Travel Information

All attendees from World Conference on Quality and Improvement, Quality Institute for Healthcare, Institute for Software Excellence, and Quality in Sustainability can utilize these hotel and transportation discounts.

Hotels
Transportation
Airlines
Light Rail Transport
Car Rentals

Conference Location

Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403-2781

 

Hotel Information

Please make your reservations early. Rates are available until the contracted block of rooms is full or until April 24, 2009, whichever occurs first.

Hilton Minneapolis

Hilton Minneapolis

1001 Marquette Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612-376-1000
Reservations: 888-933-5363       
Reservations (Group Code ASQ)
Fax: 612-397-4875

Rates: $195.00 single/double occupancy; $20.00 for each additional person, plus applicable state and local taxes, fees, and assessments (currently 13.4%, subject to change). Rooms must be guaranteed with a deposit in the amount of the first night’s room and tax. A credit card, check, or cash may be used. When phoning in your reservation, please identify yourself as an attendee of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) World Conference on Quality and Improvement – Group Code ASQ.

Check In/Out: 3:00 p.m./Noon

Cancellation: Notification of cancellation of individual reservations must be received 24 hours prior to arrival to avoid cancellation charges of one night’s stay.

Guest Room Accommodations: Standard guest rooms are newly renovated and feature the Serenity Bed accented by warm shades and beautifully hand carved oak. All the rooms have large windows and bright lights allowing you to view for miles a fresh Minnesota day. Additionally, all rooms have two telephones with two phone lines, modem hookup, wireless high-speed Internet access (additional charge applies), iron and ironing board, coffee maker, hair dryer, and a daily paper Monday through Friday.

Hotel Location: The Hilton Minneapolis is located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis with numerous dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Connected by skywalk to the Minneapolis Convention Center (approximately 2 blocks) and the financial district, the hotel is also right next door to the Minnesota Orchestra and the Guthrie Theatre. The Walker Art Center and Metrodome are all within walking distance.

 

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612-370-1234
Reservations: 800-233-1234       
Reservations (Group Code 5asq2009)
Fax: 612-370-1463

Rates: $175.00 single/double; $200.00 triple; and $225.00 quad occupancy, plus applicable state and local taxes, fees, and assessments (currently 13.4%, subject to change). Rooms must be guaranteed with a deposit in the amount of the first night’s room and tax. A credit card, check, or cash may be used. When phoning in your reservation, please identify yourself as an attendee of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) World Conference on Quality and Improvement – Group Code 5asq2009.

Check In/Out: 3:00 p.m./Noon

Cancellation: Notification of cancellation of individual reservations must be received 24 hours prior to arrival to avoid cancellation charges of one night’s stay.

Guest Room Accommodations: Gorgeous views of Loring Park or the stunning city skyline enhance deluxe amenities within the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, including an oversized work desk, WiFi, and luxurious bath with pampering Portico products. Drift off to a restful sleep in the supreme comfort of one king or two double Hyatt Grand Beds™, with sumptuous linens, a plush duvet, and an elegant throw over pillow-top mattresses.
 
Hotel Location: The Hyatt Regency Minneapolis is located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, just a short walk to the Nicolett Mall and a wide array of dining and entertainment options. This hotel is also connected via skywalk to the Minneapolis Convention Center (approximately 2 bocks) and within walking distance of the Guthrie Theatre, Weisman Art Museum, and the Minneapolis Institute of the Arts.

 

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites

225 South 11th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612-341-3300
Reservations: 800-870-0114
Reservations (Group Code: QUA )
Fax: 612-341-1174

Rates: $159.00 single/double for a standard room; $169.00 single/double for a one-bedroom suite; $10.00 for each additional person, plus applicable state and local taxes, fees, and assessments (currently 13.4%, subject to change). Included in the room rate is a deluxe continental breakfast served in the hotel lobby daily. Rooms must be guaranteed with a deposit in the amount of the first night’s room and tax. A credit card, check, or cash may be used. When phoning in your reservation, please identify yourself as an attendee of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) World Conference on Quality and Improvement – Group Code QUA.

