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Travel Information

The city of Madison is served by most major airlines at the Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), located approximately 10 km from the city center. Transportation from the airport is available via a complementary hotel shuttle (provided by all three conference hotels) or by Taxi (for approximately $25). Courtesy phones are available in the airport, near the baggage claim, can be used to call the hotels. The phones are accompanied by a listing of all major hotels in the city and their number so there is no need to have the phone number on hand.

Hyatt Place Hotel/Downtown Madison

Madison's newest downtown hotel, Hyatt Place, features a selected range of services aimed at providing casual hospitality in a well-designed, high-tech and contemporary environment. Free shuttles for the airport and the Pyle Center are available by contacting the front desk. Complimentary wireless Internet access, indoor pool and exercise area are offered as well as Starbucks. There are 15 rooms in this block. Please contact this hotel by phone OR click the FAR-IR Conference link for a direct online form to make reservations.

Hyatt Hotel at night
Hyatt Room

Hotel Information

The Hyatt hotel is within walking distance to the Capitol Square, Monona Terrace Convention Center, and Madison's famous State Street – featuring over 200 unique establishments to explore. The hotel is a short distance to the beautiful University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and 5½ miles from the Dane County Regional Airport and the Wisconsin Aviation Center.

Hyatt's spacious guest room features contemporary decor with stylish furnishings including, divided living and sleeping areas, one king plush Hyatt Grand Bed™, state-of-the-art media and work center with a 42" flat-panel high-definition television that easily integrates with laptops and other electronic devices, an oversized Cozy Corner sofa-sleeper, dry bar and bathroom vanity with granite countertops. Enjoy complimentary hotel-wide Wi-Fi and continental breakfast buffet.

The Doubletree Hotel

Accommodations for the conference are available at the Doubletree Hotel. A block of rooms has been reserved for the conference with either 2 queen beds or 1 king. Please note that this room block has been extended for departure on the 10 Nov. Reservations can be made in the block using this link. The specific information for the hotel is as follows:

Doubletree at Night
  • Group Name:
    • Far-IR Conference
      (UW Space Science & Engineering)
  • Group Code:
    • FAR
  • Check-in:
    • 07-NOV-2011
  • Check-out:
    • 10-NOV-2011
  • Hotel Name:
  • Hotel Address:
    • 525 W. Johnson Street
      Madison, Wisconsin
      53703
      608.251.5511
Doubletree Room

Hotel Information

The Doubletree Hotel is located in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, at the eastern edge of the University of Wisconsin campus and within walking distance of the Pyle Center, as well as the State Capitol and State Street. They offer complimentary shuttle service to and from the Dane County Regional Airport, and the UW Campus

The Doubletree features guest rooms with one king, two double, or two queen beds. Each room is equipped with standard amenities such as a 32'' flat panel HDTV, iron and board, hair dryer, vanity mirror, in-room safe, and coffee maker . Every room also includes complimentary high speed wireless internet and complimentary printing services. Hotel guests also have full use of a heated indoor pool and whirlpool, outdoor patio, and a fitness room. In addition, the Doubletree also houses the Badgerland Bar & Grill which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.

The Madison Concourse Hotel

Another option for accommodations will be at the Concourse Hotel. A block of rooms has been reserved for the conference, either 2 queen beds or 1 king. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at 1-800-356-8293 or 608-257-6000. Please provide the group name when making reservations.

Concourse at Night
  • Group Name:
    • F-IR Conference
      (UW Space Science & Engineering)
  • Check-in:
    • 07-NOV-2011
  • Check-out:
    • 09-NOV-2011
  • Hotel Name:
  • Hotel Address:
    • 1 West Dayton Street
      Madison, Wisconsin 53703
      1.800.356.8293 or 608.257.6000
Concourse Room

Hotel Information

The Madison Concourse Hotel is located one block from the capitol in the heart of downtown Madison, Wisconsin. It is a 15 minute walk from the Pyle Center and the eastern edge of campus. They offer complimentary shuttle service to and from the Dane County Regional Airport.

Each room is equipped with standard amenities such as a flat panel TV, iron and board, hair dryer, desk, and coffee maker . Every room also includes complimentary high speed wireless internet and printing services. Hotel guests also have full use of an indoor pool and a fitness room. In addition, the Concourse also features the Dayton Street Grille which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.

For more information, contact Maria Vasys.