e-Learning Authoring Conference Lodging

On-Campus Lodging -- CC Inn Dorm, Apartments, and Dormitories

In response to the loud cry for an affordable conference on e-Learning, we chose Colorado College because it offers excellent conference facilities and the opportunity for attendees to take advantage of the on-campus lodging value. You are also very welcome to join the 35% or so of our attendees who take advantage of the good hotel and "Bed & Breakfast" values in the local area. Either way, all meals are included.

CC Inn Dormitory

The CC Inn is a motel that has been converted to a dormitory. It is close to Armstrong Hall (where all the sessions are located). Each room has a small dorm bed with its own bathroom. Even better, each room has air conditioning. There is wireless (but not wired) network access through the college. Note that there is not a television, however. Here is a link to a map showing the path from the inn to the location of the main conference (Armstrong Hall) and the dining hall (Worner Hall): http://tinyurl.com/ftdkt. The CC Inn is convenient but not very fancy. It is the most cost-effective option, however. There are both single and double occupancy options.

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You can learn more about the inn at http://www.coloradocollege.edu/ccinn/index.html.

Apartments

These newer facilities have a feeling much more of apartments than the traditional dorm room.

Your own room, shared common space
The multiple occupancy option comes with your own bedroom and shared common areas including living room, kitchen, and bathroom. Most apartments have four bedrooms, though you may luck out and end up in either a smaller apartment or one with an empty room. The apartments are the only on-campus lodging option with a television.There are also a few single "studio" apartments available that have their own kitchen with a shared common bathroom nearby.

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Apartments are comprised of one, two, three, or four bedrooms. Most have four bedrooms. These bedrooms share one common area and bathroom.

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Each apartment has a common room with kitchen

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Each person has his or her own bedroom

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Meals

Your registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner while attending the conference.  For breakfast and lunch, we will be eating in the college's dining hall which has a variety of offerings and a full salad bar. Really, the food is good. The two main conference dinners on Monday and Tuesday evenings will be catered. 

Meals are included for all attendees from dinner Sunday through lunch Wednesday. For Preconference attendees staying on campus, meals start with dinner the evening they check-in, either on Friday or Saturday. Preconferance attendees staying off-campus receive lunch the day(s) they have preconference sessions but do not receive other meals until dinner Sunday.

Campus recreational facilities

Attendees to The e-Learning Authoring Conference will have use of the campus recreational facilities including tennis courts, racquetball courts, jogging track and trail, weight and exercise room, gym, and swimming pool. These facilities are on limited hours, however. For an overview of the campus, see the campus map.

Off-Campus Lodging Ideas

For those who want to spend the extra money and stay in a more traditional hotel, we encourage you to make your own arrangements. Even if you are staying "off-campus," your conference registration includes all meals and access to the college recreational facilities. Colorado College maintains a nice list of Bed & Breakfast's and hotels at:

http://www.coloradocollege.edu/Parents/lodging.asp.

In addition, here are a few suggestions of places that are nearby.

The St. Mary's Inn Bed and Breakfast
A beautiful small inn about three blocks south of Colorado College. This is a new inn close to the college. We expect its ten rooms to fill quickly. You can reach them at 888-540-2221 (local 719-540-2222) or www.thestmarysinn.com.

Lennox House Bed & Breakfast
Built in the late 1800's, the Lennox House provides the atmosphere of a charming "Turn of the Century" Queen Anne Victorian. It is a couple of blocks north of the college. You can reach them at 800-471-9282 (local 719-471-9265) or www.lennoxhouse.com.

Summit House Inn Bed & Breakfast
The Summit House Inn, a stately 1920 Colonial Revival, welcomes you!  Behind the front door of this Colorado Springs Bed and Breakfast awaits a quiet retreat. It offers free wireless internet and is a couple of blocks east of the college. They are offering $10 off for a two-night or more stay if you mention that you are with the conference. You can reach them at 866.907.3255 or 719.635.7942 or http://www.summithouseinn.com.

Crescent Lilly Inn Bed & Breakfast
Located just two blocks north of downtown and six blocks south of Colorado College, our 1898 Victorian home - a wonderful hotel alternative - includes five guest rooms fully air conditioned, each with private bath, queen or king size beds, soft chamber music, telephones, television available, writing desks, and lovely furnishings. You can reach them at (719) 442-2331 or (800) 869-27212 or http://www.crescentlilyinn.com.

Antlers Hilton
A classic Colorado Springs hotel, located in downtown Colorado Springs, it is a longer walk (~10 blocks) or a short drive from Colorado College.  Parking is $11 per day at last check.

Staybridge Suites
This all-suite hotel located 7 miles north of the campus is offering a studio suite for a special conference rate of $125.99 per night (check to be sure this is still valid). You can reach them at 719-590-7829 or www.suitescolorado.com. Be sure to mention that you are with the ToolBook User's Conference.

The Broadmoor Resort
This is the 5-Star Resort in Colorado Springs.  Fancy, expensive, and a 20 minute drive from Colorado College, this isn't the most sensible place to stay for the conference, but nobody ever accused this luxurious hotel of being sensible! It is glorious.

Black Bear Inn of Pike's Peak
Located 11 miles from Colorado College. Attendees at previous conferences reported that this little bed and breakfast was a very nice place to stay.

There are a number of other hotels in Colorado Springs that are convenient if you have a car.  For more information see the following web sites.

As you look for other housing options, keep in  mind that Colorado College is located 2 miles north of downtown near I-25 exit 143 Uintah street.   The conference technical sessions will be held in Armstrong Hall at the corner of Uintah and Cache La Poudre.  The coonference social and banquet will be held in Palmer Hall, a short walk from Armstrong Hall.

• This year's conference was in a new location, the same building as the cafeteria. No more 3 flights of steps and classrooms spread all over. Everything was compact, intimate, and took very little effort to get around. When it was raining, we were dry. When it was hot - we were cool. Couldn't ask for more.  (2010)
• I enjoyed visiting Pikes Peak, Cave of the Winds, and Garden of the Gods.  (2008)
• Receptions were great!  (2007)
• I stayed at CC Inn. Very nice.  (2006)
• Excellent facilities. I work in a training center at UK colleges. This facility is much better.  (2006)
• Great food!  (2005)
• Facilities were decent. Very clean and comfortable. Everything was fairly close together so there wasn't a lot of trekking across campus.  (2005)
• Cafeteria food was good. Food during dinner activities was excellent. Very good!  (2005)
• The new apartments were great. Better than expected.  (2004)
• The way the meals were set up with the meal cards was a great idea. Worked well! The campus was a good location. Our manager was willing - even encouraged us to go because of the cost. Big selling factor.  (1999)