This section will help you organize your stay in Denver and plan your attendance at this year's human rights conference ahead so that you can enjoy the meeting without worrying about where to stay, booking your flight, moving around the city, and what to do while in Denver. We have done this research ahead and have found some great deals to help you out!
Hotel Information
The Denver Marriott City Center is an excellent venue conveniently located in the heart of the city. All of the human rights conference sessions and programming will take place in the hotel. To book your room at the Denver Marriott Downtown call (303) 297-1300 or book online. Don't forget to ask for the special AIUSA room rate of $139/night! The deadline to get this discounted room rate is Friday, March 16! Book your room today!
Denver Marriott City Center
1701 California Street
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 297-1300
Room rates are $139/night up to double occupancy; $159/night for triple and $179/night for quad occupancy
Follow this link to book online!
Flight Information
Many activists gather from across the country to participate in our annual human rights conference. Knowing this we have pre-arranged some flight discounts with different airlines to help you cut down travel costs. Check out these great deals!
American Airlines
5% discount available for flights booked from March 27, 2012 -April 4, 2012 to Denver destinations. To get this discount: 1) Book online at americanairlines.com: Fill in flight information on home screen, hit "Find Flights," choose your flights and hit "Continue" at the bottom of the screen, fill in the "Passenger Details" field, and under "Promo Codes and Accounts" type code 7532AZ in the promo code box. The discount will then be calculated in your total amount. OR 2) Call 1 (800) 433 1790 and use code A7532AZ. Please note: we suggest booking online as there is a $25 fee for booking on the phone.
Delta Airlines
2-5% discounts available on flights booked from March 27-April 4, 2012 with Denver destinations. To get this discount: 1) Book online at delta.com: Click on "Book Trip," then click on the "Meeting Event Code" link BEFORE hitting "Find Flight," type code NM7R3 in the "Meeting Event Code" that is located on the right side of the screen by passenger, finish filling in flight details and hit "Find Flights." The discount will be calculated in your final total. OR 2) Call 1 (800) 328-1111 and enter NM7R3.
Please note: we suggest booking online due to the $25 fee for booking over the phone. Flight discounts vary depending on departure city, and the discount does not apply to fares that are less than $125 (one way) or $250 (two ways). Not all fares are eligible for discount
AirTran Airways
10% discount available on all AirTran Airways fares. To get this discount: Call 1 (888) 419 6109 and use the discount code: DEN033012.
Please note: you must book over the phone to get this discount (no additional fee) and AirTran does not offer flights from the West Coast.
Transportation in Denver
Knowing how to get around Denver will be helpful to ensure you are at the right place at the right time. Below is a list of transportation options including: public transit, buses, trains, shuttle and car rental information.
RTD Bus
With 10,000 stops in the metro area and will get you where you want to go quickly and at a low rate. Just look for the red and white bus stop signs located every few blocks along Local bus routes and wait on the curb for the bus to arrive. The bus offers Local, Express and Regional routes. You can ride locally for $2.25, express for $4.00 and regional for $5.00. Make sure to inquire about discount fares if you are over 65, disabled, or a student between the ages of 6 and 19. Children under 5 ride free. If you are renting a car, 74 of the RTD stops offer designated parking for riders where you can leave your car while you venture off on the bus.
- Please note: exact change is required when purchasing tickets. Credit cards are not accepted.
Light Rail
This is a convenient and fast way to travel through Denver's central, southwest and southeast metro areas. The light rail runs regularly from 5:00am to 1:00am and has 37 stations. Like the RTD bus, the light rail offers Local ($2.25 one way), Express ($4.00 one way) and Regional routes ($5.00 one way) which are determined by the number of zones you must travel through to get to your destination. The Light Rail system is divided into four zones. Traveling through one or two zones constitutes paying the local fare, three zones is the express fare, and four zones is the regional. Ticket discounts are available for those 65 and older, disabled and students ages 6 to 19.
SkyRide
This will take you to and from Denver International Airport. Buses arrive every 15 minutes during peak hours and drivers will assist you in loading and unloading your luggage. Depending on your location, SkyRide fares are $9.00, $11.00 or $13.00 - an economical alternative to taking a taxi or car service. There is a SkyRide bus stop located .5 miles from the Marriott on California Street at the intersection of California and 21st Street. However, there are a number of SkyRide bus stops located throughout downtown, southeast and northeast Denver.
Greyhound Bus
If you don't mind the extended travel time, the Greyhound is a cheap and comfortable alternative to flying. All buses are equipped with restrooms, air conditioning and reclined seating, No reservation is necessary to ride the Greyhound bus. Arrive an hour before departure to purchase your ticket and boarding usually begins 15 to 30 minutes before departure. Seating is on a first come first serve basis, so if you are traveling with a group and would like to sit together try to arrive earlier rather than later. There is a Greyhound bus terminal conveniently located 0.5miles from the Marriott on California St. at 1055 19th Street. That terminal is open seven days a week from 12:01am to 1:00am and 6:00am to 11:59pm.
- Please note: hours of operation are subject to change. If you questions call (303) 293-6555.
Amtrak Train
Trains run out of Denver's Amtrak-Union Street station. The Amtrak has temporarily relocated from its historic Denver Union Street Station to a new location at 1800 21st Street at the intersection of 21st and Wewatta Street. The station is located west of Coors Field in Downtown Denver's Prospect Neighborhood and is approximately one mile from the Marriott on California St. The station is open seven days a week 5:30am to 8:15pm. For accessibility information feel free to call 1-800-872-7245.
Super Shuttle
Travel from the airport to your hotel door quickly and conveniently with Super Shuttle! Upon arrival at Denver International Airport: Take the train from the concourse to the terminal; take the escalator up to Baggage Claim (Level 5). Pick up your luggage and proceed to the SuperShuttle counter (open 24/7). Counter staff will issue tickets and give directions to the vehicle loading area. Upon return to the Denver Airport: Meet the van at the hotel entrance at the pre-arranged time. You may use your confirmation number to board any of the scheduled vehicles. Super Shuttle has offered the amazing discount of $22 one way per person, or $38 round trip for travel!
For discount please call 1-800-BLUEVAN (258-3826) and give the discount code P5EQR or use this link to book online!
Avis Car Rental Discounts
If you need to rent a car during your stay in Denver you can receive the best available rates by using the Avis Worldwide Discount number: D787886 when calling Avis directly at 1 (800) 331-1600 or going to the website with the following link
Driving Directions to Hotel
From: Denver International Airport (Phone 303.342.2000)
To: Marriot Hotel City Center, Denver (Phone 303.297.1300)
Take I-70 west to I-25. Take I-25 South exit 20th street. Turn left onto 20th street into downtown. Turn right on Arapahoe Street, turn left on 19th street. Go four blocks to California. Turn right on California. Hotel entrance is the first right after 18th Street.
From: Colorado Springs Airport (Phone 719.055.0190)
To: Marriot Hotel City Center, Denver (Phone 303.297.1300)
Take I-25 North to Exit 210B. Exit on 210B and continue on Auraria Pkwy which turns into Market Street. Turn Right on 14th street, continue to Lawrence Street. Turn Left on Lawrence street, continue to 19th Street. Turn Right on 19th street, continue to California. Right on California street, continue to the Hotel entrance. Marriot entrance is first right after 18th street.
