The 2014 International Conference on Collaboration Technologies and Systems (CTS 2014) May 19-23, 2014 The Commons Hotel Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA CTS 2014 LOCATION INFORMATION (Local Lodging, Dining, Shopping and Attractions) LOCAL LODGING A full list of hotels can be found here: http://www.exploreminnesota.com/places-to-stay/index.aspx The below list and map shows the hotels nearest to the conference hotel (which is listed first) 1. The Commons Hotel 615 Washington Avenue Southeast Minneapolis, MN 55414 (800) 822-6757 2. Residence Inn Minneapolis Downtown at The Depot 425 South Second Street Minneapolis, MN 55401 (612) 340-1300 3. University Inn 925 4th Street South East Minneapolis, MN 55414 (612) 746-1300 4. The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel 225 South 3rd Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55401 (612) 375-1700 5. The Hotel Minneapolis Metrodome 1500 Washington Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 6. The Hotel Minneapolis, Autograph Collection 215 4th Street South Minneapolis, MN 55401 (612) 340-2000 7. Days Hotel Minneapolis - University of Minnesota 2407 University Avenue Southeast Minneapolis, MN 55414 8. The Grand Hotel Minneapolis, a Kimpton Hotel 615 2nd Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 284-5868 9. aloft Minneapolis 900 Washington Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55415 (612) 455-8400 10. The Westin Minneapolis 88 South 6th Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 333-4006 For more information about the Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota cities (collectively referred to as the “Twin Cities”), you can visit the following sites: Minneapolis Convention and Visitors Bureau: http://www.minneapolis.org/ Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau: http://www.visitsaintpaul.com/ DINING, SHOPPING AND ATTRACTIONS RESTAURANTS Restaurants in U of M Stadium Village (short walk from hotel, most along Washington Avenue SE) Sit-Down Restaurants Applebee's 615 Washington Ave. SE 612-378-3740 American Burgers, Salads, Entrees Big 10 Restaurant & Bar 606 Washington Ave. SE 612-378-0467 Sports Bar specializing in Hoagies and Burgers Bona Vietnamese 815 Washington Ave. SE 612-331-5011 Vietnamese Caspian Bistro & Marketplace 2418 University Ave. SE 612-623-1113 Mediterranean marketplace with middle eastern foods Campus Pizza & Pasta 818 Washington Ave. SE 612-378-2417 Pizza Calzones and Pasta Hong Kong Noodles 901 Washington St. SE 612-379-6471 Authentic Chinese, large menu Kowloon 935 Washington Ave. SE 612-623-3888 Chinese Sally's Saloon & Eatery 712 Washington Ave. SE 612-331-3231 Large Sports Bar and Grill with outdoor seating Stub & Herb's 227 Oak St. SE 612-379-0555 Burgers salads appetizers cooked fresh, Best beer selection within walking distance Fast Food / Chain Restaurants Arby's / Sbarro 1016 Washington Ave. SE 612-331-2757 Ben & Jerry's 702 Washington Ave. 612-378-9099 Bruegger's Bagels 720 Washington Ave. SE 612-378-2145 Burger King 925 Washington Ave. SE 612-379-7708 Chipotle 800 Washington Ave. SE 612-378-7078 Dairy Queen 716 Washington Ave. SE 612-378-1010 Domino's Pizza 215 SE Oak St. 612-331-3030 Erbert & Gerberts 720 Washington Ave. SE 612-623-9485 Noodles & Company 616 Washington Ave. SE 612-617-0002 Papa John's 817 Washington Ave. SE 612-379-8890 Pita Pit 825 Washington Ave. SE 612-746-5550 Punch Pizza 802 Washington Ave. SE 612 331-3122 Subway 825 Washington Ave. SE 612-379-8461 Sushi Express Inc. 929 Washington Ave. SE 612-331-7827 Restaurants in U of M Dinky Town (10-15 minute walk NW of hotel) Al's Breakfast 414 14th Ave. SE (612) 331-9991 Breakfast Only Annie's Parlour 313 14th Ave. SE (612) 379-0744 Old Fashioned Burger and Malt Shop Blarney Pub & Grill 412 14th Ave. SE (612) 331-1527 Bar and Grill Kafé 421 421 14th Ave SE (612) 623-4900 Small wine bar and bistro European and Middle Eastern Fare Loring Pasta Bar 327 14th Avenue SE (612) 378-4849 Upsacle Italian Vescio's Italian 406 14th Avenue Southeast (612) 378-1747 Family styled Italian SHOPPING: The largest mall in America is located just south of Minneapolis in Bloomington and only a few miles from the Minneapolis-St Paul airport. The link below contains a summary of this must see attraction and several others shopping opportunities in the area. http://minneapolis.about.com/od/shoppingstyleservices/tp/shoppingmalls.htm ATTRACTIONS/ENTERTAINMENT: http://www.minneapolis.org/visitor/tours-attractions http://www.visitsaintpaul.com/Things-to-Do http://www.bloomingtonmn.org/page/1/activities-attractions.jsp |
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