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NCURA Region IV
2009 Spring Meeting

        Bridging the Gap - A Year for Change In Research Administration

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Hotel, Transportation, & Local Information  

 

 

Download an easy, one-page transportation sheet


 

Conference Hotel

University Radisson Hotel

615 Washington Avenue SE

Minneapolis, MN  55414

Phone: (800) 822-6757

 

To make reservations, please use group “NCURA” at either the reservation line (800) 822-6757 or through their web site: http://www.radisson.com/hotels/universi

Room reservations will require a deposit equal to the first night stay.

 

 

The hotel offers many amenities, such as the sleep number bed (while supplies last), free high-speed internet, and free access to the University of Minnesota Recreation Center.  Also located on the premises is Starbucks Coffee and Applebee’s Restaurant. 

 

 

 

Transportation from the Airport:   Minneapolis / St. Paul (MSP)

 

The University Radisson is providing a free shuttle pick up at the Lindburgh Terminal every hour, on the ½ hour:

                Saturday, April 25                                             7:30 am – 10:30 pm

                Sunday, April 26                                                7:30 am – 10:30 pm

And free shuttle from the hotel to the airport, leaving every hour on the ½ hour:

                Wednesday, April 29                                        10:30, 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, and 6:30 pm

   

 Eclipse will be providing the shuttle service.  Please call 1-800-215-8914 if you are running behind the published schedule by a few minutes so that the shuttle will wait for you.  Please download the available transportation flyer to view the logo of the driving company.

 

·         Taxis are also available and normally cost $30-35

·         SuperShuttle is located at MSP for $11 one way / $21 round trip

·         Hiawatha Light Rail system may be taken from MSP to the Metrodome stop with a subsequent pick-up by the hotel for ~$3.00.  If using this option, the hotel suggests calling the main hotel number and requesting the Bell Stand as you pass the Lake St station in order to have their shuttle meet your train.

 

 

Directions to Conference Hotel and Parking:

Driving directions are available at:  http://www.radisson.com/hotels/universi and choosing the Map & Directions link.

 

There is $5 Daily Event Valet Parking at the hotel.

 

Overnight guest parking in the lot behind the hotel should expect $9.50/day with in and out privileges – or $12.50 valet.

 

Non-overnight guests may also park in the Washington Ave Ramp that is connected to the hotel by an enclosed walk way.  Current charges are $2.50/hr for up to 5 hours and $12 maximum daily charge.

 

 

 

Local Attractions

Hotel on University of Minnesota Campus Near Minneapolis Entertainment and Sports Venues

With an ideal location on the University of Minnesota campus, our hotel is less than three minutes from downtown Minneapolis and just a short drive from several other Minneapolis attractions. We are also within walking distance to great University of Minnesota Golden Gopher sports events. This University of Minnesota hotel near Mall of America provides easy access to shopping and fine dining in downtown Minneapolis. We are just blocks away from historic Williams Arena, Mariucci Arena and new TCF Bank Stadium for great Gopher Sports. Our staff is dedicated to making your Minneapolis vacation a rewarding and memorable experience. We know you'll have a great time!

Local Minneapolis attractions


University of Minnesota
Twin Cities Campus
0.01 miles from Hotel 

Metrodome
511 S 11th Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 332-0386
2.1 miles from Hotel 

Mall of America
60 E Broadway
Bloomington, MN 55425
(952) 883-8800
12.4 miles from Hotel 

Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 377-2224
1.7 miles from Hotel 

Skyways in Minneapolis and St. Paul
512 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN 55402
miles from Hotel  

Minneapolis Institute of Arts
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 870-3131
3.1 miles from Hotel 

Underwater Adventure Aquarium
Mall of America
120 East Broadway
Bloomington, MN 55425
(952) 883-8800
12.4 miles from Hotel 

Fort Snelling
Hwys 5 and 55, 1 mi east of Twin Cities Int'l Airport
St Paul, MN 55111
(612) 726-1171
12.4 miles from Hotel

 

Minnehaha Park and Falls
4801 Minnehaha Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 230-6400
5.9 miles from Hotel


      
The Mill City Museum


and for those baseball enthusiasts, the
Minnesota Twins Baseball Team 

 

 
 
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