Parking

CU recommends that drivers attending the conference park in lot 436, on the southeast corner of Colorado Avenue and 26th Street (also known as Regent Drive). Parking permits will be available at the rate of $9.25 for the entire conference and may be purchased on Wednesday evening at early registration and Thursday and Friday at the registration desk. For those arriving later than Friday, you may purchase permits at the parking office next to the lot.

Hotel

This year's conference hotel sponsor is The Boulder Inn, 770 28th Street, Boulder, CO 80303. The phone number is 800-233-8469 or 303-449-3800 locally. You can contact Ari at the hotel via email at ari@boulderinn.com.
To register on-line, go to http://www.boulderinn.com.
The Inn is located within walking distance of the venue at Folsom Field. Special conference rates are $84 single and $89 for a room with two beds. Ari at the Inn says that rooms with two beds are limited, so early registration is a very good idea.
In addition to very attractive room rates and beautiful facilities, the Inn offers a free continental breakfast each day. As the host hotel, The Boulder Inn has generously offered a large capacity meeting room for our members to hold chapter, task force, etc. meetings off site at their convenience.
In order to take advantage of the conference room rates, use the code "Mars" when registering on-line or mention the code and The Mars Society if you register by telephone.

 

Other Hotel-Provided Information

Property Description - Prominently located directly across from the University, the Boulder Inn gives guests easy access to Boulder's principal attractions, premier shopping, and fabulous dining. Stylish, well-appointed rooms reflect a gracious ambiance, found throughout the hotel.
During your visit, enjoy our complimentary continental breakfast, free in-room high speed internet access, and 24-hour business center. Other guest facilities include a large outdoor pool, sauna, hot tub, on-site restaurant, and conference center.
Our multilingual staff is well known for exceptional personalized service to both business and leisure guests. Unmatched levels of courtesy and comfort, coupled with the captivating backdrop of the majestic Rocky Mountains, will guarantee your perfect stay.
Check in: 3:00 PM Check out: 11:00 AM
Complimentary breakfast served 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM -- Includes: juices, 3 cereals, English muffins, bagels, doughnuts, assorted fresh fruit, and coffee.
Pictures of the hotel are here.

Getting to The Boulder Inn

Shuttles from DIA

• Denver/Boulder Yellow Cab & SuperShuttle: 303.444.0808
• Boulder Express Airport Shuttle: 303.457.4646

RTD -- Regional Transportation District
RTD is the Denver area's public transit system. skyRide route AB runs between DIA and Boulder. Tickets can be purchased at DIA. $18 round trip, and a schedule is here.
For more information visit www.rtd-denver.com and click on "skyRide."

The HOP bus might be a good option for people to get from the bus station in downtown Boulder to Folsom Field, bypassing parking problems on the CU campus, which could be significant. It looks like the fare for HOP is $1.25, one-way. Here's a website for HOP.

Driving Directions from DIA
Exit DIA on Pena Boulevard. Continue until you reach I-70 west. Take I-70 west to the I-270 north exit toward Fort Collins. Take I-270 north to the U.S. Hwy 36 west exit, toward Boulder. Continue on Hwy 36 to Boulder. Take Baseline exit. Straight through the light to hotel.