Workshop attendees will need to make their own travel and lodging arrangements. These are not included in the registration fee.

Hotel
The Renaissance Convention Center Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City is the site of the 2007 Will Rogers Writers' Workshop. This beautiful four-star atrium-style hotel, located at the corner of Sheridan and Broadway avenues, features guest rooms with luxurious bedding and many amenities. Each room has a dual-line phone with dataports and voice mail, coffee/tea service, hair dryer, cable television and a complimentary newspaper delivered to your door.

The hotel has three restaurants. Fresh, creative cuisine is offered in an upscale, yet casual, dining room environment. Specialty drinks and lighter fare may be found in the atrium bar. The Caffeinas coffee house is open for breakfast and lunch. Also available is 24-hour room service. There is an indoor pool, fitness center with whirlpool and sauna and a full-service spa.

A glass-enclosed skywalk connects directly to the Cox Convention Center, where workshop sessions will be held. The hotel is just minutes from everything the city has to offer. Guests may enjoy unique shops and cafes as they stroll along the Riverwalk. Also within easy walking distance is Bricktown, the fastest growing entertainment, dining and shopping district in the southwest.

A special block of rooms at the Renaissance is being held for those attending the Will Rogers Writers' Workshop. A deluxe room with kingsize bed or two double beds is available at a discounted rate of $134 plus taxes.

The hotel participates in the Marriott Rewards program (category 3), so have your card number handy when making reservations.

To reserve a room, click here and follow directions. These rooms will go fast, so make your reservation early.

Air Transportation
Flying to Oklahoma City couldn't be easier. Will Rogers World Airport is served by six major and five regional carriers with around 150 scheduled flights daily. Many are non-stops.
American Airlines/American Eagle
1-800-433-7300
Continental Airlines
1-800-525-0280
Delta Airlines/Delta Connections/Comair/ASA
1-800-221-1212
Frontier
1-800-432-1359
Northwest Airlines/ Northwest Airlink
1-800-225-2525
Southwest Airlines
1-800-435-9792
United Airlines/United Express
1-800-824-6200
U.S. Airways/America West
1-800-235-9292
Located in the southwest corner of Oklahoma City, Will Rogers World Airport is easily accessible by interstate, freeway and major traffic thoroughfares.

Rail Transportation
You can also travel to Oklahoma City by train. Amtrak's Heartland Flyer makes daily runs between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth. It departs and returns from the historic Santa Fe Depot at Bricktown’s front door.

Ground Transportation
Buses: Oklahoma City Metro Transit provides daily service between the airport and downtown. The bus stop is at the Transportation Plaza, accessed from the baggage claim level of the terminal. Rates and schedules are available at www.okc.gov/transit.

Taxi/Limo: Taxis are located at the Transportation Plaza. Rates are posted in the cabs or passengers can obtain rate information from the cab driver. Average fare from the airport to downtown is $20.

Vans: Public vans are on site to meet all scheduled flights and transport incoming passengers. To arrange for pickup from the hotel, reservations must be made prior to departure. Airport Express, 405-681-3311 .

Car Rentals:
Advantage Rent-a-Car: 1-800-777-5500
Alamo: 1-800-462-5266
Avis: 1-800-331-1212
Budget: 1-800-527-0700
Dollar: 405 681-0151
Enterprise: 405 685-4193
Hertz: 1-800-654-3131
National: 1-800-227-7368
Thrifty: 405-685-7727

If you're driving your own vehicle, you'll find it easy to get to Oklahoma City, which is intersected by three interstate highways. I-35 runs north and south, I-40 goes east and west, and I-44 crosses the state from northeast to southwest. A well-marked expressway system will help you find your way around.

Driving directions to the hotel may be found on the Renaissance web site.

The Renaissance has on-site parking ($8 daily) and valet parking ($18 daily), and there are several public parking facilities in Bricktown and other areas.

The "Oklahoma Spirit" rubber-tire trolley system has several routes serving visitor attractions.

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