Travel
Lodging and Transportation to Austin
LODGING
The group blocks at hotels for the 2019 Large Facilities Workshop have expired. However, you may still wish to reserve a room at one of these hotels to take advantage of the group transportation that is being provided between the hotels and TACC. See information for each hotel below. (NSF staff should contact akennedy@kforcegov.com for assistance.)
Candlewood Suites Austin Arboretum-Northwest
Reservations at Candlewood Suites includes: free parking; high speed/wi-fi internet; and access to onsite amenities. All rooms come equipped with full kitchens.
Address
9701 Stonelake Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78759
*Accessible self-parking is available
Staybridge Suites
Reservations at Staybridge Suites includes: a full hotel breakfast buffet each morning; free parking; high speed/wi-fi internet; Monday-Wednesday social receptions; and access to onsite amenities. All rooms come equipped with full kitchens.
Address
10201 Stonelake Boulevard
Austin, Texas 78759
*Accessible self-parking is available
Hyatt House
Reservations at the Hyatt House include: a free breakfast each morning; parking; high speed/wi-fi internet; full kitchen; free shuttle; and access to onsite amenities.
Address
10001 N. Capitol of Texas Highway
Austin, Texas 78759
HOTEL CANCELLATION POLICY
All confirmed reservations for these properties are subject to 24-hour or 72-hour cancellation policies. Please refer to your reservation information from the hotel you booked with for specific details.
If you have difficulties with your reservation, please contact us via email at: lfworkshop@nsf.gov.
Transportation
Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is located about 16 miles from the Domain, a neighborhood in Northwest Austin, just north of TACC. Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites, where hotel group blocks have been reserved for 2019 Large Facilities Workshop attendees, are located in the Domain.
Travel to/from the Airport
There are several transportation options from the airport to the Domain in Northwest Austin. These are:
- Taxi: Minimum fare for taxi customers is $12.30, this includes a $1.00 airport surcharge. All taxis have a four-passenger maximum, excluding children 12-years and under. All taxis accept major credit cards.
Yellow Cab: 512-452-9999 (http://yellowcabaustin.com/fares/)
Austin Cab: 512-478-2222 (http://austincab.com/)
Lone Star Cab: 512-836-4900 (http://lonestarcabaustin.com/) - Bus: The fare for bus customers is $2.50 one way. The ride lasts about 1 hour, 15 minutes.
- Ride Apps: Lyft, Uber, RideAustin and Wingz all operate within Austin.
Travel to/from TACC
The workshop fee includes transportation to and from the hotels each day. There is also limited parking available at TACC. Please visit the venue page for additional details on driving to TACC.
Local Childcare Facilities
For attendee convenience, a list of local childcare businesses is provided below. Please be aware that this list does not imply a recommendation or endorsement by NSF or its contractors. We strongly urge any parent or guardian to screen any facility (to include license verification) before placing their child(ren) in its care. Information on childcare licensing and other related State of Texas resources is available here.
AstroKids – Gymnastics, Yoga, Dance, Cheer, Pre-K
512-584-8400
13450 Research Blvd., #106
www.akgyms.com
Hours: 8 am – 5:30 pm
Distance from TACC: 13 mins
Ashley’s Playhouse
512-872-2755
13343 Research Blvd.
www.ashleysplayhouseaustin.com
Hours: 7 am – 10 pm
Rate: $10.50/hr (40% off for siblings), plus a one-time registration fee of $40 per family
Distance from TACC: 12 mins
Club Z
512-219-0700
12636 Research Blvd.
www.zsclubhouse.com/pgs/ClubZ_Main.php
Hours: 7 am – 6:30 pm
Rate: $30 (plus $5-12 more for field trips on Mondays)
Distance from TACC: 11 mins
Stepping Stone – Parmer
512-336-5237
7700 W. Parmer Ln.
www.steppingstoneschool.com
Hours: 6:30 am – 6 pm
Rate: $40/day
Distance from TACC: 20 mins
Children’s Network
512-834-9526 12223 Cassady Dr.
www.cadence-academy.com/schools/austin-tx-preschool
Hours: 6:30 am – 6:30 pm
Rate: $55/day
Distance from TACC: 11 mins
Children’s Courtyard
512-339-0727
12336 N. Mopac
www.childrenscourtyard.com/your-local-school/austin-tx-3039
Hours: 6:30 am – 6:30 pm
Rate: $250 for 5 days (up to 10 hours/day). Flexpass (must buy pass to drop off)
Distance from TACC: 9 mins