Recommended Hotels
The conference organizers have negotiated special rates at the hotels listed below. Participants are responsible for making their reservations by communicating directly with the hotel. Additional fees for parking may be charged at some hotels.

We encourage you to make your hotel reservations as early as possible. Due to tourist travel to Nashville during the spring/summer months, hotel rooms near Vanderbilt may be difficult to find. If the rooms we have blocked are not reserved early, the hotels have the option to reduce the number of rooms being held for conference participants.

The walking distances to the conference site (Wilson Hall) on Vanderbilt campus listed below are approximate. There are other hotels in the vicinity of Vanderbilt University campus, not listed here. You can find some of these hotels on popular websites, such as travelocity.com, priceline.com, orbitz.com, hotels.com, expedia.com, and many others.

Courtyard by Marriott
1901 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
Telephone: 615/327-9900
Toll Free: 1-800/245-1959
Fax: 615/327-8127
Walking distance: 6min
  • The negotiated rate for the conference is $119.00 per night before taxes.
  • Rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 15.25% plus $2.50 flat city tax per night).
  • A block of 10 rooms (king with sleeper sofa) has been set aside for conference participants. Reservations need to be made by April 18, 2011. After that date, rooms and negotiated rate may not be available.
  • Mention the group code "SHA" when making reservations to obtain the negotiated rate.
  • Check in is at 3:00 p.m., and check out is at 12:00 noon.
  • Rate includes free local phone calls and high-speed wireless internet service.
  • Hotel restaurant breakfast is currently $9.95 per person plus tax.
  • Overnight protected garage parking provided at a rate of $13.00 per day.


Extended Stay America
3311 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
Telephone: 615/383-7490
Walking distance: 20min or use shuttle - see below
  • The negotiated rate for the conference is $64.00 (before taxes) per night.
  • A block of 40 rooms has been set aside for conference participants. Reservations must be made by April 16, 2011. After that date, the negotiated rate may not be available.
  • Mention "Approximation Theory" when making reservations by telephone (preferred method). Their on-line reservation system does not allow for the special negotiated rate. You may also send an e-mail request to nvb@extendedstay.com. Include in the subject line "Reservation Request."
  • Check in is at 3:00 p.m., and checkout is at 11:00 a.m.
  • Rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 15.25% plus $2.50 flat city tax per night).
  • Fully equipped kitchen.
  • Wireless high-speed internet access available throughout hotel. One time charge of $4.99.
  • Complimentary parking
  • Vanderbilt's shuttle service (purple route) runs from the Crystal Terrace building (located next door and to the west of Extended Stay America) to Medical Center North (round wing) near Stevenson Center and the Department of Mathematics. Shuttle schedule: http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/root/pdfs/parking/master_shuttle_map.pdf


Hilton Garden Inn
1715 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
Telephone: 615/369-5900
Toll Free: 1-877/782-9444
Fax: 615/369-5901
Walking distance: 10min
  • A block of 10 rooms is being held for the conference. Reservations should be made by April 18, 2011.
  • Reservations can be made by calling 615/369-5900 or 877/245-8854. A link to online reservations is here.
  • Mention the group code "VUMATH" when making reservations.
  • Check in is at 4:00 p.m., and checkout is at 12:00 noon.
  • Rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 15.25% plus $2.50 flat city tax per night).
  • The rate for self-parking is $10.00 per day.
  • Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel.
  • Complimentary shuttle for 8 passengers will transport passengers within a three mile radius of the hotel.


Hampton Inn Vanderbilt
1919 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
Telephone: 615-620-4861
Toll Free: 1-800/HAMPTON
Fax: 615-327-4723
Walking distance: 5min
  • A block of 60 rooms are being held for conference participants. The negotiated rate for a minimum stay of three days is $89.00 per night. Stays of less than three days will be charged at the rate of $109 per night. Reservations should be made no later than April 14, 2011 to ensure room availability and to obtain negotiated rate.
  • This link will take you to a personalized webpage created by the Hampton Inn for the conference. The group Name is "Shanks Conference 2011." The Group Code is SHM.
  • Rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 15.25% plus $2.50 flat city tax per night).
  • Check in is at 3:00 p.m., and checkout is at 12:00 noon.
  • High-speed wireless internet available at no cost.
  • Complimentary hot breakfast included.
  • Free parking.


Holiday Inn Select
2613 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
Telephone: 615/327-4707
Toll Free: 1-877/327-4707 (U.S. and Canada)
Walking distance: 15min
  • A block of 15 rooms has been set aside for the conference. The negotiated rate is $119.00 per night. Reservations should be made no later than April 16, 2011 to ensure room availability. Contact the hotel by telephone to make reservations. Mention the group code ATC or Approximation Theory Conference. If you prefer to make your reservation online, use this link.
  • Check in is at 3:00 p.m., and checkout is at 12:00 noon.
  • Rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 15.25% plus $2.50 flat city tax per night).
  • Complimentary hot breakfast buffet included.
  • High-speed wireless internet access available through the hotel at no cost.
  • Free parking.
  • Hotel shuttle service available. Schedule your shuttle trips when you check in or as early as possible as space is limited. .



Last Updated: March 16, 2011
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