ESPO has arranged for blocks of rooms to be held for ARCTAS Participants in four hotels, discussed below. The room blocks for all four hotels will be released on Friday, February 29th, 2008 so be sure to make your reservations soon.
All rooms are government rate, wireless in all rooms and laundry facilities are available at each hotel.
1) Sophie Station Hotel - 1717 University Ave - closest to the airport, about one mile, very near one of the major shopping and dining areas.
Reservation numbers: toll free (800) 528-4916, or local (907) 458-6123 (direct line to Becky Kunkle, Reservations Manger). The Block name is ARCTAS08.
Rate: $75.00 single/double occupancy, one king or two queen size beds plus kitchenette Bed Tax: Currently 8%; (exempt if paying with government credit card or purchase order). Web
2) Wedgewood Resort - 212 Wedgewood Drive - located north of the downtown area and east of the University, near Creamers Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge.
These are essentially condominiums with separate kitchens and dining areas.
Reservation numbers: toll free (800) 528-4916, or local (907) 458-6123 (direct line to Becky Kunkle, Reservations Manger).
Rate: One bedroom suite - $70.00 single/double occupancy. Two Bedroom suite -$95.00 single/double occupancy. Bed Tax: Currently 8% (exempt if paying with government credit card or purchase order). Web
3) Comfort Inn - 1908 Chena Landings Loop Road - located just north of Airport Way, off Phillips Field Road, it looks right out across the Chena River.
Reservation number 907-479-8080, ask for Suzie McRoberts. The block name is NASA-ARCTAS.
Rate: 2 Queen beds $65.00 - (plus bed tax) All rooms have refrigerators and microwaves Web
4) Regency Fairbanks Hotel - 95 10th Avenue - located right in the "downtown" area of Fairbanks, near the junction of Airport Way and Steese Expressway.
Reservation number 907-459-2700, ask for Lori Smith - the block name is NASA-ARCTAS.
Standard rooms have 2 queen beds, fully furnished kitchen with stove, microwave and refrigerator. Rate: $72.00 - ( plus bed tax). The Regency has some rental cars available also. Web