Lodging
A block of rooms has been set aside at the following conference hotels:
- Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center:
Industry: Single $179.00 / Double: $199.00
- Hyatt Regency Tampa:
Industry: Single / Double $179.00
Government: $92.00
- The Westin Tampa Harbour Island:
Industry: Single / Double: $159.00
- Marriott Tampa Waterside Hotel and Marina:
Industry: Single / Double $179.00
Government: (SOLD-OUT).
Each registrant is responsible for making his/her own hotel reservation. Below you (all Industry and non-USCG government attendees) will find the appropriate link(s) for your participants to access the site:
All USCG Personnel are to contact Mr. Fred Hooghouse for hotel reservation procedures & details: e-mail: Frederick.L.Hooghouse@uscg.mil .
Hotel rates quoted below are subject to the appropriate state, local, and occupancy taxes in effect at the time of the meeting (currently thirteen percent (12.0%), Any reservation received after the respective hotel cut-off dates will only be accepted on a space and/or rate available basis.
All individual reservations must be accompanied by a first night’s room deposit, or guaranteed with a major credit card.
All room rates are subject to the appropriate state, local, and occupancy taxes in effect at the time of the meeting. These taxes are currently 12%.
Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center
513 South Florida Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33602
Tel: 1-813-769-8300
Fax: 1-813-769-8310
Click here to make an online reservation link.
Use Group Code: "NDI"
(do not contact the hotel by phone – all room reservations are to be made via the hotel reservation web link)
- Room Rates:
Industry: Single $179.00/Double: $199.00
The "cut-off date": Friday, October 8, 2010.
Any reservation received after the cut-off date will be accepted' on a space and/or rate available basis only
All individual reservations must be accompanied by a first night’s room deposit, or guaranteed with a major credit card.
- Directions to our Hotel
- Tampa International Airport
- Exit Tampa International Airport – Merge onto I-275 North (towards Tampa).
- Exit onto North Ashley Drive.
- Turn left onto Jackson Street
- Take a right onto South Florida Avenue to hotel.
- From the north
- Take I-75 South to I-275 South.
- Exit I-275 at exit # 45 Downtown East/West and use the Ashley Drive off-ramp. Continue through downtown Tampa on Ashley Dr.
- Turn left onto Whiting Street.
- Turn right onto Franklin Street. After the expressway overpass, turn left onto Channelside Drive.
- Turn right onto South Florida Avenue. End at 513 South Florida Avenue.
- From the east
- Take I-4 West to I-275 South.
- Exit I-275 at exit # 45 Downtown East/West and use the Ashley Drive off-ramp. Continue through downtown Tampa on Ashley Dr.
- Turn left onto Whiting Street.
- Turn right onto Franklin Street. After the expressway overpass, turn left onto Channelside Drive.
- Turn right onto South Florida Avenue. End at 513 South Florida Avenue.
- From the south
- Take I-75 North. Take the Crosstown Expressway Toll Exit 256 toward Tampa. Merge onto South Crosstown Expressway FL-618 (portions toll).
- Take Exit 7 toward Downtown-West. Slight left to stay on East Brorein Street.
- Turn left onto South Franklin Street.
- Turn left onto Channelside Drive.
- Turn right onto South Florida Avenue. End at 513 South Florida Avenue.
- From the west
- Take I-275 North towards Tampa.
- Exit I-275 at exit # 44 Downtown East/West and use the Ashley Drive off-ramp. Continue through downtown Tampa on Ashley Dr.
- Turn left onto Whiting Street.
- Turn right onto Franklin Street. After the expressway overpass, turn left onto Channelside Drive.
- Turn right onto South Florida Avenue. End at 513 South Florida Avenue.
- Hotel Parking
- Valet Parking (overnight): $20.00 plus tax (valet only)
- Daily: $12.00 plus tax (valet only)
Hyatt Regency Tampa
Two Tampa City Center
Tampa, Florida 33602
Phone: (813) 225-1234
FAX: (813) 273-0234
Click on your respective, applicable room rate link below, to make your hotel room reservation
(do not contact the hotel by phone – all room reservations are to be made via the hotel reservation web link).
Room Rates:
* This rate is only available to active duty military and civilian government employees; U.S. government issued active duty ID cards and travel orders are required upon check-in. Failure to present these credentials will result in being charged the industry rate, if available, or current prevailing rate.
'The Federal per diem rates will be confirmed once the U.S. General Services Administration announces the federal per diem rates for these dates. Each guest must present a copy of their government travel orders to qualify for the federal per diem rate.
