Sheraton Birmingham

2010 ACF Southeast Regional Conference Travel Information

Conference Hotel | Travel Agency | Travel Discounts | Taxi | General Directions | Parking | Attractions | On-site Restaurants & Lounges

Sheraton Birmingham

2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard N.
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 324-5000

ACF attendees receive a discount rate of $144 plus tax per night. This rate is offered three days before and three days after the conference, based upon availability. Reservations must be made by April 8, 2010 in order to receive this discounted rate. Make your reservations now!

Travel Agency

Leave the stress of coordinating your travel plans to the experts. All of your travel needs can be handled conveniently through Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Contact Sandra Gardner at (800) 352-2572, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

Travel Discounts

The following companies are offering travel discounts to ACF conference attendees:

Continental Airlines offers discounts off published fares of 2% to 10% or Zone fares. Call Sandra Gardner at (800) 352-2572 for reservations. Refer to ZG1RBRB0S9. Or, save an additional 3% off by booking your own reservations at www.continental.com. Choose your flight times and access your meeting discounts by inserting ZG1RBRB0S9 in the Offer Code box.

Participants could receive up to a 7% discount on airfare. Contact Sandra Gardner, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, at (800) 352-2572, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time for more information.

Taxi

Cost of a taxi between the hotel and airport is approximately $12 each way.

General Directions to the Hotel

From Birmingham International Airport

Take Interstate 20 West and exit at 22nd Street. Go through the intersection to the stoplight. Turn right at the light and the hotel entrance is one block further on the right.

From North

Take Interstate 65 South to Exit 261A, then take Exit 125B, which is 22nd Street. Turn left at the second stop light and turn left again onto 9th Avenue North. Continue straight ahead and the hotel garage and main entrance is on the right.

From West

Take Interstate 20 East/Interstate 59 North to Exit 125B, which is 22nd Street. Turn left at the second stop light and turn left again on 9th Avenue North. Continue straight ahead and the hotel entrance is on the right.

From South

Take Interstate 65 North to Exit 261A. Then take Exit 125B, which is 22nd Street. Turn left at the second stop light and then turn left again on 9th Avenue North. Continue straight ahead and the hotel garage and main entrance is on the right.

Parking

On-site parking is $8 overnight and $12 for in and out privileges. Valet parking is $20.

Local Attractions

• McWane Science Center
• Reynolds Historical Library
• Arlington Antebellum Home and Garden
• Botanical and Japanese Gardens
• Alabama State Fairgrounds
• Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
• Talladega Motor Speedway

On-site Restaurants & Lounges

• Moretti’s—cocktails and snacks
• Atrium Café’open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Casey’s Sports Bar & Grill—open for lunch and dinner
• La Tazza—coffee bar