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Hotel and Travel Information

Orlando World Center Marriott Resort

8701 World Center Dr.
Orlando, FL 32821
407-239-4200
800-380-7931
marriottworldcenter.com

Room rates:
$234 single or double

Make reservations by calling 800-380-7931 and asking for the ASA Staffing World 2009 convention group rate or visit marriottworldcenter.com to reserve your room online. Group rates apply for reservations made by Sept. 18, subject to room availability. After Sept. 18, reservations will be accepted at the hotel's prevailing rate. Check in starting at 4 p.m.; check out by 11 a.m. Service animals permitted for persons with disabilities.

Facilities and Services

• 28 floors, 1,890 rooms, 110 suites
• Valet ($21) and on-site ($13) parking
• Room service
• Fitness center
• Four pools (heated)
• Whirlpool
• Spa
• Concierge desk
• Electrical outlet at desk level
• Voice mail
• High-speed Internet access (additional fee)
• Coffeemaker and tea service
• Hair dryer

Restaurants and Lounges

• Hawk's Landing Steakhouse & Grille (Steakhouse)—open for dinner
• High Velocity (American)—open for lunch and dinner
• Mikado Japanese Steakhouse (Japanese)—open for dinner
• Ristorante Tuscany (Italian)—open for dinner
• Tuscany Bar (Italian)—open for dinner
• Solaris (American)—open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Mangrove Emporium Food Court (fast food)—open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Pavilion Pool Bar (American)—open for lunch and dinner
• Starbucks—open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• The Lobby Bar & Veranda (Tapas)—open for dinner

Nearby Attractions and Landmarks

• Walt Disney World theme parks
• Gatorland
• Sea World

Airport and Ground Transportation

The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is approximately 25 minutes from the convention hotel. Shuttle service is available 24 hours a day from the airport and costs approximately $18 one way per person. For more information, visit Mears Transportation. Taxi service is approximately $39 one way from the airport to the hotel.

Attire

Business casual clothing is appropriate for the education workshops. Bring "smart casual" clothes for The Scene. For him, it could be trousers and a sport coat, for her, a skirt or pair of slacks coupled with a nice blouse. Jeans, shorts, T-shirts and other casual looks are not appropriate for smart casual.

The Resort is large, and you should be prepared to walk long distances. Please remember to pack comfortable shoes for long walks between sessions.

Weather

Orlando's October average highs are 84 degrees Fahrenheit. Average lows are 66 degrees Fahrenheit.

"I was extremely impressed with the entire program, from registration to the end. Everything was top quality all the way."—Leslie Carol Young, United Talent

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