2011 SPE Annual Conference Location + Travel

Air

Atlanta is served by the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), one of the busiest airports in the world, located about 10 miles south of the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel. Get airport ground transportation information. Get driving directions to the Sheraton from the airport.

Bus

Greyhound serves Atlanta. Check their website for prices and schedules!

Shuttle

Shuttles are available from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to the Sheraton. Get information here.

Taxi

Taxis from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to the Sheraton cost roughly $30.

Parking

Self & Valet Parking (for hotel guests) is available at the following rates: Self: * 0 – 3 hours $10.00 * 4 – 8 hours $14.00 * 9 – 24 hours $21.00 Valet: * 0 – 3 hours $15.00 * 4 – 8 hours $19.00 * 9 – 24 hours $27.00 Overnight Rates: * Self $21.00 * Valet $27.00

Zimride

Whether you want to be a driver or a passenger, Zimride is a fun way to meet other attendees and save money by carpooling. Share ideas, swap stories, discuss the latest in photography and network your way to the event. Similar to Facebook, Zimriders can view profiles displaying favorite in-car music and radio stations before deciding to share a ride.

Rail

MARTA's airport station is attached to the airport, right off baggage claim. One way fares are only $2.00 and within 20 minutes, you can be downtown (taxi's are about $30 plus tip). The Sheraton is located at Peachtree Center Station, accessible on both the Red and Yellow lines from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Once you exit your train, proceed to the escalators on the north end of the train station.(if you travel south, go left. If you travel north go right). Once through the exit gates, go to the long escalator to your right. Follow to the street level. Once on the street level, go left toward the Hard Rock Café. Turn left at the Hard Rock Cafe, that will be Andrew Young International Boulevard. Walk 2 blocks and we will be on the right at the intersection of International Boulevard and Courtland Street. Should you need further assistance, please contact the Concierge Desk at 678-686-6479. AmTrak AmTrak's Crescent Line runs from New York to New Orleans, with a stop in Atlanta.