Accommodations at the Fontainebleau Hotel are near capacity. As of Monday, June 2 there is limited availability for Friday, July 18. Following are hotels located near the Fontainebleau that are ready to accept your reservation. Attendees can either refer to SCUP or Society for College and
University Planning.
Wyndham Miami Beach Resort - About three blocks North of the Fontainebleau, only a 10 minute walk on the boardwalk.
$99 a night (includes $10 resort fee)
4833 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33410
Tel: +1.800.203.8368 or +1.305.532.3600
wyndham.com
Four Points by Sheraton - Only a five minute walk to the Fontainebleau
$89 a night (single or double)
4343 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33410
Tel: +1.305.531.7494
www.sheraton.com/fourpoints
Best Western Beach Resort - Only a five minute walk to the Fontainebleau
$83 a night (single or double)
4333 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33410
Tel: +1.800.832.8332 or +1.305.532.3311
www.bestwestern.com
Eden Roc
$139 a night
4525 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33410
Tel: +1.305.531.0000
Availability for Eden Roc is Monday, July 21 - Thursday, July 24 only.
http://www.edenrocresort.com/
Fontainebleau Hilton Resort
Located directly on the Atlantic Ocean, the Fontainebleau Hilton Resort is Miami’s most renowned landmark hotel. Designed by famed architect Morris Lapidus, it has hosted presidents, legendary stars including Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Bob Hope, Sammy Davis Jr. and Lucille Ball, and even movie productions, the James Bond thriller Goldfinger among them. The interior is as stunning as the exterior, which boasts 20 lush tropical acres, including a half-acre lagoon style rock grotto pool with cascading waterfalls. For the kids, there’s the Octopus pool, with eight huge tentacles that stretch across a wading pool, spraying water in every direction. There are ten restaurants and lounges that offer a world of dining choices. The hotel complex also offers a variety of small shops and a fitness center with state-of-the art equipment. Just two miles down the seaside boardwalk is the famed Art Deco District of South Beach. The hotel is 11 miles from Miami International Airport.
Reservations
SCUP rates for accommodations at the Fontainebleau Hilton are now only available on Friday, July 18, Sunday, July 20, and Monday, July 21. Call +1.800.445.8667 for Hilton’s reservation line, or you can reach the hotel directly at the number below. (Be sure to say you are attending the Society for College and University Planning or SCUP conference to ensure the special rate.) To make your reservations online through Hilton’s website, use SCUP’s private group page: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/private_groups/scup_2003/index.jhtml. The cutoff date for reservations is June 19, 2003, but we encourage you to make your reservations early to ensure availability, as space will fill quickly. Please refer to our Schedule at a Glance to help plan your arrival and departure dates. Reservations can be cancelled up to three days prior without incurring a charge.
We advise that you make hotel reservations and request a hotel confirmation number before confirming flight arrangements. Check-in time is 3:00 pm; checkout time is 11:00 am.
Rates
Single and Double occupancy: $135
Additional person: $10.00
(Room rates do not include applicable taxes, currently at 13%.)
Fontainebleau Hilton Resort
4441 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida USA 33140
Telephone: +1.305.538.2000
Fax: +1.305.673.5351
Hotel Parking
The Fontainebleau offers valet parking for $16 US per day.
Travel and Weather
Miami International Airport
Miami International Airport is among the busiest airports in the world and is the hub to many Latin American countries. There are over one hundred airlines serving MIA to approximately 150 destinations around the globe. Updated flight information and travel tips can be found on their website at http://www.miami-airport.com.
Ground Transportation
Taxicabs are available on both the arrival and departure levels at Miami International Airport and will cost approximately $30 US. SuperShuttle van service is also available on the ground level of the terminal, outside of the baggage claim areas and is typically $13 US per person. Reservations are not required for SuperShuttle or taxi service that originates from Miami International Airport, and is available 24 hours a day.
Airlines
SCUP has selected United Airlines as the official airline for the conference. A 5% discount off the lowest applicable fare will be offered when you or your travel agent call United’s meetings reservation center at +1.800.521.4041 and refer to meeting ID number 557FP. A 10% discount is offered off the unrestricted midweek coach airfare. Purchase your ticket at least 60 days in advance of travel and save another 5%. Discounts apply on domestic segments of all United, Shuttle by United, and United Express flights. Book early to take advantage of the best promotional fares. Reservation staff is on duty seven days a week from 7:00 am until midnight Eastern Time.
Automobile Rental
All major rental companies are represented at the airport and have registration counters located inside the baggage claim area, on the first level of the Airport terminal. Actual vehicle pick-up for all companies is off-site and must be accessed by courtesy shuttle van. Simply step outside of the baggage claim area and flag-down your selected company's vehicle as you see them pass by. When returning to the airport, please follow the posted signs to your specific company. If your company sign is not posted, contact your rental agency for directions.
Hertz is offering a special rate for SCUP conferees, and also has a rental desk available inside the Fontainebleau. (A sample discounted rate for a midsize car is $41.99 US daily and $162.99 US weekly.) To make a reservation, call +1.800.654.2240 or visit www.hertz.com and refer to the ID number 022L0726 to secure the SCUP special rate. (Be sure to make reservations in advance to ensure availability.) Hertz rental cars may be picked up at either the Miami International Airport or at the Fountainebleau. Cars picked up at the airport may be returned to the Fountainebleau; cars picked up at the Fountainebleau may be returned to the airport (both car return options are at no additional charge).
Weather and Attire
Miami Beach’s subtropical climate ensures plentiful sunshine year-round. Average July temperatures range from the mid-70s to the upper-80s (degrees Fahrenheit). Despite the warm days, a light sweater is suggested for the occasionally cool meeting room. Daytime conference attire is resort casual. The powerful rays of the sun also make it a good idea to wear a hat and protective sunscreen when planning to be outdoors for long periods, and it is common for a daily, but refreshing short rainfall during the late afternoon.
