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International Workshop on Detonation for Propulsion 2024

ACCOMMODATION AND TRAVEL

Travel Information

The easiest way to reach Ann Arbor is to fly into the Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), which is the closest airport to Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor campus. The airport have two terminals: Evans Terminal and McNamara Terminal.

Downtown Ann Arbor is about 40 minutes drive from the airport. A number of public transportation solutions connect the airport to Ann Arbor. Many suggested hotels are in the downtown area, very close to the location of the workshop, so once in Ann Arbor, you should not need transportation within Ann Arbor.

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority provides a public transportation service to/from DTW from Ann Abor, known as AirRide. AirRide serves the Evans Terminal and McNamara Terminal.

At the Evans Terminal, AirRide pick up and drop off in the Ground Transportation Center.

At the McNamara Terminal, AirRide pick up and drop off on the north end of the Departures Level (Ticketing Level) near Door #1.

In both terminals, please follow signs for Municipal Transportation/Regular Scheduled Bus Service.

More information about the AirRide can be found here: https://www.theride.org/services/airport-service

Information about Taxis transportation to/from DTW can be found here: https://www.metroairport.com/to-from-dtw/taxis-luxury-sedans

More information about transportation from DTW can be found here: https://www.metroairport.com/dtw/other-ground-transportation/public-transportation

Hotel Information

A number of hotels and restaurants are located in Downtown Ann Arbor close to the location of the workshop. The map below shows the location of recommended hotels, and other important landmarks. Next is a list of recommended hotels in Ann Arbor. For a few hotels, we were able to secure a room block reservation (specifically, at the Double Tree by Hilton, Ann Arbor North (9); the Hampton Inn, North Ann Arbor (10); and The Kensington Hotel (7)).

Recommended hotels in the Ann Arbor downtown area, just a few minutes’ walk from the location of the workshop and many restaurants and cafes, are the following:

Bell Tower Hotel (1)
Website: https://belltowerhotel.com/
Address: 300 S Thayer St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (800) 562-3559
Notes: The hotel is on the University of Michigan central campus, in the downtown area. It is about 5 min walk to the location of the workshop.

Graduate Ann Arbor (2)
Website: https://www.graduatehotels.com/ann-arbor/
Address: 615 E Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (734) 769-2200
Notes: The hotel is one block from the University of Michigan campus and less than 10 min walk to the location of the workshop.

Ann Arbor Bed & Breakfast Inn at Rackham Gardens (3)
Website: http://annarborbedandbreakfast.com/
Address: 921 E Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (734) 994-9100
Notes: The B&B is one block from the University of Michigan campus and a few blocks east of downtown. It is approximately a 7 min walk to the location of the workshop.

Residence Inn by Marriott Ann Arbor Downtown (4)
Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/arbdt-residence-inn-ann-arbor-downtown/
Address: 120 W Huron St. Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
Phone: (734) 662 9999
Notes: The hotel is in the heart of downtown, just a few blocks from the University of Michigan central campus. It is approximately a 10 min walk to the location of the workshop.

Recommended hotels south of the Ann Arbor downtown area, off campus. The cost is generally lower than hotels in the downtown area. They require a short drive, the use of public transportation or ride share to reach the location of the workshop:

Hampton Inn Ann Arbor South (5)
Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/arbvwhx-hampton-ann-arbor-south/
Address: 925 Victors Way Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108
Phone: (734) 665 5000

Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel (6)
Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/arbsi-sheraton-ann-arbor-hotel/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0
Address: 3200 Boardwalk Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: (734) 996-0600

The Kensington Hotel (7)
Room block available, rate $116/night (cutoff date June 3, 2024)
Booking Link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/113707?groupID=4341799
Website: https://www.kensingtonannarbor.com/?sjrncid=GA_16501694362&sjrnaid=GA_595004619293&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw88yxBhBWEiwA7cm6pYlNvPKW0-I8q_7sJYHhouEH8dRl5jR2sZwRJAEqFn3_HnaE7ggh2BoC3xoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Address: 3500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: (866) 446-1320

Hilton Garden Inn Ann Arbor (8)
Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/arbgigi-hilton-garden-inn-ann-arbor/
Address: 1401 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: (734) 327-6400

Recommended hotels north of the Ann Arbor downtown area, off campus and close to the University of Michigan North Campus (Engineering Campus). They require a short drive, the use of public transportation or ride share to reach the location of the workshop:

Double Tree by Hilton, Ann Arbor North (9)
Room block available, rate $144/night (cutoff date June 3, 2024)
Booking Link:  https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/aerospaceengineeringworkshopjune2024/
Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/arbaadt-doubletree-ann-arbor-north/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-DT-ARBAADT&y_source=1_MTUwMTkyMDQtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
Address: 23600 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: (734) 769-9800

Hampton Inn, North Ann Arbor (10)
Room block available, rate $119/night (cutoff date June 3, 2024)
Booking Link:  https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=ARBGRHX&groupCode=CHH90D&arrivaldate=2024-06-09&departuredate=2024-06-14&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/arbgrhx-hampton-ann-arbor-north/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-HX-ARBGRHX&y_source=1_MjA4MzE4My03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D
Address: 2300 Green Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: (888) 440-1802

Parking

If you are traveling to U-M by car, and plan to drive to the location of the workshop, there are pay lots within walking distance of the meeting venue (see map here):

  1. -U-M Palmer Street Visitor lot at 200 Washtenaw Ave (U-M lot, 0.3 miles from CCCB, $2.20/hr).
  2. -Maynard Structure at 324 Maynard St (city public parking, 0.6 miles from the CCCB, $1.20/hr).
  3. -Forest Avenue structure at 650 Forest Ave (city public parking, 0.3 miles from the CCCB, $1.20/hr).

If you are arriving in time for breakfast (around 8 am) you should not have a problem finding a spot. If you are arriving closer to the meeting start time (9 am), you still shouldn’t have too much of an issue since winter semester is done.

Maps

Interactive Central Campus Map — this map even shows accessible entrances to buildings!

Parking Facility Map (choose “Central and South Campuses” for a PDF)

Overview of Ann Arbor

For an overview of Ann Arbor and what it offers, visit Destination Ann Arbor.

Point of contact

For any request or question before or during the visit, please reach out to iwdp.org@gmail.com.