Hotel & Travel
Book your stay by December 17th (5:00 pm MST) to take advantage of the special group rate at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa or at our overflow hotel, the AC Hotel Tucson Downtown. Scroll down to reserve your room and to find additional information about travel.
Stay at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa
Stay where style and comfort intersect at JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa. Located near downtown Tucson, Arizona, the resort offers uncomplicated relaxation amid the city's top attractions. Test your swing on the Arnold Palmer-designed desert golf courses, pamper yourself at the spa or take a dip in the multi-level pool and lazy river. Hike and bike on Tucson’s spectacular trails or explore Mountain Park, Kino Sports complex, and Old Tucson Studios.
PLEASE READ: Availability at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa is extremely limited and several dates over our block are sold out. As attendees cancel or edit their reservations, rooms may become available. Please continue to check the reservation link as rooms could become available or make a reservation at our overflow hotel - the AC Hotel Tucson Downtown. Scroll down on this page for additional information on the AC Hotel and the reservation link.
JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa General Attendee Block
A guest room block at the group rate of $289 per night/single or double occupancy (plus applicable taxes and $20/day resort fee) has been reserved for the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST). To reserve your room at the special group rate, please make your reservation by 5:00 pm MST December 17, 2024. The group rate is subject to room availability and is offered over the following dates: January 12-19, 2025. Reservations made after December 17, 2024 may not be eligible for the discounted EAST rate.
Reserve your stay at the JW Marrott
Government/Military Rate at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa
EAST has secured a government room rate at the current prevailing military rate of $169* per night/single or double occupancy (plus applicable taxes rate is subject to change) for individuals actively serving in the military. A limited number of rooms at the military rate are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve your room at the special group rate, please make your reservation by December 17, 2024. The government rate is subject to room availability and is offered over the following dates: January 13-18, 2025. Reservations made after December 17, 2024 may not be eligible for the discounted EAST rate. You will be required to show your Military ID and work orders at the time of check in to receive the Military Room Rate.
Stay at the AC Hotel Tucson Downtown
Experience the soul of the city at the AC Hotel Tucson Downtown. Situated in the heart of the action in Tucson's Downtown Entertainment District, the hotel embraces the spirit of Tucson through locally inspired artwork in their lobby and craft beers and unique spirits sourced from Southern Arizona in their AC Lounge. You'll love staying just steps from downtown's trendy restaurants, nightclubs, shops and art galleries.
PLEASE READ: We have secured rooms at the AC Hotel located approximately 5 miles/15 minutes from the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa at a group rate of $229/night (plus applicable taxes). To reserve your room at the special group rate click the link below and make your reservation by 5:00 pm MST December 17, 2024. The group rate is subject to room availability and is offered over the following dates: January 13-17, 2025. The AC Hotel is located at 151 E. Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85701.
EAST will not be providing shuttle/transportation to/from AC Hotel and the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort and Spa.
reserve your stay at the AC Hotel
Unauthorized Registration and Housing Services
It has come to our attention there are companies operating on the internet claiming to offer registration and housing services for the EAST Annual Scientific Assembly. These companies are not affiliated with EAST and do not offer any services on our behalf and you should treat them as fraudulent or a scam. You may receive e-mails or phone calls from these companies urging you to book hotel rooms or register for the meeting(s). Registration and housing should only be accessed from the EAST website. Housing reservations should be made directly with the hotel. Travel
Tucson International Airport has daily flights on all major airlines. The airport is 13 miles from the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa (about 25 minutes without traffic) and 7.6 miles from the AC Hotel Tucson Downtown (about 20 minutes without traffic). The airport offers pick up services for taxis, ride share services, public transportation, as well as a number of rental car companies.
For more direct flight options you can fly into Phoenix, which is approximately a two-hour drive to the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa (114 miles) and the AC Hotel Tucson Downtown (109 miles). The airport offers pick up services for taxis, ride share services, state-wide shuttle services, as well as a number of rental car companies.
Additional Travel Resources
To help you better plan your trip, we have compiled some handy resources:
What to Do in Tucson - thank you to EAST Member, Dr. Christina Colosimo, for putting this together.
Visit Tucson
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