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Events/2008 Acres U.S.A. Conference & Trade Show

Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 4-6, 2008 Pre-Conference Intensive Study, Dec. 1-3, 2008 Hyatt Regency St. Louis at Union Station, St. Louis, Missouri

HYATT -- The Hyatt Regency is sold out of the nights of Thursday, Dec. 4 and Friday, Dec. 5. They have ample rooms available before and after these dates. There is always the chance of cancellations, so do check back with the hotel. If the hotel has space available they have agreed to offer it to conference attendees at the Acres U.S.A. rate of $109/night. If you have trouble with this, please call our office.

DRURY -- Additional lodging is available at the Drury Inn, directly across the street from the meeting rooms where the conference is located. In fact, rooms at the Drury could well be closer than rooms in the Hyatt. If the Drury physically has a room to rent, they will honor the Acres U.S.A. price. Please insist. Details on the hotel below.

HAMPTON -- We have also negotiated a discounted rate at the Hampton Inn, located two blocks from the Hyatt straight down a major street. Details below.

Additional Lodging, St. Louis Union Station Drury Inn

Acres U.S.A. has negotiated the reduced room rate of $104/night (1, 2, 3 or 4 occupants) for conference attendees at the Drury Inn, located directly across the street from the Hyatt's meeting rooms. Rooms contain either two double beds or one king-sized bed. Cancel by 6 p.m. the day of arrival to avoid charges. Reserve by phoning Drury reservations at 1-800-325-0720 and mention the Acres U.S.A. group rate. Reserve online at to www.druryhotels.com, click on Book it Fast, then enter group number 2050186 or simply click here.

The hotel offers free breakfast, free internet access, one hour of free long-distance phone use each day, and many other amenities. It is housed in a beautifully restored 1909 hotel. More details on the hotel can be found at www.druryhotels.com/properties/unionstation.cfm.

The hotel's address is: 201 South 20th St., St Louis, Missouri 63103; phone 314-231-3900; fax 314-231-3900; reservations 1-800-325-0720.

Additional Lodging, Hampton Inn St. Louis Downtown (Union Station)

Acres U.S.A. has negotiated the reduced room rate of $90/night for conference attendees at the Hampton Inn, located a block from the Hyatt, straight down the main steet where the Hyatt is located. Reserve by phoning Hampton reservations at 1-800-HAMPTON (1-800-426-7866) or call the hotel directly at 314-241-3200 and mention the Acres U.S.A. group rate.

More details on the hotel can be found at www.hamptoninn.com.

The hotel's address is: 2211 Market St., Saint Louis, Missouri 63103, phone 314-241-3200, fax 314-241-9351.

Host Hotel, Hyatt Regency St. Louis at Union Station

Lodging
The 2008 Acres U.S.A. Conference and Trade Show is being held at the deluxe Hyatt Regency St. Louis at Union Station, St. Louis, Missouri. The hotel is 16 miles from the St. Louis Airport (airport code STL) and is walking distance from dozens of restaurants and attractions. The hotel is within the Union Station Mall which features restaurants as well as gift and specialty shops.

Hotel Features
The hotel is a living work of art. Restored to the tune of $40 million, it is a luxury hotel in all regards. It features comfortable guest rooms with upgraded, superb mattresses, and all amenities. Hotel features.


      St. Louis Union Station, once the largest and busiest passenger rail terminal in the world, is now one of America's great marketplaces. Union Station first opened in 1894, but ceased operation as an active train terminal in 1978. Union Station reopened in August of 1985 as the largest adaptive re-use project in the United States.
      Today, this 110-year-old National Historic Landmark of unmatched beauty and elegance has been dramatically restored and redeveloped as a dynamic mixed-use project that includes great shopping, delicious dining and fabulous entertainment.
      St. Louis Union Station houses a 539-room Hyatt Regency Hotel, offices, a lake, four active train tracks and a plaza for festivals, concerts and other special events. The century-old St. Louis Union Station boasts a unique and colorful history as well as a bright future. St. Louis Union Station is truly a shopper's delight with over 90 shops and restaurants to choose from. An important part of the Station's special appeal is the variety of unique retail shops, offering everything from fine fashions to one-of-a-kind gifts.

Reservations
Acres U.S.A. has negotiated the greatly reduced room rate of $109/night (1, 2, 3 or 4 occupants) or deluxe Regency Club rooms for $139/night for conference attendees. Reserve by phoning Hyatt reservations at 1-800-233-1234 or 314-231-1234. Be certain to mention the Acres U.S.A. Conference and request the special room rate.

If you have trouble obtaining lodging, please call the Acres U.S.A. office at 1-800-355-5313 for help.

Directions to the Hotel
The hotel is located at One St. Louis Union Station, St. Louis, Missouri, 63103. The hotel's phone number is 314-231-1234; fax 314-923-3970. For driving, light rail and airport shuttle directions, please visit here. The Amtrak station is located 8 blocks from the hotel.

Parking
Parking available adjacent to the hotel. The lot is supervised 24 hours per day.

Near the Hotel

Close to the conference host hotel is the St. Louis Arch and more. A complete listing of area attractions can be found here.



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