Hotel & Travel
Conference Hotel
Amid Austin's high tech area of silicon hills, on the banks of the Colorado River, the Hilton Austin will host the UPA 2007 International Conference - Patterns, Blueprints for Usability.
UPA discounted rooms at the Hilton Austin are no longer available. UPA is currently holding a limited number of rooms at the following hotels:
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott - Central Austin
959 Reinli, Austin, TX
Rate: $129 per night
Courtyard by Marriott - Central Austin
5660 N IH 35, Austin, TX
Rate: $139 per night
For reservations at either hotel, call 1.888.758.0889 and ask for the Usability Professionals' Association rate. Availability is first come first serve.
UPA is investigating providing transportation between the conference hotel and the overflow hotels. More information about transportation will be made available as it develops. If you have any questions, contact Emma Leighton directly at (630) 980-4997 or via email at: meetings@upassoc.org
Air and Ground Transportation
- Austin is served by the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Transportation to and from the Airport
| Type | Typical Minimum Charge | |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Service | USD .50 | |
| Limousine | USD 30.00 | |
| Super Shuttle | USD 13.00 | |
| Rental Car | Fees vary | |
| Taxi | USD 25.00 |
International Travel
- Visas
- Customs
- What to expect when flying from international destinations (to the Austin Airport)
Helpful Information
- Austin Tourist Information
- The Austin Experience
http://www.austintexas.org/ - Internet
- Austin ranks among the top cities in the country for free wireless computer locations, also known as "Wi-Fi hotspots." Visit http://austinwirelesscity.org for Austin's ever-growing list of hot spots and instructions on how to log on to the city's free downtown wireless network.
- Time Zone
- Austin is on Central Standard Time (CST). Right now in Austin.
- Weather
- Summer in Austin is rather warm and even humid, but indoor weather rather cold, so 'dual dressing' is a must. Expect outdoor June temperatures at around 85°F (24.4°C), and sometimes into the 90's F, with 70%-80% humidity. Indoor air conditioning can be chilly, so a light external layer is helpful. National Weather Service Forecast
- Elevation
- 501 ft / 152 m
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD) - Convert
- Electricity
- 120V with flat blade plug