Midwestern Universities Analytical Chemistry Conference
Host Hotel: INDIANA MEMORIAL UNION (IMU)
900 East 7th Street
Bloomington, IN 47405
The Indiana Memorial Union operates as a hotel, a conference center and a student union. The opening reception, all sessions, meals and refreshment breaks of the conference will take place in the Indiana Memorial Union. Although lodging options are available in the community of Bloomington, for your convenience, we recommend that you book your hotel reservations at the IMU
Reservations
Phone: 800.209.8145 or 812.856.6381
Fax: 812.855.3426
Email reservation requests:Contact the hotel directly.
Inform the reservation staff person that you are attending MUACC. Unless you identify yourself as a conference participant, you may be unable to obtain a room. We encourage you to make your reservation early as accommodations are often difficult to secure on weekends during this time of year. The MUACC block of hotel rooms will be released to the general public on October 13, 2008.
Rates
Hotel room rates are based on: Type of room (single or double) Weekday (Sun-Thurs) or weekend (Fri & Sat) check-in The following are representative room charges projected for November 2008:
Single, weekday room w/one double bed $ 89.00 |
Single, weekday room w/one king bed $120.00 |
Double, weekday room w/2 double beds $110.00 |
Double, weekday room w/2 queen beds $120.00 |
Suite, weekday w/2 double beds,parlor,bath $220.00 |
Weekend rates are approximately $20.00 per day additional charge. All rooms are subject to an 11% tax. Internet Access Hardwire and wireless internet access is available throughout the IMU. |
Bloomington Area Hotels
Although we encourage you to join your colleagues by staying at the host hotel, there are a number of locally owned hotels, bed and breakfasts as well as national and international hotel chains available to you. Most accommodations are within easy driving distance of campus. Three facilities are within walking distance of campus:
Hilton Garden Inn. National chain.12-15 minute walk to the IMU 877.STAYHGI (toll free) 812.331.1335
Courtyard by Marriott. National chain. 12-15 walk to IMU 800.321.2211 812.335.8000
Information about other area accommodations is available Bloomington Visitors and Convention Bureau
MEALS Food events included in your registration fee include: Thursday
Opening Reception (hosted bar with hors douerves featuring light supper items) Friday
Continental Breakfast
Morning Refreshment Break
Afternoon Refreshment Break
Banquet
Poster Session Refreshments Saturday
Continental Breakfast
Morning Refreshment Break
Special dietary needs will be accommodated at all food functions. When you register for the conference, you will be given the opportunity to identify any special dietary needs. Foods will be selected to assure that your requests are met. Dining in Bloomington
There are many pleasant pubs, restaurants and coffee houses located a short walking distance from campus.
Kirkwood Avenue is a main street leading from campus to downtown Bloomington. Along Kirkwood you will find many casual eating options.
4th Street is renowned for its unusual and unusually large selection of ethnic restaurants Indian, Italian, Moroccan, Thai, Burmese, Mexican, Cajun and Korean. Located between 4th and Kirkwood is one of only two restaurants in the US featuring authentic Tibetan cuisine.
A comprehensive Bloomington Dining Guide will be included with your conference check-in materials.
Midwestern Universities Analytical Chemistry Conference - Indiana University, Bloomington, November 13-15, 2008 - muacc08@indiana.edu