Check In/Out: 3:00 p.m./11:00 a.m.

Cancellation: Notification of cancellation of individual reservations must be received 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid cancellation charges of one night’s stay.

Guest Room Accommodations: The hotel features 96 rooms; 44 rooms are suites with a kitchenette and two suites include a fireplace with whirlpool tub. Each room is equipped with hairdryer, free high speed Internet access, coffeemaker, and iron and ironing board. All guests enjoy a deluxe complimentary continental breakfast, free local and 800 calls, complimentary newspaper Monday through Friday, an indoor pool with whirlpool, and fitness center.
 
Hotel Location: The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is conveniently located in downtown Minneapolis and is newest hotel to the Minneapolis Convention Center and steps from shops, restaurants, entertainment, and the city’s major attractions: Target Center, Orpheum, State Theatre, Metrodome, Walker Art Center, Guthrie Theatre, Minneapolis Art Institute, University of Minnesota, and the world-famous Nicollet Mall.

 

Transportation Information         

All hotels are approximately 25 minutes/13 miles from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
(airport code: MSP). Airport shuttle service (Super Shuttle 800-258-3826) is $15.00 per person, one-way; cabs are $30.00 one-way. Prices are subject to change without notice.

 

Airlines

The following airlines fly into the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport: Air Canada, Air Tran Airways, American, Comair, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Icelandair, KLM, Mesaba, Midwest, Northwest, Sky West, Sun Country, United, and US Airways.

Airline Discount: Midwest Airlines is offering discounted air fares to attendees of the ASQ World Conference on Quality and Improvement. In order to purchase tickets:

The discount does not apply toward any applicable passenger facility charges, taxes, or fuel surcharges. The discount may only be used for travel in connection with the meeting. The discount may not be combined with any other discount or coupon offer including, but not limited to, free companion travel, senior citizen discounts, student discounts, corporate discounts, wedding discounts, vacation packages, group travel, Best Care Web Fares, or charters. The discount will not apply to tickets purchased via other online agencies (such as Expedia or Orbitz) or tickets purchased prior to April 21, 2008.

*Published fares are widely distributed and generally available. An unpublished or private fare is one that is restricted and only available to a specific group, such as corporate discounts, land and air packages, or special last minute “Internet-only” specials limited to select flights and dates.

 

Light Rail Transit

Light rail service to and from the airport is available and trains stop at both the Lindbergh and Humphrey Terminals and connect travelers to 15 other destinations, including downtown Minneapolis to the north and the Mall of America to the south.

Frequency: Trains run every 7 or 8 minutes during peak hours and every 10 to 15 minutes at other times of the day. From the airport, trains can take you to the Mall of America in about 11 minutes and to the Warehouse District in downtown Minneapolis in about 25 minutes.

Fares: Light rail fares are $2 during rush hours (Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.) and $1.50 at other times. Tickets are sold at vending kiosks at the rail station. Airport Station

Locations: The Lindbergh Terminal light rail station is located below the Transit Center, between the blue and red parking Ramps. From the tram level (one level below baggage claim), take the automated tram to the Transit Center. When you exit the tram, follow the signs to the light rail station, located 70 feet underground.

To the Hilton Minneapolis: Exit at the Nicolett Mall stop. Walk east on platform to Marquette Avenue. Walk south (to the right) on Marquette 5 blocks to 10th Street. Hotel is located on the corner of 10th Street and Marquette Avenue.

 

Car Rentals

Avis car rentals are available to World Conference on Quality and Improvement attendees at a discounted rate. Provide Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number D150060 and visit https://www.avis.com/AvisWeb/reservation/ReservationsInitializer?&AWD_NUMBER=D150060 or www.avis.com, or call 800-331-1600