Supplemental Convention Information
Hotel Rates and Reservation Information
SAMLA has negotiated a group rate of $124 (plus applicable taxes) per night during the conference weekend.
When making the reservation, please request the SAMLA or the South Atlantic Modern Language Association group rate.
Reservations: 404-881-6000 or 888-236-2427.
Transportation
Renaissance Atlanta Hotel Downtown is conveniently located one block from exit 249D off Interstate 75/85.
The Hotel is located diagonally across from the North Avenue MARTA Station.
Attendees can take MARTA from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to the Hotel; current MARTA fare is $1.75 each way.
A shuttle service is available from the airport to the Hotel through The Atlanta Link; current shuttle fee is $16.00 one-way and $28.00 for a round trip fare.
Taxi service from the airport is also available for approximately $24.00 each way.
Parking
Parking is available for convention attendees at several independent parking garages near to the Hotel.
One Georgia Center
570 Spring Street
0-20 minutes: $1.00
Each additional 20 minutes: $1.00
Lanier Parking System
662 West Peachtree Street
Flat rate: $5.00
Crawford Long
85 Linden Avenue
0-20 minutes: $3.00
2-4 hours: $13.00
2-24 hours: $16.00
Parking Company of America
30 North Avenue
0-1 hour: $5.00
1-1.5 hour: $7.00
Over 1.5 hour: $10.00
After 4 p.m. and weekends: $5.00