October 15, 2016 - Mayo Clinic, Geffen Auditorium, Rochester, MN
Course Directors: Michael J. Yaszemski, M.D.,Ph.D., Ivy A. Petersen, M.D.

Lodging and Accommodations
Guest rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests with special course rates at each of the following downtown Rochester hotels.  In order to receive the special rate, reservations must be made before the room block is filled or before the expiration date of  September 23, 2016, whichever comes first.  Reservations will be taken following this date based on space and rate availability.  Please identify yourself as a participant of the Chordoma Community Conference 2016 when making your reservation.

Hilton Garden Inn
225 South Broadway
Rochester, MN 55905
800-445-8667 or 507-285-1234
$129.00 single/double

DoubleTree Hotel
150 South Broadway
Rochester, MN  55905
507-281-8000
$149.00 single/double

Kahler Grand
20 Second Avenue SW
Rochester, MN  55905
800-533-1655 or 507-282-2581
$89.00  standard single/double
$99.00 deluxe single / double
 Kahler Grand

Rochester Marriott
101 First Avenue SW
Rochester, MN  55905
877-623-7775 or 507-280-6000
$139.00 single/double

Travel Information
Rochester, Minnesota, is a friendly city that greets thousands of visitors from around the world each year.  The city is serviced by a modern international airport with multiple flights daily via American.  Access to and from the airport is provided by taxi, shuttle service, and rental car.  The airport is located approximately 10 miles from the Mayo Clinic campus.  

Note to Travelers: Several cities in the United States are named Rochester.  When you make airline reservations and check your baggage, be sure that your destination is Rochester, Minnesota (RST) and that your baggage has been properly tagged.

Flying through the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is another option. There are two shuttle services that provide direct service to Mayo Clinic and the surrounding area.  Travel time is approximately 75 minutes.

There are two shuttle services to the Rochester area from Minneapolis/St. Paul airport.  
•    Go Rochester Direct at 800-280-9270 
•    Rochester Shuttle Service at 888-998-9098 

Mayo Clinic’s appointed travel company, Ultramar Travel, is available to assist with travel arrangements.  Call Ultramar Travel toll-free at 1-866-629-6885.