Lodging, Trans, Dining

ACI Home Performance Conference 2010
Conference Dates: April 19 – April 23, 2010

Renaissance Austin Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Blvd., Austin, TX 78759
Front Desk: 512 – 343 – 2626
The group block is full.

Need another lodging option?
Westin Austin at The Domain
11301 Domain Drive, Austin, TX 78758

Click here to reserve online.
512 – 832 – 4197 for reservations
Use the name Affordable Comfort, Inc. / ACI when making your reservations.

The group rate starts at $174, plus applicable tax (currently 15%) at time of check–in.
Hotel rate expires Monday, April 12, 2010, or until sold out.

The Westin will provide ACI guests with complimentary shuttle service to the Renaissance Austin Hotel (location of ACI conference) that will operate in the morning & afternoon in two hour increments. When you check-in please ask the front desk for the specific times.


Click here for driving directions to Renaissance or call its front desk at 512 – 343 – 2626.

From the Renaissance Austin to downtown Austin:
The Renaissance Austin will be providing 2 complimentary motor coaches for ACI guests which will run a loop between the hotel and downtown Austin on Wed., 4/21/10, and, Thurs., 4/22/10, starting at 7 pm until 11 pm. Then guests will be on their own after that time.

Parking at the Renaissance Austin Hotel (ACI Conference Location)
Valet is $14.00 per day
Self parking is complimentary.

Transportation
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/austinairport/
Click here for directions.

Amtrak – Austin Station (AUS)
250 North Lamar Blvd
Reservations: 1 – 800 – 872 – 7245
Click here for the website.

MetroRail & Metro (Bus Service)
Website: http://www.capmetro.org/index.asp

Kramer Station is the closest MetroRail stop to the Renaissance Austin. The station is about 3 miles from the hotel and is located on 2427 ½ Kramer Lane, Austin TX. The 392 bus runs from the Kramer Station and stops at The Arboretum (near the Renaissance Austin). Click here for the 392 schedule and route map. Note: Arrive at transit stop 5 to 10 minutes early.

Walking direction from the Kramer Station to the Braker & Kramer (392) Bus Stop:
~ Head southeast on Kramer Lane toward Beatrice Cove
~ Turn left at West Braker Lane and the bus stop will be on the left

The 983 bus runs from The Arboretum (near the Renaissance Austin) and stops downtown. Click here for the 983 schedule and route map.
Also, MetroRail runs to the downtown (401 E. 4th Street) from the Kramer Station.

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Shuttle Service
SuperShuttle
Phone: 800 – 258 – 3826 or 512 – 258 – 3826
Click here for the website.

Taxi Service
Yellow Cab
Phone: 512 – 452 – 9999
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Rental Car Service
Budget
Reservations: 512 – 530 – 3350
Website: http://www.budget.com

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Dining Options
at the Renaissance
Banderas-A Texas Bistro
Austinbytes
Lobby Bar

Click here for more information about the above restaurants.

at the Arboretum at Great Hills
The Cheesecake Factory
Kenobi Sushi
Serranos Cafe & Cantina
T.G.I. Friday's
Thundercloud Subs
Wiki Wiki Teriyaki

For the Arboretum’s layout, click here.

Click here for information about the Arboretum at Great Hills.

in the Austin
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