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Accommodations
General Information
Our two primary conference hotels are landmark Austin
properties located in the heart of the downtown business and entertainment
district. Both hotels are historic, and are among Austin’s finest
accommodation. The two hotels—The Driskill and the Stephen F.
Austin Intercontinental—are located one block apart. We are pleased
to have secured highly discounted conference rates for these hotels
during a prime tourist period.
We also have an overflow hotel that is located closer
to the University: the Doubletree Club. Please note that this hotel
is not located within easy walking distance from the other two hotels
or from local restaurants.
There will be transportation arranged from all of the
hotels to the conference venue.
More detail about each hotel is located below. Please
make your hotel reservations early, as we have a limited block of rooms
available at each hotel, and this is an extremely busy time period in
Austin. You should contact the hotel directly and say that you are with
the “LBJ School Prison Conference.”
Please note that if you are planning to arrive before
Sunday or stay through Wednesday night, you should try to stay at the
Driskill Hotel, because the block there is also reserved for the days
on either end of the conference. If you are only planning to stay for
two or three nights, you might wish to stay at the Stephen F. Austin
Intercontinental Hotel.
Transportation to any of these hotels from the airport
can be arranged either by taxi or by Super Shuttle service (approximately
$10).
Primary Conference Hotels
The
Driskill
Built in 1886 as the showplace of a
cattle baron, the Driskill is an historic and elegant hotel about four
blocks from the State Capitol building and in the heart of the business
and entertainment district. The hotel has high-speed Internet access
in every room, a fitness studio, grill, bar, steam rooms, and massage
services. The hallways are filled with historic memorabilia, and you
will experience a real slice of Austin! For more information, visit
the hotel website at: www.driskillhotel.com.
Special Conference Rate: $145 single; $165 double
Contact the hotel directly at: (800) 252-9367 and refer
to the LBJ School Prison Conference; reservations must be received before
March 23, 2006.
Stephen
F. Austin Intercontinental
Known as the Stephen F. to local Austinites, this historic landmark
hotel was opened in 1924 and has hosted the social scene for legislators,
business people and educators for more than 60 years. After a multi-million
dollar renovation, the hotel was reopened in May 2000. The hotel offers
old-world elegance with state-of-the-art product convenience in the
heart of downtown Austin. The Stphen F. offers a fully equipped gymnasium
featuring Cybex equipment, heated indoor lap pool, sauna, and Jacuzzi.
The hotel's elegant club-style bar features the only outdoor terrace
on Congress Avenue, offering breathtaking views of the State Capitol.
For more information, please visit the hotel’s website at: http://www.austin.intercontinental.com/ausha/index.shtml
Special Conference Rate: $145 single; $165 double; discounted
rates also available for Club Level accommodations and for suites
Contact the hotel directly at (512) 457-8800 and refer
to the LBJ School Prison Conference; reservations must be received by
April 3, 2006
Overflow Conference Hotel
Doubletree
Club Hotel
This freshly renovated hotel is located within walking distance of the
conference venue, and within a five minute taxi ride of the other conference
hotels and the entertainment district. It offers complimentary high-speed
Internet access in all rooms, a state-of-the-art business center, courtyard
pool, fitness center, and game room. There is plenty of free parking.
There is an Au Bon Pain bakery on the premises serving light meals,
and you receive a warm and delicious chocolate chip cookie upon check-in.
For more information, please visit the hotel website at: http://www.doubletree.com/en/dt/hotels/index.jhtml?moreDesc=true&ctyhocn=AUSIMDT
Special Conference Rate: $85 single or double
Contact the hotel directly at 1-800-222-8733 and refer
to the LBJ School Prison Conference; reservations must be received by
April 2, 2006
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