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AUTHORS:
- 2012 'Presenting authors' A-Z
- 2012 'Presenting authors' by genre
- Author Pavilion
- Exhibitors (includes some authors and book signings)
- Why we have separate author lists
- Contact us
- Disability access, accessible parking, Sign Language interpreters and ALS
- Educators (teachers & principals)
- Festival blog
- Food at the Festival
- 'Friend of the Festival' pages
- Information
- Maps and parking
- Mobile app for Android
- Mobile app for iPhone
- Mobile app for Kindle Fire
- Photo gallery
- Schedule of events
- Tucson's Teens Read blog
- Where to stay: our hotel sponsors' deals
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Where to stay
Here's where to stay during your visit to Tucson for the Festival. Many of the participating hotels are offering special Festival of Books rates. Click on a hotel's name to visit its web site.
| Best Western Plus Inn Suites Tucson Foothills Hotel and Suites / 520 297-8111 |
| 6201 N. Oracle Rd. |
| Tucson Festival of Books rate of $101.15 plus tax for Studio Suite king bed or two queens. |
| Best Western Royal Sun Inn & Suites / (520) 622-8871 |
| 1015 N. Stone Ave. Tucson, AZ 85705 |
| Less than a mile from the U of A Campus Special rate: Deluxe King- $99.99+tax & Deluxe 2 queens- $109.99+tax Rate includes Cook-To-Order Breakfast at hotel & 2-For-1 Drinks at Lounge. Call 800 545-8858 OR 520-622-8871 Ask for the "Festival of Books" rate |
| Casino Del Sol Resort / |
| 5555 W. Valencia 85757 |
| $119 per night includes $20 food credit good at any Casino Del Sol restaurant. No resort fees and free parking. To book this package please call 1-855-SOL-STAY (1-855-765-7829) and use the code BOOKFESTIVAL. |
| Comfort Suites at Tucson Mall / (520) 888-6676 |
| 515 W. Automall Drive, Tucson, AZ 85705 |
| $75 per night plus tax - call (520) 888-6676 |
| Country Inn and Suites by Carlson, Tucson City Center / (520) 867-6200 |
| 705 N. Freeway Tucson, AZ 85745 |
| $109 per night plus tax. Follow this link to make reservations http://www.countryinns.com/festivalofbooks2012 |
| Embassy Suites Tucson Paloma Village / (520) 352-4000 |
| 3110 E. Skyline Dr. Tucson, AZ 85718 |
| $179 per night |
| Executive Inn & Suites Tucson / 520 791-7551 |
| 333 W. Drachman Tucson, AZ 85705 |
| Less than a mile from U of A, $65 for 1king bed or 2queen beds includes Continental Breakfast, Wi-Fi, HBO w/cable. Clean, Quiet, Comfortable & best of all AFFORDABLE! Call toll free 1-877-513-9161 or Direct: 520-791-7551 & ask for the "Festival of Books |
| Fairfield Inn Tucson 1/10 by Marriott Butterfield Business Park / (520) 747-7474 |
| 4850 S. Hotel Drive Tucson, AZ 85714 |
| $74 per night breakfast included call 520 747-7474 Request Wildcat Rate |
| Four Points by Sheraton Tucson University Plaza / (800) 368-7764 |
| 1900 E. Speedway Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85719 |
| $110 per night plus tax single or double occupancy. Complimentary breakfast, high speed internet access and fitness center access. Call 800 368-7764 and request the Tucson Festival of Books Rate |
| Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort / 800 728-6514 or 520 299-1501 |
| 5501 N. Hacienda del Sol Rd. Tucson, AZ 85718 |
| http://www.haciendadelsol.com/ |
| Hampton Inn Tucson North / (520) 206-0602 |
| 1375 W. Grant Road Tucson, AZ 85704 |
| $109 per night request Tucson Festival of Books rate |
| Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Resort / (520) 544-5000 |
| 10000 North El Conquistador Road Tucson, AZ 85704 |
| $119 per night call (520) 544-5000 and request Tucson Festival of Books rate from reservations |
| Holiday Inn & Suites - Tucson Airport North / (520) 746-1161 |
| 4550 S. Palo Verde Road Tucson, AZ 85714 |
| $75 per night plus tax single or double and $95 for a suite. One breakfast voucher included daily. Call 800 465-4329 and request the Tucson Festival of Books rate. |
| Lodge on the Desert / (520) 320-2000 |
| 306 N. Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ 85711 |
| Go to www.lodgeonthedesert.com and use group code TFOB for $109 rate plus tax or call 877 498-6776 and request TFOB rate |
| Loews Ventana Canyon / (520) 299-2020 |
| 7000 N. Resort Rd. Tucson, AZ 85750 |
| Radisson Suites Tucson / (520) 721-7100 |
| 6555 East Speedway Blvd. |
| $119 per night plus tax booking code 312TFB |
| Residence Inn by Marriott - Tucson / (520) 721-0991 |
| 6477 E. Speedway Tucson, AZ 85710 |
| $119 per night one bedroom, $159 per night 2 bedroom/2 bath - please call the hotel at (520) 721-0991 and ask for the Sales Department to get this rate |
| Residence Inn by Marriott Williams Centre / (520) 790-6100 |
| 5400 E. Williams Circle Tucson, AZ 85711 |
| $119 rate for festival attendees. Call hotel directly at (520) 790-6100 or call (800) 331-3131 and ask for the Tucson Festival of Books Rate |
| Riverpark Inn / (800) 551-1466 |
| 350 S. Freeway Road Tucson, AZ 85745 |
| 3 miles from the U of A Campus $85 for king bed and $89 for 2 queen beds. Rate includes full American Breakfast Buffet and free parking. Call 800 551-1466 and ask for the "Festival of Books" rate. |
| Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites / |
| 5151 E. Grant Rd. Tucson, AZ 85712 |
| $99.00 per night |
| The Westin La Paloma / (520) 742-6000 |
| 3800 E. Sunrise Drive Tucson, AZ 85718 |
| $119 per night plus tax - call (520) 577-5852 Bernice Strater and request the Tucson Festival of Books Rate |
| Tucson Airport Hotel & Suites / (520) 225-0800 |
| 7051 S. Tucson Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85704 |
| $129 per night/ 2 room suite with complimentary breakfast call (520) 225-0800 and request Tucson Festival of Books Rate |
| Tucson Marriott University Park / (520) 792-4100 |
| 880 E. Second St Tucson, AZ 85719 |
| $169 per night must be booked by 2/10/12 |
| Westward Look Resort / (520) 297-1151 |
| 245 E. Ina Road Tucson, AZ 85704 |
| Please contact reservations at (520) 297-1151 ext. 610 and request Tucson Festival of Books Rate $149 Tues. - Sat. $99 Sunday and Monday plus tax and resort fee |
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To become a sponsor, please contact Bruce Beach or Jim Lubinski: sponsorships@tucson
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