Travel and Lodging
Welcome to Phoenix!
A wonderful location for the 2008 APPA Winter Training Institute. Phoenix is known for more than 325 days of sunshine per year.
- See one of the Seven Wonders of the World when you explore the Grand Canyon. Take an off road excursion to a breathtaking place.
- Visit the Phoenix Museum of History located at 105 N 5th Street. The museum showcases and entertains visitors with the drama of law and disorder in the pioneer days to its current status as a metropolis.
- Shop at the famous Scottsdale Fashion Square, 70th St. and E. Camelback Road which features more than 225 retailers and is home to more than 40 shops that are exclusive to Arizona.
Lodging Update - 1/22/2008
The Hyatt Regency at Civic Plaza and the Hotel San Carlos are sold out of guest rooms.
The Holiday Inn Midtown - overflow hotel
The Holiday Inn Midtown located at 212 West Osborn Road is offering a special rate of $102 single or double occupancy. To make reservations contact Jennifer Defils at jdefils.phxos@yahoo.com or call the Holiday Inn Midtown directly at 602-595-4444. Please ask for the APPA rate. The Holiday Inn Midtown is located approximately 3 miles from the Hyatt Regency Phoenix. Transportation to/from APPA activities will be the responsibility of each guest.
Hotel San Carlos-SOLD OUT
202 North Central Ave. - Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone (602) 253-4121
www.hotelsancarlos.com
APPA has secured overflow rooms at the Hotel San Carlos for Saturday, February 9, 2008 to Wednesday, February 13, 2008, located just two blocks from the Hyatt Regency at Civic Plaza.
The hotel is offering a rate of $159 per night single/double occupancy. Deadline to reserve lodging rooms is Monday, January 7, 2008. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at (602)253-4121. You must state that you are with the American Probation and Parole Association to receive this rate.
Log onto www.hotelsancarlos.com to take a virtual tour of the property.
Hyatt Regency at Civic Plaza - SOLD OUT
122 N. 2nd Street - Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Phone (602)252-1234
www.hyattregencyphoenix.com
Guest Accommodations
Stunning mountain or downtown views welcome you to a spacious, 350-sq.-ft. room featuring one king, two queen or two double beds, generous work area and tile bath with Moen showerhead and Portico products. Relaxing Southwestern decor, reflecting the beauty of the Sonoran desert, includes deluxe amenities such as wireless Internet access, coffeemaker, cable tv and video on demand and much more!
Dining
Enjoy elegant surroundings and spectacular food when you dine at Hyatt restaurants, such as The Compass restaurant, Arizona’s only rooftop dining experience.
Reservations
APPA has secured special lodging rates at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix at
Civic Plaza Hotel. Government employees are eligible for the government rate of
$159 single/double occupancy (Government ID required at check in).
Non-government rate is $169 per night single/double occupancy. A non-refundable
deposit is required by January 7, 2008 in order to confirm your reservations.
Deadline to make reservations is January 14, 2008. The hotel will begin
accepting reservations on October 1, 2007. A nominal fee is included in the
lodging rate for convention center costs. To make reservations now,
visit the Hyatt Regency Phoenix website or call them direct at (602) 252-1234. Please state that you are attending
the American Probation and Parole Association Training Institute to receive the
group rate.
A nominal fee is included in the lodging rate for convention center costs.
Hyatt Parking
Transportation to Phoenix
Are you in need of airport transportation? Super Shuttle has
offered all APPA attendees a special rate when booking online at $10 per person
one way. To book online go to
www.supershuttle.com and enter the online discount code DB4XA.
Advance reservations are required. Contact Super Shuttle at (602)244-9000 at least 24 hours in advance. A Reservation agent will suggest pickup time from your resort for departures.
Car Rental
National Car Rental of Phoenix has agreed to offer attendees of the 2008 APPA
Winter Training Institute a great deal on rental cars, vans, or SUV’s of your
choice. Rates are valid February 3, through February 20, 2008.
| Vehicle Type | Day | Week |
| Compact | $35.99 | $199.00 |
| Intermediate | $39.99 | $219.99 |
| Full-size | $42.99 | $229.99 |
| Premium | $59.99 | $269.99 |
| Luxury | $79.99 | $339.99 |
| Mini-Van | $79.99 | $369.99 |
| 15 passenger van | $99.99 | $499.99 |
| Standard 4x4 | $69.99 | $309.99 |
| Full size 4x4 | $92.99 | $429.99 |
| Pickup | $55.99 | $289.99 |
| Convertible | $79.99 | $339.99 |
