2008 SHELLS Conference
April 16 and 17, 2008

Conference Location

The University of Alabama Bryant Conference Center
240 Paul Bryant Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
Website: http://bcc.ua.edu/

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Lodging in Tuscaloosa

The following list suggests a few nice hotels that are close to the university. Please see the following website for more choices. This website has information about restaurants and places to visit.

http://www.tuscaloosachamber.com/tuscaloosa/visiting-tuscaloosa.php

Country Inn & Suites
4801 McFarland Blvd.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 345-9999, (800) 456-4000, (205) 345-9940
http://www.countryinns.com/
Rooms: 50
Rates: $74-$129

Additional amenities: Hotel features a meeting room that accommodates up to 15 people, a business center that includes a fax machine and printer, outdoor pool, guest laundry services, complimentary breakfast, USA Today newspaper, a fitness center, free local calls, library, and free wire-less internet service. Guest rooms offer a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, iron/ironing board and cable TV. Suites, smoking and non-smoking rooms are available.

Courtyard by Marriott
4115 Courtney Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 750-8384, (205) 750-8389
http://www.courtyard.com/TCLCY
Rooms: 78
Rates: $96-$149

Additional amenities: Hotel features a meeting room that accommodates up to 45 people, an indoor pool and whirlpool, guest laundry service, fitness center and free wireless internet service. At an additional charge the hotel offers a buffet breakfast in the morning and beer & wine from 5-10 pm. Guest rooms offer in-room coffee makers, hairdryers and cable TV. Suite rooms also offer a refrigerator and microwave. Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available, as are Jacuzzi rooms.

Fairfield Inn Tuscaloosa
4101 Courtney Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 366-0900, (800) 228-2800, (205) 366-0967
http://www.fairfieldinn.com/tclf1
Rooms: 78
Rates: $76-$124

Additional amenities: Hotel features a heated indoor pool, complimentary USA today news-paper, fitness room, complimentary breakfast, laundry services, wireless internet service, 24-hour fax service, and free local calls. Guest rooms offer in-room coffee maker, iron/ironing board, and cable TV with HBO, ESPN, & CNN. Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available. Suite rooms offer refrigerator and microwave.

Four Points by Sheraton
320 Paul Bryant Dr.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 752-3200, (800) 477-2262, (205) 759-9314
http://www.fourpoints.com/
Rooms: 150
Rates: $105-$150

Additional amenities: Hotel features meeting and conference facilities, business center, restaurant, sports bar, laundry service, outdoor pool, fitness center, cable TV and free wireless internet service. Non--smoking rooms and suites are available. Refrigerator/microwave rooms are available at an additional charge. The University of Alabama campus and Birmingham International Airport shuttle service is nearby.

Hampton Inn - University
600 Harper Lee Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 553-9800, (205) 553-0082
http://www.hampton-inn.com/hi/tuscaloosa-univ
Rooms: 102
Rates: $84-$139

Additional amenities: Hotel features a laundry service, gym passes, inside corridors, outdoor pool, complimentary breakfast, 24-hour business center with printer and fax machine, free local calls and free wireless internet service. The hotel offers a cookie social from 7-10 pm daily. Guests have in-room coffee makers, iron/ ironing board, and upgraded cable TV. A micro fridge is available. Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available and children under 18 stay free.

Hilton Garden Inn- Tuscaloosa
800 Hollywood Drive
(205) 722-0360
www.hilton.com
Rooms: 122
Rates: $109-$259

Additional amenities: Located conveniently off of interstates 20/59 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Opening in May 2007, the Garden Inn promises to be the premier full-service hotel in the area. The area offers a wide variety of attractions that will suit your every desire. From sports recreations to exquisite restaurants, lively nightlife, and the scenic parks, Tuscaloosa continues to bring visitors back time and time again. Our southern hospitality rings through with every business meeting, social affair, and event that we handle. Come experience Tuscaloosa as you never have before at the Hilton Garden Inn. Our 122 room hotel is only minutes away from everything you could possibly need. We specialize in all types of social and business events as well as corporate and leisure travel and offer discounted rates for groups and corporate accounts. Contact us for more information.

Holiday Inn Express - University
1120 Veteran's Memorial Parkway
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 464-4000, (205) 344-6654
http://www.holidayinnexpress.com
Rooms: 109
Rates: $99-$159

Additional amenities: Hotel features a heated indoor pool, complimentary USA today newspaper, fitness room, complimentary breakfast, laundry services, wireless internet service, 24-hour fax service, and free local calls. Guest rooms offer in-room coffee maker, iron/ironing board, and cable TV with HBO, ESPN, & CNN. Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available. Suite rooms offer refrigerator and microwave.