The Society for Mathematical Biology
Annual Meeting and Conference, July 25-28, 2012
SMB 2012 - Housing Information
Attendees of the Society for Mathematical Biology 2012 Conference will have 4 different housing options for the duration of the event. The tax rate for non-University of Tennessee Housing is 17.25% and the housing options are described below. Note that the Conference Shuttles will provide transport from the Knoxville airport only to the below listed official housing options.
Knoxville Hilton
501 West Church Street
Knoxville, TN 37902-2591
Phone: (865) 523-2300
1-800 HILTONS
www.hilton.com
Group Code: SMB
The Hotel is just one block distance from the Knoxville Convention Center and is connected to the Center via a covered walkway. This hotel is offering rooms at a rate of $112.00 per room per night plus tax, single or double room. Each individual is responsible for all charges related to the room, including all incidentals charged to the room. Cancellations of room reservations must be made at least 72 hours prior to arrival in order to avoid the charge of one night's room rate. Check-in time is 3pm and checkout time is 12noon. Rooms may not be available prior to 3pm due to previous night's occupancy. Self-parking is available for a $12 daily fee in the adjacent garage. To place a reservation at the Knoxville Hilton, please call 1-800-HILTONS or visit their website at www.hilton.com. Be sure to use the Conference Code SMB when placing your reservation in order to receive the conference rate.
PLEASE NOTE: You must register by June 24, 2012 in order to receive the special conference rate listed. Any reservations made after that date are not subject to the conference room rate.
Holiday Inn World's Fair Park
525 Henley Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: 865-522-2800
1-800 HOLIDAY
http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/knoxville/tysec/hoteldetail?groupCode=SMB
Group Code: SMB
This hotel is across the street from the Knoxville Convention Center, where the meeting is held. Rooms are available at a rate of $109.00 per room per night plus tax, single or double room. Each individual is responsible for all charges related to the room, including incidentals charged to the room. Cancellations must be received 72 hours in advance. Check-in time is 3 pm and checkout time is Noon. Rooms may not be available prior to 3 pm due to previous night's occupancy. Parking is available for a $9 daily fee in the Hotel garage. To place a reservation at the Holiday Inn World's Fair Park, please call 865-522-2800 or call 1-800 HOLIDAY. Or visit their SMB Conference website at:
http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/knoxville/tysec/hoteldetail?groupCode=SMB.
Using this link will ensure that you receive the conference rate for the Society for Mathematical Biology Conference when placing your reservation.
PLEASE NOTE: You must register by July 3, 2012 in order to receive the special conference rate listed. Any reservations made after that date are not subject to the conference room rate.
Four Points Sheraton Cumberland House Hotel
1109 White Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37916
Phone: 865-971-4663
http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1202134423&key=F525
Group Code: SMB
The Hotel is located two blocks distance from the Knoxville Convention Center. Rooms are available at a rate of $109.00 per room per night plus tax, single or double occupancy or $124.00 per room per night for triple or quad occupancy. Each individual is responsible for all charges related to the room, including incidentals charged to the room. Cancellations must be received 72 hours in advance. Check-in time is 3 pm and checkout time is Noon. Rooms may not be available prior to 3 pm due to previous night's occupancy. Self-parking is available for an $8 daily fee in the Hotel garage. To place a reservation at the Four Points Sheraton Cumberland House Hotel, please call 865-971-4663 or visit their SMB Conference website at: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1202134423&key=F525. Using this link will ensure that you receive the conference rate for the Society for Mathematical Biology Conference when placing your reservation.
PLEASE NOTE: The Sheraton Four Points has extended the cut-off date for reservations to be guaranteed the conference rate until July 13, 2012.
UT Campus Residence Hall Housing
Volunteer Hall
1527 White Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37916
Phone: 865-974-0280
Volunteer Hall is an apartment-style residence hall on the University of Tennessee campus and is located five blocks distance from the Knoxville Convention Center. Each apartment has between two and four bedrooms, and each bedroom shares a semi-private bath. Each bedroom in the suite has a single double-size bed, a closet, a dresser, and a desk. Bed linens and towels are included. Each apartment has a furnished living room and kitchen included. There will be one person assigned to each bedroom within the apartment, and each bedroom will share a semi-private bath. Apartment Suite-mates for each suite will be assigned by the University. If you would like to request a specific Suite-mate, you may do so both on the on-line registration page and on the printable form. Check-in time is 3 pm and checkout time is 10 am. You may register for campus housing via the SMB Conference website on-line registration page if paying with credit card. Using this link will ensure that you receive the conference rate for the Society for Mathematical Biology Conference when placing your reservation for campus housing. If paying by check or money order, you may print off the registration form and mail it to us using the address listed on the registration form. The pricing is as follows: $34.79 per person per night plus 9.25% Tennessee Sales Tax, for a total of $38.00 per person per night.
There is an additional fee for daily parking on Campus. The Parking Garage for Volunteer Hall is located in the basement level of the building. Parking permits can be purchased for $5.15 per day, plus 9.25% Tennessee Sales Tax for a total of $5.62 per vehicle per day. Permits must be purchased for every day you intend to park on Campus. Vehicles without a permit are subject to being ticketed or towed.
Please visit this link for further details and photos of Volunteer Hall:
http://uthousing.utk.edu/tnliving/current/reshall-volunteer.shtml.
If you have questions, contact the meeting secretary, Chandra Eskridge (smb2012@nimbios.org).
