Hotel Accommodations
Hotel Capstone (conference location)
Book a room at Hotel Capstone (conference hotel, $129 before taxes) at this website (Hotel Capstone Booking) or by calling
1-800-477-2262 and asking for IARR conference rate.
Hotel Capstone is the only hotel located on the University of Alabama campus. It is adjacent to many university highlights and sights. Hotel Capstone offers 150 guest rooms and suites, outdoor pool, coffee shop, restaurant, and lounge. The Legends Bistro located in the hotel offers American fare in a relaxed atmosphere and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The main conference is on Friday in Hotel Capstone and Saturday at the Bryant Conference Center and will be located nearby the Hotel Capstone (conference hotel) and residence (housing). This walk is two to four minutes. The conference center provides multiple styles of rooms for all conference activities. The services provided by the conference center makes it easy to cater dining options.
Other Accommodations
Aside from Hotel Capstone, hotels and guesthouses are abundant in varying locations around Tuscaloosa to suit all budgets and accommodations. Options for hotel and motels include (but are not limited to): Bama Bed and Breakfast, Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa-University, Holiday Inn and Express & Suites, Hotel Indigo, Home2 Suites, and Microtel Inn & Suites. Additional Airbnb options are also available in the area.
Book a room at Hotel Capstone (conference hotel, $129 before taxes) at this website (Hotel Capstone Booking) or by calling
1-800-477-2262 and asking for IARR conference rate.
Hotel Capstone is the only hotel located on the University of Alabama campus. It is adjacent to many university highlights and sights. Hotel Capstone offers 150 guest rooms and suites, outdoor pool, coffee shop, restaurant, and lounge. The Legends Bistro located in the hotel offers American fare in a relaxed atmosphere and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The main conference is on Friday in Hotel Capstone and Saturday at the Bryant Conference Center and will be located nearby the Hotel Capstone (conference hotel) and residence (housing). This walk is two to four minutes. The conference center provides multiple styles of rooms for all conference activities. The services provided by the conference center makes it easy to cater dining options.
Other Accommodations
Aside from Hotel Capstone, hotels and guesthouses are abundant in varying locations around Tuscaloosa to suit all budgets and accommodations. Options for hotel and motels include (but are not limited to): Bama Bed and Breakfast, Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa-University, Holiday Inn and Express & Suites, Hotel Indigo, Home2 Suites, and Microtel Inn & Suites. Additional Airbnb options are also available in the area.
Transportation
Transportation from Birmingham International Airport to Tuscaloosa
Upon arrival at the Birmingham airport, attendees will need to arrange travel to Tuscaloosa (approximately 60 miles). There are several ground transportation options available.
Birmingham Airport Shuttle
We still have a few seats available on the airport shuttles. The cost is $32 each way.
Arrival shuttle on June 7th at 3:15pm CST: Pick-up the Crown Transportation shuttle (large black shuttle van) outside the baggage claim area in the middle island, where there should be an area for “Shuttles”. The shuttle will leave BHM airport at approximately 3:15 PM and arrive at Hotel Capstone around 4:15 PM.
Departure shuttle on June 11th at 9:15am CST: Pick up the Crown Transportation shuttle (large black shuttle van) outside the main entrance of Hotel Capstone (facing parking lot). The shuttle will leave Hotel Capstone at approximately 9:15 AM and arrive at BHM around 10:15 AM.
To reserve a spot on the shuttle navigate to the conference Registration website to sign in with your username and password (top left of screen). That should display your previous registration. Then you can add the appropriate arrival and/or departure shuttle as an “add-on.” You should only be charged for the shuttle fees for this add on purchase. If you continue to have issues with adding the shuttle fee, please contact Registration Services at Registration_services@ua.edu or by calling 205-348-3000.
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Uber and Lyft also provide transportation between the Birmingham International Airport at a rate of approximately $90-$120 each direction.
Another option for conference attendees flying into Birmingham is to rent a car in Birmingham and drive to Tuscaloosa. Parking permits for parking on campus will be provided at no cost. Below is a sample of car rental companies serving the airport and estimated prices:
Avis (30% off your first Avis rental)
Economy: Kia Rio or similar – $44/day
Compact: Ford Focus or similar – $44/day
Budget Car Rental (30% off your first Budget rental)
Economy: Ford Fiesta or similar – $45.90/day
Compact: Ford Focus or similar – $47.90/day
Upon arrival at the Birmingham airport, attendees will need to arrange travel to Tuscaloosa (approximately 60 miles). There are several ground transportation options available.
Birmingham Airport Shuttle
We still have a few seats available on the airport shuttles. The cost is $32 each way.
Arrival shuttle on June 7th at 3:15pm CST: Pick-up the Crown Transportation shuttle (large black shuttle van) outside the baggage claim area in the middle island, where there should be an area for “Shuttles”. The shuttle will leave BHM airport at approximately 3:15 PM and arrive at Hotel Capstone around 4:15 PM.
Departure shuttle on June 11th at 9:15am CST: Pick up the Crown Transportation shuttle (large black shuttle van) outside the main entrance of Hotel Capstone (facing parking lot). The shuttle will leave Hotel Capstone at approximately 9:15 AM and arrive at BHM around 10:15 AM.
To reserve a spot on the shuttle navigate to the conference Registration website to sign in with your username and password (top left of screen). That should display your previous registration. Then you can add the appropriate arrival and/or departure shuttle as an “add-on.” You should only be charged for the shuttle fees for this add on purchase. If you continue to have issues with adding the shuttle fee, please contact Registration Services at Registration_services@ua.edu or by calling 205-348-3000.
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Uber and Lyft also provide transportation between the Birmingham International Airport at a rate of approximately $90-$120 each direction.
Another option for conference attendees flying into Birmingham is to rent a car in Birmingham and drive to Tuscaloosa. Parking permits for parking on campus will be provided at no cost. Below is a sample of car rental companies serving the airport and estimated prices:
Avis (30% off your first Avis rental)
Economy: Kia Rio or similar – $44/day
Compact: Ford Focus or similar – $44/day
Budget Car Rental (30% off your first Budget rental)
Economy: Ford Fiesta or similar – $45.90/day
Compact: Ford Focus or similar – $47.90/day
