This conference will be held in Charlottesville, VA, home to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory headquarters and the University of Virginia. Nestled in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville is a blend of cultural, natural and artistic history, approximately 100 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. and 70 miles northwest of Richmond, Virginia. Charlottesville is accessible via air, train, and bus service just off Interstate 64.
The NRAO has secured a block of rooms for our Space VLBI 20 attendees at the
212 Ridge McIntire Road, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903(434) 971-5500
The Omni Charlottesville Hotel is the headquarters hotel for the Space VLBI 20 conference. All meeting events – general sessions,poster exhibits, breaks, and receptions will take place at this hotel. One of the greatest benefits of scientific conferences is to all be in one location for the entirety of the meeting. This allows easy and full access to all the features for the meeting including general sessions, poster sessions, formal networking opportunities, and the connections that are made during informal networking times. Don’t miss out because you aren’t staying in the meeting’s hotel!
The Omni Charlottesville Hotel is a beautiful property in the ideal location adjacent to the Charlottesville's Historic Downtown Mall. Each deluxe room in this non-smoking luxury hotel offers one king, one queen or two double beds. Enjoy interior views of the expansive hotel atrium, historic downtown Charlottesville or the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains (limited availability on higher floors). Each room is 325 square feet and offers an oversized sitting chair, in-room mini refrigerator, lighted make-up mirror, executive work desk and upscale bathroom features including Italian marble flooring,plus WiFi Internet service – complimentary for Select Guest® members.
The Downtown Mall features brick-paved sidewalks covered with 150 shops, restaurants, and outdoor cafes most of which are indigenous to Charlottesville with enough variety to please just about anyone. Multiple venues for live theatre, music, and cinema including the historic Jefferson and Paramount Theaters are just steps away from the hotel.
The Space VLBI 20 conference has reserved a block of rooms at the Omni Charlottesville Hotel for the discounted rate of $145 per night. The room block is limited and on a first served basis. Once the block is full, this discount may no longer be available. Please make your reservations early.