Hotel Accomodations

Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the NRAO special rate for January 26-29, 2011 at the following hotels. Workshop attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. Room blocks will be held until December 24, 2010.

The Cavalier Inn at the University
(All Guest Rooms renovated in 2010)
105 North Emmet Street
Distance from NRAO: 1 mile
For reservations, call: 434-296-8111 or 1-888-882-2129 (Booking code: VLBA)
$65 per night

The Residence Inn by Marriott
1111 Millmont Street
Distance from NRAO: 2 miles
For reservations, call: 434-923-0300 or 1-800-331-3131 (Booking Code: VLBA Workshop)
On-line - Online Group Booking Codes: Studio Suite: VLBVLBA, One bedroom suite: VLBVLBB
$129 per night

The Boar's Head Inn
200 Ednam Drive
Distance from NRAO: 3 miles
For reservations, call: 434-296-2181 or 1-800-476-1988 (Booking Code: NRAO VLBA Workshop)
On-line - Select your dates, book now, from the drop down box "Negotiated Rate", select Group, and enter group code NRAO11 and proceed with reservation.
$125 per night

Courtyard by Marriott, University Medical Center
1201 West Main Street
Distance from NRAO: 1.5 miles
For reservations, call 434-977-1700 or 1-800-321-2211 (Booking Code: VLBA Conference)
On-line - Online Booking Code: King Bed - VLBVLBA, Double beds - VLBVLBB
$134 per night

Please note that you may be able to get a better rate by using AAA, Senior Citizen, or requesting a government rate if you are eligible.

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