2023 American Conference for Irish Studies – Southern Regional Conference
Accommodations
Arriving in St. Petersburg
Conference participants are responsible for their own travel expenses and accommodations. You may arrive at Tampa International Airport (TPA). From the airport, you may use various ground transportations to the USF campus. General information about ground transportation is available at the airport's website.
You may also arrive at St. Pete/Clearwater International Airport (PIE). General information about ground transportation is available at the airport's website.
Where to stay
There are a number of convenient hotels located near the University of South Florida
St. Petersburg campus.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the official conference hotel, the Hollander Hotel in downtown St. Petersburg. To access the block of rooms, please call (727)873-7900
and reference the conference name and dates. Attendees must book by Sept. 25 to receive the discounted rate.
The Hollander is a pet-friendly hotel that boasts numerous amenities, including free
WiFi, free parking, a pool with cabanas and a poolside bar, a coffee shop, and a free
shuttle from the hotel for conference attendees. The Tap Room restaurant and bar serves
breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7 days per week and offers 21 craft beers on tap. The
Hollander is ideally located in downtown St. Petersburg near numerous cultural and
culinary establishments.
The Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront is walking distance from the USF St. Petersburg campus and the Dali Museum, and the
downtown trolley passes right by the hotel. The hotel has a 24-hour fitness center,
a 24-hour snack store, and a Starbucks.
The Courtyard Marriott St. Petersburg Downtown is centrally located in downtown St. Petersburg and a block away from a downtown
trolley stop. Enjoy the 24-hour fitness center, breakfast restaurant, and numerous
restaurants close to the hotel.