Hotel Reservations

• Online AACC Convention Hotel Reservations 

• Download Mail-in Hotel Reservations Form (Adobe PDF File).

Hotel and Travel Information

• List of Hotels

• Hotel Shuttle Schedule to Convention Center

• Walking Directions from Hotels to Convention Center

• Tampa Information

• Airports

• Ground Transportation

*Please note that the Conference Housing Bureau has moved.  Their new location is 401 East Jackson Street, Suite #2100, Tampa, FL 33602.  The fax and phone number printed on all materials remain the same.*

Hotels  

Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown Convention Center 513 S. Florida Ave. Tampa, FL 33602 Phone: 813-769-8300 Fax: 813-769-8310 Internet Access: $9.95 per day (noon to noon) Phone Calls: Local: $1.00--800 and Calling Card: Free Room Service Hours: 11:00am-11:00pm

Hampton Inn and Suites Tampa 1301 East 7th Avenue Tampa, FL 33605 Phone: 813-247-6700 Fax: 813-247-6100  Internet Access: Complimentary high speed access in guest rooms Phone Calls: Local and 800 Calls: Free Room Service Hours: No room service.

Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore 2225 North Lois Avenue Tampa, FL 33607-2355 Phone: 813-877-6688 Fax: 813-879-3264 Internet Access: Wireless in rooms $9.95 per day/noon-noon. Phone Calls: Local and 800: $1.00 for first hour Room Service: 6:00am-Midnight

Hyatt Regency Tampa at Tampa City Center Two Tampa City Center Tampa, FL 33602 Phone: 813-225-1234 Fax: 813-273-0234 Internet Access: $10.00 per day/noon-noon. T-Mobile Wireless Internet Phone: Calls: Local: $1.15 to connect, additional minutes after that are free Room Service Hours: 6:00am-Midnight

Marriott Tampa Waterside Hotel and Marina (Headquarter Hotel) 700 S. Florida Ave. Tampa, FL 33602 Phone: 813-221-4900   Internet Access: Plan 1: $12.95-includes high speed access, local and long distance calls Plan 2: Dial Up: $3.95 (no calls included) Phone Calls:  Local: $.5 per minute Room Service Hours: 6:30am-Midnight

Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza 4200 Jim Walter Blvd Tampa, Florida 33607 USA Phone:  813-877-9200 Fax:  813-877-3000 Toll-free:  1-800-644-2685 Internet Access: $9.95 per day-includes wired access, all local and domestic long distance calls. Noon-noon. Room Service: Open 24 hours

Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel 200 N. Ashley Drive Tampa, FL 33602 Phone: 813-223-2222 Fax: 813-273-0839 Internet Access: No charge. Wireless Phone: Calls: Local: No charge. Room Service Hours: 6:30am-9:30pm

The Westin Tampa Harbour Island 725 South Island Boulevard Tampa, FL 33602 Phone: 813-229-5000 Fax: 813-229-5322 Internet Access: Wireless: $9.95 per day/3:00pm-3:00pm Phone Calls: Local: No charge. Room Service Hours: 24 hours.

Hotel Shuttle Schedule

Route 1
Sheraton Riverwalk and Hyatt Regency Hotels

Route 2
Hilton Tampa Airport and Renaissance Int’l Plaza

Route 3
Hampton Inn Ybor Historic District

Friday, April 13
7:00 am to 11:30 am Departs hotel every 60 minutes
11:30 am to 7:30 pm Departs hotel every 30 minutes

Saturday, April 14
7:00 am to 11:00 am Departs hotel every 60 minutes
11:00 am to 4:00 pm Departs hotel every 30 minutes
4:00 pm to midnight Departs hotel every 60 minutes, beginning at 7:00 pm a drop off at the Marriott Waterside is added on all routes

Sunday, April 15
6:00 am to 11:30 am Departs hotel every 30 minutes, routes 2 & 3
6:00 am to 11:30 am Departs hotel every 30 minutes, routes 1
11:30 am to 5:00 pm Departs hotel every 60 minutes
5:00 pm to 11:30 pm Departs hotel every 30 minutes, beginning at 5:00 pm a drop off at the Marriott Waterside is added on all routes

Monday, April 16
6:00 am to 11:30 am Departs hotel every 30 minutes, routes 2 & 3
6:00 am to 11:30 am Departs hotel every 30 minutes, route 1
11:30 am to 4:00 pm Departs hotel every 60 minutes
4:00 pm to 11:00 pm Departs hotel every 30 minutes, beginning at 6:00 pm a drop off at the Marriott Waterside is added on all routes

Tuesday, April 17
7:30 am to 1:30 pm Departs hotel every 30 minutes

Schedule may vary due to traffic and weather conditions. Last bus leaves Convention Center 30 minutes before each end time with no return service. Drop off point at the convention center is at the main entrance. Onsite staff at the convention center will be available throughout the shuttle schedule to assist with questions.

Tampa Information
Tampa Bay...no better way to do Florida. The vibrant downtown waterfront cradles the newly expanded convention center, aquarium, arena, museums, new and renovated hotels, cruise terminal, and a lively historic Latin Quarter. And entertainment options, from theme parks to beaches, lie throughout the coastal area. Find out more at VisitTampaBay.com.

Airports

• Tampa International Airport (TPA)
  Tampa International Airport has been widely praised for its attractive architecture and hassle-free design. It ranked the highest in passenger satisfaction two years in a row. TPA is located just 7 miles from the Tampa Convention Center, and 9.5 miles from downtown Tampa. TPA is serviced by at least 26 different airlines.

• St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport

  St Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport is centrally located between the metropolitan areas of Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Sarasota and Tampa. PIE is serviced by seven different airlines, and is located just 90 minutes from Orlando's famous theme parks.
  
  Ground Transportation - There are a variety of transportation options from St. Petersburg to Tampa, including SuperShuttle, rental car, and cabs. Please see the PIE website for details. Please allow 30 minutes to get to downtown Tampa.

Ground Transportation

Depending on mode of travel and current traffic conditions, you should allow approximately 20-25 minutes to get to Downtown Tampa or the Port of Tampa from Tampa International Airport.

Taxi Cabs

Taxi's can be found curbside of the Red and Blue Baggage Claim. The airport is served by two cab companies:

• Yellow Cab (813) 253-0121
  -- Regular Fare: is $2 plus $2.25 per mile.
  --Fare from airport: There is a flat rate fee of $20 to downtown Tampa for any fare up to $20. For example, if the meter reads $16 when you reach your destination, the fare you will be charged is $20.00. If the meter shows a fare over $20.00, you will be charged the amount shown on the meter.
• United Cab (813) 253-2424
  -- Regular Fare: is $2 plus $2.25 per mile.
  --Fare from airport: There is a flat rate fee of $20 to anywhere in downtown Tampa.

Limos/Shared Ride Vans/Rental Cars

• Service is provided from the Commercial Ground Transportation Quadrants located at all four corners of the Baggage Claim Level.  For information regarding rates, etc.., visit the TPA website, or contact the service providers.
• Limo/Shared Ride Van: Bay Shuttle -  (813) 259-9998 Fare to downtown is $11.00 per person.
• Shared Ride Van: SuperShuttle - (800) 282-6817 or (727) 572-1111
• Rental Cars: Visit the TPA website to view the rental car list.

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