Lodging and Transportation

©2006 David Wiesner from Flotsam. Used with permission.

Lodging

A limited number of rooms have been set aside at a discount rate. When calling to make your reservation, mention you’re attending the Symposium on Books for Young Readers at BYU. Rooms will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis.

Provo Marriott
101 West 100 North
Provo, UT 84601
Phone: 801-377-4700
(reserve before June 15, 2011)

Marriott Courtyard/Springhill Suites
1600 North Freedom Blvd.
Provo, Utah 84604
Phone: 801-373-2222
http://cwp.marriott.com/slcpr/byucw

For tourist, dining, and other lodging information, contact the Utah Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau at 801-851-2100 or 800-222-UTAH or visit http://www.utahvalley.com.

Directions to Brigham Young University

I-15 Southbound: About 45 miles from Salt Lake City, take Exit 269 (University Parkway exit). Veer left and drive east 4.5 miles to the Marriott Center parking lots.

I-15 Northbound Take the BYU/University Avenue exit off I-15. Continue driving north 3.3 miles to University Parkway (1650 North). Turn right and drive east 0.6 miles to the assigned parking lots.

Courtesy shuttles will be provided and are available to all conference participants; however, preference will be given to seniors and those with disabilities.

Airport-to-Provo Transportation

Express Shuttle: 800-397-0773; www.xpressshuttleutah.com

It is approximately a one-hour drive from the Salt Lake City International Airport to Provo. We strongly encourage you to make shuttle reservations ahead of time to avoid waiting at the airport. If you choose to make arrangements upon arrival, the shuttle service counters are located near the baggage claim area. Car rental is available at the Salt Lake City International Airport.