Accommodations for MERA KnowledgeFest 2008

Check out www.gotolouisville.com for maps and directions to these properties. Click on visitor information, then "Where to Stay?"

MERA makes every attempt to secure a variety of hotel options. Please select a property from the list for your hotel stay. This will help ensure that MERA capitalizes on the business that MERA KnowledgeFest brings to the city of Louisville.

Rate: $125 single or double occupancy. $145 triple or quad occupancy.
Rates are effective until 2/11/08 and rooms at this rate are limited. Book early!
Location: Connected directly to the Kentucky International Convention Center. Direct access to MERA KnowledgeFest 2008.
Group code: MER8, mention it when booking a room.
To book rooms: Visit http://louisville.hyatt.com/groupbooking/sdfrl2008mer8 or call 1 800 633 7313
Notes: A one-night deposit is required within 14 days of making your reservation. Unless noted otherwise, your credit card will be charged. Rooms must be canceled 72 hours in advance of arrival in order to receive a full refund. Parking is additional charge. Additional restrictions may apply. Please check with property for complete details.

The following properties are listed in alphabetical order.

Executive West Hotel
830 Phillips Lane
Louisville, KY 40209
Rate: $109
Rates are effective until 2/28/08 and rooms at this rate are limited
Location: Directly across the street from Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom about 15 minutes from downtown. Airport shuttle available.
Group code: Mention Mobile Enhancement Retailers Association (MERA) when booking a room.
To book rooms: Call (800) 626-2708
Notes: All reservations must be guaranteed with credit card or money order. Reservations can be cancelled up to 48 hours prior to arrival. No shows will be charged. Additional restrictions may apply. Please check with property for complete details.

Galt House Hotel & Suites
140 N Fourth Avenue
Louisville, KY 40202
Rate: $119 single/ double, $129 triple, $139 quadruple
Rates are effective until 2/21/08 and rooms at this rate are limited.
Location: Three blocks from the convention center and connected via skyway.
Group code: “MERA 2008” when booking a room.
To book rooms: Call 1-800-843-4258
Notes: Cancellation must be received 48 hours in advance of arrival date. Failure to notify will result in a charge for one night stay. Parking is $7 to $12. Additional restrictions may apply. Please check with property for complete details.
**This property will be open, but under going renovations. Please contact them directly if for more information**

Hampton Inn Downtown
101 E. Jefferson St.
Louisville, 40202
Rate: $104 single/double
Rates are effective until 3/1/08 and rooms at this rate are limited.
Location: Approximately two blocks from the convention center.
Group code: Please use group code “MER” when making reservations
To book rooms: www.hamptoninn.com, enter Louisville, KY. Enter Group/Convention Code on the reservation page. Or call the hotel directly at 502-585-2200
Notes: Reservations will be guaranteed with one nights charge. Cancellations can be made up to 24 hours before the day of arrival. No shows, will be charged full room rate. Additional restrictions may apply. Please check with property for complete details.

Louisville Marriott Downtown
280 W. Jefferson St.
Louisville, 40202
Rate: $129 single or double occupancy. $139 triple or quad occupancy.
Rates are effective until 2/23/08 and rooms at this rate are limited.
Location: Connected to the east end of the Kentucky International Convention Center. Does not have direct access to MERA KnowledgeFest 2008.
Group code: Mention Mobile Enhancement Retailers Association when booking a room.
To book rooms: Call 1-800-533-0127
Notes: All reservations must be guaranteed by a room deposit or major credit card. Any room guaranteed for a late arrival and not utilized will be charged one-night penalty. Parking is additional charge. Additional restrictions may apply. Please check with property for complete details.

The Seelbach Hilton
500 Fourth Street
Louisville, 40202
Rate: $125
Rates are effective until 2/21/08 and rooms at this rate are limited.
Location: Located approximately 2 blocks from the convention center
Group code: Please use group code “MERA KnowledgeFest 2008” when making reservations
To book rooms: Call 1-800-333-3399
Notes: Reservations will be guaranteed with one nights charge. Reservations cancelled within 7 days prior to the arrival date will be charged for the first night’s room and tax. Parking rates are $21 for valet and $17 for self-park. Additional restrictions may apply. Please check with property for complete details.