Conference Housing
Community Development Society 46th Annual International Conference
July 19-22, 2015
Hilton Lexington Downtown
Lexington, Kentucky
Hilton Downtown Lexington
369 W. Vine St., Lexington, KY 40507
Connected to Rupp Arena and the Lexington Convention Center via skywalk, this modern high-rise hotel offers contemporary decor and custom-designed beds, plus desks, 40-inch flat-screen TVs and complimentary WiFi in guest and meeting rooms. Amenities include a trendy martini bar, and acclaimed grill restaurant, a fitness center and a heated pool. Free self parking is available to all registered hotel guests.
CDS members receive a special room rate of $119 (plus applicable taxes). You may reserve your room at this link. The "call-in" code is UKCDS. To make a room reservation by phone, call 859-231-9000. Reservations must be made by June 24 to receive the CDS Conference rate.
The Hilton is booked for July 18th. Here are other options for July 18, and a map showing their location in relation to the Hilton: https://goo.gl/maps/IhsC3
- SpringHill Suites Lexington
863 S. Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504 - Near the University of Kentucky for $179 USD per night
Marriott hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
Book your group rate for Community Development Society
Phone: 859-225-1500 (Ask for Community Development Rate)
Start date: 7/18/15
End date: 7/19/15
Last day to book: 6/18/15
- Gratz Park Inn
http://www.gratzparkinn.com/
120 West Second Street, Lexington, KY 40507
1.859.231.1777
Ask for Will Smith, Sales Manager, mention CDS and he will provide a discounted rate of $159/night in their boutique hotel
Walking distance from the Hilton
- Hyatt Regency, Lexington
http://lexington.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html
401 West High Street, Lexington, Kentucky, USA, 40507
1 859 253 1234
Rooms starting at $198 available online (they have a limited number of rooms available)
Very close to Hilton
Champions Court I (University of Kentucky Dorm Rooms)
344 Martin Luther King Blvd., Lexington, KY 40526
CDS has made special arrangements for dorm rooms at a low cost at Champions Court I on the University of Kentucky campus, about .8 miles from the Hilton. Guests will have their own private bedroom along with a shared bathroom and common area and access to lounges, recreation rooms, laundry, and a community kitchen.
Cost is $35 per night, which includes sheets, blanket, washcloth, towel and pillow. Make reservations at this link. Please list Community Development Society International Conference as your conference affiliation on the individual reservation request form.