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Minneapolis, MN - July 31 - August 5, 2006
Global Information Assurance Certification

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Location & Travel Information

Conference Location

SANS Minneapolis 2006 will be located at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown at the Depot.

Luxurious suites. Exceptional service. A century of history in every corner. Welcome to The Depot! Built as a railroad station 104 years ago, The Depot is now a unique lodging, meeting and recreation complex. It has been beautifully restored and features a Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, indoor WaterPark open every Thursday at 3pm through Sunday at 3pm, Charley's Restaurant, Stone Arch Bar, over 60,000 square feet of meeting space and heated underground parking. Courtyard by Marriott at The Depot features custom-decorated rooms along with 23 unique specialty suites in the original Depot building. Guest rooms feature a large work area with data ports, two-line phones, voice mail, cable TV, coffee maker, and more! Complimentary high-speed Internet access in all guest rooms and wireless access in the lobby and restaurant areas. Meeting rooms are now available with high-speed Internet access

Location Information

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown at the Depot
225 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: 612-375-1700
Fax: 612-375-130

Website: www.marriott.com

Services
  • High-speed Internet Access
  • Guest Room Information (may vary by room type)
    • General Room Amenities
      • Air conditioning
      • Alarm clock
      • Coffee maker/tea service
      • Crib
      • Individual climate control
      • Iron and ironing board
      • Pillows: down/feather or foam
      • Pull-out sofa bed
    • Bathroom Amenities
      • Bathtub with spray jets
      • Hair dryer
      • Separate tub and shower
    • Room Entertainment
      • Cable channel: CNN
      • Cable channel: ESPN
      • Cable/satellite TV
      • Color TV
Travel Arrangements

Please note that while SANS tries to negotiate a great parking rate with the hotel, many times the parking garage is not owned by the hotel, but an independent company. In those cases, neither SANS nor the hotel have any control over the fees charged.

Avis

Avis is proud to offer special rates for SANS Minneapolis 2006. Make your reservations now by calling 800-331-1600. You must mention your special discount code: J945620. Or via the Internet: Click Here
www.avis.com

Directions to Hotel
From Minneapolis-St Paul - MSP
  • Hotel Direction: 13 mi N
  • Driving Directions:
    • Take I-494 West to I-35W North.
    • Follow I-35 North to South 3rd. Street exit.
    • Left on South 3rd Street.
    • Right on South 3rd Avenue.
    • Hotel will be on your right.
  • Estimated taxi fare: $35 (one way)
Additional Driving Directions
Please see Google Maps for personalized driving directions
Local Weather

July/August temperatures in Minneapolis range from an average high of 83°F to an average low of 61°F. For a current forecast, please check www.weather.com before traveling to SANS Minneapolis 2006.