Address
Denver Marriott Southeast
6363 E. Hampden Ave.
Denver, CO 80222 USA
1-800-228-9290 (toll-free tel in USA and Canada only)
+1-303-758-7000 (tel)
+1-303-691-3418 (fax)
Air Travel
Denver International Airport is one of the world's largest and most advanced airports. The official airport code name is DEN, though locals refer to it as "DIA".
You should be aware that an especially large number of flights on the primary airline serving DIA have been delayed or cancelled this summer. It appears that the problem will extend into September. You might wish to read an article on the recent flight delays and cancellations and how to cope with them.
Colorado Springs Airport is 60 miles and 70 minutes away.
Airfare Discounts
IEEE members receive substantial airfare discounts when booking worldwide air travel with IEEE Travel Services. The discounts are typically 10-15% off any published fare.
Shuttle from Denver International Airport
SuperShuttle will provide service at a group discount rate of $27 round trip if you mention "RAWCON" (the regular price is $17 each way). Shuttles serves this route every 15 minutes from 5:00 am - 6 pm, and then as needed through midnight. They return to the airport every half hour from 5 am through 5 pm and afterwards by reservation; the schedule shows a 60 minute trip.
To buy a ticket, look for the SuperShuttle booth on the west side of the terminal (Level 5) as you exit the train from the concourses. SuperShuttle pick-up is located on island number 3; use door 507 or 510.
You do not need advance reservations to get to the hotel, but you should have them for your return. You will receive a schedule of return trips with your ticket.
Taxi from Denver International Airport
Taxis are plentiful. The fare is about $50.
Auto Rental
IEEE members receive substantial discounts and upgrades when booking with IEEE Travel Services. Discounts range from 5-15%.
Driving from Denver International Airport
If you fly into Denver International Airport, exit via Pena Blvd. Take Interstate 70 West and exit immediately to Interstate 225 South. After about 12 miles, this will end at Interstate 25. Take I-25 North one exit to Hampden Avenue. Turn right (east) on Hampden and then left into the hotel, which is on the northeast corner of Hampden and I-25. Travel distance: 26 miles. Travel time: 30-45 minutes. See the map for more details. There is plenty of free parking at the hotel.
| Directions from DIA provided by MapQuest | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Start out going Southeast on AIRPORT EXIT towards PENA BLVD by turning left. | 0.1 miles (0.1 km) |
| 2 | Stay straight to go onto PENA BLVD. | 11.2 miles (18.0 km) |
| 3 | Take I-70 W. | 0.2 miles (0.3 km) |
| 4 | Take the I-225 SOUTH exit, exit number 282, towards COLO SPGS. | 0.4 miles (0.6 km) |
| 5 | Merge onto I-225 SOUTH RAMP. | 1.2 miles (1.9 km) |
| 6 | Merge onto I-225 S. | 11.2 miles (18.0 km) |
| 7 | Take the I-25 NORTH exit, exit number 1B, towards DENVER. | 0.5 miles (0.7 km) |
| 8 | Merge onto I-25 N. | 0.8 miles (1.3 km) |
| 9 | Take the US-285/CO-30/HAMPDEN AVE exit, exit number 201. | 0.3 miles (0.5 km) |
Driving from Colorado Springs Airport
If you fly into Colorado Springs Airport, take I-25 North about 60 miles to Exit 201 (US-285/CO-30/Hampden Avenue). Turn left into the hotel
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