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Accomodations and Travel Information

About the University of Hawaii, Manoa

Your Host's Guide to O'ahu 2005

Airline and Car Rental Information and Discounts

Lodging Information

This year, arrangements have been made for both the NMC Summer Conference program and hotel accommodations to be at the same location - The Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel. The hotel is conveniently located in downtown Honolulu, where Waikiki Beach begins.

Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel
1777 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-949-3811
Toll Free 800-245-4524
http://www.ilikaihotel.com/

Special room rates have been secured for $129 - $179, as well as reduced rates on one and two bedroom suites. All reservations must be made no later than Friday, May 20, 2005, to ensure rates and room availability. Be sure to mention you are attending the New Media Consortium (NMC) Conference.

Various room types and rates have been made available to accommodate all conference attendee needs. The ocean view kitchen rooms would be an excellent choice for those traveling with a family. Click the following link for hotel and tower room descriptions. http://www.ilikaihotel.com/acco.htm

Single/Double for standard guest room with city views (limited number of rooms available)
$129
Single/Double for standard guest room partial ocean and mountain views
$149
Single/Double for deluxe ocean view
$179
Single/Double for ocean view kitchen
$179
$30 each additional person for all room types listed above

The Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel is a full service hotel located in downtown Honolulu, approximately 25 minutes from the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus. Key hotel features include:

  • High speed internet service available in all guest rooms.
  • Wireless internet access available in public areas of the hotel.
  • Walking distance to the Ala Moana Shopping Center.
  • Close to the excitement of Waikiki.
  • Hotel walkway leads you directly to Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon, where Waikiki beach begins.
  • One tennis court and two pools.
  • Four restaurants located within the hotel property.
  • Many shops and a convenience store located within the hotel property.
  • Special in-room features include: electronic safes, hair dryers, iron/iron boards, coffee makers.
  • State of the Art Fitness Center complimentary to registered guests.
Valet and self parking is available for a fee of $16.00 per night.

Airline and Car Rental Information and Discounts


Airline Travel Discounts:

American Airlines is offering discounts from any published market where American Airlines provides service to Honolulu between the dates of June 10 - 21, 2005. Mileage members can receive full credit all American miles flown to attend this conference. To take advantage of these discounts, please call toll-free, or have your travel agent call: American Airlines, 1-800-433-1790 from anywhere in the United States or Canada. International attendees will need to contact their local reservation number. In both cases, please refer to STARfile authorization number 5365AM. This discount is not valid with internet offers.

Honolulu Airport Information

Additional information on airlines and the Honolulu International Airport can be found at http://www.honoluluairport.com/

Car Rental Discounts

AVIS Rent-a-Car is offering special discounts on any size car rental for attendees at the NMC 2005 Summer Conference. To receive the discounted daily and weekly rates, simply call AVIS at 1-800-331-1600 or go online at www.avis.com and use AVIS Worldwide Discount AWD# D087536. Rates available from June 7 - 25, 2005.

Transportation to and from Honolulu International Airport

Local transportation at the Honolulu International Airport is readily available upon your arrival.