Location

A large city, a downtown location… You asked for it; we delivered!

Atlanta, Georgia

Home to over 4 million people, Atlanta combines classic small town southern hospitality with all the amenities of a 21st century international city.

For detailed information on the wonders of this terrific city, please visit the official website of the Atlanta Convention and Visitor’s Bureau:

www.atlanta.net

Hotel Information

The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta - Atlanta's landmark hotel - offers an ideal location in the heart of the business and financial district. Outside the hotel, an international city awaits you. Inside, an attentive staff caters to your every need.

Amenities include concierge service as well as a business center and the WestinWORKOUT® Powered by Reebok Gym. For lunch or dinner, take the scenic glass elevators up 73 floors to the Sun Dial, a revolving restaurant known for its sinfully delicious cuisine and heavenly views of Atlanta.

The Westin Peachtree Plaza is within walking distance of Philips Arena, CNN Center, Centennial Olympic Park, and the new Georgia Aquarium - the world's largest aquarium. Atlanta's new retail and entertainment district, Atlantic Station, is also just minutes away.

Special Teaching Professor Conference Rates: $159 per night for single/double; $179 per night for triple; $199 for quad. Rates do not include 15% tax. All conference attendees will receive complimentary high-speed internet access in their sleeping rooms.

Call 800-937-8461 to make your hotel reservation. Make sure to ask for the special Teaching Professor Conference group rates. The cut-off date for hotel reservations is April 26, 2007.

Hotel address:
Westin Peachtree Plaza
210 Peachtree Plaza
Atlanta, GA 30303

Airline Reservations

Our airline travel partners for the 2007 Teaching Professor Conference are American Airlines and Northwest Airlines. When making your flight reservations, please reference the following group codes to receive the Teaching Professor Conference discounted rate:

American Airlines Group Code: A2457AA
Northwest Group Code: NM95A

Ground Transportation

The Westin Peachtree Plaza is located in the heart of downtown Atlanta and within twelve miles from Hartsfield International Airport. Airport shuttle costs $16 one way per person. Taxi service is $30 one person, one-way. Rapid transit (MARTA) costs $1.75 (use N1 Peachtree Center Station).

If you decide to rent a car, Hertz is offereing special rates for attendees of The Teaching Professor Conference. Make arrangements in advance by calling (800) 654-2240. You'll need to identify yourself as a Teaching Professor Conference participant and mention the Hertz discount number 03T30002. Or you can book online at www.hertz.com.