2006 Southern Institute for Rural Development
April 24-26, 2006, West Monroe Convention Center, West Monroe, LA WMCC

 

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Lodging and Transportation Information

A room block for the conference -- "Southern Rural Development Center" -- is being held at two hotels:

  • Holiday Inn Express
    603 Constitution Drive
    West Monroe, LA 71291
    Phone: (318) 807-6000
    Fax: (318) 410-1251


    Rates are $65 single/double if booked by the priority date of April 14, 2006. After this date, rooms will be released from the group block. Participants should make their own reservations by contacting the hotel directly at (318) 807-6000.

    The hotel is located off I-20 (Exit 114 off I-20 South on Thomas Road). It is just a short drive to restaurants and most local attractions including Antique Alley, the Louisana Purchase Garden/Zoo, Museum of Arts, Monroe Convention Center and the University of Louisana-Monroe.

    Hotel amenities include:
    • Deluxe Continental Breakfast
    • High Speed Internet
  • Quality Inn and Suites
    503 Constitution Drive
    West Monroe, LA 71291
    Phone: (318) 387-2711
    Fax: (318) 324-1143

    Rates are $55 single/double if booked by the priority date of April 16, 2006. After this date, rooms will be released from the group block. Participants should make their own reservations by contacting the hotel directly at (318) 387-2711.

    The hotel is located off I-20 (Exit 114 off I-20 South on Thomas Road). Some attractions nearby are the Monroe Civic Center, Ike Hamilton Expo, Louisiana Purchase Zoo, Pecanland Mall and more.

    Hotel amenities include:
    • Deluxe Continental Breakfast
    • High Speed Internet

In the event that these hotels fills up, other hotels in the area include:

  • Shoney's Inn
    310 Thomas Road
    West Monroe, LA 71291
    Phone: (318) 388-4339


  • Fairfield Inn by Marriott
    401 Constitution Drive
    West Monroe, LA 71292
    Phone: (318) 388-3810

  • Jameson Inn
    213 Constitution Drive
    West Monroe, LA 71292
    Phone: (318) 361-0750

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Airport Information

The Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) is located 4 statue miles east of the
City of Monroe. Access to the airport is obtained through Interstate 20
and Louisiana Highway 80.

Monroe Regional Airport
5400 Operations Road
Suite 201
Monroe, LA 71203
http://www.ci.monroe.la.us/departments/airport/mramain.htm

Ground Transportation

A&A Cab/Twin City Yellow Cab: (318) 322-3113

Checker Cab: (318) 362-0026

 

   
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