The "cut-off date": Saturday, October 9, 2010.
Cancellation policy:
Individual cancellations must be made with the Hotel directly, no less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled arrival date.
Special Hyatt Transportation (airport shuttle & trolley passes)
- As a special consideration to USCG Expo attendees who will staying at the Hyatt Regency Tampa, the Hyatt will provide one (1) complimentary HARTline HARTride 3-day visitor card for each adult occupant per guest room, who are charged at the group rate above (a maximum of 4 cards per guest room). The 3-day visitor cards provide unlimited use of downtown Tampa's trolley system, including the In-Town Trolley, TECO Line Electric Streetcar, and Old Hyde Park Connector (PDF route map).
- Shuttle Service from Tampa International airport to Hyatt Regency Tampa is provided by Blue One Transportation. Blue One Transportation is the Hyatt Regency Tampa's preferred shuttle service. Blue One offers non-stop transportation to and from our Tampa airport hotel. No reservations are needed. You may just call our transportation Hotline (813-333-3598) when your flight lands. You will then be directed to the nearest ground transportation area positioned at each of the opposite ends of the Airport.
- When departing our Tampa Florida airport hotel, shuttles leave every top of the hour from the Front Desk area, starting 6:00a.m.
- Pricing: $13 one way / for single passenger
- Reservations can be made by calling (813) 333-3598.
- Directions to our Hotel
- From Tampa International Airport: 8.9 miles from Hyatt Regency Tampa
- Take I-275 N and take Downtown West exit #44. Stay left on the ramp as the road forks.
- Merge onto Tampa Street, a one-way street. Stay on the left lane, as the Hyatt is eight blocks down on the left side, at the SE corner of Jackson & Tampa.
- To Tampa Port Authority (1 mile from Hyatt Regency Tampa)
Head South on N. Tampa St, turn right onto S. Franklin St. Turn left onto Channelside Dr.
- Via I-275 N (coming from St. Petersburg direction):
- Take Downtown West exit #44. Stay left on the ramp as the road forks.
- Merge onto Tampa Street, a one-way street. Stay in the left lane, as our Tampa, FL hotel is eight blocks down on the left side, at the SE corner of Jackson & Tampa.
- Via I-275 S (coming from Ocala direction going towards St. Petersburg):
- Take Downtown exit #45A. Stay right on the ramp as the road forks.
- Follow the sign for Ashley Street and then follow the signs to Tampa Street. Go about eight blocks on Tampa (one way street) and the Hyatt will be on your left, at the corner of Jackson & Tampa.
- Via I-4 W (coming from Orlando direction):
- Take I-4 to I-275 South.
- Take Downtown exit #45A. Stay right on the ramp as the road forks.
- Follow the sign for Ashley Street and then follow the signs to Tampa Street.
- Go about eight blocks on Tampa (one way street) and our Tampa FL luxury hotel will be on your left, at the corner of Jackson & Tampa.
- Via I-75 N (coming from Naples/Ft Lauderdale direction):
- Take exit #256 Lee Roy Selmon Crosstown Expressway.
- Take exit #8 (Downtown East/Kennedy Blvd.). This is a one-way street.
- Follow Kennedy for eight blocks, and turn left on Tampa Street. Hyatt is two blocks down on the left, at the SE corner of Jackson and Tampa.
Parking
For your convenience, we offer self-parking, daily parking and indoor valet parking options. Please note that the clearance for our indoor parking is 6 feet 10 inches.
- Indoor Valet Parking
Cost: $18.00 per day – Available 24 hours a day including in / out privileges
- Self-Parking
Cost: $14.00 per day - This includes in / out privileges and is based upon availability
- Daily Parking
Cost: $10.00 per day - This does not include in / out privileges and is based upon availability
- Should you require it, Fort Brooke Parking Garage - which is operated by the city of Tampa - is conveniently situated adjacent to our downtown luxury hotel. Hourly rates apply.
The Westin Tampa Harbour Island
725 South Harbour Island Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813-229-5013
Fax: 813-229-5322
Click on your direct online hotel reservation link below, to make your hotel room reservation
(do not contact the hotel by phone – all roomreservations are to be made via the hotel reservation web link: ).
Room Rates:
Guests can access the site to learn more about the event and to book, modify, or cancel a reservation from July 1, 2010 to November 6, 2010.
The "cut-off date": Friday, October 8, 2010.
