Venue and Travel

HighEdWeb 2011 will be held in Austin, Texas, The Live Music Capital of the World. Find out what keeps Austin weird in this big city meets college town.

Conference Facilities

The Hyatt Regency Austin is a four-diamond hotel set on the shore of Lady Bird Lake. Wander across Congress to explore the entertainment districts, including SoCo, the Warehouse District, 2nd Street and Sixth Street.

Conference sessions will be held in 23,000 square feet of world-class event space of the Hyatt Regency Austin, including the 17th floor Foothills Ballroom with breathtaking views of the Austin skyline. The Hyatt is the perfect combination of contemporary elegance and resort calm located in the heart of Austin’s eclectic downtown.

Hotel Accommodations

The conference hotel is the Hyatt Regency Austin.

The Hyatt has sold out. Attendees may still try to book rooms as space may become available due to cancellations.

Hyatt Regency Austin
$139/night

208 Barton Springs
Austin, TX 78704
Phone: 512-477-1234

Book Online

Book by phone through Hyatt Central Reservations at 888-421-1442; reference the HighEdWeb 2011 Conference.

Alternate Hotel

Located just across the river from the Hyatt Regency Austin.

Marriott Courtyard Austin Downtown
$159.95/night

300 East 4th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-236-8008 or 800-816-8693

Book a King Room Online
Book a Double Queen Room Online

Book by phone through Marriott Reservations at 888-236-2427; reference the HighEdWeb 2011 Conference.

Shuttles

Select shuttle service will be provided between the Hyatt Regency Austin and the Marriott Courtyard Austin Downtown:

• Monday, Oct. 24: 7:15-9:15 a.m. and 5-7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 25: 7:15- 9:15 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 26: 7:45- 9:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Additionally, a complimentary shuttle will run between the Hyatt Regency Austin, Marriott Courtyard Austin Downtown and The Highball on Tuesday evening from 6-10:15 p.m.

Parking

The Hyatt Regency Austin offers two parking options:

• Self-parking: $14 per day
• Valet parking with unlimited access: $21 per day

Additional parking is also available at the Long Center two blocks away for $7 per day.

Airport Transportation

From the Austin Bergstrom International Airport, multiple options are available for transportation to the Hyatt Regency Austin:

• Airport Super Shuttle is offering a 10% discount to HighEdWeb attendees; registration required for discount.
• Taxicab service is approximately $25 one-way; no need to call ahead.
• Rental cars are offered by nine different rental car companies at the Austin Bergstrom International Airport.