Travel and Accomodations

The conference hotel is the Phoenix Inn Suites, 850 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, OR 97403. Reservations can be made by phone (+ 1 541) 344-0001 or e-mail reservations704@phoenixinn.com. The hotel web address is http://www.phoenixinnsuites.com/hotels/eugene/index.htm

When making reservations, ask for the special conference rate of USD 79.99/night (single or double), with the group names “UO Philosophy” or “Merleau-Ponty Circle.” Continental breakfast is included in this rate.

Please note that you must make a reservation at the Phoenix Inn Suites by September 1 in order to receive the special conference rate. After that, if rooms are available, the cost will be substantially higher.

The Eugene Airport ((EUG), also known as Mahlon Sweet Field (MSF)), is served by four air carriers: America West Express, Horizon Air, Delta Connection and United Express. The airport is a 20 minute drive away from the Phoenix Inn and the University of Oregon campus.

Oregon Taxi, LLC provides the best deal in shuttle service between Eugene Airport and the Phoenix Inn at 16 USD per carload, 5 persons max per van. For reservations call 541-434-8294.

OmniShuttle is a slightly pricier option at 18 USD per person. The shuttle kiosk is located near the baggage claim area at the south end of the terminal.  For more information or to make a reservation, visit their website at www.omnishuttle.com or phone 541-461-7959 or 1-800-741-5097.

A number of taxi companies serve the airport as well. They are listed at http://www.ci.eugene.or.us/Airport/parking.html

Northbound:

I-5 Northbound - take exit 192 (City Center)

Follow University of Oregon signs on Franklin Blvd.

The Phoenix Inn Suites and UO campus are on your left.

Southbound:

I-5 Southbound - take exit 194B (University of Oregon exit)

Follow University of Oregon signs

Travel South on Coburg Rd.

Turn left on Franklin Blvd.

The Phoenix Inn Suites and UO campus are on your right.

To the Eugene Airport:

Left out of Phoenix Inn parking lot. To the first light. Take a right.

Down one block to Hilyard, take a right.

Down one block to Franklin Blvd. Take a left.

Stay in right lane and follow around bend, will turn into 6th.

Follow 6th St. out of downtown, and the street will turn into HWY 99.

Follow HWY 99 out about 5 miles, past the Beltline until you come to Airport Rd.

Take a left on Airport Rd. and follow to Airport.

From the Eugene Airport:

Turn left onto Airport Rd. then right at stop sign onto HWY 99.

Take HWY 99 into Eugene. It will turn left onto 7th Ave.

When the route divides, follow the signs for the UO to the right.

Follow the road as it turns left. Two streets past the 7-Eleven store are the Phoenix Inn Suites and UO campus.

The conference will be held on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene. The campus is located within easy walking distance from the Phoenix Inn Suites. Printable campus maps available at http://geography.uoregon.edu/infographics/campusMaps/LineArtMap.pdf   

If you are interested in exploring the town of Eugene and dining in its many fine restaurants, there is a regular bus service BREEZE between the UO (Kincaid and 13th) and downtown (Eugene Station), with buses departing every 15 min. on weekdays. Full schedule available at www.ltd.org

Oregon is famed for its natural beauty and there are a number of sights worth exploring in the area, with the Oregon coast and the Cascade mountains a short drive away.  Willamette valley wineries offer delights for wine connoisseurs.  For the more adventurous, there is white water rafting on the McKenzie river, as well as numerous hiking, camping, boating, and fishing opportunities nearby. Visit www.cvalco.org for a comprehensive travel guide.

If traveling in the area, you might consider renting a car. Car rentals can be made at the Eugene airport through Avis, Budget, Hertz, and Enterprise.

For more detailed travel information, including construction and detour information, visit the UO travel information page at http://uoadmit.uoregon.edu/visit/howto.htm.