Hotels and Hotel Information 

The International Alliance of Avaya Users Annual Conference for 2010 is at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO. Our primary conference hotel, the Hyatt Regency at the Colorado Convention Center is directly adjacent to the convention center. We also have rooms within comfortable walking distance available at:

• Grand Hyatt – Denver
• Denver Marriott City Center
• Hilton Garden Inn – Denver DT
  

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Important Notes:

We know that, for many attendees, finding the lowest possible hotel rate is very important and we are aware that attendees have access to a large number of housing options in the Denver area. HOWEVER, before you book your housing for the 2010 Annual Meeting, we want to mention the following:

• InAAU continues to make every effort to keep costs at a minimum for all attendees at the InAAU Annual Meeting. One way this is done is to make a financial commitment, known as attrition, to the host hotels. 
• Attrition fees are not new. Conferences and hotels have charged them for many years. Attrition fees are applied when a conference group can not fill 80% of the contracted number of rooms. Good conference sites are in high demand and groups like InAAU contract with hotels 3 – 4 years in advance of an event to ensure that a large enough venue can be secured to fulfill historical demand for hotel rooms. Attrition fees are compensation to the hotel for the rooms that might have been sold by the hotel had they not been held in reserve for our event.
• Attrition has been an issue for many years. Recent, substantial changes in the convention industry business environment have made filling specific hotel rooms difficult. Due to various economic factors and the law of supply and demand, it has become difficult for event organizers to meet contract obligations. Denver, in the present economic climate, is a true example of the risk the event organizers are undertaking due to the high supply of alternate sleeping room options. We hope that by explaining the crucial role our attendees play in the success of the event, our attendees will appreciate the need to support the main hotel site.
• InAAU greatly appreciates your support. Sustaining a healthy financial future for our organization will ensure that our attendees will have a quality, special event that will be remembered for years to come. We are planning a spectacular and unique experience for the 2010 Annual Conference and we hope that you will not only join us but that you will support us by staying at the spectacular host hotels.  
  

Conference Hotels and Pricing

Hyatt Regency
Rate: $205
Experience the best of the Mile High City from Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center. Our ideal location makes this Four-Diamond downtown Denver hotel the perfect choice. Enjoy a leisurely walk on your way to meet clients, stroll through 16th Street Mall during a lunch break, or take advantage of the incredible selection of arts, entertainment and sports events nearby. Business guests at our contemporary Denver hotel will appreciate our outstanding facilities, professional team and setting adjacent to the Colorado Convention Center. Amenities Include:

• 1,100 Guestrooms
• Plush Hyatt Grand Beds™, Flat-Screen TV in Each Room
• Generous Work Desk, with High-Speed Internet
• Luxurious Bath with Deluxe Amenities

Grand Hyatt
Rate: $199 Single/ $199 Double
Treat yourself to an exceptional hotel experience At Grand Hyatt Denver. Our Four-Diamond downtown luxury hotel welcomes you with unparalleled services and gracious amenities. Relax in the city’s most spacious guestrooms, with stunning views and sumptuous Grand Beds. Amenities Include:

• 513 elegant guestrooms with city views / 37" flat screen television set
• Plush Hyatt Grand BedTM / iHome stereo with iPod dock
• Generous work stations / walk-in closets
• Luxurious bath with massaging showerhead and pampering amenities
  

Denver Marriott City Center
Rate: $189 Single/$199 Double
Soaring over the Mile High City, this downtown Denver, CO hotel takes service and sophistication to spectacular new heights. The Marriott City Center features panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains and the city skyline. Located in the heart of the Mile High City, this downtown Denver, CO hotel is situated in close proximity to the business, shopping, and entertainment districts including LoDo, Larimer Square, and the 16th Street Mall, as well as top attractions, including Six Flags Elitch Gardens, Coors Field, Invesco Field at Mile High, Pepsi Center, and the Convention Center. We offer high-speed internet access in all of our downtown Denver hotel rooms, perfect for business travelers!  Amenities Include:

• Luxurious accommodations featuring 601 spacious hotel rooms and 14 hotel suites in Denver, CO
• Enjoy spectacular views of downtown and the Rocky Mountains from your hotel suite in Denver
• Experience new bedding including plush down filled comforters, custom duvets, and cotton-rich linens
• Upscale luxuries available in our Denver hotel suites, such as refrigerator and stocked wet bar
• Over 250 hotel rooms in downtown Denver, CO, provide the convenience of two double beds
• This hotel has a smoke free policy
  

Hilton Garden Inn
Rate: $179 Single/$189 Double
The Hilton Garden Inn Denver Downtown CO hotel is across the street from Colorado Convention Center and is either walking distance or a short drive to over 100 restaurants in the down town area. Located only one block from the 16th Street Pedestrian Mall and complimentary 16th Street Shuttle makes it easily accessible to the Denver Performing Arts Complex, LoDo, Pepsi Center and Coor's Field.  Amenities Include:

• Complimentary high-speed Internet access
• The Garden Sleep System™
• Herman Miller™ ''Mirra'' chairs
• 32'' LCD HDTV
• An innovative clock radio which allows for MP3 or portable CD player
  

Denver Activities and Weather 

Our hotels are all located in the Denver area.  There are many attactions and restaurants nearby; the Convention Center and our partner hotels are the perfectly situated to make the most out of your conference experience. 

