The Hyatt-Regency in Columbus' Short North District is the venue for the 2008 conference.

Hyatt Regency Columbus 350 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Tel: +1 614 463 1234
Fax: +1 614 280 3034

It is recommended that you fly into Port Columbus International Airport (CMH). There are many options for getting to the hotel from Port Columbus:
By Shuttle
By Taxi
By Bus
Driving Directions

By Shuttle

The following companies provide shuttle service from Port Columbus International Airport to the conference venue. The phone numbers for each company are provided, along with negotiated group rates for those traveling together. Rates shown are for individual tickets. If you are traveling in a group of 2 or more people, consider taking a taxi from the airport. Although these shuttles leave every 20 minutes and accept walk-up clients, the organizers of this conference recommend that you call ahead to ensure shuttle availablity at your arrival and departure times. You may also purchase your shuttle ticket in advance if you so desire.

Arch Transportation - (614) 252-2277
Individual - $15.00
2-9 people - $10.00
10+ people - $9.00

Super Shuttle - (614) 252-5555
Individual - $15.00
2 people - $12.50
3+ people - $10.00

Urban Express Transportation - (614) 856-1000 - ask for Steven
Individual - $17.00
2-4 people - $12.50
5+ people - $10.00

For more information on shuttle service from Port Columbus, visit http://www.port-columbus.com/parking/transportation/shuttle.asp

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By Taxi

Taxis are available at the airport most hours of the day. The approximate price of a taxi from Port Columbus to the Hyatt Regency is $25. Provided that your baggage will fit, taxis can accommodate up to 4 people, making this a more attractive option than the shuttles.

For more information about taxis, or for a detailed taxi rate structure, please visit http://www.port-columbus.com/parking/transportation/taxis.asp

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By Bus

There is bus service from port Columbus International Airport to downtown Columbus. Depending on your arrival time, this option may not be available. The cost is $1.50. You will need to switch busses at least once. For route planning information you can use COTA's unintutive web interface at www.cota.com. Suggested origin is "AIRPORT, INTERNATIONAL GATEWAY" and suggested destination is "HIGH ST @ NATIONWIDE BLVD, COLUMBUS". Please be aware that the route planning feature is only available 2 weeks in advance, so if you are arriving on June 14, for example, you cannot plan your route until approximately June 2.

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Driving Directions

From Port Columbus Int'l Airport:

Departing from the terminal at the Port Columbus International Airport, you are on International Gateway Drive. Go through the traffic light at Stelzer Road. Follow the signs to Rte. #670 West. Follow Rte. #670 West until you come to Third St./Convention Center exit. Take the Third St. exit and follow to Chestnut St. Turn Left on Chestnut St. Turn Left on to Fourth St. Turn Left onto Nationwide Blvd. Hyatt Regency Columbus is located on the Right side of Nationwide Blvd.

*** Valet Parking at Hyatt Regency Columbus is $21 per night with unlimited in-out privileges. Self-parking in the adjacent Underground Garage is $14 per 24-hour period. Additional self-parking is available one block east of the hotel on Nationwide Blvd. in the East Lot at $11 per 24-hour period.

From I-71 North Bound:

Take I-71 to I-70 East. Follow I-70 to the Fourth Street exit. Exit at Fourth Street (one-way North). Follow Fourth Street to Nationwide Blvd. Turn Left at Nationwide Blvd. Hyatt Regency Columbus is located on the Right Side of Nationwide Blvd.

From I-71 South Bound:

Take I-71 to Spring Street exit (the exit is to the Left). Follow Spring Street to Fourth Street. Turn Right onto Fourth Street (get into the far Left lane). Turn Left on Nationwide Blvd. Hyatt Regency Columbus is located on the Right side of Nationwide Blvd.

From I-70 East or West Bound:

Take I-70 East or West to the Fourth Street exit. Follow Fourth Street exit to Nationwide Blvd. Turn Left on Nationwide Blvd. Hyatt Regency Columbus is located on the Right side of Nationwide Blvd.

From Rte. #33 North/West Bound:

Take U.S. Rte. #33 North or West (depending where you are on U.S. Rte. #33), to I-70 West exit. Follow I-70 West to Fourth Street exit. Follow Fourth Street to Nationwide Blvd. Turn Left on Nationwide Blvd. Hyatt Regency Columbus is located on the Right side of Nationwide Blvd.

From U.S. Rte. #33 South/ East Bound:

Take U.S. Rte. #33 South or East (depending where you are on U.S. Rte. #33). (Rte. #33 is also known as Riverside Drive in the Dublin/Upper Arlington area, or as Long Street once you are in the Downtown area). Once you reach Downtown Columbus, turn Left onto High Street (U.S. #23 North). Follow High Street to Nationwide Blvd. Turn Right on Nationwide Blvd. Hyatt Regency Columbus is located on the Left side of Nationwide Blvd.

From U.S. Rte. #23 (High Street) North Bound:

Take U.S. #23 (High Street- within Rte. #270) North until you reach I-270 By-pass. Take I-270 West. Follow I-270 West to I-71 North. Follow I-71 North to I-70 East. Follow I-70 East to Fourth Street exit. Follow Fourth Street North to Nationwide Blvd. Turn Left on Nationwide Blvd. Hyatt Regency Columbus is located on the Right side of Nationwide Blvd.

From U.S. Rte. #23 (High Street) South Bound:

Take U.S #23 (High Street - within I-270) South to I-270. Take I-270 East. Follow I-270 East to I-71. Take I-71 South to the Spring Street exit (exit is to the Left). Follow Spring Street to Fourth Street. Turn Right onto Fourth Street and get into the far Left lane. Follow Fourth Street to Nationwide Blvd. Turn Left onto Nationwide Blvd. Hyatt Regency is located on the Right side of Nationwide Blvd.

From Rte. #315 South Bound:

Follow 315 South to 670-East to the Neil Ave. exit. At stoplight turn Right onto Neil Ave. Turn Left onto Nationwide Blvd. Nationwide will cross over High St. The Hyatt Regency Columbus is located on the Left side of Nationwide Blvd.

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