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Hotel | Transportation | Need a Roommate? | Things to do in Indy

The newly-renovated Westin Indianapolis enjoys an unbeatable location in the heart of the city. Connected by a covered sky-bridge to the Circle Center Mall guests have access to everything they need. The hotel is only a short walk from area attractions like the Indianapolis Zoo, White River Gardens, Indianapolis Canal Walk, NCAA Hall of Champions and more.

Hotel
The Westin Indianapolis
50 South Capitol Ave.
Indianapolis, Ind. 46204
317-262-8100
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Driving directions
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Reservations:
(800) 937-8461 or reserve your room online

Rates:
$160 (single/double occupancy)
$170 (triple/quad occupancy)
A deposit of one’s night stay is required. The deposit will be refunded if the reservation is canceled 48 hours in advance.

Reduced rates are available until Aug. 5, 2009 or until the room block fills up, so don't wait too long to get your room!

Hotel Parking (prices subject to change):
Self-parking is $25 per 24-hour period.
Valet parking is $28.00 per 24-hour period.
Hourly Parking is as follows:
0-20 minutes: $5
21-40 minutes: $8
41-60 minutes: $11
61-80 minutes: $14
81-100 minutes: $17
101-120 minutes: $20
121-24 Hours: $25

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Transportation
— Indianapolis Airport is 9 miles from the hotel
— Cab service is about $32 one way
— Carey Indiana, share-a-ride transportation, costs about $16/person each way. 800-888-INDY(4639) or link. Carey Indiana is offering SPJ Convention participants $1 off their regular rates. You must present this coupon [PDF, 128 KB] to obtain the offer.

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Things to do in Indianapolis
Check out a race, enjoy some culture, see a movie in a whole new light or take a walk in the park. These handy suggestions will help you plan some memorable extracurricular activities while in Indy.

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Need a roommate?
If you would like to know about other convention attendees who are interested in sharing the cost of a hotel room, post your request . You also should include the following information:

— Name
— City
— SPJ Chapter Affiliation (if any)
— E-mail address
— Phone number
— Indicate whether you are male or female
— Indicate your smoking preference

2009 SPJ Convention
August 27-30, 2009
Indianapolis

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