LODGING
AND TRANSPORTION
The headquarters hotel for NCSA's 2010 conference
is the beautiful Hyatt
Regency Tampa, within easy walking distance from the University
of Tampa (across the Kennedy bridge over the Hillsborough River).
Hyatt Regency was the first hotel in downtown Tampa to receive
a Green Palm in recognition of their "green" initiatives.
The hotel offers the Avanzare Restaurant (Italian cuisine), Avanzare
Bar for cocktails and light fare, Avanzare Coffee Bar featuring
Starbucks® coffee, a business center, 15 ADA-compliant rooms,
a heated outdoor pool with sundeck, a gym near the pool area,
and covered parking. Another benefit of staying at the conference
hotel is that transportation for events not held on the University
of Tampa campus (including an optional excursion on Saturday)
will start at/return to the Hyatt.
Be sure to click on the Hyatt's NCSA group booking
link below and reserve by February 10, 2010, to get the conference
rate of $189/night for a single or double. This special rate includes
complimentary in-room internet, complimentary parking, and complimentary
"breakfast for one" (per guestroom) in the Hyatt's Avanzare
Restaurant. IMPORTANT: There is an early departure fee of a one-day
room rate, so please choose the dates of your stay carefully when
making your reservation. Any changes made after reconfirmation
at check-in are subject to the fee.
Hyatt Group Booking Link
The Hyatt link for the NCSA group reservation site
allows you to make reservations directly, without calling an 800
number.
The closest and most convenient airport to the conference
hotel is Tampa International Airport (TIA). TIA offers nonstop
service from and to many locations. It is served by major and
discount carriers Southwest, Jet Blue, AirTran, American, British
Airways, Continental, Delta, Midwest, United, US Airways, and
others.
For nonstop airport transportation to the Hyatt
Regency, call Blue One's hotline (813-333-3598)
when your flight lands. No reservations are needed. The cost is
$13/per person one way, or $11 per person for two or more passengers.
Blue One shuttles also depart the Hyatt Regency for the airport
at the top of every hour, beginning at 6 a.m.
