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Travel, Parking & Accommodations
Traveling to Vanderbilt University from Nashville International Airport
Take I-40 west to exit 209A. Turn left onto Broadway. Follow Broadway and veer right to West End Avenue. Allow approximately thirty minutes driving time from the airport to Vanderbilt University. If traffic is light, it will take less time.
Traveling to Vanderbilt University via the Interstate
- From the north, take I-65 to I-40 west and then look for I-40 east exit 209B. Turn right on Broadway.
- From the east or south, take I-40 west to exit 209A. Turn right on Broadway.
- From the west, take I-40 east to exit 209B. Turn right on Broadway (US 70S). Follow Broadway and veer right to West End Avenue.
Vanderbilt University is located a mile and a half southwest of downtown Nashville and is approximately 4 hours from Atlanta, 3 hours from Birmingham, 2½ hours from Knoxville, 3 hours from Louisville and 3 hours from Memphis.
Click here for a map on traveling to Vanderbilt University
If you need an invitation letter for your visa, please email emipmc2016@vanderbilt.edu.Parking:
Please see the below chart for parking locations and fees.
There will be 15 reserved spaces in the 25th Avenue/Highland Avenue Garage. They will be marked with EMI/PMC Conference and are on a first come first serve availability.
For additional questions please visit Vanderbilt University Parking Services website.
Where to Stay
On-Campus Housing, Vanderbilt University
Deadline to register for on-campus housing: Monday, May 9, 2016
Single Room: $41.00/night
The traditional single dorm room comes furnished with a twin bed, a dressers, a desk, a chair, a closets, a pillow and bed linens. Rooms are set-up as suites with 4 bedrooms to one bathroom. We recommend guests bring hangers, a robe and toiletries (including soap and shampoo). The rate listed below does not include the mandatory Metro City Tax, Accommodation Tax and Sales Tax. All taxes will be calculated and can be viewed at check out.
Double Room: $31.00/night per person
The traditional double dorm room come furnished with two twin beds, two dressers, two desk, two chairs, two closets, pillows and bed linens. Rooms are set-up as suites with 4 bedrooms to one bathroom. We recommend guests bring hangers, a robe and toiletries (including soap and shampoo). The rate listed below does not include the mandatory Metro City Tax, Accommodation Tax and Sales Tax. All taxes will be calculated and can be viewed at check out.
Check-In Information for On-Campus Housing:
To check-in please see the front desk attendant to receive your room keys. If the staff member is away from the desk assisting another guest or you arriving after hours, please call 615-343-8699. This number is also listed on the front door of the building. An available staff member will meet you in the lobby within 10 minutes to get you checked in.
Link for on-campus housing reservations: On-Campus, Vanderbilt University
Hotel rooms need to be reserved by Friday, April 22. After April 22 the rooms blocks will be released and we cannot guarantee the price and availability.
Homewood Suites
Rate: $199 for king or double with queen beds
Parking: $15 per night
Breakfast, internet and complimentary shuttle within 2 miles
Address: 2400 West End Avenue
Phone: (615) 340-8000
Link for reservations:
Homewood Suites
Home2 Suites
Rate: $189 for single queen with queen sleeper sofa
Parking: $10 per night
Breakfast, internet and complimentary shuttle within 3 miles
Address: 1800 Division Street
Phone: (615) 254-2170
Link for reservations:
Home2 Suites
Hilton Garden Inn
Rate: $179 per night for king or double
Parking: $15 per night
Internet and complimentary shuttle within 2 miles
Breakfast: $3.95 - $10.95 per person
Address: 1715 Broadway
Phone: (615) 678-0149
Link for reservations:
Hilton Garden Inn
Courtyard Marriott
Rate: $179 for king or double with double beds
Parking: $16 per night for self-park or $22 per night for valet
Internet and complimentary shuttle within 3 miles
Must stay Sunday/Monday to receive the group rate
Address: 1901 West End Avenue
Phone: (615) 327-9900
Link for reservations: Courtyard Marriott
Holiday Inn
Rate: $159 for king or king with sofa or double with double beds
Parking: $20 per night
Internet and complimentary shuttle within 3 miles
Address: 2613 West End Avenue
Phone: (615) 327-4707
Link for reservations: Holiday Inn
Hampton Inn - Elliston Place
Rate: $199 for king or double with queen beds
Parking: Complimentary
Breakfast and internet complimentary
Can reserve shuttle ahead of time for specific times otherwise not offered
Address: 2330 Elliston Place
Phone: (615) 320-6060
Link for reservations:
Hampton Inn - Elliston Place
Hampton Inn - West End
Rate: $199 for king or double with queen beds
Parking: Complimentary
Breakfast, internet and complimentary shuttle within 2 miles
Address: 1919 West End Avenue
Phone: (615) 329-1144
Link for reservations:
Hampton Inn - West End
Embassy Suites
Rate: $169 for king or double with double beds
Parking: $18 per night for self-park or $22 per night for valet
Breakfast, internet and complimentary shuttle within 2 miles
Address: 1811 Broadway
Phone: (615) 320-8899
Link for reservations:
Embassy Suites Nashville - at Vanderbilt
Aloft Hotel
Rate: $179 for king or double with queen beds
Parking: $28 per night
Address: 1719 West End Avenue
Phone: (615) 329-4200
Link for reservations:
Aloft Hotel