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Food and Drink

Charlottesville is known for its food scene: lots of restaurants, with a wide variety of cuisines.  Here are a few links to help you decide where to eat and drink:

Downtown Mall area:  Link

The Corner (near the University): Link

Barracks Road area: Link

Hotel Accommodations

Important information: NRAO has arranged for group rates with the following hotels. If you experience difficulties with the provided online links, please report the issue to the LOC. If the links fail, a direct call to the hotel should result in a quick reservation.

 

 

Residence Inn Marriottresidence
1111 Millmont Street Charlottesville, VA 22903
434-923-0300

  • ~2 miles from NRAO - Directions from hotel to NRAO
  • The newly renovated Residence Inn Charlottesville, VA hotel is conveniently located just behind the Barracks Road Shopping Center. Guests feel at home in our suites that offer separate living, sleeping and dining areas. Each suite features fully-equipped kitchens, pullout sofa beds, a 42" flat screen TV, a large desk, and complimentary internet access. Enjoy free daily hot breakfast buffet, social hours, and 24 hour access to the hotel’s updated fitness center.
  • Rates:  $150/night + tax/Studio Suite
  • Group rates are guaranteed until September 24, 2015.

Note: The block range is Oct 9, 10 & 11. If you plan to arrive or depart outside this range, please contact the hotel directly. At their discretion, they may honor the conference rate.

To make a room registration:

Online: Book your group rate for NRAO WORKSHOP

By phone: Individual attendees may call the hotel directly at 434-923-0300 or Marriott Central Reservations at 1-800-321-2211.  All reservations must be guaranteed with a valid credit card or accompanied by a first night room deposit. In order to receive the special discounted rate, be sure to mention NRAO Workshop when making your reservations.

 

Courtyard Marriott 29 North
638 Hillsdale Drive Charlottesville Virginia 22901 USA

1-434-973-7100

  • Group rates are guaranteed until September 24, 2015.

Note: The special rates are available the nights of Oct 8, 9 & 10. If you plan to arrive or depart outside this range, please contact the hotel directly. At their discretion, they may honor the conference rate.

To make a room registration:

Online: Book your group rate for NRAO Workshop Room Block

By Phone:  Individual attendees may call the Hotel directly at 434-973-7100 or Marriott Central Reservations at 1-800-321-2211.  All reservations must be guaranteed with a valid credit card or accompanied by a first night room deposit. In order to receive the special discounted rate, be sure to mention NRAO Workshop when making your reservations.

 

Cavalier Inn
105 North Emmet Street Charlottesville Virginia 22901 USA cavinn

1-434-296-8111

  • Group rates are guaranteed until September 15, 2015.

Note: The special rates are available the nights of Oct 8, 9 & 10. If you plan to arrive or depart outside this range, please contact the hotel directly. At their discretion, they may honor the conference rate.

To make a room registration:

By Phone:  Individual attendees may call the Hotel directly at 434-296-8111 and reference NRAO Accretion Workshop.

Cavalier Inn at the University of Virginia features 118 rooms with 2 Suites, 8 mini suites, All rooms are non smoking and feature 37 inch flat screen TV's, in room electronic laptop size safes, In-room deluxe gourmet coffee service, New pillow-top mattress, mini refrigerator, microwave, and our Fresh start breakfast buffet is included. We have an outdoor pool (Seasonal), a state of the art fitness center, full service business center, impromptu meeting areas, full service banquet & meeting rooms.

•    Free Breakfast
•    Free Wi-fi
•    Free Parking
•    Safe
•    Exercise Gym
•    Gluten free breakfast items
•    Shuttle service(call hotel for details)

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