The Official Host Hotel for OTEC 2011 is the Crowne Plaza - located at 33 E. Nationwide Blvd. which is across the street from the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Room reservation rates for OTEC 2011 attendees at the Crowne Plaza will be $94 (Government Rate) or $129 (Conference Rate) per night plus tax. This rate is  available on a first-come, first-served basis and is effective only through September 24, 2011. Thereafter, rooms will be offered at the standard Crowne Plaza rate based on availability. Please make all reservations by calling the hotel directly at 800-338-4462 or 614-461-4100.

There are also rooms available for OTEC 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus  - located at 350 North High Street, which is connected to the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Room reservation rates for OTEC 2011 attendees will be $94 (Government Rate) or $145 (Conference Rate) per night plus tax. This rate is  available on a first-come, first-served basis and is effective only through October 10, 2011. Thereafter, rooms will be offered at the standard Hyatt rate based on availability. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at 614-463-1234

There are rooms also blocked at the Red Roof Inn - located at 111 East Nationwide Blvd., which is directly across the street from the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Room reservation rates for OTEC 2011 attendees at the Red Roof Inn will be $75 (Conference Rate) per night plus tax. This rate is  available on a first-come, first-served basis and is effective only through October 10, 2011. Individuals may call 1-800-REDROOF or the hotel directly at  614-224-6539 to make reservations.

For your convenience, other area hotels are listed below:

Hyatt Regency                       614-463-1234
Drury Inn                                614-221-7008       Hampton Inn                      614-559-2000
Renaissance                           614-233-7501        Best Western Clarmont     614-228-6511
Residence Inn by Marriot     614-222-2610   Hyatt on Capitol Square   614-228-1234
Westin Great Southern         614-228-3800     Lofts Hotel                          614-461-2663

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