Collaboration in the DIgital Age
June 24 and 25
Denver Public Library, Colorado Historical Society, and Denver Art Museum
Denver, Colorado

Travel Information

Hotel

Overnight accommodations are being offered by the Comfort Inn at a rate of $140.00/night + tax. To make a reservation, please contact the hotel directly at 303-296-0400 or 800-237-7431. To secure the group rate, be sure to mention that you are attending the Institute of Museum and Library Services event. The cut-off date for reservations is Friday, May 23, 2008. Please book early, as the room block will fill up.

The address of the hotel is:
Denver Comfort Inn
401 17th Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-296-0400
Toll-free: 800-237-7431

Valet parking is available at the hotel for $17.00 per day. Additional information about the Comfort Inn, including directions, can be found at its web site: http://www.denvercomfortinn.com/.

Ground Transportation from Airport to Comfort Inn

The Denver airport (DEN), is located 22 miles from downtown Denver. You can take a taxi, shuttle or public transportation to the Comfort Inn. Taxis are available at the Main Terminal outside baggage claim on level 5.

There is a shuttle service through Super Shuttle. The cost is $19.00 one way. They will pick up at the airport and drop off at the Comfort Inn. You can also arrange pick up at the Comfort Inn or Library to drop off at the airport.

Finally, you can take Denver public transportation. Please see the RTD web site to plan your trip. The Comfort Inn is at 17th Street and Broadway.

Event Parking/Access

If you are staying at the Comfort Inn, we suggest walking to the forum. The library is a short ten minute walk from the hotel. If you choose to drive, please plan to park in one of the area lots for a fee.

A public parking garage is located at 65 W. 12th Avenue, bordered by Broadway and Acoma Street and between 12th and 13th Avenue. It is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The 12th Avenue entrance to the Cultural Center parking garage is open. Access the garage from 12th Avenue, just west of Broadway.

Several unattended lots are within a five-minute walk of the Library. Most require payment in advance. Limited meter parking is also available. Handicapped accessible parking is located directly in front of the Library on 13th Avenue as well as in the parking garage and the lots south of the Library.

Alternative transportation options include public transportation provided by the Regional Transportation District (RTD). The Library is located within short walking distance from the Civic Center RTD station.