Epiphanies In and Beyond the RNA World

40th Steenbock Symposium - Jun 15, 2018
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery

The Wisconsin Union Hotel (Union South) is a 2 minute walk from the meeting site. Room rate is $151 per night (plus taxes). To make a reservation, either call 608.263.2600 and mention Group Name: Epiphanies In and Beyond the RNA World - or go online with Group Code: MARVFEST. Reservation includes complementary parking for one vehicle. Hotel web site is <https://union.wisc.edu/visit/stay-at-the-union/hotel-at-union-south/room...

HotelRED is a 12-minute walk from the meeting site. A shuttle will be available for those not wanting to walk. 
Room Rate: $169 per night (plus taxes)
Reservations by Phone: 608-819-8228 and mention Group Name: Epiphanies In and Beyond the RNA World
Online Reservations: http://www.hotelred.com/ with Corporate/Promotion Code: MARVFEST 
Reservation includes complementary parking and local/airport shuttle service.

Doubletree Hotel is a 19-minute walk from the meeting site. A shuttle will be available for those not wanting to walk.  Room rate is $159 per night (plus taxes). To make a reservation, book online at or call 608.251.5511 and use the code “RNA”. You can also use the toll-free reservations number at (800)222-TREE.  Reservation includes complementary parking and local/airport shuttle service.

Travel

Air travel recommendations
The closest airport (15 minutes from central Madison) is the Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), which is served by many Airlines.  We recommend coming in on Delta Airlines via either Minneapolis (MSP) or Detroit (DTW).  

One can also reach Madison by flying into Milwaukee (MKE) or Chicago (ORD). MKE is a 90 minute drive from Madison with bus service available. ORD is a 2-1/2 hour drive with bus service also available.

Ground transport within Madison during the meeting:

A shuttle service will be provided between the DoubleTree and HotelRED Hotels and the meeting site with specifics about timing to be decided closer to the meeting time.   

Parking: 

Most hotels are within walking distance of the meeting site and provide some parking. Parking is extremely limited on campus and requires a permit. Let us know if you want to explore that option. 

Green Cab: (608) 255-1234     Union Cab: (608) 242-2000

Cancellation and Refund Policy: There will be no registration refund available.