Travel, Hotels & Directions
The conference is conducted at the University of Miami, located in Coral Gables, south of Miami International Airport and southwest of downtown Miami. US 1, or Dixie Highway, bisects Coral Gables and is a good pathway to the University.
Conference Venues
The opening reception is held in the courtyard of the University of Miami School of Communication. The remainder of the conference is conducted at the Storer Auditorium and Executive Conference Center at the University of Miami School of Business, 5250 University Drive in Coral Gables, FL.
Hotel
We have a special rate of $284/night available for We Media attendees at The Sonesta Bayfront Hotel (2889 McFarlane Rd) in the charming and funky neighborhood of Coconut Grove. Availability is on a first-come basis and reservations must be made by January 25, 2009 for the rate to be honored. To make your reservation online go to www.sonesta.com/CoconutGrove and use the group code 10D8GW (hint: make sure that you put in the correct dates for the correct rate to show up). You can also make your reservation via telephone at 1-800-SONESTA (1-800-766-3782). The conference takes place during the peak winter season in Miami so we strongly advise you to book early.
Air Travel
Plan to arrive in time for an opening reception the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 24. The conference ends the night of Feb. 26. You should plan to travel to Miami on Feb. 24, and to leave on Feb. 27 (or later).
Shuttles:
We will have a shuttle to and from from the The Sonesta Bayfront Hotel located at 2889 McFarlane Rd, Coconut Grove and the We Media events at the University of Miami. Shuttle times will be included in the schedule.
Directions to University of Miami
From US 1 take Granada Blvd. or University Drive to campus. Shuttles run between the venues and event hotel in Coconut Grove. Parking on campus is restricted. Parking pass will be available for $5 per day at the Tuesday reception and at the registration table on Wednesday and Thursday.
Area Hotels
HOTEL LIST
Sonesta Bayfront Hotel
2889 McFarlane Rd Miami, FL 33133
http://www.sonesta.com/coconutgrove/
1-800-SONESTA
*** shuttles will leave from/return to this hotel ***
Other area hotels:
The Mutiny Hotel
2951 S Bayshore Dr Miami, FL 33133
phone: (888) 868-8469
Mayfair Hotel & Spa
3000 Florida Ave Miami, FL 33133
phone: (305) 441-0000/ (800) 433-4555
Extended Stay America
3640 SW 22nd St Miami, FL 33145
phone: (305) 443-7444
Best Miami Hotel
5959 SW 71st Ave Miami, FL 33143
phone: (800) 935-8452
The Holiday Inn University of Miami
S Dixie Hwy & S Miami Ave Miami, FL 33129
phone: 305-6675611
Hampton Inn – Coconut Grove/Coral Gables
2800 SW 28th Terrace Coconut Grove, FL 33133
phone: (305) 448-2800
US reservations: 1-800-HAMPTON
Hotel St. Michel
162 Alcazar Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134
phone: (305) 444-1666
Airport Regency Hotel
1000 NW 42nd Ave Miami, FL 33126
phone: (305) 441.1600/ (800) 367-1039
The David William Hotel
700 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134
phone: (800) 757-8073
