Location Info
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
MINNEAPOLIS, MN TRAVEL AND TOURISM
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:
The twin cities of Minneapolis-Saint Paul have many attractions between them. Add the city of Bloomington (with its world famous Mall of America) and there are simply too many to list here. For lengthy detail on all attractions, you can visit the below websites. We will pick out a few top rated ideas for social events, so please be sure to visit the conference social events page.
http://www.minneapolis.org/visitor/tours-attractions
http://www.visitsaintpaul.com/Things-to-Do
http://www.bloomingtonmn.org/page/1/activities-attractions.jsp