room work stations, marble bathrooms and flat screen TVs. For relaxing, the Hilton Garden Inn hotel also has an indoor pool and whirlpool.
Rates: $119.95 + 12% tax (single or double)
For reservations call the hotel at (812) 331-1335 or book online at http://hiltongardeninn1.hilton.com/en_US/gi/index.do and quote the group code UCANS-2 to receive the conference room rate.
HAMPTON INN
2100 N. Walnut Street
Bloomington, IN 47404
Tel: (812) 334 2100
Fax: (812) 334 8433
Distance: 1.1 mile
Completely renovated in 2005, the Hampton Inn Bloomington offers all the amenities any business traveler needs. Complimentary hot breakfast served daily, free newspaper 7-days a week, free wireless internet access in all rooms, voice mail, 25” TVs, exercise room and outdoor pool await you. An attractive alternative for participants who have their own transportation.
Rates: $79 + 12% tax (single or double)
For reservations call the hotel at (812) 334 2100 or book online at www.bloomingtonhamptoninn.com and quote the group code UCN to receive the conference room rate.
WILKIE RESIDENCE CENTER
150 North Rose Street
Bloomington, IN 47406-7505
Tel: (812) 856-4804
Distance: 2.6 miles
Wilkie Residence Center, one of Indiana University’s student dormitory complexes, offers a lower-cost lodging alternative. Wilkie has single air conditioned rooms with 2 rooms sharing a full bathroom (2 sinks, a toilet and a shower). Basic linens are provided (2 sheets, 2 towels, a pillow and a pillowcase).
Rate: $48.40 + 12% tax per person per night.
Payment accepted: cash, US check or VISA/Mastercard. Note: a credit card is not required to hold a reservation at Wilkie Residence Center. Email the UCANS-II Conference Coordinator to reserve a room.