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Travel Information
Hotels
The following hotels are located near the Minneapolis Convention Center. Each is about five to ten minutes walking distance and most offer Skyway access (indoor, above-ground walkways). To receive special conference rates, please mention “Desiring God National Conference” when making reservations. Prices below do not include hotel tax or parking fees and are based on double occupancy.
| Crowne Plaza | $105 | 800.556.7827 |
| Doubletree-Park Place* | $99 | 800.960.4439 |
| Doubletree Suites | $149 | 800.245.8011 |
| Hilton Minneapolis | $105 | 888.933.5363 |
| Millennium Hotel | $169 | 866.866.8086 |
| Residence Inn | $139 | 800.331.3131 |
| Sheraton Bloomington* | $79 | 866.837.4278 |
You can also view these hotels on Google Maps. As the room blocks at these hotels fill up, you may need try other hotels in the area. To help you with this, please consult this listing (PDF) of nearby hotels.
* This hotel is a 10-20 minute drive, depending on traffic conditions.
Venue: Minneapolis Convention Center
All conference sessions will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC). The MCC is in downtown Minneapolis within walking distance of many hotels, restaurants, and shops. The restrooms, telephone banks, and public elevators are all handicapped accessible. The building also has ramp curb cuts and power-operated doors. TDD access is available in the main lobby and administration office. All sessions will be held in the Auditorium, a theater-style room with comfortable seating and good visibility and acoustics throughout. For more information about the MCC, visit their website.
Bookstore
This year’s Conference Bookstore will be bursting at the seams with a variety of great, substantive books at discounted prices. Remember to budget for books!
Childcare
No childcare is provided at the conference. Thus, we recommend that only junior high age and above attend.
Meals
No meals are provided at the conference. There are many wonderful restaurants nearby, and the Convention Center also has places where you may purchase meals and snacks. For a list of restaurants, go to Minneapolis Dining.
ASL & Special Needs
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be offered at the conference for all sessions. If you require ASL, or have any other special needs, please notify us so that we might serve you in the best way possible.
Transportation
For a cost-effective way to get to/from the airport and downtown Minneapolis, please consider using SuperShuttle. More information, including a special conference discounted fare, can be found here.