• For complete details on attactions and other services that Denver has to offer, be sure to check out the Denver Colorado Tourist & Vacation Information Website.  Click Here For Information.
• Denver is located in higher altitude then more members may be used to; it is important to stay hydrated and remember to wear sunscreen while visiting Denver.  Click Here to Dowload more tips on travelling to higher altitudes. 
• Denver offers a number of transportation options to and from the airport.  For a consolidated listing of options, please click here.

Travel Information

 How to Ride Light Rail

STEP 1: Go to your nearest light rail station.
Board or exit the light rail at 36 stations. Nineteen light rail stations have park-n-Ride lots. Many stations also have bus routes and call-n-Rides that access nearby neighborhoods.

STEP 2: Buy your ticket.
You must have a validated ticket before you board the light rail. To purchase a ticket, use the ticket vending machines (TVMs) located at each station. Your ticket will be automatically validated with the date and time when you purchase it from the machine.
If you have a valid RTD pass or bus transfer, you don't have to buy a ticket. You've already paid for your light rail ride. Your monthly pass is valid only for travel in the fare zones indicated on the pass.
If you use a ticket from an RTD 10-Ride Ticketbook, you must validate your ticket in the ticket validator near the TVM at the light rail station. Your validated light rail ticket can also serve as a bus transfer if you need to complete your trip on an RTD bus. If you're starting out on a bus and then transferring to light rail, be sure to ask for a transfer when you board the bus.

STEP 3: Locate the correct light rail line heading in the direction you wish to go.
Overhead signs next to the light rail tracks indicate which direction the train is going: Northbound or Southbound.
Signs on each train indicate the light rail line and the final destination for that train. If you are traveling into Downtown Denver on the D, F or H Line, any train you board will stop at every station up to 18th and California streets. However, only designated trains on the D Line continue along Welton Street to the 30th & Downing Station. If it says "30th Avenue," it will travel up Welton Street to the 30th & Downing Station. Otherwise, the train will turn around on 19th Street for a return trip South.

STEP 4: Stand behind the yellow warning strip.
Yellow strips located next to the tracks indicate the safe waiting distance from the trains. Stay behind the strip until the train comes to a complete stop. Arriving trains stop at all stations, so you don't need to signal the operator. Once the train has stopped, the doors open automatically, or you can open a door by pushing one of the lighted green buttons.

STEP 5: Let other passengers exit before you board the train.
For easier and faster boarding, please allow other passengers to get off the train before you board.
Note: If you are riding light rail to large special events, crowds may be waiting to board at some stations. Please form orderly lines and be patient if you have to wait a few extra minutes until a train arrives with available space. We make every effort to get you to your destination quickly and safely. We also ask that you observe all restrictions concerning items that you are not permitted to carry into entertainment and sports venues or onto RTD vehicles, such as bottles, alcoholic beverages, large coolers, etc. Contact each venue for specific regulations.

STEP 6: Have your ticket ready for fare inspectors.
Fare inspectors circulate through light rail cars to check for valid tickets, transfers and passes. When asked, please show your validated ticket, RTD pass, upgrade, zone receipt or transfer. You may also be asked to show your ticket, transfer or pass at light rail stations in areas identified by "Fare Paid Zone" signs.

STEP 7: Get off at your stop.
You don't have to signal light rail operators. Trains stop at every station along a route. Doors open automatically when the train has come to a complete stop or you can push the "Open Door" button located near the stairwell at each door.
Wheelchair accessibility

Light rail is wheelchair accessible. Ramps are located at each station. Wait at the top of the ramp for the train to stop. Operators will help you board and exit the train.
Transferring between light rail and the bus

• Your validated light rail ticket serves as a bus transfer if you need to complete your trip on a bus. Just show your bus driver the validated light rail ticket as you board.
• If you are starting out on a bus and then moving to light rail, be sure to ask the bus driver for a transfer when you board the bus and keep it with you in case a light rail fare inspector asks for proof of payment.
• The easiest transfer is with a pass. All passes are valid on light rail. Depending on how many light rail fare zones you travel through, you may need to pay an additional fare.