Hotel & Travel Information

Message to Attendees: SAE International has made every effort to secure the best possible group nightly room rate for you at this event. That rate results from a negotiated overall package of event needs such as sleeping rooms, meeting room space and other requirements. Contracts with the venue include a provision to reduce event costs if SAE meets or exceeds its minimum sleeping room block guarantee. Conversely, event costs will increase if SAE falls short of its minimum room block guarantee. Please help SAE keep the costs of this event as low as possible by booking your housing needs at the designated host hotel and through the reservation process created by SAE. Reserving elsewhere means you are booking outside the contracted room block, jeopardizing SAE's ability to meet its contracted obligations and to keep registration fees to a minimum. SAE appreciates your support and understanding of this important issue. Thank you.

Travel Visa Information

Conference Location:
Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina (Map)
700 South Florida Avenue
Tampa, FL 33602
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tpamc-tampa-marriott-waterside-hotel-and-marina/

Hotel Information:

Reservations

• All attendees are responsible for their own lodging and travel arrangements.
• A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina. SAE’s group rate is $199 per room per night, all inclusive, single or double occupancy, plus local, state and federal applicable taxes.
• Reservations must be made directly through the Housing Connection by Friday, September 25, 2009, by contacting them directly at 800-847-5810, or if you are calling from outside the US, 1-801-521-9025. You may also make your reservation via their on-line connection by clicking here: Hotel Reservation Form

Accessibility

• Auxiliary aids and services
• Service animals allowed for persons with disabilities

Check In & Check Out

• Check in: 4:00 p.m.
  Check out: 12:00 p.m.
• Video Review Billing & Video Check Out
• Express Check In & Check Out

Parking

• Valet parking fee: $20 daily
• Off-site parking available; contact hotel for details
• Short-term hotel valet: $12 day time only

General Room Amenities

• Alarm clock
• Bottled water, for a fee
• Coffee maker/tea service
• Electrical adapters
• Internet service, wired/Web TV
• Iron and ironing board
• Safe
• Hair dryer
• Phone features: two-line phone, speakerphone, voice mail, toll-free phone calls

Guest Services

• Concierge desk
• Fitness center
• Full-service business center
• Internet service, wireless in public areas
• Outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool
• Room service: 6:00 a.m. – 11:59 p.m.
• Safe deposit boxes, front desk
• Spa Waterside (appointment required)

Restaurants & Lounges

• Cafe Waterside
  • American
  • Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • American favorites
• Champions Sports Bar
  • American
  • Open for lunch and dinner
  • Hearty food served in a lively atmosphere for lunch and dinner
• Il Terrazzo
  • Italian
  • Open for dinner
  • Offering Italian specialties for dinner
• Lobby Bar and Pool Bar & Grill
  • Sandwiches
  • Open for lunch
  • A relaxing setting for beverages and sandwiches
  • American
• Starbucks Coffee Bar

Photo Tour of Hotel

Transportation:

From Tampa International Airport:

• Phone: 1-813-870-8700
• Hotel direction: 8 miles NW
• Driving directions: Take I-275 North for six miles to downtown Exit-44. Follow signs to Convention Center and Harbour Island; hotel is 12 blocks ahead adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center.
• Bus transportation is available; fare is $11 one way.
• Estimated taxi fare is $22 one way.

From St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport:

• Phone: 1-727-453-7800
• Hotel direction: 22 miles E
• Driving directions: Take I-275 North to downtown Exit-44. Follow signs to Convention Center and Harbour Island; hotel is 12 blocks ahead adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center.
• Bus transportation is available; fare is $15 one way.
• Estimated taxi fare is $45 one way.

From Orlando International Airport:

• Phone: 1-407-825-2001
• Hotel direction: 70 miles SW
• Driving directions: Take I-4 West to I-275 South to downtown Tampa, exit 45A. Go 12 blocks to the Convention Center; the hotel is adjacent to the Convention Center.
• Estimated taxi fare is $85 one way.

Ground Transportation

• From Tampa International Airport, click here for information on rental cars, public transportation and taxis.
• From Orlando International Airport, click here for rental car information, or click here for vehicles for hire.
• From St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport, click here for rental car information, or click here for taxi and shuttle information.

Attractions & Landmarks:

• Clearwater Beach/St. Petersburg Beach (25 miles)
• Busch Gardens/Adventure Island
• Ybor City
• Performing Arts Center
• St. Pete Times Forum
• Channelside Entertainment Complex
• Florida Aquarium
• Raymond James Stadium
• Port of Tampa/Cruise Ship Terminal
• Walt Disney World, Epcot/ MGM/ Animal Kingdom