Hotel & Travel Information
Hotel Information
- Westin Buckhead Atlanta
The hotel for the Southern Chapter/Mid-Atlantic Chapter MLA Conference is
The Westin Buckhead Atlanta
3391 Peachtree Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 365-0065
- Online hotel registration for the conference is available from the link above or phone the hotel at the number provided, ask for reservations, and give the Medical Library Association as the group name. The Westin Buckhead Atlanta is perfectly situated in Atlanta's most affluent and fashionable business, shopping, and entertainment district. The 22-story landmark building is adjacent to Lenox Mall and Phipps Plaza.
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The Westin is a non smoking hotel. Room rates exclusive of current 15% taxes:Single Rate Double Rate Traditional King or 2 Double $165 $165 Deluxe King $199 $199 Westin Club King $210 $210 Westin Club 2 Double $235 $235 Junior Suite $450 $450 Additional person $25.00 each
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Driving instructions are available from the site. NOTE: Overnight guest parking is $17 per day. From Hartsfield Jackson International airport, take MARTA’s north line to the Buckhead Station (N7) which is a half block from the hotel. The MARTA one-way fare is $1.75.
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Hotel rooms in metro Atlanta are at a premium during our October
conference dates due to the Society for Neuroscience meeting that begins
October 14th. Our block of rooms at the Westin Buckhead Hotel is full
and other Westin Buckhead rooms were sold to the Society. I suggest
phoning the Westin Buckhead directly at 404-365-0065, to see if there
has been a cancellation.
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The Crowne Plaza 404-264-1111 is located on Peachtree Road and is
considered next door to the Westin. Another alternative is Embassy
Suites, about two blocks or a 7-10 minute walk from the Westin on the
same side of Peachtree Road, phone 404-261-7733. The Sheraton Buckhead
is located on Lenox Road, across the street from Lenox Square Mall,
phone 404-261-9250.
- We tried to block an additional group of rooms at Embassy Suites and sent e-mails to both Chapter listservs in August. We had a short window of opportunity for booking and credit card payment was required in advance for the stay. We did not have enough response to commit to the block. If you have AAA, AARP, motor club, or other memberships, mention them when booking at alternative hotels. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Travel Information
Airlines
- AirTran Airways:
- 10% discount on the lowest available AirTran Airways fare
- www.airtran.com
- Event Code: ATL101206
- Event Name: Southern Chapter/MidAtlantic Chapter/Medical Library Association (SC MAC MLA)
- Earliest and Latest Approved Travel Dates: 09 October 2006 to 19 October 2006
- Phone Number: 1-866-683-8368
- ***CANNOT RECEIVE DISCOUNT IF BOOK ONLINE***
- IMPORTANT: Travel Agents must book all EventSavers reservations directly with the EventSavers Desk to receive the 10% discount. Reservations booked through a travel agent General Data System or the Internet WILL NOT qualify for the 10% discount.
- American Airlines:
- 5% discount
- www.aa.com
- Authorization Code Must Appear in the Tour Code Box: A58H6AK
- Group Name: SC MAC MLA
- Valid Dates: 09 October 2006 - 19 October 2006
- Phone Number: 1-800-433-1790
- Can be Booked Online: www.aa.com
Disclaimer: The airfares presented on this website are controlled specifically by the airlines designated as 'Meeting Airlines'. As airfares can vary daily, it is recommended that you check for lower prices before booking with either of these airlines. Southern Chapter and Mid-Atlantic Chapter take no responsibility for the availability of lower airfares than those found using the discount 'Event Code' for Air Tran or 'Authorization Code' for American Airlines.
Airport Shuttle
There are several options for traveling from the Atlanta airport to the Westin Buckhead:
MARTA:
General Information
- MARTA fare: $1.75 each way (includes bus transfers)
- MARTA, over the past few months, has been changing from tokens and “TransCards” to Breeze Tickets. Please be patient while we obtain the most current information for you. MORE INFO TO COME!!
Customer Information: 404-848-5000
Mon – Fri 6AM – 11 PM, Sat – Sun 8AM – 10 PM
Directions from Airport to Hotel
1. Take MARTA North Line train to Buckhead Station (N7), NOT the Lenox Station (NE7)
2. Cross under Peachtree St., then walk NORTH on Peachtree St. 3 blocks.Atlanta Link Shuttle
Airport to Westin Buckhead -
$20.50 (1 way)
$37.00 (roundtrip)
$2.00 Discount off Roundtrip Using
Link Below for Reservations
The Atlanta Link - Is the sole shuttle operator at the airport that serves Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead. The Atlanta Link ticketing counter is located in the Ground Transportation Center in the Arrivals Lobby inside the airport as you come up the escalator in the main terminal (before baggage claim). Our regular rates to Downtown are $16.50 (1 way), & $29.00 (roundtrip), Midtown $18.50 & $33.00 and Buckhead $20.50 & $37.00. The shuttle leaves the airport every 15 minutes from 6am-12am. Hotel pickup times are twice an hour at 30-minute intervals from the Downtown Hotels and once an hour from the Midtown and Buckhead Hotels. For pickups after 5 pm from the hotel please call to arrange a pickup time. Should you have any difficulties, or questions, or in locating the booth at the airport, please feel free to call our offices at (404) 524-3400.
To receive a $2.00 Discount off the roundtrip fare please click here :
Southern Chapter/Mid Atlantic Chapter MLA Conference Airport TransportationCab Companies
Airport to Westin Buckhead Flat Fee $38.00 + $2.00 for each additional person Buckhead destination to Buckhead destination $8.00 + $2.00 for each additional person
All will accept major credit cards.
Buckhead Safety Cab 404-233-1152 Checker Cab Company 404-351-1111 Yellow Cab Company 404-521-0200 Time Needed To Get From Airport To Hotel And From Hotel To Airport
During:
Atlanta Rush Hours –Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 9:30AM -- 45 min to 1 hr 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM – 45 min to 1 hr
NON-Atlanta Rush Hours
Monday - Sunday 30 minutes
The Atlanta Link leaves the Westin Buckhead, 10 minutes after the hour, e.g. 8:10 AM, 9:10 AM, 10:10 AM etc.
Airport
Train Station