The Host Hotel
Madison Concourse Hotel & Governor’s Club
1 W. Dayton St.
(800) 356-8293
Block Name: “2008 National Poetry Slam”
Rate $110 (double or single)
If you want to do NPS fabulous, click the pic to check out the Governor’s Suites. The rate is higher … but just the way Poetry Rockstars should roll!
The Other Hotel
Inn on the Park
22 S. Carroll St.
(800) 279-8811
Block Name: “National Poetry Slam 2008”
Rate $124
This is not the place to stay only if the host hotel fills up; this is a worthy alternative if you’d rather not be stationed at “the hub,” but don’t want to stray too far from all the action.
One More Option ...
Hostelling International
141 S. Butler St.
(608) 441-0144
Rate $24 - 44
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Flights
The Official Airline for the 2008 National Poetry Slam is Midwest Airlines! Shave 6% from published fare with NPS Discount Code CMZ1599. Want to save even more? Purchase tickets before June 3 and save 10%. Contact your travel agent, visit midwestairlines.com or call 800-452-2022.
Terms and Conditions:
+ 6% discount for all published fares
+ 10% discount off any published fare, including sale prices, if purchased 60 days in advance
+ Valid for travel July 31-August 13, 2008 to Milwaukee or Madison from any city served by Midwest Airlines
The minute you walk onto one of our aircrafts, you know Midwest is different. Wide leather seats, superior service, chocolate chip cookies baked onboard and competitive fares have helped us earn our reputation as "The best care in the air." Just last year we were voted "Best Domestic Airline" by bothTravel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler magazines, "Best Customer Service" by Inside Flyer Magazine, and a Diamond Award by the Federal Aviation Administration. Midwest Airlines is headquartered in Milwaukee, where its major hub is General Mitchell International Airport and features nonstop jet service to major destinations throughout the United States and the world.
... into Madison
Dane County Regional Airport services most major airline carriers. The airport is less than 15 minutes away from downtown and both hotels offer free shuttles.
... into Milwaukee
Click here for coach bus shuttles from Milwaukee's General Mitchell Airport. Roundtrip is $34.
... into Chicago
Click here for coach bus shuttles from Chicago's O'Hare and/or Midway Airports. Roundtrips are approximately $55.
Rental Car
You will not need a rental to get around; everything –EVERYTHING– is within a comfortable walking distance. But if you’re driving to Wisconsin, we’re still finalizing a special rate for NPS participants.
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