The conference hotel is the DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington-Minneapolis South, on the south side of the Twin Cities. All conference activities including meals will take place there.
Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington - Minneapolis South
7800 Normandale Boulevard
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55439
952-835-7800
A block of rooms has been reserved for our conference. The room rate is $99 per night for up to four people per room until March 14 (hotel deadline extended to March 21) or until the block sells out whichever comes first. After the date the hotel may decline to offer the special rate. If you plan to stay longer, the hotel will extend the special rate from April 9 to April 18.
To reserve at this rate:
- Go to http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/M/MSPBSDT-WBU-20120409/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG or
- Call the hotel at 952-835-7800. Tell the reservationist you are attending the April 13-15, 2012 Prairie Star District Unitarian Universalist Association Meeting. The event code is WBU.
Reservations can be cancelled with no penalty up to 6:00 PM on the day of check in.
Hotel Amenities
The DoubleTree Hotel has a bar and restaurant. There are several other restaurants within walking distance of the hotel, and the Mall of America is just a few miles away.
DoubleTree offers:
- Airport shuttle (See Transportation)
- Car rental desk
- Coin laundry and laundry/valet service
- Free Internet access
- Fitness center
- Multilingual staff
- News stand, convenience store, and snack shop
- Swimming pool, whirlpool, and sauna
Home Hospitality
There may be opportunities to be hosted by local Unitarian/Universalists during the conference.
- Check the appropriate box on the registration form, and someone will be in touch with you.
- Home hospitality requests will not be accepted after April 4.
Room Sharing
To find other conference attendees interested in sharing a hotel room, simply fill out the "Hotel room sharing" field on your registration form. You can also check the Room Sharing list before you register. We will contact you as the conference date approaches to help you find a roommate.