- Directions to the Hotel:
- From Tampa International Airport
- Exit the Airport onto Interstate 275 North/Downtown.
- Take I-275 to Exit 44 (Ashley Street - Downtown West).
- Follow the Tampa/Ashley Street ramp and proceed on Tampa Street through downtown.
- Turn right onto Franklin Street which becomes Harbour Island Boulevard and continue to the hotel.
- From North
- Take Interstate 75 Tampa Crosstown Expressway, westbound.
- Take the Crosstown Expressway to the Morgan Street Exit.
- At the base of the ramp, merge to the left lane and turn left on Franklin Street.
- From Orlando
- Take Interstate 4 West to Interstate 275 South.
- Proceed to Exit 45A downtown Ashley/Tampa Street and take Tampa Street South.
- Stay in the left lane and follow the signs to Tampa Convention Center/Harbour Island.
- This will put you onto Franklin Street. Continue straight and The Westin Tampa Harbour Island will be on the right hand side.
- From West
- Take Interstate 4 to Interstate 275 South.
- Proceed to Exit 44 (Ashley Street - Downtown East/West) and take Tampa Street South.
- Turn right onto Franklin Street which becomes Harbour Island Boulevard and continue to the hotel.
- From South
- Take Interstate 275 to Exit 44 (Ashley Street - Downtown East/West).
- Take Downtown West and then take Tampa Street South.
- Turn right onto Franklin Street which becomes Harbour Island Boulevard and continue onto the hotel.
- Parking Information
- Covered Valet Service and Pay Self Parking Facilities (15 - 20 USD per day)
- Covered Parking Facilities
- Airport Shuttle
- Blue One Transportation Shuttle Service from Tampa International airport is The Westin Tampa Harbour Island’s preferred shuttle service, offers non-stop transportation to and from the Tampa International Airport.
- No reservations are needed. You may call our transportation Hotline (813) 785-9285 when your flight lands. You will then be directed to the nearest ground transportation area positioned at each of the opposite ends of the Airport.
- When departing the Westin, shuttles leave at the top of the hour from the Front Drive area, starting at 6:00am.
- Pricing: $13.00 one way per person
- The Westin Tampa Harbour Island does not offer complimentary transportation services.
Marriott Tampa Waterside Hotel and Marina
700 South Florida Ave.
Tampa, FL, 33602
Phone: (813) 221-4900
Marriott reservations: (800) 228-9290
FAX: (813) 204-6342
Room Rates:
* Industry: Single/Double: $189.00
Click here to make an online reservation (do not contact the hotel by phone – all room reservations are to be made via the hotel reservation web link).
* Industry: Triple $209.00/Quad: $229.00
Click here to make an online reservation (do not contact the hotel by phone – all room reservations are to be made via the hotel reservation web link).
* Government per diem*: (SOLD-OUT)
* This rate is only available to active duty military and civilian government employees; U.S. government issued active duty ID cards and travel orders are required upon check-in. Failure to present these credentials will result in being charged the industry rate, if available, or current prevailing rate.
The Federal per diem rates will be confirmed once the U.S. General Services Administration announces the federal per diem rates for these dates. Each guest must present a copy of their government travel orders to qualify for the federal per diem rate.
The "cut-off date": Thursday, October 7, 2010.
- Travel Directions & Parking
- From Tampa International Airport
- Start out going South on AIRPORT EXIT by turning left.
Take the SR-60 ramp towards DOWNTOWN I-275. Merge onto N. Memorial HWY/FL-60 E.
Take the I-275 North exit towards (I-4). Merge onto I-275 N (Heading East).
Take exit 44 for Downtown Tampa.
- From Downtown
- Take Exit 44 - Downtown West. Bear right off exit, following signs for Tampa Street.
Turn left on Whiting Street and head east to Franklin Street.
Turn right onto Franklin Street and head south 3 blocks.
Turn left on St. Pete Times Forum Drive, Hotel is on the right.
- From St. Petersburg Airport
- Head South on Roosevelt Blvd making slight left onto Ulmerton Road. Take the I-275 North ramp and merge. Take I-275 North to exit 44 for Downtown Tampa. See Downtown directions.
- From Orlando
- Take I-4 West to I-275 South to exit 45A for Downtown Tampa (First exit). See Downtown Directions.
- Parking
The hotel offers valet parking on first come, first serve basis.
- Overnight valet is $20.00 charged directly to a guestroom.
- Daily valet parking is $12.00