Accommodations and Travel Information

Conference Hotel Information

The 14th Annual Conference will take place at the spectacular Hyatt Regency Indianapolis located at One South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Their telephone number is: 888-421-1442 (state that you are with GPA) or you can reserve your room online by clicking the button below.  

We have a great conference rate of only $155.00 per night, plus applicable taxes.  

The Hyatt Regency Indianapolis has recently been remodeled. Along with the fantastic conference rate of $155.00 per night, you also receive FREE internet, a coffee maker, safe AND refrigerator in your room!

Why stay at the Conference Hotel?
1. To Support YOUR Association.
2. Stay where all of the "cool kids" are staying and network with other attendees that are also staying at the conference hotel.
3. Get some work completed, check your emails or tweet about the GPA Conference all from the convenience of your room - for FREE!
4. Save money - Other downtown Indianapolis hotel rates range from $180 a night (Embassy Suites Indianapolis Downtown) to $259 a night (Hilton Indianapolis). This rate does not include free internet in your room. 

01/24/2012
The Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, for nearly 35 years one of the city’s best-known properties, will today unveil a major renovation. The $20 million “transformation” includes renovation of all 499 rooms and the rooftop restaurant, The Eagle’s Nest. In a Studio(i) interview with Gerry Dick, General Manager Brian Comes says it’s no accident the project was completed in time for the Super Bowl.

See article at http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?id=51837.

Getting to and around Indianapolis, IN

Did You Know...?

• That there are 39 non-stop destinations that fly in and out of the Indianapolis International Airport?
• That Indianapolis' nickname is the "Crossroads of America" because it is accessible via four major interstates and puts 50% of the population of the United States within a day's drive of this fantastic city?
  

Airports

Indianapolis International Airport

Driving to the Conference

Are you planning to drive to the conference? Then don't drive your car-rent one instead. GPA and Hertz have partnered together to make driving even more affordable. GPA members receive discounts from Hertz.

You can call Hertz at 800-654-3131 and give them the CDP Code on the Members Only page under Hertz to get the best available discount. You can also go here online to book your reservation with the discount code. 

Indianapolis Transportation

Need a ride once you land? The airport's Ground Transportation Center (GTC) is located on Level 1 of the Parking Garage. The GTC is a one-stop shop for rental cars, taxi and limousine service, commercial bus and shuttle service, public transportation via IndyGo, and hotel courtesy vehicles.

From Indianapolis International Airport
The airport has shuttles and taxis to get you to the conference hotel.

A taxi ride (one way) to the conference hotel will cost around $18-25.

Share a Ride (shuttle) with other attendees. Carey Indiana Shuttle Service has shuttles for $16.95 plus tip. They Carey Indiana booth is located in the Ground Transportation Center at the airport and across from Avis Rental Car. Shuttles are 24 hours. To make a reservation, call 800-888-INDY(4639). Once you arrive at the airport, proceed to the GTC and check-in at the Carey Indiana booth. It is best that you schedule your arrival and departure for the conference at the same time.

The Indianapolis IndyGo public transportation is the most affordable way to travel to the conference hotel. For $1.75, you can hop on the IndyGo bus #8 at the Indianapolis International Airport and take it to Ohio St/Capitol Ave Downtown. Once you arrive at the stop, walk south 2.5 blocks to the Hyatt Regency Indianpolis. Please be prepared as the entire bus ride could be 30-60 minutes long.
To view the route and times, click here and click on the #8-Washington St link.
To view the entire system map and how to ride guide, click here.

Around Indianapolis
Attached directly to the hotel by skywalks are various entertainment venues. You can take a stroll in the three-story mall, munch on some wonderful cuisine at one of the 200 restaurants within a three block radius or take in a movie or a theater production. The Central Canal, White River State Park, Indianapolis Zoo, Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art and more are also within walking distance.