Accommodations

Prices listed below are guaranteed only if rooms are reserved via the Conference Registration Website.

Changes: All accommodation changes must be made through Conference Services (celegans@union.wisc.edu). Do not call the individual hotels.

Cancellations:  All reservation cancellations must be communicated in writing to Conference Services, (celegans@union.wisc.edu) no later than Monday, May 5, 2008 or participant will be charged the full amount.

Map of the hotels

University Housing/Ogg Hall
835 W. Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53706
Single Room Package Rate (4 nights):  $227.00/person
Double Room Package Rate (4 nights):  $144.00/person

Ogg Hall, a residence hall located two blocks from the Wisconsin Union conference site, offers single and double occupancy rooms with single/twin beds in a smoke-free environment. Rooms do not have private bathrooms; each bathroom provides private shower and changing areas and serves three to four guest rooms located immediately adjacent. Men and women will be assigned to separate bathrooms. Mixed gender couples may share a bathroom.

All rooms are air-conditioned and include bed linens, pillows, towel sets, drinking cups, bottled water, a complimentary toiletries pack and soap. The following services and amenities are also included in every room: daily housekeeping, small refrigerator, television, clock radio and free high-speed Internet connections. Daily complimentary coffee and tea service is available on the first floor.

Irons/ironing board and other convenience items are available at the 24-hour hall desk. Laundry facilities and vending machines are also provided in the building.

The Dahlmann Campus Inn
601 Langdon Street Madison, WI 53706
Single Occupancy: $125.00 per night
Double Occupancy: $70.00 per person, per night
The Dahlmann Campus Inn is located on the University of Wisconsin campus in the heart of downtown Madison (2 blocks from the meeting site). This newly renovated boutique style inn is centrally located to both the Memorial Union and State Street (Madison’s thriving shopping and restaurant district). Rooms are beautifully decorated and feature either one king or two double beds and a private bath, complete with tub and shower. Complimentary on-site parking is included.
Included with every room are the following services/facilities/amenities: continental breakfast, in-room safes, DVD players, non-smoking rooms, clothing steamers, hair dryers, cable television, DSL or dual phone lines, cocktail lounge and a fitness center.

Best Western Inn Towner
2424 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53726
Single Occupancy: $84.00 per night
Double Occupancy: $47.00 per person, per night

The Best Western Inn Towner is located on the western edge of the UW campus, in downtown Madison. It is approximately 2 miles away from the Memorial Union. The hotel houses 176 non-smoking guest rooms and suites, each including private bathrooms. Complimentary shuttle service is offered to and from the airport as well as to and from the meeting site. Complimentary on-site parking is also included.

Included with every room are the following services/facilities/amenities: In-room coffeemaker, ironing board and iron, remote control satellite television, Alarm clock radio, phone with modem hookup, voice mail message system, personal amenities, oversized bath towels, Elroy Hirsch indoor pool and Solarium, fitness room, hot tub, game room, soda and ice machine on each floor, daily dry cleaning service (Monday-Friday), Avis car rental pickup and delivery, cocktail lounge, Pauline's Pastries, serving Steep and Brew coffee, Francis Casual Cafe open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, daily room service, and fax services.

University Inn
441 N. Frances, Madison, WI 53703
Single Occupancy: $94.00 per night
Double Occupancy: $52.00 per person, per night

The University Inn is located in the heart of State Street. Each room contains a private bathroom and cable TV. Most single rooms come with a king sized bed, and most double rooms have queen sized beds. Over the span of the past two years, facilities have been renovated in step-wise fashion. At present, all rooms contain new carpeting, wallpaper, heating and air conditioning units, curtains, and bedding. All rooms include complimentary high speed internet access.  Please note!  This hotel is located directly on State Street and may be noisy at night.
Included with every room are the following services/facilities/amenities: complementary continental breakfast, free parking, small refrigerators are available upon request for guests staying with us over extended periods of time, hair dryers and irons which are available anytime needed at the front desk. Also available are toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, shaving cream, and other personal items, offered at no additional charge.

The Madison Concourse Hotel
1 W. Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53703
Single Occupancy: $114.00 per night
Double Occupancy: $57.00 per person, per night
The Concourse is located 8 blocks from the meeting site and close to State Street shops and restaurants. All rooms have queen size beds and private bathrooms. A complimentary shuttle is offered to and from the airport as well as the meeting site. Parking for conference participants is available at $7/day, to be paid at the hotel.
Included with every room are the following services/facilities/amenities: Indoor pool and solarium, coffeemaker, ironing board and iron, television, alarm clock radio, phone, voice mail message system, and computer hook-ups.

Other Accommodations
Attendees wanting hotel accommodations other than those reserved by Conference Services should contact hotels directly. Each individual hotel establishes its own rates. For more information, visit the Greater Madison Convention and Visitor Center. (www.visitmadison.com/visitorinfo/).

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We thank the generous support of our 2008 Conference Sponsors

CONFERENCE DEADLINES:    
Abstract Submission:  Monday, April 7, 2008 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time. Platform and poster notification assignments will be posted at the Meeting website on or around, Monday, May 12, 2008

Lodging Reservations (via registration site): Monday, May 5, 2008

Payments: All charges must be paid in full after Monday, May 5, 2008

Wisconsin Union - Conference Services
C.elegans - 2008 Conference
800 Langdon Street
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: 608-265-8012
Fax: 608-265-8299
E-mail: celegans@union.wisc.edu

The University of Wisconsin Tax Identification Number is: 39-1805963