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How to Get There
Westin Crown Center
1 East Pershing Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
Phone: (816) 474-4400
Fax: (816) 391-4438

Accommodations:
The award-winning Westin Crown Center, Kansas City offers easy access to 85 acres of shops, restaurants and theaters. The hotel is also close to attractions such as the Liberty Memorial, Union Station, Bartle Hall Convention Center, museums and professional sports. Each oversized guest room features an ironing board, coffee maker and hair dryer. A fitness center is available at an additional fee.

To book your room, visit the Westin’s online registration site or call 1-800-937-8461. Mention the SARE conference to receive the special conference rate of $103 (plus tax) per night. Reservations must be made by February 23 to qualify for this rate. Reservations made after February 23rd will be based upon availability and at a non-discount rate of $269 (plus tax) per night.

Lodging Alternatives:
Visit the Kansas City Convention and Visitor's Association to find other hotels in the Crown Center area. Choose "Crown Center/Midtown," in the Select Area field, enter your arrival and check out dates, and click "Search for Hotels." Or, view a list of hotels near the Westin Crown Center. (Word | PDF)

Driving Directions:
From Kansas City International Airport: Take Interstate 29 South to Highway 169 South. Continue on Highway 169 South across the Broadway Bridge over the Missouri River (Hwy 169 becomes Broadway, do not turn right). Follow Broadway 18 blocks to Pershing and turn left to the hotel.
From South: Take Interstate 35 North and exit on Broadway and turn right. Go 12 blocks to Pershing Road and turn right. Proceed three blocks and the hotel will be on the right just past Main Street.
From East: Take I-70 West into the city. Exit onto Interstate 670 West (left exit) and proceed one mile. Exit on Broadway and turn left. Go 12 blocks to Pershing Road and turn left. The hotel is three blocks ahead on the right.
From West: Take I-70 East to Interstate 670 East (left exit). Proceed on I-670 East to I-35 South. Take I-35 South to the 20th Street exit, which is the first exit (happens quickly). Take a left on 20th Street, right on Main and a left on Pershing.

Parking:
Onsite parking is available at a rate of $13.50 per day. Rates subject to change. Valet services are provided for an additional charge.

Traveling by Airplane:
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) serves most major airlines, and is located 22 miles north (25-30 minutes) of the Westin Crown Center. The airport is divided into three terminals with curb-side drop off and pick up outside of the gates.

Airport Shuttle: Transportation to and from the airport is available through SuperShuttle by advance registration only. Visit http://www.supershuttle.com/, click “Groups,” and enter “PAWJB” in the Group Discount field to book your shuttle at a special round trip rate of $32. Reservations may also be made by calling (800) BLUE-VAN (800-258-3826). Mention the SARE conference to receive the special rate.