Travel
This year’s User Group Meeting will be hosted by the iRODS Consortium and held in Durham, NC.
Event Venue
Map
UGM venue and hotels:
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Conference Hotels
Aloft Durham Downtown
345 Blackwell St.
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: +1 919-402-5656
$129 per night
Block available: June 4-8, 2018
Last day to book: May 14, 2018, 5pm
Amenities: Free wifi, outdoor pool, fitness facility
Hotel Link: http://www.aloftdurhamdowntown.com/...
Booking Link: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/...
345 Blackwell St.
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: +1 919-402-5656
$129 per night
Block available: June 4-8, 2018
Last day to book: May 14, 2018, 5pm
Amenities: Free wifi, outdoor pool, fitness facility
Hotel Link: http://www.aloftdurhamdowntown.com/...
Booking Link: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/...
Unscripted Durham Hotel
202 N. Corcoran St.
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: +1 984-329-9500 (M-F 9am-5pm) - Designate this is for the iRODS User Group Meeting group block
$130 per night
Block available: June 4-8, 2018
Last day to book: May 14, 2018
Amenities: Complimentary parking; Complimentary wireless internet; Complimentary welcome drink; 15% off food and beverage
Booking Email: jatendido@unscriptedhotels.com
Hotel Link: http://www.unscriptedhotels.com/
Booking Link: https://gc.synxis.com/...
202 N. Corcoran St.
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: +1 984-329-9500 (M-F 9am-5pm) - Designate this is for the iRODS User Group Meeting group block
$130 per night
Block available: June 4-8, 2018
Last day to book: May 14, 2018
Amenities: Complimentary parking; Complimentary wireless internet; Complimentary welcome drink; 15% off food and beverage
Booking Email: jatendido@unscriptedhotels.com
Hotel Link: http://www.unscriptedhotels.com/
Booking Link: https://gc.synxis.com/...
Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Center Area
1108 W. Main St.
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: You can make reservations over the phone with Katharyn Orange at her direct line +1 919-680-4647 OR use the link below. Designate that it is for the hotel block for the iRODS User Group Meeting.
$139 per night
Block available: June 2-8, 2018
Last day to book: May 18, 2018
Amenities: Rooms are apartment-style suites including a kitchen, living area, bedroom, bathroom; Kitchen includes full-size refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, stove, coffee maker, pots/pans/dishes/silverware, etc.; Free wi-fi; Fitness center; Indoor heated pool; Free hot breakfast buffet; Free parking; Coffee in lobby; coffee / tea in room
Hotel Link: http://www.marriott.com/...
Booking Link: http://www.marriott.com/...
1108 W. Main St.
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: You can make reservations over the phone with Katharyn Orange at her direct line +1 919-680-4647 OR use the link below. Designate that it is for the hotel block for the iRODS User Group Meeting.
$139 per night
Block available: June 2-8, 2018
Last day to book: May 18, 2018
Amenities: Rooms are apartment-style suites including a kitchen, living area, bedroom, bathroom; Kitchen includes full-size refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, stove, coffee maker, pots/pans/dishes/silverware, etc.; Free wi-fi; Fitness center; Indoor heated pool; Free hot breakfast buffet; Free parking; Coffee in lobby; coffee / tea in room
Hotel Link: http://www.marriott.com/...
Booking Link: http://www.marriott.com/...
21c Museum Hotel Durham
111 N. Corcoran St.
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: +1 919-956-6700 - Designate this is for the iRODS Consortium 2018 User Group Meeting
$149 per night
Block available: June 4-8, 2018
Last day to book: May 11, 2018
Amenities: Free wifi, Free sprinter van (within 5 mile radius of hotel)
Hotel Link: https://www.21cmuseumhotels.com/...
Booking Link: https://gc.synxis.com/...
111 N. Corcoran St.
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: +1 919-956-6700 - Designate this is for the iRODS Consortium 2018 User Group Meeting
$149 per night
Block available: June 4-8, 2018
Last day to book: May 11, 2018
Amenities: Free wifi, Free sprinter van (within 5 mile radius of hotel)
Hotel Link: https://www.21cmuseumhotels.com/...
Booking Link: https://gc.synxis.com/...
The Durham Hotel
315 E. Chapel Hill St.
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: +1 919-768-8830 - Request a reservation under the iRODS User Group conference block
$159 per night
Block available: June 4-8, 2018
Last day to book: May 16, 2018, 5pm
Amenities: Located in the heart of Downtown; around the corner from the convention center; Meaningful local collaborations including Raleigh Denim, Burt’s Bees, Counter Culture Coffee, and many more…; Rooftop Lounge and Restaurant by Chef Andrea Reusing; Coffee Shop serving locally roasted Counter Culture Coffee; Complimentary farmer’s market continental breakfast daily; Complimentary evening turndown service; Complimentary in-room bottled water & Burt’s Bees welcome gift; Complimentary 100mb fiber internet connection & wireless access
Hotel Link: http://thedurham.com/
Booking Link: http://usdur.webhotel.microsdc.us/...
315 E. Chapel Hill St.
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: +1 919-768-8830 - Request a reservation under the iRODS User Group conference block
$159 per night
Block available: June 4-8, 2018
Last day to book: May 16, 2018, 5pm
Amenities: Located in the heart of Downtown; around the corner from the convention center; Meaningful local collaborations including Raleigh Denim, Burt’s Bees, Counter Culture Coffee, and many more…; Rooftop Lounge and Restaurant by Chef Andrea Reusing; Coffee Shop serving locally roasted Counter Culture Coffee; Complimentary farmer’s market continental breakfast daily; Complimentary evening turndown service; Complimentary in-room bottled water & Burt’s Bees welcome gift; Complimentary 100mb fiber internet connection & wireless access
Hotel Link: http://thedurham.com/
Booking Link: http://usdur.webhotel.microsdc.us/...
Durham Marriott City Center
201 Foster St.
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: +1 800-228-9290 OR +1 919-768-6000
$169 per night
Block available: June 4-8, 2018
Last day to book: May 5, 2018
Amenities: Hotel is connected to UGM venue / Durham Convention Center; Free wifi in lobby and public areas; Coffee in lobby / coffee & tea in room; Fitness center
Hotel Link: http://www.marriott.com/...
Booking Link: http://www.marriott.com/...
201 Foster St.
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: +1 800-228-9290 OR +1 919-768-6000
$169 per night
Block available: June 4-8, 2018
Last day to book: May 5, 2018
Amenities: Hotel is connected to UGM venue / Durham Convention Center; Free wifi in lobby and public areas; Coffee in lobby / coffee & tea in room; Fitness center
Hotel Link: http://www.marriott.com/...
Booking Link: http://www.marriott.com/...
Transportation in Durham
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Welcome to Durham, NC
• History, maps, events
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Flying in to RDU?
The best way to get from RDU to your hotel in downtown Durham is to take a taxi, Uber, Lyft, or RDU Super Shuttle.
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Local and need to park downtown?
There is a public parking garage beside the convention center - the Durham Centre Deck (300 Morgan Street). You can also check out Park Durham for more information.
- Most hotels are in walking distance of the convention center. Check with hotel reception about shuttle service if you would rather ride than walk.
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Downtown Durham - Visitor Information
• maps, parking information
Visa Information
Review your visa status and what may be necessary for you to travel to the U.S. well in advance of the conference.
If you need information from the iRODS Consortium to complete your paperwork, email ugmregistration@irods.org.