Travel and Accommodations
Parent & Family Weekend check-in will be located in the E.H. Hereford University Center.
Parking
Please park in Lot 38 before 5:00 p.m. on Friday. You may park in lot F11, F12, or lot 38 Friday after 5:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Visit the Shuttle and Parking map to see an interactive map of the parking lots, and select the student and faculty/staff parking lot options. These lots will appear in the top right corner of the screen. You will be given a complete campus map and schedule of events when you check-in.
Hotels
The following hotels have offered a special rate for Parent & Family Weekend guests. Simply mention that you are with UT Arlington when you make your reservation. All prices are based on availability.
Candlewood Suites Arlington
2221 Brookhollow Plaza Drive, Arlington, TX 76006
817-649-3336
Year round UTA rate: $84.99 studio / $ 95.99 one bedroom Suite
Promo/Rate code: Corp ID # 100862997
Website (with rate code): www.candlewoodsuites.com/arlingtonno Corporate ID # 100862997
Contact: Jolene Panigot, Director of Sales, 817-649-3336 ext 462, Jolene.Panigot@ihg.com
Homewood Suites Arlington
2401 East Road To Six Flags Arlington, TX 76011
817-633-1594
Year round UTA rate: $109
Restrictions / requirements: 24 hour cancellation
Special offers or incentives in addition to above: All Suites with full kitchens; Complimentary Breakfast, internet, fitness center, indoor pool
Contact: Selina Darwin
Hampton Inn & Suites Arlington/South
1100 East I-20, Arlington, TX 76018
817-419-3700
Year round UTA rate: $96.00
Promo/Rate code: Corporate ID: 0002751150
Website (with rate code): http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/reservations/index.jhtml?hotel=DALATHX&corporateCode=0002751150
Special offers or incentives in addition to above: Complimentary, hot, buffet style breakfast, located 5 miles from UTA, complimentary transportation to/from UTA and within a 5 mile radius of hotel, central location close to shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Contact: Jessica Jamison, Director of Sales
Holiday Inn NE
1311 Wet n Wild Way. Arlington, TX 76011
817-460-2500
Year round UTA rate: $139
Website (with rate code): www.hiarlingtontx.com (must call hotel for rate)
Special offers or incentives in addition to above: fitness center, indoor pool
Sleep Inn Maingate
750 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX 76011
817-649-1010
Year around rate is 10% off BAR
UTA Rate (LUTA)
Special Lower Rate for Parents Weekend: $79.95 plus tax/fees per night per room
UTA ID is not required for Parents Weekend.
Crowne Plaza Arlington Suites
700 Avenue H East Arlington, TX 76011
817-394-5000
Year round UTA rate: $95.00 Non LRA
Parents Weekend (October 21 - $95 / October 22 - $145
Promo/Rate code: UTA
Crowne Plaza UTA Hotel Rate
Non LRA. Cancellation is 24 hours prior to arrival.
Complimentary Transportation to/from DFW International Airport and within 3 miles radius from the hotel.
Contact: Willa Garcia
Full Service All Suites Hotel, Equinox Grill & Bar onsite, Indoor Heated Pool, Starbucks, 24 Hour Fitness Center, Complimentary transportation to/from DFW International Airport and within 3 miles of hotel.
Howard Johnson
2001, E Copeland Rd Arlington TX 76011.
1-877-827-3504
UTA year round rate: $ 59.98
UTA parent weekend rate: Friday 10/21/11 $ 55.00 + tax, Saturday 10/22/11 $ 99.98 + tax
Rate promo code: UTA
Website: www.hoteldfw.com ( no rate code on the website )
Rates not valid on events dates, Cowboys Game nights and one night prior to Cowboys game.
Springhill Suites by Marriott
1975 East Lamar Blvd Arlington, TX 76006
817-860-2737
Year Round UTA Rate: $85
Promo/Rate Code: UTAUTAP
Website: www.marriott.com/dfwsh (Enter in utautap as promo code to receive discounted rate)
Contact: Tiffany Posey, Director of Sales 817-456-2667
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