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2009 Columbus, OH Regional

Date

May 8 — May 10

Facility

Greater Columbus Convention Center

400 North High St
Columbus, OH 43215
800-827-2500

Registration Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2009

HOTELS

Crowne Plaza

Make your next stay in downtown Columbus Ohio memorable. Conveniently located on Nationwide Boulevard near High Street, the Crowne Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown is attached to Nationwide Insurance and is directly across the street from the Columbus Convention Center and Battelle Hall. This luxury downtown Columbus hotel is within walking distance of the Arena District, the North Market and the Short North – all brimming with unique shopping, dining, nightlife and entertainment. Downtown Columbus Ohio is where it all takes place, from commerce and government to conventions and events – all nearby the Crowne Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown. Nationwide Arena, home of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Columbus Destroyers and host to live concerts and performances year-round, is just two blocks away. Wander down cobblestone side streets to trendy restaurants and casual cafes. Watch government in action at the Ohio Statehouse. Enjoy live music or Broadway shows at the Palace Theater and the Ohio Theater. Take in a live concert at the LC Pavilion (formerly PromoWest Pavilion) or sit back and enjoy a movie at the Arena Grand Theatre. Located just a short drive away are other prime Columbus destinations including the Museum of Art, COSI, German Village, Victorian Village and The Ohio State University. The Crowne Plaza Hotel Columbus Downtown provides the perfect setting for successful business meetings, memorable social gatherings, and exquisite wedding receptions.

Contact Information

Crowne Plaza Columbus-Downtown
33 East Nationwide Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43215
888-444-0401

StarQuest Rates Info

$129/Night

Available until April 24

Red Roof Inn

This location offers free continental breakfast, a free World Gym fitness center nearby, conference rooms, suites, a coin laundry facility, in-room iron and ironing board, in-room hair dryer, elevators and interior corridors. Selected rooms offer microwave/microfridge units. A nominal fee may apply; please inquire. Experience our coffeehouse-style service featuring fresh brewed, ground whole bean coffee. All rooms at this Red Roof Inn offer T-Mobile high speed internet access (daily fee may apply). This location offers “On Command Video” with a selection of free TV channels, pay-to-view premium channels, movies, music and games. It also offers internet access via TV for email and web browsing (daily fee applies). An airport shuttle is available and must be scheduled in advance. We are 7 miles from the Port Columbus International Airport. One well-behaved family pet per room is welcome. Local Business/Attractions: Battelle Hall 0.2 mile, Columbus Convention Center 0.3 mile, Nationwide Arena 0.3 mile, Palace Theater 0.7 mile, Ohio Theatre 0.8 mile, Columbus State Community College 0.8 mile, Veterans Memorial 0.9 mile, COSI and Franklin University 1.1 miles, Ohio State University 2.3 miles and Ohio State Fairgrounds 2.8 miles. Restaurants Nearby: Buca Di Beppo, Chipotle, Elevator, Flat Iron Bar & Diner, Food Court, Frog, Bear & Wild Boar, Gordon Biersch, Japanese Steak House, Martini's, Max & Erma's, Mongolian BBQ, Morton's, O'Shaughnessy's Pub, Red Star Tavern, RJ Snappers, Schmidt's, Spaghetti Warehouse, and Ted's Montana Grill.

Contact Information

Red Roof Inn Downtown

111 East Nationwide Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43215
800-874-9000

StarQuest Rates Info

$105/Night

Available until April 24

Directions to Facility

Please be advised that the directions outlined below are for the two main highways (I-70 and I-71) that come into Columbus, Ohio. If you are traveling on a different highway and/or state route outside of Columbus, you will need to obtain directions from your location that will allow you to access I-70 and/or I-71 into Columbus, Ohio.

FROM:
PORT COLUMBUS: I-670 West, Exit “4-B” to the Columbus Convention Center

CLEVELAND: I-71 South to West on I-670 “109-A” to Exit “4-B” to the Columbus Convention Center or I-71 South to Spring Street Exit; West on Spring Street to Fourth Street; North on Fourth Street to Nationwide Boulevard.

CINCINNATI: I-71 North to I-70 East to Fourth Street Exit; North on Fourth Street to Nationwide Boulevard.

INDIANAPOLIS: I-70 East to Fourth Street Exit; North on Fourth Street to Nationwide Boulevard.

WHEELING: I-70 West to Fourth Street Exit; North on Fourth Street to Nationwide Boulevard.

PARKING:
The closest parking facility to the Grand Ballrooms 1-3 is the West Garage on Vine St. See the attached parking map.

UNLOADING PROPS:
To unload props at the Grand Ballrooms 1-3, unload at the West Connector, which is off High St, just north of Nationwide Blvd. However, there is no parking on the West Connector, so the vehicle will have to be moved to one of the surface lots, either the East Lot on Nationwide Blvd or the North Lot on Goodale St.