Please review the information below before finalizing your itinerary.
Hotel accommodations
AIGA has partnered with the following hotels to offer discounted room rates for conference attendees. The special rates are available until September 20, 2017 or until the block sells out, whichever comes first. AIGA is obligated to fill the blocks, so we thank you for supporting these hotels.
If you are calling any of the hotels below, be sure to ask for the AIGA Design Conference rate:
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Online reservations
Phone reservations: 612 370 1234; 888 421 1442
Conference rate: $179 single/double (includes wifi and 32,000-square-foot gym)
Hilton Minneapolis
1001 Marquette Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Online reservations
Phone reservations: 612 376 1000
Conference rate: $179 single/double
Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown
1101 4th Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Online reservations
Phone reservations: 612 339 6633
Conference rate: $170 single/double
Holiday Inn Express Downtown
225 S 11th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Online reservations
Phone reservations: 612 341 3300
Conference rate: $149 single/$159 double (includes full breakfast and wifi)
Millennium Hotel Minneapolis
1313 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Online reservations
Phone reservations: 612 332 6000; 800 522 8856
Conference rate: $179 single/double
Hotel Ivy
201 South Eleventh Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Online reservations
Phone reservations: 612 746 4600
Conference rate: $205 single/double
Air travel
Delta airlines is offering discounted fares of up to 10 percent for Minneapolis (MSP) flights. When booking online, select Book a Flight, then Advance Search and enter Meeting Event Code NMPHZ. Discounts are also available by calling Delta Meeting Reservations (Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. ET) at 800 328 1111. Please note there’s a ticketing fee for all phone reservations.
Ground transportation
The Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport (MSP) is 13 miles from downtown Minneapolis.
Taxi
One-way fare is approximately $32–$38.
Shared van service
SuperShuttle is offering a discount of $1 for one-way and $4 for round-trip travel between MSP and your hotel for attendees who make online reservations in advance.
Light rail
The Blue Line of the Metro Transit light-rail connects the airport (Humphrey Station-terminal 2 or Lindbergh Station-terminal 1) to the downtown area. The total one-way trip takes approximately half an hour and costs between $1.75 and $2.25 depending on your destination and time of day. Once you’re in Minneapolis, the light rail and bus are great ways to explore the city.
Car rental
Avis is offering reduced car rental rates for conference participants. Make your reservations online or call 800 331 1600 and mention the AWD number J770134.
