Please park in the lot at the
corner of 18th and Curtis Streets. The published rate for this lot is
$5/day. Please be sure to park in an unmarked space, not one labeled "2-Hour
Visitor". You can also park at the nearby Ritz-Carlton for a fee if you
desire valet/garage parking. Their published rate is $15/day and $26
overnight.
The
two main airports in Denver are: Denver International Airport (DIA) or
Colorado Springs Airport (COS) .
We
are 23 miles from DIA and 80 miles from Colorado Springs Airport. Rental
cars are great if you’re here to be a tourist, but not recommended for
students and instructors. Here are suggestions to help you save time and
money.
From either airport…
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Take a cab. Taxis are
available outside baggage claim, no reservation required. The fare
should be around $30-$40 from DIA. Note: Cabs/private cars qualify for
the HOV
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Take a private car. Book a
very nice, comfortable, affordable private car to both our location and
numerous surrounding hotels.
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Drive yourself. DIA is a
brisk 35 minute drive and COS is 90 minutes. Try to arrive at the
airport at the same time as your associates so you can share a car.
Again, this entitles you to use the “HOV” (high-occupancy vehicle) lane
which minimizes possible traffic slowdowns.
A
cab or private car to and from the airport with a sightseeing/dining trip or
two during the week is likely cheaper than a week-long rental car, requires
zero pickup/drop-off time, and is door-to-door service for all destinations
(no parking, no walking).
Remember, all nearby recommended hotels offer convenient, no charge shuttle
service to and from HSU/MicroTek. Many of these also provide rides to and
from the world famous Galleria Shopping Mall, and restaurants, movie
theaters, and the like in the immediate area. If you do need to do some
sightseeing, ask the hotel for the best and least expensive way to get
there.