Orlando, FL
34th Annual Conference
May 15 - 18 , 2011
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
1500 Masters Blvd
ChampionsGate, Florida 33896
Phone: (407) 390-6664
Room reservations and hotel charges, including food and beverage costs (except for scheduled events) are the responsibility of the attendees.
The IBM Retail User Group has reserved a discounted block of rooms at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate at the rate of $145. The group will receive complimentary in-room high speed internet access for all attendees.
The hotel is located in Orlando, FL, just 25 minutes from the Orlando International Airport and
20 minutes from Universal Studios and SeaWorld.
The Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate is surrounded by 1200 acres of beautifully rolling hills and preserved wetlands. Home to two world class golf courses designed by renowned golfer Greg Norman, 36 holes of championship Orlando golf, the David Leadbetter Golf Academy, the resort also offers a 15 acre recreational area that features swimming pools with private cabanas and the relaxing 850 foot lazy river.
This elegantly casual resort and spa welcomes guests with decor featuring sun splashed colors and whimsical artwork. All 750 guest rooms and suites are decorated with contemporary furnishings and thoughtful touches such as triple sheeting, luxurious duvets and extra pillows. Rooms offer every modern convenience including executive work desks with modem outlet and data ports, telephones with speaker options and voicemail as well as complimentary high speed wireless internet access.
The resort offers recreational activities too numerous to list including a European Spa, Leadbetter Golf Academy, childrens day camp, a fitness center and five enticing restaurants. Of course complimentary transportation is available to Disneys 4 area theme parks. And all of this is only a 20 mile drive from Orlando International Airport.
Call the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate at 407-390-6664 or 1-800-THE-OMNI. Please reference the IBM Retail User Group with group code: .
Our group rate is $145 per night, single/double occupancy, plus tax. Group rates are available throughout the conference as well as three days before and three days after, based on availability. The Cut-Off Date for accepting reservations into this room block is Monday, April 25, 2011. To reserve your room online, click on the logo below.
Our group code is " ". Please note that the JW Marriott is a 100 percent non-smoking facility, as are all Marriott brands. The group discount is automatically entered for you.
The resort fee is INCLUDED in the ROOM RATE per night. Currently the resort fee includes: In room high-speed and wireless Internet access, complimentary use of the health club, transportation to Disney theme parks (24 hour advanced reservations are required), daily newspaper, complimentary local and 800# calls, in-room coffee, evening turndown service (upon individual guest request) and use of all recreation activities including lazy river, pool, tennis, volleyball and basketball. . (Specific items are subject to change.)
San Antonio International Airport is served by most US domestic carriers and a wide selection of international airlines.
Discounted car rentals are available with Hertz. Hertz Rental Car is conveniently located at the Resort. The rental car desk is
open Monday - Friday. Cars rented at the Resort may be dropped off at the San
Antonio International Airport for no additional charge. Special discount meeting rates start from a daily Compact rate of $37.00 (weekends) and a weekly Compact rate of $205.00 for 5-7 days. FOr cars rented at the hotel, ompact rate of $22.49 (weekends) and a weekly Compact rate of $205.00 for 5-7 days. Rates are guaranteed one week before through one week after the meeting dates, subject to car availability; unlimited mileage is included.
Advance reservations are recommended, as cars are subject to availability. Please note, when reservations are booked, the enclosed rates will be automatically compared to Hertz published rates to ensure your attendees receive the best comparable rates. Reservations may be made online at www.hertz.com, or by calling Hertz at 800-654-2240. Refer to code CV#041Z0004.
Hertz - Meeting Service Rate - Download Here
Discount code: CV#041Z0004
Shuttle Service: The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort is 12 miles from the San Antonio International Airport. Transportation to the hotel is available through Airport Express Shuttle. Airport Express provides regular scheduled shuttle service from 7:00 am - 1:00 am. Shuttle tickets are sold at the baggage claim area in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The average cost is $32 one way, $60 round trip. Please click on link below for a discount coupon and online reservations. Click on link below for discount fare.
Ground Transportation:
Taxi cabs are available at the lower level curbside, outside of baggage claim, at Terminal 1 and at the front curbside of Terminal 2 just outside baggage claim. Estimated taxi fare to the hotel is $35.
Hotel Parking:
- Complimentary on-site parking
- Valet parking, fee: 25 USD daily
- Short Term Valet Parking Fee (up to 9 hours): $10.00
Directions from Orlando International Airport
Take South exit to 417 South. Take 417 South and follow the signs to I-4 West. Take I-4 West three (3) miles past the Walt Disney World Resort ® exits to exit 58. Take exit 58 and bear right to the ChampionsGate main entrance.
Driving Directions
FROM ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 25 Minutes / 32
Miles 
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